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    redfeather Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 9, 2007, 04:07 PM
    Tightening steering wheel on riding mower
    How does one tighten the steering wheel on a Craftsman riding mower?
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    Jun 21, 2007, 08:11 AM
    If there's too much play you probably need to replace the gears. They seem to be made of cheap material to fail.
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    Jun 21, 2007, 09:43 AM
    To answer your question, you should be able to remove the cover on the steering wheel and see a nut that you could tighted acridcola is right that if you are getting play in it the pinion and sector gears are getting worn. Craftsman are known for this problem.
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    Aug 4, 2007, 10:21 PM
    Yes they are correct. Go to sears.com and enter your model number and you can order your parts.

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