Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment; To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment; To Remove Wheel For Repairs; To Start Engine With A Weak Battery - Craftsman 917.271060 Owner's Manual

15.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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TRANSAXLE
MOTION CONTROL
LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
The motion control lever has been preset
at the factory and adjustment should not
be necessary.
• Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the
dght rear wheel, and lightly tighten.
• Stad engine and move motion control
lever until tractor does not move
forward or backward.
• Hold motion control lever in that
position and tum engine off.
• While holding motion control lever in
place, loosen the adjustment bolt.
• Move motion control lever to the
neutral (N) (lock gate) position.
• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
NOTE: If additional clearance is needed
to get to adjustment bolt, move mower
deck height to the lowest position.
After above adjustment is made, if the
tractor still creeps forward or backward
while motion control lever is in neutral
position, follow these steps:
• Loosen the adjustment bolt.
• Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/
2 inch in the direction it is trying to
creep.
• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
• Start engine and test.
• If tractor still creeps, repeat above
steps until satisfied.
Mo_onContro4Lever
Neutral
Gate
TO ADJUST STEERING
WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not
horizontal (left to right) when wheels are
positioned straight forward, remove
steering wheel and reassemble per
instructionsin 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/depadment.
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.
J"\ r- 'l
Square Key/
(Rear Whe_ Orgy)
TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK
BA'n'ERY
ACAUTION:
Lead-acid baftedes
generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flame and smoking matedais 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
"BATI'ERY" in the MAINTENANCE
section of this manual).
if "jumper cables" are used for emer-
gency stading, 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.
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