Craftsman 917.258692 - Manual (Page 24)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER !S
POS!T!ONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS
and electric clutch w ire CONNECTION IS
SECURE. _________________
ELECTRIC.
CLUTCH
yppER BELT
KEEPER
LOCATOR ■"
TABS
CLUTCHING
IDLER
STATIONARY
idler
TRANSMIBSIOK
INPUT PULLEY
CLUTCH LOCATOR
Fia 29
TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See
Fig, 30)
The motion control Isver has been preset a1 the factory and
adjustment should not be necessary,
If for any reason the mofion control (svsr will nol hold Hs
position while at a seiecled speed, It may be adjusted at the
friction pack located on the right side of transmission.
•
Park iraclor on level surface. Slop tractor by turning
ignition key to "OFF" position, and engage parking
brake.
• Adjust motion control lever by ttghtining adjustment
locknut one halt {1/2} turn
NOTE: If for any reason the eiforl to move the motion
control lever becomes loo excessive, reverse the above
adjustment procedure by loosening locknut 1/4 to 1/2 turn.
Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure If
necessary
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
Should your transmission require removal for service or
replacement. It should be purged after relnsiaHallon and
betöre operating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMIS­
SION" in the Operation section of this manual.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
The front Wheel toedn and camber are not adjustable on
your tractor. If damaga has occurred to affect the front
wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized
service centsr/ctepailment.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
(See Fig. 31)
• Block up axle securely.
• Remove axle cover, retaining rtng and washers to allow
wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do
not lose).
• Repair tire and reassembte,
• On rear wheels only: alion grooves in rear wheel hub
and axle, insert square Lay.
■ ReplacB washers and snap rstaihing ring securely In
axle groove­
* Replace axle cover,
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and praverjt flat liras due to
slow teaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local
parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents lire dry rot and
corrosion.
SQUARE KEY
(BEAR WHEEL OtTLY)
FIG. 31
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 32)
CAUnON: Lead-acid batteries gener­
ateexplosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from bat­
teries. Always wear eye protection
when around betlerles.
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
II steering wheel crossbars are not horizorrtal (ieft to right)
when wheels ars positioned straightforward, remove steer­
ing wheel and reassembte per instructions in the Assembly
section of this manual
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If your battery Is too weak to start the engirre, it should be
recharged. (I “jumper cables" are used for emergency
starting, loHow this procedure:
ItytPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12
VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM THE OTHER
VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE
grounded system , do not use your tractor
BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES,
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
•
Connect each end of the RED cable to the POStTiVE
(.{■) terminal of each battery, taking cars not to short
against chassis,
• Connect one end of tha 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 (usi tankand battery
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
• BLACK cable first from chassis and then trom tha tutly
charged battery
• RED cable last from both batteries