Craftsman 917.270770 - Manual (Page 24)

TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND
ADJUSTMENT
The transaxle should be in neutral when
the gear shift lever is in the neutral (N)
(lock gate) position. The adjustment is
preset at the factory; however, if adjust­
ment is needed, proceed as follows:
• Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).
• Loosen two locknuts on tie rod.
• Turn center rod until gearshift lever falls
into neutral lock gate on fender console.
• Tighten locknuts securely.
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN­
MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not hori­
zonte (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
acQustable on your tractor. If damage has
occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or
camber, contact your nearest authorized
service center/department.
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
flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant
may be purchased from your local parts
dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry
rot and corrosion.
Washers
Retaining
Ring
Axle Cover Square Key
(Rear Wheel Only)
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK
BATTERY
ACAUTION: 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. (See
"BATTERY" in the MAINTANCE section of
this manual).
If “jumper cables" are used 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. Do not use
your tractor battery to start other vehicles.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
• Connect each end of the RED cable to
the POSITIVE (+) terrmnal 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.
• Connect the other end of the BLACK
cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,
away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE
ORDER -
• BLACK cable first from chassis and
then from the fully charged battery.
• RED cable last from both batteries.
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