Sears 917.25156 owner manual Adjustments, Important Deck Must be Level SIDE-TO-SIDE. if

Page 22

E AND ADJUSTMENTS

.........................................•

illll

iiUlll

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21)-

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF

THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS

NECESSARY, BE SURETO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS

EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SI DE-TO-SIDEo

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower'housing should be adjusted so the front is approximateIy 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor_ Measure dis- tance "F" directly in front of and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown.

•Before making any necessary adjustments, checkthat both front links are equal in length.

•If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other linko

•To lowerfront ofmower'housing,loosen nut"G"on both front links an equal number of turns.

•When distance "F" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear,tighten nut"H" against trunnionon both front links.

•To raise front of mower housing, loosen nut "H" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "G" on both front links an equal number of turns.

•When distance "F" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than

rear, tighten nut "H" against trunnion on both front links.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut "G" will change dim° "F" by approximately 3/8"o

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

%\ . oo. MANDREL

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 22) -

oPark tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake,

Remove four screws from L.H. mandrel cover and remove cover'.

•Roll belt over the top of L.H_ mandrel pulley.

•Remove belt from electdc clutch pulley_

•Remove belt from idler pulleys.

•Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

•Check primary idler'armand two idlers to see that they rotate freely,.

°Be sure spdng is Securely hooked to primary idler arm and bolt in mower'housing.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig. 22) -

•Install belt in both idlers. Make sure bett is in both bett keepers at the idlers as shown.

•Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley.

•Roll belt into upper groove of L.H, mandrel pulley.

•Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly and inside belt keepers.

•Reassemble L.H, mandrel cover_

 

 

 

ELECTRIC

L.H,

SCREWS

SPRING

CLUTCH

MANDREL

 

 

PULLEY

COVER

IDLER

 

PULLEYS

 

PRIMARY

 

IDLER

 

ARM

FIG. 20

BOLT IN

BOTH FRONT LINKS SHOULD BE EQUAL IN LENGTHMOWER HOUSING

MANDREL

MOWER

DRIVE BELT BELT

KEEPER

FIG. 22

FRONT LINKS

FIG. 21

22

Page 21 Page 23
Image 22
Page 21 Page 23
Contents For Consumer Assistance HOT LINE, Call this Toll Free Number Slope Operation III, ChildrenCustomer Responsibilities Maintenance AgreementLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment ModelTable of Contents Engine Maintenance PerformanceHardware Pack Parts Bag Contents ShownParts bag contents not shown full size Parts packed separately in cartonBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Tools Required for AssemblyTo R Emove Tracto R from Carton Unpack CartonChecktirepressure Connect Battery See FigInstall Seat See Fig Check Brake SystemCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsCheck Mower Levelness FrontChecklist All assembly instructionshave been completedOperation LockKnow Your Tractor To USE Choke Control See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To Move Forward and BackwardTo Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigAtion To Operate Mower See FigsADD Gasoline Before Startling the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig To Start Engine See FigPurge Transmission Mowing TipsFreewheel lever while the engine is run- ning General Recommendatuons Lubrication ChartMaintenance 4FRONTWHEELCustomer Responsibilities TractorTransaxle Cooling Clean AIR Screen See FigEngine Transaxle Pump FluidEngine OIL Filter Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasCustomer R MufflerTo Level Mower Housing Ervice and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Remove Mower See FigAdjustments Important Deck Must be Level SIDE-TO-SIDE. ifElectric clutch should provide years of service, To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Adjust Motion Control LeverTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigSand AD,!NTS Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery Front Wheel CamberInterlocks and Relays To Adjust Attachment Lift SpringTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Choke Control See FigsEngine OIL StorageOther Important IT is Important to Prevent GUMTroubleshooting POmNTS Problem Cause CorrectionTroubleshooting Points Worn/damaged mower drive bait 3 Frozen idler pulleyWiring Insulated Clips Tractor - Model NumberElectrical Tractor -- Model Number KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionChassis and Enclosures 1815 913 47120 37 5 ,----47 560 100 103 10273640400 TRACTOR-- Model NumberKEY Part Description 74180412R101 Pulley Idler Ground Drive123800X 142576Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. no Tractor .- Model Number EngineREPAmR Parts EngineSeat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsKEY Part Lift Assembly 318 30 10 \ 4113 2O 19Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck 436Repair Parts 130832 850857 10030600Tractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle -- Model Number 16-18 x 1-3/4 Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model NumberKEY Part Description NO. no 16-18 x 3,5Hydro Gear Pump Model Number BU-10L-122 Screw, Socket28-1 Kohler Engine Model Number CV22S, Type NumberCylinder HEADP,/ALVE/BREATHER KEY Part NO. no Description Crankcase KEY Part NO. no18 17 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEY Part Description Blower Housing & Baffles KEY Part NO. no DescriptionAIR Intake KEY Part Starting System 14- 15OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part NO. no Description Tractor --MODEL Number 917,251560Starting System KEY Part Description Engine Controls KEY Part DescriptionCV22S, Type Number Kohler Engine Model NumberExhaust TRACTOR-- Model Number 917,251560 Kohler Engine ,- Model Number CV22S, Type NumberIJJi For Replacement Parts If YOU Need Repair Service Or PartsFor Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number Engine Model NO. CV22-PS67515 Part Number Part Description
Top Page Image Contents