To adjust steering wheel alignment, Front wheel toe-in/camber, To remove wheel for repairs (see fig. 28) – Sears 917.258524 User Manual

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)

when wheels are positioned straight forward, 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 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

(See Fig. 28)

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

AXLE COVER

SQUARE KEY
{REAR WHEEL ORLY)

FIG. 28

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 29)

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener
ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from bat
teries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.

If your batteiy is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged. If “jumper cables” are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT:

YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A

VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM, THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A

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
(+} terminal of each battery, taking care not to short
against chassis.

•

Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA

TIVE {-) terminal of fully charged battery.

o 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.

POSITIVE TERMINAL

NEGATIVE TERMINAL

CHASSIS-

POSITIVE TERMINAL

CABLES

CHARGED

BATTERY

NEGATIVE TERMINAL

FIG. 29