Craftsman 536.257670 Owner's Manual page 29

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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BRAKE LE
BOLT _ _:_
BRAKE-CLUTCH
PEDAL '_ ,,_
Fig,, 36A
TO ADJUST SHIFT CONTROL LEVER
(See Fig. 36B)
Adjustment is only required if neutral is not obtained when shift
control lever is in neutral slot
e Place shift control lever in NEUTRAL position
e Try to push tractOrrYou should be able to push when shift
control lever is in neutral position If you cannot push
tractor, adjust as follows
e Locate neutral position with shift control lever.
• Loosen screw 'A' on shift bracket on top of transaxle
e Place shift control lever into the neutral slot
e Tighten screw'A'
e Re-check adjustment as described above
NOTE: You should not be able to push tractor when shift control
lever is in reverse or a forward range position.
SHIFT CONTROL
LEVER
NEUTRAL
SLOT
SHIFT
LEVER
BRACKET
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAnRS
(See Figs. 37A and 37B)
e Block up axle securely
e On front wheels, remove hub cap, retaining ring and
washer(s) to remove wheel
e On rear wheels, remove hub cap and bolts to remove
wheel
e Repair tire and re-assemble
e On rear wheels, align holes and reinstall bolts Torque bolts
to 50 It Ibs
e On front wheels, replace washer(s), and retaining ring
Replace hub caps.
FRONT TIRE AND RIM ASSEMBLY
FELT WASHER
FLATWASHER
FRONTAXLE
SPINDLE
FLATWASHER
RETAINER
HUB CAP RING
Fig,, 37A
REAR TIRE AND RIM ASSEMBLY
REAR
REAR WHEEL
HUB
BOLTS
HUB CAP
Fig. 37B
Fig,, 36B