Maintenance - Craftsman 28903 Owner's Manual

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU-
TRAL ADJUSTMENT
The transaxle should be in neutral when the
gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate)
position. The adjustment is preset at the
factory; however, if adjustment is needed,
proceed as follows:
1, Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).
NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move
freely, the transaxle is in neutral°
2. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the
right rear wheel°
3_ Position the gear shift lever in the neutral
(N) position,
4, Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to
get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck
height to the lowest position,
Neutral Lock Gate
Gearshift, Lever_ _
/" -_., _ Adjustment Bolt
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT
tf steering wheel cross bars are not horizontal
(left to right) when wheels are positioned
straight forward, remove steering wheel
and reassemble with crossbars horizontal,
Tighten securely,
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 a Sears or other qualified
service center.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
!. Block up axle securely.
2_ Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal (rear
wheels have a square key - Do not
lose).
3, Repair tire and reassemble.
NOTE: On rear wheels only: align
grooves in rear wheel hub and axle, Insert
square key°
4. Replace washers and snap retaining
ring securely in axle groove.
5. Replace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and
use tire sealant from Sears, Tire sealant
also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion°
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Washers
Retaining
Ring
Axle \'_
Cover
!
Square Key
(Rear Wheel Only)
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK
BATTERY
,_WARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate
explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and
smoking materials away from batteries.
Always wear eye protection when around
batteries_
If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it
should be recharged, (See "BATTERY" in the
MAINTENANCE section of this manual),
If "jumper cables" are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with
a 12 volt system. The other vehicle must also
be a 12 volt system. Do not use your tractor
battery to start other vehicles°
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
I. Connectone end ofthe RED cabletothe
POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-
B), taking care not to short against tractor
chassis.
2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable
to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully
charged battery.
3. Connect the other end of the BLACK
cable (D) to good chassis ground, away
from fuel tank and battery.