Craftsman 917.273220 Owner's Manual page 27

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273220
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
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TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL
LEVER
The motion control lever has been preset
at the factory and adjustment should not
be necessary.
If for any reason the motion control lever
will not hold its position while at a
selected speed, it may be adjusted at the
friction pack located on the right side of
chassis.
• Park tractor on level surface. Stop
tractor by turning ignition key to "OFF"
position and engage parking brake.
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• Place motion control lever in neutral
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(N) position.
• While holding locknut, loosen jam nut
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• Tighten locknut 1/4 turn.
• While holding locknut, tighten jam nut
securely.
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NOTE: If for any reason the effort to
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move the motion control lever becomes
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too excessive, reverse the above
adjustment procedure by loosening
locknut 1/4 turn.
Road test tractor after adjustment and
repeat procedure if necessary.
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-
MENT
Should your transmission require
removal for service or replacement, it
should be purged after reinstallation and
before operating the tractor. See
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"PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the
Operation section of this manual.
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TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
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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 CHECK TOE-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.
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.
Locknut
Jam Nut
Jam Nuts
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.
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B
FRONT OF TRACTOR
A
Adjustment Sleeves
Tie Rod