Transaxle Shifter Linkage And Adjustment; To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment; Front Wheel Toe-In/Camber; To Remove Wheel For Repairs - Craftsman EZ3 917.270711 Owner's Manual

rRANSAXLE SHIFTER UNKAGEAND
_DJUSTMENT
The transaxle should _ in neutral when
the ge ar-shift.Jever is in the neutral (N).
:lock gate) position. The adjustment is
)reset at the factory;,however, if adjust-
1lent is needed, proceed as follows:
• Make sure tmnsaxle is inneutral (N).
• Loosen two Iocknuts on tie rod.
•-Tum center rod until gearshift lever falls
into neutral lock gate on fender console.
• Tighten Iocknuts securely.
Neutral Lock
Gate
Locknuts
Tie
Transaxle
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL AUGN-
MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not hori-
zontal (left to right) when wheelsare posi-
tioned straight forward, remove steering
wheel and reassemble per instructions in
the-Assembly sectionof this manual.
JERONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
The front wheel toe-in and camber are not
adjustable on your tractor.-.!f damage has
occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or
-camber; contact your nearest authorized
service center.
TO REMOVE WHEEl: FOR REPAIRS
• 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.-
• On.. _..ee_ only:.,align grooves_ in
rear Wheel hub and axle. Insert square
key. , ':_ -_"
• Replace washers and snap retain'rag
ringsecurelyin axle groove.
• Replace axlecover.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks; tire sealant
may be purchased from your local pads
dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry
rot and corrosion.
Washers
• Ret=n_ng
R_
Axle Cover
!
"_Square Key
(Rear Wheel Only)
TO START ENGINE THAT HAS A WEAK
BATTERY
&CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-
ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from batter-
ies. Always wear eye protection when
around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the
engine, it should be recharged. (See
"BA'I-I:ERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-
tion of this manual).
If=jumper cables', are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
JLIMPORTANT: Your tractor Is equiped
with a 12 volt negative grounded system.
The other vehical must also be a 12 volt
negative grounded system. Do not use
your tractor battery to start other vehicais.
TO ATI'ACHJUMPER CABLES -
• Connect each end of the RED cableto
the POSITIVE (+)terminal of each bat-
tery, taking care not to short against
chassis.
• Connect one end of the BLACK cable to
the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully
charged battery.
• Connect the other end of the BLACK
cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,
away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE
ORDER- =: :
• BLACK cable first from chassis and
then from the fully charged battery.
• RED cablelast from both batteries.
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