To Adjust Motion Control Lever; To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment; Front Wheel Toe-In/Camber; To Remove Wheels For Repairs - Craftsman EZ3 917.258591 Owner's Manual

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(See Fig. 29)
The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and
adjustment should not be necessary°
if for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its
position while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at the
friction pack located on the right side of transmission°
• Park tractor on level surface° Stop tractor by turning
ignition key to "OFF" position, and engage parking
brake°
• Adjust motion control lever by tightening adjustment
locknut one half (1/2) turn.
NOTE; If for any reason the effort to move the motion
control lever becomes too excessive, reverse the above
adjustment procedure by loosening Iocknut 1/4 to 1/2 turn°
Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if
necessary°
ADJUSTMENT
LOCKNUT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)
when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-
ingwheel and reassemble per instructions in 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.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
FRONT WHEEL (See Fig,,30) -
o Block up axle securely.
• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow
wheel removal,
. Repair tire and reassemble.
° Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
axle groove.
= Replace axle cover,.
REAR WHEEL -
• Block rear axle securely°
• Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal
o 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.
FIG, 29
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
Should your transmission require removal for service or
replacement, it should be purged after reinstaltation and
before operating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMIS-
SION" in Operation section of this manual
WASHERS
RETAINING
RING
AXLE COVER
!
SQUARE KEY
(REAR WHEEL ONLY)
FIG. 30
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