Front wheel toe-in adjustment, Front wheel camber, To remove wheel for repairs – Sears 917.25156 User Manual

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required forpropersteering operation.

Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not t

necessary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism
have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust

if necessary.

TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig. 28) -
" Position front wheels straight ahead.
» Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of

tires (dimensions “A" and "B").

» Front dimension “A” should be 1/8" to 1/4" less than

rear dimension “B”.

TO ADJUST TOE-IN (See Figs. 28 and 29) -
“ Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod.
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Adjust tie rod until dimension “A” is 1 /8“ to 1 /4" less than

dimension “B”.

» Tighten jam nuts securely.

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor, If
damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber,
contact your nearest authorized service center/depart-

ment.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 30) -
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Block up axle securely.

» Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow

wheel removal.

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Repair tire and reassemble.

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Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in

axle groove.

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Replace axle cover.

RETAINING

RING

AXLE

COVER

FIG. 30

REAR WHEEL -

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Block rear axle securely.

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Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal.

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Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub

bolts securely.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 31)

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 battery 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 A12

VOLT NEQATIVE 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

(+) 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.

‘ Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good

CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES. REVERSE ORDER -

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BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully

charged battery.

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RED cable last from both batteries.