To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment; Front Wheel Toe-In/Camber; To Remove Wheel For Repairs; To Start Engine With A Weak Battery - Craftsman 917.257651 Owner's Manual

SERWCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
if steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (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
wheet toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized
service center/department_
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
(See Fig. 28)
. Block up axle securely
= Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow
wheel removaf (rear whee! contains a square key - Do
not lose),
. Repair' tire and reassemble_
° On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub
and axle_ Insert square key
. Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
axle groove.
o Replace axle cover
WASHERS
RING
AXLE
SQUARE KEY
(REAR WHEEL ONLY)
FIG. 28
TO
START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 29)
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CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-
ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from bat-
teries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged. If "jumper cables" are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTORIS EQUIPPED WITH A t2
VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM THE OTHER
VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A I2 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.
o 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.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER
- BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully
charge d battery.
RED cable last from both batteries.
FIG. 29
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
° Raise hood
° Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the
grill
o Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely
back into the hole in the backside of the gritL
. Close hood°
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run
poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting
- Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the
Repair Parts section of this manual°
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The
fuse holder is located behind the dash,
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 30)
. Raise hood.
• Unsnap headlight wire connector°
= Stand in front of tractor', G rasp hood at sides, tilt toward
engine and lift off of tractor,
. To replace, reverse above procedure.
HOOD
22
FIG. 30