Craftsman 917.253724 - Manual (Page 12)

E V E R Y HOURS
1, REPLACE AIR CLEANER PAPER CARTRIDGE
Refer to page 8,
2. REPLACE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
If fuel filter is clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,
replacement is required
a. With Engine cool, remove and plug Fuel Line Sections as
removed from both ends of Fuel Filter (Fig. 28!.
b. Place new Fuel Filter irr position in Fuel Line (arrow
on side of Filter in direction of fuel flow).
BE SURE THERE ARE NO FUEL LIME
LEAKS AND THAT FUEL LINE iS IN
PROPER POSITION IN HOSE CLAMPS.
E¥EPY
1. CHANGE TRANSAXLE OIL
a. Block up Rear Axle securely or use a Tractor Jack. Re­
move left Rear Wheel by removing Hub Baits (Fig. 36).
b. Drain Transaxie Oil by removing Drain Plug (Fig. 27)
and catching Oil in suitable container. Replace Drain
Plug.
c. Refill Transaxie with S.A.E, 30 (SC, SD or SE) Motor
Oil. Capacity is S quarts. Pressure Relief Valve (R.H. side
of Transaxie) (Fig. 27 - Inset) may be held open to allow
Transaxie to fill more quickly.
d. Check Pressure Relief Valve , It should spring completely
closed when pulled out by hand and released.
e. Reposition wheel, Secure with Hub Bolts.
A S M E i P E D
1. TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
If any parts In Front Axle or Steer ing Mechanism are being
replaced, Tie Rod adjustment is required.
a. Loosen Jam Nuts (Fig. 29) at each end of Tie Rod Ad­
justment Sleeves.
b. Adjust both Tie Rods so that Tie Rod Joints measure
9 - 5/8" from center to center,
c. On front of front tires measure distance from center to
center (measurement No 1),
d. On rear of front tires measure distance from center to
center (measurement No, 2).
e„ Compare measurements - measurement No. 1 should be
1/8 -1/4 less than measurement No. 2,
f, if not adjust each Tie Rod equally to get correct mea­
surement,
g. Tighten Jam Nuts making sure Tie Rod Joints are
parallel (180°) to each other. This adjustment secures
proper front wheal Toe-In and Steering operation.
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