To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment; Front Wheel Toe-In Adjustment; Front Wheel Camber; To Remove Wheel For Repairs - Craftsman 917.275013 Owner's Manual

Clutching Clutchin
Above
Engine
Pulley V-Idler
Belt
Transaxle
Pulley
Twists Belt
Keeper
Bottom
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not
horizontal (left to right) when wheels are
positioned straight forward, remove
steering wheel and reassemble with
crossbar horizontal. Tighten securely.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
Front wheel toe-in is required for proper
steering operation. Toe-in was set at the
factory and adjustment should not be
necessary. If parts in the front axle or
steering mechanism have been replaced
or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if
necessary.
TO CHECK
TOE-IN
-
1. Position front wheels straight ahead.
2. Measure distance between wheels at
front and rear of tires (dimensions "A"
and "B").
• Front dimension "A" should be 1/8" to
1/4" less than rear dimension "B".
TO ADJUST TOE-IN -
1. Loosen jam nuts at adjustment
sleeves on tie rod.
2. Adjust tie rod until dimension "A" is
1/8" to 1/4" less than dimension "B".
3. Tighten jam nuts securely.
FRONT WHEEL CAMBER
The front wheel camber is not adjustable
on your tractor. If damage has occurred to
affect the front wheel camber, contact a
Sears or other qualified service center.
Adjustment Sleeves
Jam Nuts
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
FRONT WHEEL -
1. Block up axle securely.
2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring
and washers to allow wheel removal.
3. Repair tire and reassemble.
4. Replace washers and snap retaining
ring securely in axle groove.
5. Replace axle cover.
REAR WHEEL -
1. Block rear axle securely.
2. Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow
wheel removal.
3. Repair tire and reassemble. Replace
and tighten hub bolts securely.
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.
Retaining Washers_
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK
_wTI'AERY
RNING: 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 -
1. Connect one end of the RED cable to
the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each