Sears 917.25156 To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig, To Adjust Attachment Clutch

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RVmCEAND ADJUSTMENTS

i L '

lll'l

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23)

Park the tractor on level surface_ Engage parking brake,,

°Remove mower drivebelt (See'`TOREPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT _ in this section of this manual),

°Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual).

°Remove four screws from R°Homandrel cover and remove cover. Unhook spring from bolt on mower housing°

°Carefully roll belt off R.Ho mandrel pulley.,

°Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and LoHomandrel pulley,

°Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumu- lated aroundmandrels and entire upper deck surface..

,Check secondary idler arm and idler to see that they rotate freely,.

°Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and sway-bar bracket.

°Install new belt in lower groove of L,.Homandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as shown°

=Roll belt over Ro.H,,mandrel pulley. Make sure belt isin all grooves properly_

oReconnect spring to bolt in mower housing and rein- staleRoll° mandrel cover_

,Reinstall mower to tractor (See "INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of this manual).

OReassemble mower drive belt (See '`TOREPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual).

LH.

MOWER BLADE

CENTER

 

DRIVE BELT

 

 

MANDREL

 

 

MANDREL

 

 

COVER

SECONDARY

 

 

IDLER ARM

 

 

SWAY-BAR IDLER

BRACKET PULLEY

FIG. 23

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

(See Fig. 24)

The electric clutch should provide years of service, The

clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds, Eventually, the internal brake wil! wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage, or, to not stop as required° Adjustments should be made byyour nearest authorized service center/department.

°Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in "OFF" position°

°Adjust the three nylon locknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor measures .012" at all three slot locations cut in side of brake plate°

NOTE: After installinga new electric clutch, run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear in clutch plate,

NYLON LOCKNUT(3)

BRAKE PLATE

FIG. 24

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 25)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted,

•Depress clutch/brake pedaland engage parking brake°

°Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.

oIf distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut against nut "A"o

Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary° If stopping distance is still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest au- thorized service centeddepartmento

WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"

NUT "A"

JAM NUT

OPERATING

ARM

FIG. 25

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Contents For Consumer Assistance HOT LINE, Call this Toll Free Number III, Children Slope OperationModel Maintenance AgreementLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Customer ResponsibilitiesTable of Contents Performance Engine MaintenanceParts packed separately in carton Parts Bag Contents ShownParts bag contents not shown full size Hardware PackUnpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyTo R Emove Tracto R from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidCheck Brake System Connect Battery See FigInstall Seat See Fig ChecktirepressureFront Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsCheck Mower Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsAll assembly instructionshave been completed ChecklistLock OperationKnow Your Tractor To Move Forward and Backward HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To USE Choke Control See FigTo Operate Mower See Figs To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigAtion To Operate on HillsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Startling the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig ADD GasolineFreewheel lever while the engine is run- ning Mowing TipsPurge Transmission 4FRONTWHEEL Lubrication ChartMaintenance General RecommendatuonsTractor Customer ResponsibilitiesTransaxle Pump Fluid Clean AIR Screen See FigEngine Transaxle CoolingMuffler Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasCustomer R Engine OIL FilterTo Remove Mower See Fig Ervice and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Level Mower HousingImportant Deck Must be Level SIDE-TO-SIDE. if AdjustmentsTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Attachment ClutchElectric clutch should provide years of service, To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Motion Control LeverTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel Camber Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery Sand AD,!NTSTo Replace Fuse To Adjust Attachment Lift SpringTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Choke Control See Figs Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Carburetor See FigImportant IT is Important to Prevent GUM StorageOther Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting POmNTSWorn/damaged mower drive bait 3 Frozen idler pulley Troubleshooting PointsTractor - Model Number Wiring Insulated ClipsElectrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Tractor -- Model Number1815 913 47120 37 5 ,----47 560 100 103 102 Chassis and Enclosures74180412 TRACTOR-- Model NumberKEY Part Description 73640400R101 142576 Ground Drive123800X Pulley IdlerSteering Assembly KEY Part NO. no Engine Tractor .- Model NumberEngine REPAmR PartsSeat Assembly KEY Part DecalsWheels & Tires 318 30 10 \ 4113 2O 19 Lift AssemblyTractor - Model Number 436 Mower Deck130832 850857 10030600 Repair PartsTractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle -- Model Number 16-18 x 3,5 Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model NumberKEY Part Description NO. no 16-18 x 1-3/4Screw, Socket Hydro Gear Pump Model Number BU-10L-122Kohler Engine Model Number CV22S, Type Number 28-1Crankcase KEY Part NO. no Cylinder HEADP,/ALVE/BREATHER KEY Part NO. no Description18 17 AIR Intake KEY Part Blower Housing & Baffles KEY Part NO. no DescriptionIGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEY Part Description 14- 15 Starting SystemEngine Controls KEY Part Description Tractor --MODEL Number 917,251560Starting System KEY Part Description OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part NO. no DescriptionExhaust Kohler Engine Model NumberCV22S, Type Number Kohler Engine ,- Model Number CV22S, Type Number TRACTOR-- Model Number 917,251560IJJi Engine Model NO. CV22-PS67515 Part Number Part Description If YOU Need Repair Service Or PartsFor Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number For Replacement Parts
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