Craftsman 917.275021 manual To Replace Motion Drive Belt, Belt Removal, Belt Installation

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NOTE:Afterinstallinga newelectric clutch,runtractoratfull throttle and

engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear in clutch plate.

Clutch F

.012"

Slot (3) -

" Brake

Nylon Locknut (3)

Plate

 

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.Create slack in belt by removing retainer spring from drive belt tension handle.

3.Remove belt from all idler pulleys, transaxle pulley and then from engine pulley.

Retainer

Drive

Tension

Handle

Engine Pulley

Transaxle Pulley

BeltKeeper

Clutching

Keeper V-Idler Clutching Flat Idler

Idler

BELT INSTALLATION -

1.Install new belt around engine pulley first, then around transaxle pulley and lastly into all the idler pulleys.

2.Check to be sure belt is positioned correctly and is on proper side of all belt keepers.

3.Engage the ddve belt tension handle and replace the retainer spring.

4.Reinstall mower.

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

1.Park Tractor on level surface. Stop tractor by turning ignition key to "OFF" position and engage parking brake.

2.Loosen the adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel.

3.Move motion control lever to the neutral position.

4.Tighten the adjustment bolt.

_AdjustmentBolt

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE- MENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the

Operation section of this manual.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation. Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if necessary.

TO CHECK TOE-IN -

1.Position front wheels straight ahead.

2.Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of tires (dimensions °A"

and "B").

•Front dimension "A" should be 1/8" to 1/4" less than rear dimension =B".

TO ADJUST TOE-IN -

1.Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod.

2.Adjust tie rod until dimension =A" is 118" to 1/4" less than dimension "B".

27 3 . Tighten jam nuts securely.

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Contents Am 5 pm, Mon- Sat Sears Craftsman Help LineLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery I1. Slope Operation General OperationIV. Service Safety is Involved Tire Product Specifications Gasoline Gallons Capacity UnleadedRegular Oiltype OIL Capacity Filter 5PINTS Filter 4.0PINTS Spark PlugSteering Wheel Attach Steering Wheel Tools Required for AssemblyBefore Removingtractor from Skid To Removetractor from Carton Unpack CartonInstall Seat Howto SET Upyourtractor Check BatteryWheel Washer /8-16Center Locknut Assemble Gaugewheelsto Mower DeckUSE Pliers for Retainer Springs Check Tire Pressure Check Mower LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Page Motion Drive Belttension Knowyourtractor Your TractorHowto Useyourtractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower Deflector ShieldADD Gasoline TransportTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelAutomatic Transmission Warm UP PurgetransmissionPage Lubrication Chart General RecommendationsBefore Each USE Teactor Engine Engine OIL Filter Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasCleaning AIR FilterTo Remove Mower To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentTo Replace Mower Drive Belt BladeBoth Front Links Must be Equal Length Nut Suspension Li. LinkInstall Mower and Drive To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Replace Motion Drive Belt Belt InstallationTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Remove CABLES, Reverse Order Replacing BAI-FERY Screw Clamp Screw Choke Control Cable To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorMove throttle control lever from slow to Ment and experience to make any necessary adjustmentsEngine Fuel System To Clean Battery and TermiTractor BatieryChart Cause Correction Troubleshooting ProblemLossofpower Troubleshooting Chart Problem CauseTroubleshooting Chart Problemcause SlowOFF Page Shematic Tractor Model NumberTRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.275021 Electrical Electrical Tractor Model Number 917,275021Tractor Model Number 917.275021 Chassis and Enclosures 22 ,5oTRACTOR- Model Number 917.275021 CflASSIS and Enclosures Ground Drive 125 Tractor Model Number Giround DriveSteering Steering KEY Part NO. NO. Description TRACTOR- Model NumberSpark Arrester KIT KEY KEY Part Description TRACTOR- Model Number Seat AssemblyDecals Wheels AndtiresTRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.275021 Mower Deck TRACTOR- Model Number TRACTOR- Model Number 917.275021 TRANSAXLE-MODEL Number Arm -Trunnion KEY Part DescriptionCrankcasej Shirrcamshafti Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV674, Type Number 25-139-16-S Starting System 25-141-05-S Crankshaft Exhaust J Fuelsystemj Exhaust Page GUIDETHeS Only Ride UP and Down HILL, not Across Hill Sighting . CUTPART6a.m.-11 p.m., 7daysaweek Aa8-784.64
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