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Craftsman 917.275221 Owner's Manual page 29

25.0 hp electric start 48" mower automatic garden tractor

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TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not
horizontal (left to right) when wheels are
positioned straight forward, remove
steering wheel end reassemble per
instructionsin the Assembly section of
this manual
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
your nearest authorized service center/
department.
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Sleeves
Jam Nuts
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
FRONTWHEEL-
1. Block up axle securely.
2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
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,
Washers
Retaining
Ring
Axle
Cover
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK
BATTERY
_bCAUTION:
Lead-acidbatteries generate
explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and
smoking materials away from batteries.
Always wear eye protection when around
batteries.
Ifyour battery is tee weak to start the engine, it
should be recharged. (See "BAT[ERY" in the
MAINTENANCE section of this manual).
If "jumper cables" are used for emergency
star'dng,follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: Yourtractoris equipped with a
12 volt negative grounded system. The other
vehical must also be a 12 volt negative
grounded system. Do not use your b'actor
battery to start other vehicles.
TO ATTACHJUMPER CABLES -
1. Connect each end of the RED cable to
the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each
battery, taking care not to short
against chassis.
2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable
to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully
charged battery.
3. Connect the other end of the BLACK
cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,
away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
1. BLACK cable first from chassis and
then from the fully charged battery.
2. RED cable last from both batteries.
washers to allow wheel removal.
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