Craftsman 917.27499 manual Belt Installation, DePulle Keeper, To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment

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4.Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stoppingdistance is still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

With Park,in Brake "Engaged"

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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, tt is not necessary to remove mower.

BELT REMOVAL-

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

2.Remove mower drive belt from electric

clutch pulley only (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual).

3.Roll motion drive belt off transaxle pulley.

4.Roll belt off clutching idler pulleys, then off engine pulley and front V-idler puney.

5.Pug belt out of all belt keepers.

BELT INSTALLATION -

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

2.Put belt coming from V-idler above midspan belt keeper, then onto clutching idler pulleys as shown.

3.Make sure V part of belt engages V- idler.

4.Place belt around transaxle pulley, beginning at top.

V part of belt should engage transaxle pulley.

5.Place long lower section of belt through loop in midspan belt keeper.

6.Check to be sure belt is on proper side of all belt keepers.

7.Reinstall mower drive belt onto electric clutch pulley.

IMPORTANT: Check Brake Adjustment.

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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 1/8" to 114= less than dimension "B".

3.Tighten jam nuts securely.

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber,contact a

Sears or other qualified service center.

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Contents Icraftsmawi Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery II. Slope Operation General OperationWhile on the slope Follow the manufacturersrecommenda Stabilityof the machineNl. Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator IV. ServiceMachine. Tall grass can hide obstacles Wash hands after handling Safety is InvolvedRC12YC Ground Speed Product Specifications Gasoline 3.5 GallonsReverse FrontMower SeatHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidAdjust seat before tightening adjustment knob Install SeatPacking and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor Mower suspension Install Mower and Drive BeltCheck Tire Pressure Shoder Bolt WheelCheck Mower Levelness ChecklistFor best cutting results, mower should be Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsAttachment Reverse Neutral Highlow Clutch Engaged NEOENG. ...OFFO,L.RESSUeLIG..SOO%..P TKnowyour Tractor Our tractors conform to the safety standardsStopping HOW to Useyourtractor To SET Parking BrakeTo USE Choke Control To Move Forward and BACK- WardTo Operate Mower To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate on Hills To TransportMents Towing Carts and Other AI-rACHBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level ADD Gasoline= Always operate engine at full throttle Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Brake Operation BatteryTires Operator Presence SystemCheck Transaxle OIL Level BeltsEngine Lubrication Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Clean AIR ScreenTo Service PRE.CLEANER CleaningTo Level Mower Housing To Install MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment TractorMower Drive Belt Installation Recheck side-to-side adjustmentBoth Front Links Must be Equal Length Mower Drive Belt RemovalTo Adjust Brake Install Mower and DriveTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Belt InstallationSears or other qualified service center DePulle KeeperRear Wheel To Remove Wheel for Repairs Front WheelReplacing BAI-IERY Interlocks and Relays To Replace Headlight BulbTo Replace Fuse To Remove Hood and Grill AS SemblyTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Choke ControlFinal Setiing Acceleration TestEngine Fuelsystem TractorEngineoil CylindersCause Correction ProblemCause Troubleshooting ChartTurn switch on Mower drive belt worn Blades improperly installedLight switch Check wiring and connecTtAGTOP.oDEL HU6-P9Lt,14990 Electrical Tractor - Model NumberKEY Part NO, no Description Tractor - Model NUM BERTRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.274990 Chassisandenclosures KEY Part NO. no TRACTOR- -MODEL Number Chassis and EnclosuresKEY Part Description TRACTOR- Model Numb ER Ground Drive KEY Part Description TRACTOR- Model NUM BER Ground DriveTRACTOR- Model Numb ER Steeringassembly TRACTOR- Model NUM BER Steeringassembly Spark Arrester KIT Tractor - Model Numb ER 917,274990 KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION TRACTOR- Model Numb ER Seat AssemblyDecals TRACTOR-- Model NumberWheels & Tires IEY Part DescriptionLift Assembly KEY Part TRACTOR- Model Number Lift AssemblyTransaxle 42GOR Nut 3/8-24Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather Crankcase HEAD/VALVE/BREATHERPage IGNITION/CHARGING KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Blower Housing & BafflesStarting System OIL PAN/LUB Rication KEY Part Description Starting SystemCranksha Fuel System KEY Part NO. no TRACTOR- Model NumberPage Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation 179079 04.09.01 RH 1X-5,33-6937

917.27499 specifications

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