Craftsman 917.275764 owner manual To Check and Adjust Brake, To Check Brake, To Adjust Brake

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Mandrel

With parking brake

"Engaged"

 

Idler

 

 

AOrPmer _Nut"A"

ut

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.

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 Year on Tractor Days on BatteryGeneral Operation III. Children ServiceIV. Towing Safe Handling of GasolineGeneral Service Agreements ProductKeys Assemble Extension Shaft and Boot Tools Required for AssemblyInstall Steering Wheel Install SeatTo Roll Tractor OFF Skid See Operation section for location Check BatteryCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Deck LevelnessCheck Brake System Property damage Attachment Clutch Lever Used Know Your TractorStopping To SET Parking BrakeUsing the Reverse Operation System To Adjust Gauge WheelsOperating in Reverse To Operate MowerTo Transport To Operate HillsTowing Carts and Other Attach Ments Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelPurge Transmission Automatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips General Recommendations MA,.TE.A.SCCE.EOULECheck Reverse Operation ROS System Check Operator Presence SystemBlade Care Blade RemovalEngine Lubrication Engine OIL Filter Clean AIR ScreenAIR Filter Engine Cooling SystemMuffler CleaningSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel FilterTo Remove Mower To Install MowerTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Level Mower HousingTo Adjust Brake To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltTransmission Removal Replacement Transaxle Motion Control LE VER Neutral AdjustmentMent To Start Engine with a Weak BAT TeryTo Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing BatteryTo Remove Hood and Grill AS- Sembly To Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CablePreliminary Setting EngineTractor BatteryEngine OIL CylindersCause Correction ProblemChoked Start EngineCont Problem CauseOFF Problem Cause CorrectionOlllll,o Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive 45% Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly KEY Part Optional EquipmentTractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DescriptionTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck Includes 206 KEY Part Description 434 1006 601 690946 Plug-Oil Drain 141 495931 Kit-Choke Strap-Starter Page Only Ride UP and Down HILL, not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationSearsBrands,LLC

917.275764 specifications

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