Sears 917.258542 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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SERVICE AND
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TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD-
JUSTMENT (See Figs. 27 and 28)
ADJUSTMENTS
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
FRONT WHEEL (See Fig_ 29) -
The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever
is inthe neutral (N) (lock gate) position, The adjustment is
preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed,
proceed as follows:
Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N)_
. Loosen two locknuts on tie rod.
Turn center rod until gearshift lever falls into neutral
lock gate on fender console°
Block up axle securely.
- Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow
wheel removal..
= Repair tire and reassemble.
Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
axie groove.
° Replace axle cover
Tighten locknuts securely.
FIG. 27
__CKNUTS
/ _ CENTER ROD
FIG. 28
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (teftto right)
when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-
ing 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 not adjustable on
your tractor_ If damage has occurred to affect the front
wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized
service center/departmento
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.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to
slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local
)arts dealer_ Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion.
WASHERS
RETAINING
RING
FIG. 29
AXLE
COVER
TO STARTENGINEWITHAWEAK BA'I-rERY
See Fig. 30)
CAUTION: Lead-acid bakeries gener-
ateexplosivegases. Keep sparks,flame
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, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITHA
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 tankand battery.
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