Craftsman 917.259330 Owner's Manual page 23

SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS
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TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LmNKAGE AND AD=
JUSTMENT (See Figs, 28 and 29)
The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever
is in the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is
preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed,
proceed as follows:
, Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N),
Loosen two Iocknuts on tie rod.
Turn center rod until gearshift lever falls into neutral
lock gate on fender console,
Tighten Iocknuts securely.
FIG, 28
LOCKNUTS
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CENTER ROD
TRANSAXLE
FIGo 29
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)
when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-
ingwheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly
section of this manua!.
FRONT WHEEL TOE4N/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 REPAHRS
(See Fig. 30)
o Block up axle securely.
Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow
wheel _'emoval (rear wheel contains a square key - Do
not 10se),
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
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SQUARE KEY
(REAR WHEELONLY)
FIG= 30
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 31)
CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries goner- !
,_ L ate e×p_osive gases. Keep sparks, flame |
and smoking materials away from bat- I
teries. Always wear eye protection i
-- 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 TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A t 2
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 VEHICLE_.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
Connect each end of the RED cabFe 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.