Craftsman EZ3 917.258473 Owner's Manual page 24

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AND ADJUSTM
TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD-
JUSTMENT (See Figs. 26 and 27)
The transaxte should be in neutral when the gear shift lever
is in the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is
preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed,
proceed as follows:
• Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).
° Loosen two Iocknuts on tie rod.
° Turn center rod until gearshift lever falls into neutral
lock gate on fender console_
° Tighten locknuts securely,
GEARSHIFT' LEVER
FIG. 26
CENTER ROD
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
(See Fig. 28)
• Block up axle securely.
• Remove axle cover, retainingringand washers to allow
wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do
not Iose),_
• Repair tire and reassemble.
• On rear wheels only: atign 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 fiat 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
TIE ROD
TRANSAXLE
FIG. 27
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)
when wheels are positionedstraight forward, remove steer-
ingwheel and reassemble per instructionsin 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.
AXLE COVER
J
_SQUARE KEY
(REAR WHEELONL_
FIG. 28
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 29)
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i& AUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-
ateexplosivegases. Keepsparks, flame
and smoking materials away from bat-
teries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
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tf 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 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 VEH[CLES.
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'°
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