Craftsman 917.258543 Owner's Manual page 23

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TRANSAXLE
SHIFTER
LINKAGE
AND AD-
JUSTMENT
(See Figs. 27 and 28)
The transaxle should be in neutral when the gearshift lever
is in the neutral (N) (lock gate) position, The adjustment is
preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed,
proceed as fol!ows:
Make sure transaxte is in neutral (N).
Loosen two Iocknuts on tie rod.
Turn center rod until gearshift lever falls into neutral
lock gate on fender console_
Tighten Iocknuts securely.
FiG. 27
LOCKGA_E
FIG. 28
ROD
TRANSAXLE
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TO ADJUST
STEERING
WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
,If.steering wheel crossbars are not hot_zonta! (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 front wheel 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 centeddepartrnent.
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TO REMOVE
WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 29) -
Block up axle secureiy.
Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to a_low
wheel ternovalo
Repair tire and reassemble_
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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°
Reptace and tighten hub
botts 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
COVF-R
FIG. 29
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
See Fig. 30)
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If your battery
is too weak to start the engine,
it should
be
recharged,
If "jumper
cables"
are used
for emergency
starting,
follow this p_ocedure:
IMPORTANT:
YOUR TRACTOR
IS EQUIPPED
WITH
A
t2 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 to the POSITIVE
(+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short
against chassis.
°
Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA-
TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.
°
Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good
CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.
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