Sears 917.258552 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
SERVICE AN
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TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER
(See Fig. 27)
The motion control fever has been preset at the factory and
adjustment should not be necessary.
If for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its
position while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at the
friction pack located on the right side of transmission.
Park tractor on level surface. Stop tractor by turning
ignition key to "OFF" position, and engage parking
brake.
= Adjust motion control lever by tightening adiustment
locknut one half (1/2) turn.
NOTE: If for any reason the effort to move the motion
control lever becomes too excessive, reverse the above
adjustment procedure by loosening locknut 1/4 to 1/2 turn,
Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if
necessary.
TRANSMiSSiON REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
Should your transmission require removal for service or
replacement, it should be purged after reinstatlation and
before operating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMIS,
SION" in the Operation section of this manual.
ADJUSTMENT
LOCKNUT
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TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
if steering wheet crossbars are not horizontal (left to 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-INtCAMBER
The front wheet toeoin and camber are not adiustable on
your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front
wheel toe4n or camber, contact your nearest authorized
service center/department.
TO RENIOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
(See Fig= 28)
- Block up axle securely.
= Remove axie cover, retaining ring and washers [o allow
wheel remova! (rear wheel contains a square key - Do
not lose)•
, Repair tire and reassemble.
•o On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheef hub
and axle. insert square key.
Replace washers and snap retaining ring securety in
axle groove.
Reptace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to
slow teaks, tire sea_ant may be purchased from your _ocal
parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion.
WASHERS
RETAINING
RING
AXLE COVER
I
--_ SQUARE KEY
(REAR WHEELONLY )
FIG. 28
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