Craftsman 917.27624 To Replace Motion Drive Belt, To Start Engine with a Weak BAT, Tery

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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.

1.Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual.)

BELT REMOVAL -

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

3.Remove belt from all idler pulleys, trans- axle pulley and then from engine pulley.

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 cor- rectly and is on proper side of all belt keepers.

3.Engage the drive belt tension handle

and replace the retainer spring.

4.Reinstall mower.

Retainer

Spring

3.Repair tire and reassemble.

4.Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

5.Replace axle cover.

REAR WHEEL -

1.Block rear axle securely.

2.Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal.

3.Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub bolts securely.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Retaining Washers

Ring \

Axle

Cover

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT-

Drive Belt

Tension

Handle

Engine Pulley

Transaxle

Pulley

_

Belt Keeper

 

 

 

Flat Idler

 

 

Belt

 

 

 

Keeper

 

 

Keeper

V-Idler

Keeper

 

Clutching

 

Clutching

 

Idler

Flat

Idler

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal. Tighten securely.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not

adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or

camber, contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL -

1.Block up axle securely.

2.Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal.

TERY

_WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT-

TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

1.Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis.

2.Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.

3.Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

1.BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

2.RED cable last from both batteries.

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Contents Crrftsmiin Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited Warranty on BatteryGeneral Operation IV. Towing ServiceIII. Children Safe Handling of GasolineGeneral Service Product Repair Protection AgreementsSteering Wheel To Remove Tractor from Carton To Drive Tractor OFF Skid See Operation section for location Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck Connect Rear PinsInstall Mower and Drive Belt Attach Front PlateCheck Brake System ChecklistCheck Mower Levelness Automatic Models only ROS on Know Your TractorTractor Stopping HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake To Move Forward and BackwardTo Stop Mower Blades Using the Reverse Operation SystemTo Operate Mower Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments To Operate on HillsTo Transport Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelTo Start Engine Automatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips Purge TransmissionTransport General Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Blade Removal To Sharpen BladeTransaxle Cooling BatteryEngine BeltsEngine OIL Filter Clean AIR ScreenCleaning MufflerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing To Remove MowerBoth Front Plate Links Must be Equal in Length FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentMower Drive Belt Installation To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Adjust Brake To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Check and Adjust Brake To Check BrakeTo Start Engine with a Weak BAT To Adjust Steering Wheel Align MentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Remove Wheel for RepairsReplacing Battery Preliminary Setting To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor Final SettingOther Engine OILCylinders Troubleshooting Chart StartCorrection Problem CauseROS Problem Cause Correction Not rotateSchematic Tractor --MODEL NumberTractor --MODEL Number Electrical Electrical KEY Part DescriptionTractor --MODEL Number Chassis and Enclosures 148 164655 Extrusion Bumpers 179716X428 Tractor --MODEL Number Ground Drive LH VGT Steering KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Engine Spark Arrester KIT J KEY Part Tractor --MODEL Number Seat AssemblyKEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionWheels and Tires DecalsLift Assembly Tractor --MODEL Number Mower Deck KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor --MODEL Number TRANSAXLE--MODEL Number Bushing .50X .60X Ylinder HEAD, Valve and Breatherj Crankcase KEY Part NO. no HEAD/VALVE/BREATHERDescription KEY Part NO. noIGNITION/ELECTRICALJ Blower Housing and Baffles IGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEY Part Description Blower Housing KEY Part NO. noAIR INTAKE/FILTRATION Notillustrated 24-096-85-SStarting System J Engine Controls J OIL PAN / Lubrication OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part Description DescriptionStarting System Fuel Systemj Crankshaft Exhaust JFuel System Crankshaft KEY Part DescriptionPage Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXIiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

917.27624 specifications

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