Sears 917.257632 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
tf steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)
when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-
ing wheel and reassemble per instructionsinthe 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/depadmento
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
(See Fig. 26)
Block up axle securely
Remove axle cover, retainingring andwashers to allow
wheel removal (rearwheel containsa square key - Do
not lose).
° Repair tire and reassembleo
° 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. 26
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 27)
CAUTION: Lead.,acid batteries gener-
ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from bat-
teries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
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 1SEQUIPPED 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 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 cabte 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..
POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL
CHARGED
BATTERY
POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL
FIG. 27
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