Craftsman 917.27206 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
2. Move the motion control lever 1/4 to
1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to
creep.
3. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
4. Start engine and test.
5. If tractor still creeps, repeat above
steps until satisfied.
MotionControl NeutralLockGate
Lever
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-
MENT
Should your transmission require
removal for service or replacement, it
should be purged after rainstallation and
before operating the tractor. See
"PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the
Operation section of this manual.
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not
horizontal (left to nght) when wheels are
positioned 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
notadjustable on your tractor. If damage
has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-
in or camber, contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
1. Block up axle securely.
2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal (rear
wheel contains a square key - Do not
lose).
3. Repair tire and reassemble.
NOTE: On rear wheels only: align
grooves in rear wheel hub and axle.
Insert square key.
4. Replace washers and snap retaining
ring securely in axle groove.
5. 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_
RI Q\ /\ f llL :
Axle \ I\ lll/(f_,llkll
i
__,,.._, ",_,,'..._"
Square Key/-
(Rear Wheel Only)
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK
BATTERY.
_I_ALmON: L.ead-acidbatteriesgenerate
explosivegases. ,,eepspade,_me and
smokingmatedalsawayfrombatteries.
Alwaysweareyepmtec'donwhenaround
batteries.
Ifyourbatteryis tooweaktostarttheengine,it
shouldberecharged.(See"BATTERY"in the
MAINTENANCEsectionofthismanual).
If"jumpercables"areusedforemergency
starting,followthisprocedure:
IMPORTANT:Yourtractoris equippedwitha
12voltnegativegroundedsystem.The other
vehicaJmustalso bea 12voltnegative
groundedsystem.Donotuseyourtractor
batlerytostartotherw_cles.
TOATTACHJUMPERCABLES-
1. Connecteach end ofthe RED cable to
the POSITIVE (+) terminalof each
battery,takingcarenotto short
againstchassis.
2, Connectoneend ofthe BLACKcable
to theNEGATIVE (-) terminaloffully
charged battery.
3. Connectthe otherend ofthe BLACK
cable togoodCHASSIS GROUND,
away fromfueltank andbattery.
TO REMOVECABLES,REVERSEORDER
1. BLACKcable firstfrom chassisand
then from thefully chargedbattery.
2. RED cable last from bothbatteries.
Positive Terminal Negative Terminal
Charged
Positive Battery
Negative
26 Terminal