Craftsman 917272065 lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 26

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2. Move the motioncontrol lever 1/4 to
1/2 inch in the directionit is tryingto
creep.
3. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
4. Start engine and test.
5. If tractor stillcreeps, repeat above
steps until satisfied.
MotionControl NeutralLockGate
Lever
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-
MENT
Should your transmission require
removal for service or replacement, it
should be purged after reinstallationand
beforeoperating the tractor. See
=PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the
Operation section of this manual.
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT
If steedng wheel crossbars are not
hedzontal (left to dght) when wheels are
positionedstraight forward, remove
staedng wheel and reassemble per
instructionsin the Assembly section of
this manual.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
The front wheel toe-in and camber are
not adjustableon your tractor. If damage
has occurredto affect the front wheel toe-
in or camber, contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
1. Blockup axle securely.
2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal (rear
wheel contains a square key - Do not
lose).
3. Repair tire and reassemble.
NOTE: On rear wheels only: align
grooves in rear wheel hub and axle.
Insert square key.
4. Replace washers and snap retaining
ring securely in axle groove.
5. Replace axle cover,
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
fiat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant
may be purchased from your local parts
dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry
rot and corrosion.
Washers
Retaining_
Ring\ /\ _r_lf ulfulfulfulfulf_l_
Axle \ I \ II!f(_'lI
SquareKey / -
(RearWheel Only)
TO START ENGIN E WITH A WEAK
BATTERY
A
&uLCAU'nON: Lead-acidbatteriesgenerate
explosivegases. Keepsparks,flame and
smoldngmaterialsawayfrom batteries.
Always wear ey_ protec'_nwhen around
batteries.
Ifyourbatteryistee weaktostarttheeegthe,it
shouldbe recharged. (See "BATTERY'inthe
MAINTENANCE sectionof _is manual).
If"jumper cables"are usedfor emergency
starting,folow thisprocedure:
IMPORTANT: Yourtractorisequippedwitha
12 voltnegativegroundedsystem.The other
vehicalmustalso bea 12voltnegative
groundedsystem.Do notuse your_ctor
batterytostartothervehicles.
TOA'I-I'ACHJUMPER CABLES-
1. Connect each end of the RED cable to
the POSITIVE (+) terminal ofeach
battery, taking care not to short
against chassis.
2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable
to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal offully
charged battery.
3. Connect the other end ofthe BLACK
cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,
away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES,REVERSE ORDER-
1. BLACK cable first from chassisand
then fromthe fully charged battery.
2. RED cable last from both batteries.
PositiveTerminat Negative Terminal
Charged
Battery
26 Terminal
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