Craftsman 917.259592 owner manual Service, Adjustments, To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig

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TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24)

The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tool& Park the tractor on revel surface,, Engage parking brake

BELT REMOVAL -

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

o Work beet off both mandrel pulleys and idler puIleys,

,Pull belt away from mower,

BELT INSTALLATION -

o Instalt new belt in reverse order of removal,

oMake sure bett is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides.,

,Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions

MANDRELIDLER

PULLEYPULLEYS

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 25)

Your tractor isequipped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounted on the right 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,

. DepresscEutch/brakepedalandengageparkingbrake

. Measure distance between brake operating arm and

nut "A" on brake rod.

*Ifdistance is other than 1-3f4", toosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes I-3/4". Retighten jam

nut against nut "A".

o Roadtesttractorforproperstopping 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- thofized service center

WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"

NUT "A"

JAM

NUT

		OPERATING
	_-_	ARM
	DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT IS
MANDREL	NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST	AUTHORIZED SERVICE
PULLEY	CENTER/DEPARTMENT
FIG. 24	FIG. 25

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Contents RR r+Zli4IIii + Safe OperationSAFETYPractices RULESfor Ride-On Mowers Serial Number Date of Purchase Product SpecificationsModel Table of Contents Performance Engine MaintenanceAttachments Contents of Hardware Pack Unpack Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidDeck See Fig AssemblyConnect Battery See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to MowerTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Install Mulcher Plate See FigsCheck Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemLock OperationERATmON See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height To Transport See Figs OperationTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsStarting ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig Purge TransmissionMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TiPSGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartMaintenance Schedule CustomerBlade Removal See Fig BatteryTractor Blade CareLubrication Clean AIR Screen See FigTransaxle Cooling EngineMuffler CleaningCusto Responsibilities Engine OIL Filter See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig To Install Mower See FigBoth Front Links Must be Equal in Length To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig ServiceAdjustments To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Servnce AN AdjustmentsTo Adjust Motion Control Lever Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig Service AN AdjustmentsTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-INICAMBERInterlocks and Relays To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Replace Headlight BulbTurned in TOO Tight To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Important Damage to the NeedlesEngine OIL BatteryOther Fuel SystemPoints TroubleshootingProblem Correction TroubleshootingProblem Cause 111 SchematicElectrical Repair PartsDescription KEY PartChassis and Enclosures KEY Drive UNC KEY Part NO. noKEY Part Description REPAmR Parts Steering AssemblyKEY Part NO, no Steering AssemblyPart Description Seat AssemblyDescription Part DecalsWheels & Tires KEYSpark Arrester Engine Optional EquipmentDescripon EngineNO, no 161718 2O \ Tractor - Model NumberMower Lift NO. no Mower Deck Sqnk Part DescriptionTUV Hydro Gear Transaxle Model Number Cradle Exhaust Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41565Exhaust KEY Part Blower Housing and Baffles Engine Controls KEY Part NO. noAIR Intake KEY Part Description Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather @---1Description NO. no Kohler Engine Model Number CVt5S, Type Number PS-41565Fuel System Part KEY PartIgnition Electrical OIL PAN Lubrication Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41565Starting System KEY Part Ignition Electrical KEY Part DescriptionOIL PAN/LUBRICATION Crankcase KEY PartRvice Otes Page SE CE Notes Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operatron Part Number For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free NumberOwners UAL I1IIl Lll Illlll