Craftsman 917.270660 - Manual (Page 25)

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-
MENT
instructions in the Assembly section of this
manual.
Should your transmission require removal
for service or replacement, it should be
purged after reinstallation and before
operating the tractor. See “PURGE
TRANSMISSION” in the Operation section
of this manual.
TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE­
VER ADJUSTMENT
The motion control lever has been preset
at the factory and adjustment should not
be necessary.
If for any reason the motion control lever
will not hold its position while at a
selected speed, it may be adjusted as
follows:
• Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the
right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.
• Start engine and move motion control
lever until tractor does not move
forward or backward.
• Hold motion control lever in that
position and turn engine off.
• While holding motion control lever in
place, loosen the adjustment bolt.
• Move motion control lever to the neutral
(N) (lock gate) position.
• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
NOTE: If additonal clearance is needed to
get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck
height to the lowest position.
After above adjustment is made, if the
tractor still creeps forward or backward
while motion control lever is in neutral
position, follow these steps;
• Loosen the adjustment bolt.
• Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2
inch in the direction it is trying to creep.
• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
• Start engine and test.
• If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps
until satisfied.
Motion Control Lever
Neutral
Lock
Gate
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN­
MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not
horizontal (left to right) when wheels are
positioned straight forward, remove
steering wheel and reassemble per
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
• 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
Ring
Axle Cover Square Key
(Rear Wheel Only)
TO START ENGINE THAT HAS A WEAK
BATTERY
Adjustment
Bolt
^CAUTION:
Lead-acid batteries gener­
ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from batter­
ies. Always wear eye protection when
around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the en­
gine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT­
TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of
this manual).
If “jumper cables" are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure;
IMPORTANT:
Your tractor Is equiped with
a 12 volt negative grounded system. The
other vehical must also be a 12 volt nega­
tive grounded system. Do not use your
tractor battery to start other vehicals.
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