Craftsman 917.254611 - Manual (Page 14)

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT
HUB CAP WASHERS
FIGURE 11
A GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED
BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY
THREE LINES ON THE BOLT
HEAD AS SHOWN AT LEFT.
This tractor is equif^jed with an adjustable brake system
mounted on the ngnt side of the fransaxle (F^. 10).
1. Brake Adjustment
A
IF TRACTOR REQUIRES MORE THAN
SIX FEET (1.8 METERS) STOPPING
DISTANCE IN HIGHEST GEAR, THEN
BRAKE MUST BE ADJUSTED.
SQUARE KEY
(REAR TIRE ONLY)
a Depress ciutch/brake pedal and engage parking
brake. . .
b Measure distance between brake operating arm
and nut “A” on brake rod,
c. If distance is other than 1-1/2" (3.81 cm), loosen
jam nut (Fig. 10) and turn nut until distance be­
comes 1-1/2” (3 81 cm). Retighten jam nut against
nut “A".
Road lest tractor for proper stopping distance as stated
above Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still
greater than 6 feet (18 meters) in highest gear, further
maintenance is necessary Contact your local Sears Serv­
ice Center
2, Tire Care
a Maintain tire pressure in front at 14 PSt (1Kg/cm^)
and rear tires at 10 PSI (0.7 Kg/cm'')
b Keep tires free of gasoline, oil. or insect control
chemicals which can harm rubber
c Avoid stumps, stones, deep mfs, sharp objects and
other hazards that may cause tire damage
d, Removing wheel for lire repair (Fig 11).
1 Block up axle securely
2. Remove hub cap, klip ring and washer to allow
wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square
key - Do Not Lose).
3. Repair lire and reassemble. Align slots in rear
wheel hub and axle. Insert square key. Re­
place washers and snap klip ring securely in
axle groove. Replace hub cap.
NOTE: USE GREASE FITTINGS TO LUBRICATE FRONT
WHEELS WITH GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE.
APPLY AN ANTI-SEIZE OR GOOD GENERAL
PURPOSE GREASE TO LUBRICATE REAR AX­
LES,
3. Blade Care
For best resutts,nvDwer blades must be kept sharp, The
blades can be sharpened with a few strokes of a file, or on a
grinding wheel. We suggest they be sharpened after every
25 hours of mowing Do not attempt to sharpen while on
mower. If you mow in sandy soil check the blades after each
two mowings The sand wears the blades away rapidly
a Blade Replacement
Raise mower to highest position to permit access lo
blades
1. Remove the hex head bolt, lockwasher and flat
washer (Fig 12) (turn counterclockwise)
2. Retrave and discard old blade
3. Clean top and bottom of mower housing
4 Install new blade with SHARP EDGE DOWN
and secure with flat washer, lockwasher and
hex head bolt. TIGHTEN SECURELY.
A
ALWAYS USE GRADE 5 HEAT
TREATED BOLTS TO ATTACH
BLADES. DO NOT USE PLATED BOLTS.
CHECK BOLTS IN BLADES OCCASION­
ALLY TO MAKE SURE BOLTS ARE
TIGHT. TORQUE BOLTS TO 30-35
FT.-LBS (41-47 Nm).
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