Rear Wheel Replacement; Storage - Craftsman 917.254722 Owner's Manual

REPA
10. Rear Wheel Replacement
Coat axle with grease to prevent corrosion or rust
accumulation and eventual seizing of wheel hub
to axle shaft.
WHEN REPLACING WHEELS ON THE
TRACTOR THEY MUST BE MOUNTED
WITH THE LONG HUB SIDE TOWARD THE
CENTER OF THE TRACTOR. INCORRECT
INSTALLATION COULD AFFECT LATERAL
STABILITY. (SEE FIG. 46),
! 1. Tire Care
a. Maintain tire pressure of 14 PSI in front tires
and !2 PSI in rear dres.
b. Keep tires free of gasofine, oi/or insect con-
tro/ chemicals which can harm rubber.
c. Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts and other
hazards that may cause tire damage.
(t. Removing front wheel for tire repair (Fig. 44):
--- Block up front axle securely.
---Remove hub cap, k/ip ring and washer to
allow wheel remova/.
---Repair tire and reassemble. Replace washer
and snap k/ip ring securely in axle groove.
Replace hub cap.
e. Removing rear wheel for tire repair (Fig. 45):
--. Block up rear axle securely.
---Remove hub cap, E-ring and washer to allow
wheel removal
--- Repair tire and reassemble. While maintaining
key position, replace washer and snap E-ring
securely in axle groove. Replace hub cap.
& ADJUSTMENT
, C. Cylinders
i. Remove spark plugs.
2. Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug holes
into cylinders.
3. Turn ignition key to "START" position for a
few seconds to distribute oil
4. Replace with new spark plugs.
D, Battery
1. Prior to storage, clean terminals and top of
battery'.
2. After a period of time in storage, battery may
require recharging.
E. General Cleaning
Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of a//
foreign matter,
F. Store in a Clean Dr}! Area
©
HUB CAP
WASHER
FIGURE 44
WHEN MOUNTING TIRES, UNLESS BEADS
ARE SEATED, OVER INFLATION CAN
CAUSE AN EXPLOSION.
I2. Storage
Remove mower from tractor for winter storage.
When mower is to be stored for a period of time,
clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves,
etc. Give blades and underside of housing a good
coat of grease or rust preventative. Store in a
clean dry area.
A. Fuel System
IT tS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM
FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS
THE CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE. OR TANK
DURING STORAGE. ALSO. EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT
ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS _CALLED GASOHOL)OR USING
ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH
LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMA TION OF ACIDS DURING
STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM
OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE,TO AVOID ENGINE
PROBLEMS, THE FUEL SYSTEM SHOULD BE EMPTIED BE-
FORE STORAGE FOR 30 DAYS OR LONGER,
B. Eng#_ Oil
Drain (with engine warm) and replace with clean
engine eiL (See chaR, page t6),
E-RING
\
LONG HUB
/
HUBCAP
FIGURE 45
"-__.-._ FIGURE 46
25