Craftsman 917.273663 Owner's Manual page 24

3. Pull belt towardfront of tractorand roll
belt around electricclutch and onto
engine pulley.
4. Install belt through stationaryidler and
clutchingidler.
5. ReinstallclutchIocator and tighten nut
securely.
6. Reconnectclutch harness.
7. Makesure belt is in all pulley grooves
and inside all belt guidesand keepers.
8. Install mower(See "TO INSTALL
MOWER"in this sectionof manual).
Electric
Clutch - _ '_'_. !_'_ "
Clutching-- _!_ I •
Idler __,H
Stationary_ (¢b./_ I {"
Idler _.//_o\
Center S pan ......... -
J_
Keeper j_
Transmission _ ....
Input Pulley
_
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/
REPLACEMENT
Clutch
"Locator
Clutch
Wire
@ Harness
Should your transmission require removal for
service or replacement, it should be purged
after reinstallation and before operating the
tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in
the Operation section of this manual.
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not
horizontal (left to right) when wheels are
positioned straight forward, remove steer-
ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars
horizontal. Tighten securely.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAM BER
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 Sears or
other qualified service center.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
1. Block up axle securely.
2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal (rear
wheels have a square key - Do not lose).
3. Repair tire and reassemble.
NOTE: On rear wheels only: align
grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert
square key.
4. Replace washers and snap retaining
ring securely in axle groove.
5. Replace axle cover.
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NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and
use tire sealant from Sears. Tire sealant
also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.
Retaining
Ring Washers
Axle
Cover
Square Key .,_'
(Rear Wheel Only)
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT-
TERY
_WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen-
erate 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. (See "BAT-
TERY" in the Maintenance section of this
manual).
If "jumper cables" are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped
with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle
must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use
your tractor battery to start other vehicles.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
1. Connect one end of the RED cable
to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each
battery(A-B), taking care not to short
against tractor chassis.
2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable
to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of
fully charged battery.
3. Connect the other end of the BLACK
cable (D) to good chassis ground,
away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE
ORDER -
1. BLACK cable first from chassis and
then from the fully charged battery.
2. RED cable last from both batteries.
Weak or Dead Fully Charged
Battery Battery