Craftsman 917.25022 Operator's Manual page 23

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 in front of the
right rear wheeL.
3. Position the gear shift lever in the neutral
(N) position.
4. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to
get to adjustment bo]t, move mower deck
height to the lowest position.
Gearshift Lever
Neutral
Lock
Adjustment Bolt Gate
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
1. Block up axle securely.
2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal (rear
wheels have a square key - Do net lose).
3. Repair tire and reassemble.
NOTE: On rearwheels only: align grooves in
rearwheel 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 also
prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.
Retaining
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Axle Cover "_8qu;_re Key (Rear
Wheel On]y)
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-
"FIERY
_WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gener-
ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from batteries.
Always wear eye protection when around
batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the engine,
it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" 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 other vehicle must also
be a 12 volt system. Do not use your tractor
battery to start other vehicles.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
1. Connectoneend ofthe RED cabletothe
POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-
B), taking care notto short againsttractor
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 REMOVECABLES, REVERSEORDER-
1. BLACK cabIe first from chassis and then
from the fully charged battery.
2. RED cable last from both batteries,
Weak or Dead Fully Charged
Battery Battery
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