Craftsman 917.255942 Owner's Manual page 23

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGEANDADJUST-
MENT (See Figs. 37 and 38)
The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever
is in the neutral (lock gate) position. The ad ustment is
preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed,
proceed as fottows:
Make sure transaxle is in neutral
Loosen two Iocknuts on tie rod.
LOOK GATE
FIG. 37
Turn center rod until gearshift lever fails into neutral
lock gate on fender console
TRANSAXLE
FIG. 38
Tighten !ocknuts securely.
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)
when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove
steering wheel andreassemble per instructions in the
Assembly section of this manual.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on
your unit. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel
toe-in or camber, contact your nearest Authorized Service
Centen
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
(See Fig. 39)
Block up axle securely.
Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow
wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do
not lose).
Repair tire and reassemble,
On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub
and axle Insert squarekey.
Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
axle groove.
Replace axle cover.
WASHERS
RETAINING
AXLE
COVER
Q
_"_ SQUARE KEY
(REAR WHEELS ONLY)
FIG. 39
TO REPLACE FUSE (See Fig. 40)
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The
fuse holder is located behind the dash.
FUSE
FIG. 40
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