Craftsman 917270653 15.5-hp lawn mower

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TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
The transexle should be in neutral when
the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock
gate) position. The adjustment is preset
at the factory; however, ifadjustment is
needed, proceed as follows:
Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).
NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels
move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.
Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the
right rear wheel.
Position the gear shift lever in the
neutral (N) position.
Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
NOTE: If additional clearance is needed
to get to adjustment bolt, move mower
deck height to the lowest position.
Gearshift Lever Neutral Lock Gate
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AdjustmentBolt
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not
hodzontal (left to right) when wheels are
positioned straight forward, remove
steering 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 adjustable on your tractor. If damage
has occurred to affect the front wheel
toe-in or camber, contact your nearest
authorized service center/department.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
Block up axle securely.
Remove axle cover, retaining dng 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 end snap retaining
ring secumty in axle groove.
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. "13resealant also
prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.
Washer
Retaining
Axle
Cover
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Square Key /'
(Rear Wheel Only)
TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK
BATI'ERY
_,CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries
generate explosive gases. Keep sparks
flame and smoking materials away from
batteries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the
engine, it should be recharged. (See
"BATTERY' in the MAINTENANCE
section of this manual).
If "jumper cables" are used for emer-
gency starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped
with a 12 volt negative grounded systen
The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt
negative grounded system. Do not use
your tractor battery to start other vehicle.=
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
Connect each end of the RED cable t<
the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each
battery, taking care not to short agalm
chassis.
Connect one end of the BLACK cable
to the NEGATIVE (-) 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.
RED cable last from both batteries.
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