Craftsman 917276800 tractor

User Manual - Page 28

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FRONTWHEELTOE-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. Ifdamage has occurred to
affectthe factory set front wheel toe-in or
camber,contacta Sears or other qualified
servicecenter.
TO REMOVEWHEEL FOR REPAIRS
1. Block up axle securely.
2. Removeaxle cover, retainingring and
washersto allowwheel removal(rear
wheels have a square key - Do not
lose).
3. Repairtire and reassemble.
NOTE:On rear wheels only: align
groovesin rear wheel hub and axle. Insert
squarekey.
4. Replacewashers and snap retaining
ring securelyin axlegroove.
5. Replaceaxle cover.
NOTE:Toseal tire puncturesand prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, purchaseand
use tire sealant from Sears.Tire sealant
also _reventstire dry rot and corrosion.
Washers
Retaining
Ring
I
Axle Cover
_Square Key (Rear
Wheel Only)
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA'B'ERY
AI_WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen-
erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from bat-
teries. Always wear eye protection when
around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the
engine, 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.
Weak or Dead Fully Charged
Battery Battery
REPLACING BATTERY
_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
grounding.
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.
Negative
(Black)
Cable
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.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
1. Connect one end of the RED cable Positive
to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each (Red)
battery(A-B), taking care not to short 28 cable
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