Every 200 Hours; Every 500 Hours; Changing Transaxle Oil; Toe-In Adjustment - Craftsman 917.253724 Owner's Manual

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REPLACE AIR CLEANER PAPER CARTRIDGE
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REPLACE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
If fuel filter is clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,
reptacement is required,
a, With Engine coot, remove and plug Fuel Line Sections as
removed from both ends of Fuel F_lter (Fig. 28).
b,_Place new Fuel Filter in position in Fuel Line (arrow
on side of Filter in direction of fuel flow)_
BE SURE THERE ARE NO FUEL LINE|
LEAKS AND THAT FUEL LINE IS IN
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PROPER POSITION IN HOSE CLAMPS.
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1_ CHANGE TRANSAXLE OIL
a_ Block up Rear Axle securely or use a T_to_r Jack_ Re_
move left Rear Wheel by removing Hub Bolts (Fig° 36L
b_ Drain Transa×te Oil by removing Drain Ptug (Fig. 27)
and catching Oil in suitable container. Replace Drain
Plug.
c_ Refill Transaxle with S,,AE_ 30 (SC, SD or SE) Motor
Oil, Capacity is 5 quar"_s_ Pressure Relief Valve (R.H. side
of Transaxle)(Fig. 27 _ Inset) may be hefd open to allow
Transaxle to fit! more quick}y.
do Check Pressure Relief Valve.. It should spring completely
closed when pulled out by hand and released.
e, Reposition wheel Secure with Hub Bolts,
FIGURE 29
AS NEEDED
1. TOEJN ADJUSTMENT
If any parts in Front Axle or Steering Mechanism are being
replaced, Tie Rod adjustment is required.
a. Loosen Jam Nuts (Fig. 29) at each end of Tie Rod Ad*
justment Sleeves°
b_ Adjust both Tie Rods so that Tie Rod Joints measure
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9 - 5/8 from center to center.
c, On front of front tires measure distance from center to
center (measurement No 1)_
d. On rear of front tires measure distance from center to
center (measurement No 2)..
eo Compare measurements - measurement No. 1 should be
t/8 - 1/4 less than measurement No. 2,
f.. tf not adjust each Tie Rod equally to get correct mea-
surement.
g Tighten Jam Nuts making sure Tie Rod Joints are
parallel (180 °) to each other, This adjustment secures
proper front wheei Toe-In and Steering operation.
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