Craftsman 917.2754 owner manual To Check and Adjust Brake, To Check Brake, To Adjust Brake

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3.Install mower(See "To InstallMower" in this sectionof this manual).

Mandrel

Idler

With parking brake "Engaged"

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ut "A"

Pulley

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE

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

If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted.

TO CHECK BRAKE

1.Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake.

2.Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in "transmission dis- engaged" position. Pull freewheel con- trol out and into the slot and release so

it is held in the disengaged position. The rear wheels must lock and skid when

you try to manually push the tractor for- ward. If the rear wheels rotate, the brake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

1.Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake.

2.Measure distance between brake oper- ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.

3.If distance is other than 1-9/16", loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-9/16". Retighten jam nut against nut "A'.

4.Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in "transmission

engaged" position.

5.Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust

if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than five (5) feet in highest

gear, further maintenance is neces- sary. Replace brake pads or contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

Operating

dam Nut

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.

BELT REMOVAL -

1.Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of manual). NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers.

2.Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

3.Remove belt downward from around engine pulley.

4.Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley.

5.Remove belt from center span keeper and pull belt away from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

1.Carefully work new belt down onto the input pulley.

2.Slide belt into the center span keeper.

3.Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll around the top groove of engine pulley.

4.Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler.

5.Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers.

6.Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this section of manual).

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Contents Jcrrftsmrnj Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited Warranty on BatteryGeneral Operation Service IV, Towi NGSafe Handling of Gasoline General Service Sears Installation Service Customer ResponsibilitiesRepair Protection Agreements Keys For Assembly Install Steering WheelInstall Seat Carton Unpack CartonCheck Battery Operation section for locationChecklist Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsChecktire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessProperty damage Tractor Lift Lever Plunger Used to releaseTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height To SET Parking BrakeTo Move Forward and Backward StoppingUsing the Reverse Operation System To Operate MowerTo Stop Mower Blades Operating in ReverseTo Start Engine MentsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level Automatic Transmission Warm UP Purge TransmissionMowing Tips AS YOU Complete Regular Service General RecommendationsTractor Operator Presence System Reverse Operation System ROSBlade Removal To Sharpen BladeBattery Clean AIR Screen AIR FilterEngine Cooling System Cleaning MufflerSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel FilterTo Install Mower To Remove MowerTo Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Check and Adjust Brake To Adjust BrakeTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Remove Wheel for Repairs Replacing Battery To Replace Headlight BulbTo Remove Hood and Grill AS Sembly To Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust CarburetorPreliminary Setting EngineFuel System Engine OILCylinders Problem Cause CorrectionStart Cause ROSProblem Cause Correction OFFPage Schematic Tractor - Model Number 917,275400Electrical Electrical KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number 917,275400 Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number 917.275400 Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number Ground Drive CAD Tractor - Model Number 917,275400 Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number 917.275400 Steering Assembly Optional Equipment KEY PartTractor - Model Number Seat Assembly KEYDecals Wheels & TiresTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly 159460Tractor - Model Number 917,275400 Mower Deck Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck TUVLo8 Tractor Model Number Peerless Transaxle Model Number LTH200020@ 6170 763@ 142117 PTO Set Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXIiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Our Home

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