Craftsman 917.258271 Owner's Manual page 25

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL
LEVER
(See
Fig. 29)
The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and
adjustment should not be necessary.
If for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its
position while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at the
friction pack located on the right side of transmission.
-
Park tractor on level surface, Stop tractor by turning
ignition key to "OFF" position, and engage parking
brake.
Adjust motion control lever by tightening adjustment
tocknut one half (1/2) turn.
NOTE:
If for any reason the effort to move the motion
control lever becomes too excessive, reverse the above
adjustment procedure byloosening Iocknut 1/4 to 1/2 turn.
Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if
necessary.
TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
Should your transmission require removal for service or
replacement, itshoutd be purged after reinstallation and
before operating the tractor.
See "PURGE TRANSMIS-
SION" in the Operation section of this manual.
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ADJUSTMENT
LOCKNUT
FIG. 29
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)
when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-
ing 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 tra_ct0r. 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
(See Fig. 30)
Block up axle securely.
Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow
wheel removal.
°
Repair tire and reassemble.
Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
axle groove.
Replace axle cover.
REAR WHEEL -
Block rear axle securely,
Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal.
Re pair tire and reassemble: Replace and tighten hub
bolts securely.
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
corrosion.
WASHERS
RETAINING
RING
AXLE COVER
!
_SQUARE
KEY
(REAR WHEEL ONL_
FIG. 30
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