Craftsman 917.256582 Owner's Manual page 23

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD-
JUSTMENT (See Figs. 26 and 27)
The transaxle shouldbe in neutraiwhen the gear shiftlever
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. 26
7 _ ) _ CENTER ROD
f f /
TIE ROD _ _
FIG. 27
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)
when wheels are positionedstraight formard, remove steer-
ing wheel and reassemble per instructionsin 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
(See Fig. 28)
• Block up axle securely_
. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washersto allow
wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do
not Iose)o
° Repair tire and reassemble°
o On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub
and ax_e_ Insert square key.
= Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
axle groove.
° Replace axle cover.
WASHERS
RETAINING
RING
AXLE COVER
SQUARE KEY
{REAR WHEEL ONLY)
FIG. 28
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 29)
IIII i
!_ CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-
ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from bat-
teries, Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
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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
12 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 VEHICLES.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
° Connect each end of the RED cable 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.
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