To Adjust Motion Control Lever; Transmission Removal/Replacement; To Remove Wheel For Repairs; To Start Engine With A Weak Battery - Craftsman 917.271022 Owner's Manual

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER
The motion control lever has been preset
at the factory and adjustment should not
be necessary.
If 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 transmis-
sion.
• Park tractor on level surface. Stop trac-
tor by turning ignition key to =OFF" posi-
tion, and engage parking 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
turn.
Road test tractor after adjustment and
repeat procedure if necessary.
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-
MENT
Should your transmission require removal
for service or replacement, it should be
purged after reinstallation and before
operating the tractor. See "PURGE
TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section
of this manual.
Adjustment
Locknut
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT -
If steering wheel crossbars are not hori-
zontal (left to right) when v_dleels are posi-
tioned straight forward, remove steering
wheel and reassemble 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 tractor. If damage has
occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or
camber, contact your nearest authorized
service center.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
• -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 square
key,
• Replace washers and snap retaining
ring securely in axle groove.
• 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
Rin _r__
Axle Cover _ Square Key
(Rear Wheel Only)
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK
BAI"FERY
ACAUTION: 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
engine, it should be recharged. (See
"BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-
tion of this manual).
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 bat-
tery, taking care not to short against
chassis.
• Connect one end of the BLACK cable to
the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully
charged battery.
• Connect the other end of the BLACK
cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,
away from fuel tank and battery.
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