To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment; Front Wheel Camber; To Remove Wheel For Repairs; To Start Engine With A Weak Battery - Craftsman 917.273050 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT: Check brake adjustment.
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 per
instructions in 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 CHECKTOE-IN
• Position front wheels straight ahead.
• 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
• Loosen jam nuts at adjustment
sleeves on tie rod.
• Adjust tie rod until dimension "A" is 1/
8" to 1/4" less than dimension "B".
• Tighten jam nuts securely.
Adjustment Sleeves
Jam Nuts
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.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
FRONT WHEEL
• 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.
• 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
BA'I-rERY
_CAUTION: 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
"BAI-I'ERY" in the MAINTENANCE
section of this manual).
If "jumper cables" are used for emer-
gency 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 ATFACH JUMPER CABLES -
• Connect each end of the RED cable to
the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each
battery, taking care not to short against
chassis.
• Connect one end of the BLACK cable
to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully
charged battery.
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