Craftsman 917276911 tractor

User Manual - Page 27

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FRONTWHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
Yournew tractorfront wheel toe-in and
camber is set at the factory and is normal.
The front wheel toe-in and camberare
not adjustable. If damagehas occurredto
affectthe factory set front wheel toe-inor
camber,contacta Sears or other qualified
servicecenter.
TO REMOVEWHEEL FOR REPAIRS
1. Block up axlesecurely.
2. Removeaxle cover,retainingring and
washersto allow wheel removal(rear
wheelshave a square key- Do not
lose).
3. Repairtire and reassemble.
NOTE:On rear wheels only: align
groovesin rear wheel hub and axle. In-
sert square key.
4. Replacewashersand snap retaining
ring securelyin axle groove.
5. Replaceaxle cover.
NOTE:Toseal tire puncturesand prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks,purchaseand
use tire sealantfrom Sears.Tire sealant
also preventstire dry rot and corrosion.
Washers
Retaining
Ring
Axle Cover
I
_'-,Square Key (Rear
Wheel Only)
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT-
TERY
,_WARNING: 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 en-
gine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT-
TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of
this manual).
If "jumper cables" are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped
with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle
must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use
your tractor battery to start other vehicles.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
1. Connect one end of the RED cable
to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each
battery(A-B), taking care not to short
against tractor chassis.
2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable
to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of
fully charged battery.
3. Connect the other end of the BLACK
cable (D) to good chassis ground,
away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE
ORDER -
1. BLACK cable first from chassis and
then from the fully charged battery.
2. RED cable last from both batteries.
Weak or Dead Fully Charged
Battery Battery
REPLACING BATTERY
,I_WARNING: Do not short battery
terminals by allowing a wrench or any
other object to contact both terminals at
the same time. Before connecting battery,
remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,
rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected first to
prevent sparking from accidental ground-
ing.
1. Lift hood to raised position.
2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable (A)
then RED battery cable and carefully
remove battery from tractor.
3. Install new battery with terminals in
same position as old battery.
4. First connect RED battery cable (B) to
positive (+) battery terminal with hex
bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten
securely. Slide terminal cover (C) over
terminal.
5. Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative (-) battery terminal with re-
maining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten
securely
6. Close hood.
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