Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment; To Start Engine With A Weak Battery; To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment; Front Wheel Toe-In/Camber - Craftsman 917.270773 Owner's Manual

TRANSAXLEGEARSHIFTLEVERNEU-
TRAL ADJUSTMENT
The transaxleshouldbe in neutralwhen
the gearshiftleveris in the neutral(N)
(lockgate)position. The adjustmentis
presetat the factory;however,if
adjust-
ment is needed, proceed as follows:
• Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).
NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels
move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.
• Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the
right rear wheel.
• Position the gear shift lever in the neu-
tral (N) position.
• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to
get to adjustment bolt, move mower
deck height to the lowest position.
GearshiftLever
Neutral
LockGate
/.
Adjustment Bolt
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL AUGN-
MENT
|f steering wl_eel crossbars are not hori-
zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi-
tioned straight forward; remove steedng
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 wheel toe-in or
camber, contact your nearest authorized
service center/department.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
• Block up axle securely.
• Remove axle cover, retaining dng and
washers to allow wheel removal (rear
wheel 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.
• Replace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant
may be purchased from your local parts
dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry
rot and corros',on.
Retainin:as_ers A
R,n, \ / \ INg(f '2 !
Square Key .._...._'
(Rear Wheel Only)
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK
BATTERY
ACAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-
ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from batter-
ies. Always wear eye protection when
around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the
engine, it should be recharged. (See
"BATTERY" in the MAINTANCE section of
this manual).
If "jumper cables', are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: Your tractor Is equipped
with a 12 volt negative grounded system.
The other vehicle must also bea 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 bat-
tery, taking care not to short against
chassis.
• Connect one end of the BLACK cable to
the NEGATIVE (-) 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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