Craftsman 917.28851 owner manual To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt, To Replace Motion Drive Belt

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TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level sur- face. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

1.Remove mowerfromtractor (See “TO RE- MOVEMOWER”inthissectionofmanual).

2.Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

3.Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

1.Work belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys

2.Ensure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides.

3.Install mower (See “To Install Mower” in this section of this manual).

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TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

BELT INSTALLATION -

1.Install new belt from tractor rear to front, over the steering plate (F) and above clutch brake pedal shaft (G).

2.Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt onto engine pulley (E).

3.Pull belt toward rear of tractor. Carefully work belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley (D). Ensure belt is inside the belt keeper.

4.Install belt on centerspan idler (C).

5.Install belt through stationary idler (A) and clutching idler (B).

6.Ensure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers.

7.Install mower (See “TO INSTALL MOW- ER” in this section of manual).

 

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FAMILIARICESE CON SU TRACTOR

LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEÑO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU TRACTOR

Compare las ilustraciones con su tractor para familiarizarse con las ubicaciones de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro.

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Nuestros tractores cumplen con los estándares de seguridad del

American National Standard Institute.

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 (A) and clutching idler (B).

3.Remove belt from centerspan idler (C).

6.Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cool- ing fan blades (D).

4.Remove belt downward from engine pulley (E).

5.Slide belt toward rear of tractor, off the steering plate (F) and remove from tractor.

TO CHECK BRAKE

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 serviced.

You may also check brake by:

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

2.Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in “transmission dis- engaged” position. Pull freewheel control 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 forward. If the rear wheels rotate, then the brake needs to be serviced. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

(A)PALANCA DEL LEVANTAMIENTO DEL AC- CESORIO - Se usa para levantar, bajar y ajustar el conjunto segador o los demás accesorios montados en su tractor.

(B)PEDAL DEL EMBRAGUE/FRENO - Se usa para desembragar y frenar el tractor y para hacer arrancar el motor.

(C)PALANCA DEL FRENO DE ESTACIONA- MIENTO - Asegura el pedal del embrague/freno en la posición del freno.

(D)CONTROL DE ACELERACIÓN - Se usa para controlar la velocidad del motor.

(E)PALANCA DEL EMBRAGUE DEL AC- CESORIO - Se usa para enganchar las cuchillas segadoras, o los demás accesorios montados en su tractor.

(F)INTERRUPTOR DE IGNICIÓN - Se usa para hacer arrancar o hacer parar el motor.

(G)SISTEMA DE FUNCIONAMIENTO HACIA ATRÁS (ROS) en posición “ON” - Permite la operación del conjunto segador o otro accesorio accionado mientras que en revés.

(H)INTERRUPTOR DE LA LUZ - Enciende y apaga las luces delanteras.

(J)PALANCA DE MANDO CRUCERO - Se utiliza para fijar el movimiento hacia adelante del tractor a la velocidad deseada sin apretar el pedal de marcha atrás.

(M)CONTROL DE RUEDA LIBRE - Desengan- cha la trans-misión para empujar o arrastrar.

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Contents Sears Craftsman Help Line Am 5 pm, Mon Sat06.02.11 AP Table of Contents WarrantySafety Rules General OperationAfter handling Service II. Slope OperationIII. Children IV. TowingGeneral Service Never operate machine in a closed areaProduct Specifications Sears Installation ServiceCustomer Responsibilities Repair Protection AgreementsASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION Tools Required for AssemblyUnassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from CartonChecklist Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Para Remover LAS RuedasPara Hacer Arrancar EL Motor CON UNA Batería Baja Impresión / Inclinación DE LAS Ruedas DelanterasIgnition Switch Used for starting and stopping the engine Know Your TractorPara Cambiar LA Correa DE Impulsión DE LA Cuchilla Segadora Para Reemplazar LA Correa DE TRANS- MisiónHOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking BrakeStopping To USE Throttle Control DTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height To Adjust Gauge Wheels To Move Forward BackwardTo Operate Mower To Stop Mower Blades Disengage attachment clutch controlServicio Y Ajustes Before Starting the Engine To Start EnginePurge Transmission Mowing TipsLeft hand side of mower should be used for trimming Maintenance General RecommendationsBefore Each USE Para Cambiar EL Aceite DEL MotorTractor Mantenimento EngineTabla DE Lubricación Clean AIR Screen Purgar LA TransmisiónConsejos Para Segar Engine OIL FilterCleaning Movable partsRemain in the operator’s position Deck Washout PortService and Adjustments To Install MowerAntes DE Hacer Arrancar EL MO- TOR To Remove MowerPara Moverse Hacia Adelante Y Hacia Atrás Para Ajustar LA Altura DE Corte DE LA SegadoraPara Operar LA Segadora Para Parar LAS Cuchillas DE LA SegadoraFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentPrecision SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level MowerTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Replace Motion Drive BeltFamiliaricese CON SU Tractor To Check BrakeTostartenginewithweakbattery Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral AdjustmentOperación To Remove Wheel for RepairsReplacing Battery To Remove Hood & Grill AssemblyTo Adjust Throttle Control To Adjust Choke ControlBattery Piezas SIN Montar StorageMONTAJE/PRE Operación OtherTroubleshooting Chart Reglas DE Seguridad III. Niños IV. RemolqueServicio Operaciones DE Servicio GeneralesFuncionamiento General II. Funcionamiento EN PendientesTabla DE Materias GarantíaGarantía para equipos tractores Craftsman Garantía Completa DE Craftsman

917.28851 specifications

The Craftsman 917.28851 is a robust lawn tractor designed for homeowners seeking reliable performance and ease of use in lawn maintenance. This model features a powerful 24 HP Kohler engine that delivers ample power for various mowing tasks, ensuring a clean and efficient cut on lawns of different sizes. The engine is designed with advanced technology that promotes fuel efficiency and reduces emissions, making it an eco-friendlier choice for lawn care.

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Comfort and convenience are prioritized in the design of the Craftsman 917.28851. It features an ergonomic seat with ample padding, allowing operators to mow for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Additionally, the easy-to-access controls are intuitively placed, making it user-friendly even for those who may be new to lawn tractors.

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