Craftsman 917.255890 Owner's Manual page 23

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TRANSAXLE
SHIFTER
LINKAGE
AND AD-
JUSTMENT
(See Figs. 35 and 36)
The transaxle shouldbe in neutral when the gearshift lever
is in the neutral (lock gate) position. The adjustment is
preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed,
proceed as follows:
Make sure transaxle is in neutral.
Loosen two Iocknuts on tie rod.
Turn center rod until gearshift lever falls into neutral
lock gate on fender console.
Tighten Iocknuts securely.
_GEARSHIFTLEVER
NEUTRAL
LOCK GATE,
FIG. 35
_
_KNUTS
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 tractor.
If damage has occurred to affect the front
wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized
service center.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
(See Fig. 37)
Block up axle securely.
Removeaxlecover, retaining ring andwashersto allow
wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do
not lose).
Repair tire and reassemble.
On rear whee]s 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
SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEELS ONLY)
FIG. 36
FIG. 37
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