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Craftsman 917.275283 Owner's Manual page 25

27.0 hp, 48" mower electric start automatic transmissio

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Retainer
Spring
Driv(
Tension
Handle
Engine Pulley
Transaxle Pulley
Belt
Belt
Keeper
Keeper
Clutching
V-Idler
Keeper
Clutching
Flat Idler
Idler
TRANSAXLE
MOTION
CONTROL
LE-
VER NEUTRAL
ADJUSTMENT
The motion control lever has been preset
at the factory and adjustment should not
be necessary.
1. Park Tractor on level surface. Stop
tractor by turning ignition key to "OFF"
position and engage parking brake.
2. Loosen the adjustment bolt in front of
the right rear wheel.
3. Move motion control lever to the neu-
tral position.
4. Tighten the adjustment bolt.
Adjustment Bolt
TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL/
REPLACEMENT
Should your transmission
require removal
for service or replacement,
it should be
purged after reinstallation and before op-
erating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANS-
MISSION" 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/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 a Sears or other qualified
service center.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
FRONT
WHEEL
-
1. Block up axle securely.
2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal.
3. Repair tire and reassemble.
4. Replace washers and snap retaining
ring securely in axle groove.
5. Replace axle cover.
REAR WHEEL
-
1. Block rear axle securely.
2. Remove five (5) lug nuts to allow wheel
removal.
3. Repair tire and reassemble.
Replace
and tighten lug nuts securely.
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.
Washers
Retaining
Ring
Axle
Cover
00663
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.
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