Transmission Removal/Replacement; To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment; To Start Engine With A Weak Battery; Replacing Battery - Craftsman 917.271842 Owner's Manual

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-
MENT
Should your transmission require
removal for service or replacement, it
should be purged after reinstallation and
before operating the tractor. See =PURGE
TRANSMISSION" in the Operation
section of this manual.
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not
horizontal (left to right) when wheels are
positioned straight forward, remove
steering 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 Sears
or other qualified service center.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
1. Block up axle securely.
2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheet removal (rear
wheel contains a square key - Do not
lose).
3. Repair tire and reassemble.
NOTE: On rear wheels only: align
grooves in rear wheel hub and axle.
Insert square key.
4. Replace washers and snap retaining
ring securely in axle groove.
5. Replaca 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 corrosion.
Retaining Ring _r_, I
\ wastes IN/ff _II
Square Key _ -,_F,-
(Rear Wheel Only)
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK
BA'n'ERY
,CAUTION: L.ead-acld batteries generate
exp*os_ve g ases. Keep sparks,fla.,'_ and
smokingmaterialsaway from batteries.
Alwayswear eye protocUon when around
batteries.
ffyourbattery Lstooweakto startthe engine,it
should be recharged. (See "BATTERY"in the
MAINTENANCE sectionof thismanusJ).
If =jumper cables" are used for emergency
staring, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equippedwi_ a
12 voft negaWe grounded system. The other
vehical must aJsobe a 12 voltnegate
groundedsystem,Do notuse yourtractor
battery to start other vehicles.
TO ATFACH JUMPER CABLES -
1. Connect each end of the RED cable to
the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each
battery, taking care not to short
against chassis.
2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable
to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully
charged battery.
3. Connect the other end of the BLACK
cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,
away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER-
1. BLACK cable first from chassis and
then from the fully charged battery.
2. RED cable last from both batteries.
"Positive" (+) "Negative" (-)
REPLACING BATI'ERY
_QI, CAUTION: Do not short battery
terminals by allowing a wrench or any
other object to contact both terminals at
the same time. Before connecting battery,
remove metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected first
to prevent sparking from accidental
grounding.
1. Lift hood to raised position.
2. Remove terminal guard.
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