Craftsman 917.25545 Owner's 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 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' unit If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel
toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service
center
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
(See Fig. 27)
o 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.
o 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.
o Replace axle cover,
WASHERS
RETAINING \
RING
AX VER
'_LSQUARE KEY
(REAR WHEELONLY)
FIG. 27
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA'FrERY
(See Figs. 28)
_,_ CAU'fION: Lead-acid batteries gener=
,_ ate explosivegases. Keep sparks,flame
and smoking materials away from bat-
teries. Always.wear eye protection when
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 UNIT 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 (+)
terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against
chassis.
Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE
(-) terminal of fully charged battery.
o Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to a good
CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
o BLACK cable first from left side of chassis and fully
charged battery.
RED cable last from both batteries.
"POSITIVE .... NEGATIVE"
(+) (-)
PANELO
FIG. 28
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
° Raise hood.
o Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gdll.
. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely
back into the hole in the backside of the grill
o 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 Repair
Parts section of this nranuaL
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 (See Fig. 29)
o Raise hood
° Unsnap headlight wire connector.
° Stand irr front of tractor_ Grasp hood at sides, tilt
forward and lift off of tractor.
• To reinstall, slide hood pivot brackets into slots in
frame.
• Reconnect headlight wire connector and close hood_
HO(
HEADLIGHT
WIRE
CONNECTOR
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22
FIG. 29