Craftsman 917271121 42" 16.5-hp electric start automatic lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 26

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TO ADJUST MO11_ONCONTROL LEVER
The motion control lever has been preset
at the:'f_ctory andadjustment should not
be necessary.
If for any reason the motioncontrollever
willnot hold its positionwhile at a selected
speed, it may be adjusted at the friction
pack located on the rightside oftransmis-
sion.
Park tractor onlevel surface. Stop trac-
tor by tuming ignitionkey to "OFF" posi-
tion, and engage parkingbrake.
Adjustmotion controllever by tightening
adjustn_entIocknutone half (1/2) tum.
NOTE: Iffor any reason the effortto move
the motioncontrollever becon_estoo
excessive, reverse the above adjustment
:procedureby IcLoseningIocknut114to 112
turn.
Road test tractor after adjustment and
repeat procedure if necessary,
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-
MENT
Should your transmission require removal
for serv.ic_Q,o_rLep_lacement, it should be
purge-d-a_br-re-lr_stallation and before
operating the tractor. See =PURGE
TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section
of this manual.
Adjustment
Locknut
TOADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-.
MENT _.
If steering wheel crossbars are not hori-
zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi-
tioned straight forward, remove steering
wheel and reassemble per instructions in
the Assembly section of this manual.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
The front wheel toe-in and camber are not
adjd.s"_'_e 6_6ur tractor. If damage has
o.c_d _ affect the front wheel toe-in or
_amlSer, C_ntact your nearest authorized
service center.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
Block up axle securely.
Remove axle cover, retaining ring 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 and snap retaining
ring Securely 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. "l]re sealant also prevents tire dry
rot and corrosion.
Washers
Ring k
Axle Cover
I
"_ Square Key
(Rear Wheel Only)
TO START ENGINE THAT HAS A WEAK
BATi'ERY
_CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-
ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from batter-
ies. Always wear-eye protection when
around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the
engine, it should be recharged. If _jumper
cables" are useC.for emergency starting,
follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped
with a 12 volt negative grounded system.
The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt
negative grounded system. D6 not use
your tractor battery to start other vehicles.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
Connect each end of the RED cable to
the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat-
tery, taking care not to short against
chassis.
Connect one end of the BLACK cable to
the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully
charged battery.
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