Craftsman 917.270711 User Manual
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TRANSAXLE SHIFTER UNKAGE AND
ADJUSTMENT
The transaxle should be in neutral vtAien
the gear-^iftieveris in the rteutral (N)
'lock gate) position. The acQustment is
!>reset at the factory; however, if adjust-
nent is needed, proceed as follows:
• Make sure transa)de is in neutral (N).
• Loosen two lodoHite on tie rod.
• Turn center rod until gearshift lever falls
into neutral lock gate on fender corvsole.
• Tighten locknuts securely.
. Gearshift Lever
Neutral Lock
Gate
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL AUGN-
MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not hori
zontal (left to right) when
>Ariieels
are posi
tioned straight forward, remove steering
whi^ and reassen^ie per instructions In
the Assembly section of this manual.
£RONT WHEEL TOE-IWCAMBER
The front wheel toe-in and camber are not
adjustable on your tractor.-Jf damage has
occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or
-camber;^ contact your nearest authorized
service center.
TO REMOVE
wheel
FOR REPAIRS
* Block up axle securely.
*
Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal (rear
vdieel contains a square key - Do not
lose).
* Repair tire and reassemble.
* On rqajj^eels only: align grooves in
rear wheel hub and axle, irtsert square
keyT^
• Replace washers arKi snap retaining
ring securely in axle groove.
• Replace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures arxi 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 corroacm.
V^ishers
RetEuning
Ring
Axle Cover
Square Key
(Rear Wheel Only)
TO START ENGINE THAT HAS A WEAK
BATTERY
ACAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener
ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smolung 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 MAINTENANCE sec
tion this manual).
If "jumper csdMesT are used for emergency
starting, follow tills procedure:
AIMPORTANT: Your tractor Is equiped
with a 12 volt negative grouruied system.
The other vehical must also be a 12 volt
negative grounded sy^em. Do not use
your tractor battery to start other vehicals.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES-
• Connect each end of the RED cable to
the POSITIVE (-f) terminal 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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