Craftsman EZ3 917.259531 Owner's Manual page 24

SERWCE ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See
Fig. 29)
The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and
adjustment should not be necessary.
tf 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 parkfng
brake.
• Adjust motion control lever by tightening adjustment
Iocknut 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 by loosening Iocknut 1/4 to 1/2 tum.
Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if
necessary.
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
Should your transmission require removal for service or
replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and
before operating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMIS-
SION" in the Operation section of this manual,
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 toeqn 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. 30)
" Block up axle securely
• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow
wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do
not lose).
o Repair tire and reassemble_
• On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub
and axle_ Insert square key.
o Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
axle groove.
o 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
corrosion.
WASHERS
RETAINING
RING
AXLE
COVER
_,.SQUARE KEY
(REAR WHEEL ONLY)
FIG. 30
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig, 31)
& 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,
ff 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,
o 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,,
24"