To Adjust Shift Control Lever; To Remove Wheel For Repairs - Craftsman 536.255861 Owner's Manual

12.5 horsepower all-wheel steer 40" mower deck 5-speed transaxle lawn tractor
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST SHIFT CONTROL
LEVER
(See FIG. 33)
Adjustment is only required if neutral is not obtained when
shift control lever is in neutral sloL
Place shift control lever in NEUTRAL position..
Release brake clutch pedal,
Try to push tractor,
You should be able to push
when shift control lever is in neutral position.. If you
cannot push tractor, adjust as follows,
Disconnect ball joint from shift lever bracket by remov-
ing bail joint nut. Be careful not to move shift lever
bracket,
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Loosen jam nut on connecting rod.
Place sh_ftcontrol lever in neutral slot+
Thread ball joint on or off connecting rod until the stud
on the ball joint goes vertically through hole in shift lever
bracket
install batt joint nut and tighten,
Tighten jam nut,
Check the shift control lever adjustment by pushing the
tractor, Place shift control lever in neutral slot+ You
should be able to push tractor, You should not be able to
push the tractor when shift control lever is in reverse or a
forward range position,
SHIFt
CONTROL
LEVER
CONNECTING
ROD
NEUTRAL
SLOT
JAM NUT
BALL JOINT
SHIFT
LEVER
BRACKET
FIG. 33
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
(See FIGS. 34A and 34B)
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Block up axle securely-.
On front wheels, remove dust cap, retaining ring and
washer(s) to remove wheel.
On rear wheels, remove screws to remove wheel.
Repair tire and re-assemble.
On rear wheels, align holes and reinstallscrews+
On front wheels, replace washer(s), and retaining ring.
Replace dust caps.
• ' FRONT
TIRE AND RIM ASSEMBLY
FELT WASHER
FLATWASHER
SPINDLE
FLATWAEHERS
DUST CAP
RETAINER RING
RG. 34A
REAR TIRE AND RIM ASSEMBLY
REAR
AXLE
IL
HUB
SCREWS
FIG. 34B
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