Craftsman 944609040 lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 21

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Ifsteering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (leftto right)
when wheels are positionedstraightforward, removesteer-
ingwheel and reassemble per instructionsinthe 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
(See Fig. 23)
Block up axle securely.
Remove axle cover, retaining ringand washers toallow
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
slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local
parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion.
RETAINING WASHERS
I
SQUARE KEY_ "_l"_"
[REAR WHEEL ONLY)
FIG. 23
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA'B'ERY
(See Fig. 24)
ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from bat-
teries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
Ifyour battery is too weak to start the engine, itshould be
recharged, if "jumper cables" are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: YOU RTRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12
VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER
VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE
GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USEYOURTRACTOR
BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.
TO A'I-I-ACH JUMPER CABLES
Connect each end ofthe 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.
RED cable last from both batteries.
POSITIVE
BATrERY
\ NEG_,TIVETERMINAL
FIG. 24
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
Raise hood.
Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the
grill.
Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely
back into the hole in the backside of the grill.
Close hood.
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run
poorly, stop running, or prevent itfrom starting.
Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the
Repair Parts section of this manual.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The
fuse holder islocated behind the dash.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILLASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 25)
Raise hood.
Unsnap headlight wire connector.
Stand infrent oftractor. Grasp hood at sides,tilttoward
engine and lift off of tractor.
To replace, reverse above procedure.
HOOD
HEADL,G.T
/L_ WIRE
_ _NNECTOR
FIG. 25
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