To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment; Front Wheel Toe-In/Camber; To Remove Wheel For Repairs; To Start Engine With Weak Battery - Craftsman 917.255692 Owner's Manual

SERVICE AND
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)
when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-
ing wheel and reassemble per instructionsin theAssembiy
section of this manual.,
FRONT WHEEL TOE-II'_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
center,
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See
Fig. 27)
, Block up axle securely_
• Remove axle cover, retaining dng and washers to allow
wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do
not lose).
o 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:
WASHERS
RETAINING
RING
!
_SQUARE KEY
(REAR WHEEL ONLY)
FIG. 27
AXLECOVER
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT-
TERY (See Figs. 28 & 29)
CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-
I
ateexplosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from bat- |
teries. Always wear eye protection |
when around batteries.
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If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged. If "jumper cables" are used for' emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
ADJUSTMENTS
IMPORTANT: YOUR UNIT 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 cab{e to the POSITIVE
(+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short
against chassis.
• Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA-
TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.
° Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to a panel
bolt on the left side of the chassis, away from fueltank
and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
• BLACK cable first from [eft side of chassis and fully
charged battery.
o RED cable last from both batteries.
"POSITIVE .... NEGATIVE"
(*) (-)
FIG. 28
PA"EL L/ J
FIG. 29
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The
fuse holder is located under the dash, directly behind the
engine.
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
• Raise hood.
• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the
grill.
° Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely
back into the hole in the backside of the grill
• Close hood,
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