Sears 917.258542 owner manual Service, Adjustments, Front Wheel Toe-In/Camber, See Fig

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TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD- JUSTMENT (See Figs. 27 and 28)

The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in the neutral (N) (lock gate) position, The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows:

•Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N)_

. Loosen two locknuts on tie rod.

Turn center rod until gearshift lever falls into neutral lock gate on fender console°

Tighten locknuts securely.

ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL (See Fig_ 29) -

•Block up axle securely.

-Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal..

=Repair tire and reassemble.

•Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axie groove.

°Replace axle cover

REAR WHEEL -

. Block rear axle securely.

= Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal

-Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub bolts securely.

FIG. 27

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FIG. 28

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (teft to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-

ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.,

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor_ If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/departmento

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local )arts dealer_ Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

AXLE

COVER

FIG. 29

TO STARTENGINEWITHAWEAK BA'I-rERY

See Fig. 30)

CAUTION: Lead-acidbakeries gener-

ateexplosivegases. Keep sparks,flame and smoking materials away from bat-

teries, Always wear eye protection when around batteries,

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If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be

recharged° If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITHA 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM, THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM, DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES,

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES

•Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

(+)terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis.

•Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA- TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away'from fuel tankand battery.

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