Craftsman 917.273062 owner manual To Adjust Brake, Belt Removal, Belt Installation

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

2.Adjust the three nylon Iocknutsuntil space between clutch plate and rotor measures .012" at all three slot

locations cut in the side of brake plate. NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear in clutch plate.

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Slot (3)

INylon Locknut"

Plate

TO ADJUST BRAKE

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.

1.Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

2.Measure distance between brake

operating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.

3.If 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".

4.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 neces- sary. Contact your nearest autho- rized service center/department.

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

Nut "A"

Nut

Operating

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom of left footrest.

1.Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this

manual.)

BELT REMOVAL-

2.Engage parking brake (creates slack in belt).

3.Remove belt from clutching and fan idler pulleys.

4.Loosen belt keeper above transaxle pulley.

5.Remove belt from transaxle pulley.

6.Remove belt from engine pulley and front V-idler pulley.

7.Pull belt out of all belt keepers and remove from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

1.Place V part of belt into grooves on engine pulley and front V-idler, making sure to route belt inside of all belt keepers.

2.Route belt on right side, coming from V-idler, towards back of tractor, above midspan belt keeper and to top of transaxle pulley.

3.Route belt on left side, coming from engine pulley, towards back of tractor and through loop in midspan belt keeper,

4.Place V part of belt into grooves on transaxle and fan idler pulleys, making sure to route belt inside of all belt keepers.

5.Retighten belt keeper above transaxle pulley.

Tractor V-BeltDrive Schematic

Viewed From LH. Side of Tractor

Transaxle Pulley

Belt Kee

Clutching

Engine Clutching Flat Idler

Pu"_YAbove Belt Keeper

V-Idler

Belt Keepers Belt Twists

Belt Keeper Fan Idler

Engine Pulley

V-Idler

As Viewed From Bottom

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Contents Icraftsmani Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Limitedtwo Yearwarranty on Craftsman Riding Equipm ENT PartsGeneral Operation I1.SLOPE OperationDo not Ill. Children Page Product Specifications Repair AgreementCustomer Responsibilities Seat Tools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor fromUnpack Carton Before Removing Tractor from Skid HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck Battery Install SeatPage Install Mower and Drive Belt Check for Proper Position ALL Belts ChecklistChecktire Pressure Check Mower LevelnessClutch Disengaged Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking BrakeTo Move Forward Backward To Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate MowerTo Operate on Hills Ments Before Starting the EngineTo Start Engine Automatic Transmission Warm UPPurge Transmission Mowing Tips Lubrication Chart General RecommendationsBefore Each USE Battery Operator Presence SystemBlade Removal Lubrication EngineMuffler Clean AIR ScreenCleaning Engine OIL FilterTo Remove Mower To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentMower Drive Belt Installation To Replace Mower Drive BeltMower Drive Belt Removal To Adjust Attachment Clutch To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Adjust Brake Belt InstallationBelt Removal Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACE- Ment To Adjust Motion Control LeverTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-INADJUSTMENTTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery Replacing BatteryTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Adjust Attachment Lift Spring To Replace Headlight BulbTo Remove Hood and Grill AS Sembly Final Setting To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor Preliminary SettingEngine OIL BatteryOther Fuel SystemCorrection Problem CauseChart Troubleshooting ProblemSlow Troubleshooting ChartCause Correction FastPage ELECTa£CkuzcH Schematic Tractor Model Number 917,273062Tractor -- Model Number Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor --MODEL Number ElectricalTractor Model Number 917.273062 Chassis and Enclosures Description Tractor --MODEL Number Chassis and EnclosuresTractor Model Number Ground Drive UNC Tractor --MODEL Number Ground DriveTractor Model Number Steering Steering Tractor -- Model NumberSpark Arrester KIT Tractor Model Number EngineKEY Part EngineKEY Part NO. NO. Description Tractor --MODEL Number Seat AssemblyTractor Model Number Wheels and TiresDecals Tractor -- Model Number Lift Assembly KEY Part NO. NO,DESCRIPTION Tractor Model Number Mower Deck KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor --MODEL Number Mower Deck111 KEY Part Description Tractor --MODEL Number TRANSAXLE--MODEL Number 222-3010L144569 Shaft Pump 127148X Swashplate Ylinder HEAD, Valve and Breatherj IGNITION/ELECTRICALJ Blower Housing and Bafflesj Tractor =-MODEL Number Exhaustj HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER Crankcase KEY Part Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV20S, Type Number Tractor --MODEL NUM BERKEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION TRACTOR-- Model NUM BERKohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV20S, Type Number Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Get it fixed, at your home or ours

917.273062 specifications

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