Sears 917.257651 - Manual (Page 22)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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 TOEJN/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 r ear wheel hub
and axle, insert square key.
" Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
axle groove,
" Replace axle cover
WASHERS
RETAINING
RING
SQUARE KEY
(REAR WHEEL ONLY)
F!G. 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 battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged, If ‘^jumper cables” are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure;
IMPORTANT;
YOURTRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12
VOLT NEGATIVE 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
(-H) 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 -
“ BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully
charged battery,
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RED cable last from both batteries.
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
• Raise hood,
“ Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the
grill.
» Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely
back into the hole in the backside of the grill.
» Close hood.
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run
poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting
» Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the
Repair Parts section of this manual.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The
fuse holder is located behind the dash.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 30)
« Raise hood.
•
Unsnap headlight wire connector.
• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward
engine and lift off of tractor,
" To replace, reverse above procedure.