Craftsman 917279983 lawn tractor

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
FRONT WHEEL CAMBER
TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 27)
The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and
adjustment should not be necessary.
Park tractor on level surface. Stop tractor by turning
ignition keyto"OFF" position and engage parking brake.
Loosen the adjustment bolt in front of the right rear
wheel.
Move motion control lever to the neutral position (N).
Tighten the adjustment bolt.
ADJUSTMENT
BOLT
FIG. 27
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
Should your transmission require removal for service or
replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and
before operating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMIS-
SION" in the Operation section of this manual.
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 inthe Assembly
section of this manual.
The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor. If
damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber,
contact you rnearest authorized service center/department.
FRONT OF TRACTOR (_l/
4"--"
A
FIG. 28
ADJUSTMENT
JAM NUTS
FIG. 29
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation.
Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be
necessary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism
have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if
necessary.
TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig. 28)
Position front wheels straight ahead.
Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of
tires (dimensions "A" and "B').
Front dimension "A"should be 1/8"to 1/4" less than rear
dimension "B'.
TO ADJUST TOE-IN (See Figs. 28 and 19)
Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod.
Adjust tie rod until dimension "A" is 1/8" to 1/4" less than
dimension "B'.
Tighten jam nuts securely.
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