Sears 917.259567 owner manual Service And, Adj Stments, TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig

SERVICE AND

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 Iocknuts on tie rod.

oTurn center rod until gearshift lever falls into neutral lock gate on fender console.

Tighten Iocknuts securely.

NEUTRAL

LOCK GATE

ADJ STMENTS

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 29)

Block up axle securely.

=Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).

•Repair tire and reassemble.

•On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

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

Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to stow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local

parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

WASHERS

RETAINING

RiNG

FIG. 27

LOCKNUTS

AXLE COVER

SQUARE KEY (REAR

WHEEL ONLY}

CENTER ROD FIG, 29

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

See Fig. 30)

TIE ROD

FIG. 28

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left 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/department.

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from bat- CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

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 WITH A 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 ATI-ACH 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 tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

	BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully
	charged battery.
23"	RED cable last from both batteries.