Craftsman 917.25023 Operator's Manual page 25

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU-
TRAL ADJUSTMENT
The transaxle should be in neutral when
the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock
gate) position. The adjustment is preset
at the factory; however, if adjustment is
needed, proceed as follows:
1. Ensure transaxle is in neutral (N).
NOTE" When the tractor rear wheels
move freely, the transaxle is in neutral,
2. Loosen adjustment bolt infront of the
right rear wheel.
3. Position the gear shift lever in the neu-
tral (N) position,
4. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
NOTE: If additionaf clearance is needed
to get to adjustment boll move mower
deck height to the lowest position.
Gearshift
Lever
j.-
Neutral
Lock
Adjustment Bolt Gate
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
1. Block up axle securely.
2. Remove ax{e cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal (rear
wheels have a square key- Do notlose).
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. Replace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and
use tire sealant from Sears. Tire sealant
atso prevents tire dry rot and corrosion,
Washers
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and
camber is set at the factory and is normal.
The front wheel toe-in and camber are not
adjustable. If damage has occurred to
affect the factory set front wheel toe-in or
camber, contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT-
TERY
_II_WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gener-
ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from batter-
ies. Always wear eye protection when
around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the en-
gine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT-
TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of
this manual).
If "jumper cables" are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped
with a 12 volt system. The ether vehicle
must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use
your tractor battery to start other vehicles.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
1. Connect one end of the RED cable
to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each
battery(A-B), taking care not to short
against tractor chassis.
2, Connect one end of the BLACK cable
to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of
fully charged battery.
3. Connect the other end of the BLACK
cable (D) 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.
Retaining
Ring _\\
Weak or Dead Fully Charged
Battery Battery
Axle Cover
'_Square Key (Rear
Wheel Only)
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