Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment; To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment; To Remove Wheel For Repairs; To Start Engine With A Weak Battery - Craftsman 944.600191 Owner's Manual

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL
ADJUSTMENT
(See Fig. 24)
The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shiftlever
is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is
preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed,
proceed as follows:
• Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).
NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the
transaxle is in neutral.
• Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel.
• Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N) position.
• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
NOTE: Ifadditional clearance isneeded toget to adjustment
bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.
GEARSHIFT LEVER
NEUTRAL
LOCK GATE
ADJUSTMENT
BOLT
FIG. 24
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)
when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-
ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly
section of this manual.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
The frontwheel 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 (See Fig.
25)
• Block up axle securely.
• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow
wheel removal (rear wheel containsa square key - Do not
lose).
• Repair tire and reassemble.
• On rearwheelsonly: align grooves in rear wheel hub and
axle. Insert square key.
• Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
axle groove.
• Replace axle cover.
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.
WASHERS
RETAINING
AXLE
SQUARE KEY L
(REAR WHEEL ONLY) _
FIG. 25
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATrERY
See Fig. 26)
CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate
explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from bat-
teries. Always wear eye protection when
around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged. If "jumper cables" are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12
VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER
VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE
GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR
BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES
• Connect each end of the RED cable tothe POSITIVE (+)
terminal of each battery, taking care notto short against
chassis.
• Connect one end of the BLACK cable tothe .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 cable last from both batteries.
"POSITIVE" (+)
FIG. 26
(-)
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