Craftsman 917.257360 - Manual (Page 22)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See
Fig. 29)
"NEUTRAL" position of the motion control lever has been
preset at the factory and adjustment should not be neces­
sary
If your unit tends to "creep" when the motion control lever
is in "NEUTRAL" position, adjust the neutral lever position
as follows;
FORWARD ADJUSTMENT-
• Drive unit forward on a level surface
“ Move motion control lever to the left and back until it
stops against fonward adjustment plate and release
lever;
• If unit "creeps" forward or backward, turn engine off
and set parking brake,
• From underside of fender, loosen the two (2) bolts se­
curing forward adjustment plate and move plate 1/16"
opposite the direction the unit "creeps";
- Forward "creep", move plate backwards 1/16 inch.
- Reverse "creep", move plate forward 1/16 inch.
• Retighten bolts securely.
• Repeat forward drive test and, if necessary, readjust
until "creep" is eliminated,
REVERSE ADJUSTMENT-
• Drive unit in reverse on a level surface.
• Move motion control lever to the right and forward until
it stops against reverse adjustment plate and release
lever,
• If unit "creeps" forward or backward, turn engine off
and set parking brake
• Loosen and move reverse adjustment plate in the
same manner as forward adjustment plate described
above;
- Forward "creep", move plate backwards 1/16 inch,
- Reverse "creep", move plate forward 1/16 inch.
• Retighten bolts securely,
• Repeat reverse drive test and, if necessary, readjust
until "creep" is eliminated.
If "creep" cannot be eliminated by the above adjustments,
contact your nearest Sears Service Center.
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)
when wheels are positioned straightforward, remove steer­
ing 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 adjustable on
your unit. If damage has occured to affect the front wheel
toe-in or camber, contact your nearest Seats Service
Center,
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See
Fig. 30)
• Block up axle securely,
• Remove hub cap, 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 hub cap.
FIG. 30
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