Sears 917.256543 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD-
JUSTMENT (See Figs. 27 and 28)
The transaxle should be in neutral when thegear shift Iever
is inthe neutraf (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is
preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed,
proceed as follows:
° Make sure transax}e is in neutrat (N),.
° Loosen two Iocknuts on tie rod°
Turn center rod until gearshift lever falls into neutral
lock g_te on fender console.
,, Tighten Iocknuts securely.
GEARSHIFTLEVER
NEUTRAL
LOCK GATE
FIG. 27
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FIG. 28
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)
when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer s
ingwheel and reassemble per instructions inthe 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/department_
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TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
(See Fig. 29)
o Block up axle securely.
o Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow
wheel removal (rear wheef contains a square key - Do
not lose)o
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
AXLE COVER
I
SQUARE KEY
(REAR WHEEL ONLY}
FIG, 29
TO START ENGINE WEH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 30)
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:
IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WtTHA
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 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 tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
, BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully
charged battery°
= RED cable last from both batteries°
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