Craftsman EZ3 917.256543 Owner's Manual page 23

TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD-
JUSTMENT (See Figs. 27 and 28)
The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift Iever
is in the neutraf (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is
preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed,
proceed as follows:
° Make sure transax}e is in neutrat (N),.
° Loosen two Iocknuts on tie rod°
• Turn center rod until gearshift lever falls into neutral
lock g_te on fender console.
,, Tighten Iocknuts securely.
GEARSHIFTLEVER
NEUTRAL
LOCK GATE
FIG. 27
_._......_4_00 KNLIT S
..... __c.oo
T,, ooo ------4 )
FIG. 28
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)
when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer s
ingwheel 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 center/department_
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TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
(See Fig. 29)
o Block up axle securely.
o Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow
wheel removal (rear wheef contains a square key - Do
not lose)o
o 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.
= Replace axle cover°
WASHERS
RETAINING
RING
AXLE COVER
I
SQUARE KEY
(REAR WHEEL ONLY}
FIG, 29
TO START ENGINE WEH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 30)
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 TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WtTHA
12 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.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
, BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully
charged battery°
= RED cable last from both batteries°
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