Craftsman 917.258911 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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RVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation,,
Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be
necessary,, If parts in the front axfe or steering mechanism
have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust
if necessary.
TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig,,28) -
= Position front wheels straight ahead.
Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of
tires (dimensions "A" and "B").
= Front dimension "A" should be 1/8" to 1/4" less than
rear dimension "B",,
TO ADJUST TOE-IN (See Figs, 28 and 29) -
- Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod°
Adjust tie rod until dimension"A" is 1/8"to 1/4" less than
dimension "B".
WAS1
RETAINING
RING
AXLE
COVER
FIG. 30
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°
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 31)
Tighten jam nuts securely.
_A _
FIG. 28
JAM NUTS _'_ _
TIE ROD
ADJUSTMENT
SLEEVES
FIG. 29
FRONT WHEEL CAMBER
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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, folrow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WiTH A I2
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 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 good
CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tankand battery,,
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully
charged battery.
RED cable last from both batteries_
The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractoro if
damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber,
contact your nearest authorized service center/depart-
ment,,
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
FRONT WHEEL (See Fig,,30) -
° Block up axle securely.
. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washersto allow
wheel removal.
° Repair tire and reassemble°
Replace washers and snap reta{ning ring securely in
axle groove.
° Replace axle cover_
REAR WHEEL -
- Block rear axle securely,
° Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal
Repair tire and reassemble, Replace and tighten hub
bolts securely.
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"POSITIVE" {+)
"NEGATIVE" (-)
LH. PANEL
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FIG. 31