Craftsman 917.27528 To Adjust Attachment Clutch, To Adjust Brake, To Replace Motion Drive Belt

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L.H. Secondary

Mandrel Idler Arm Idler Pulley

Mower Blade

(Secondary) Drive Belt

B.H.

Mandrel

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake

that stops the pulley within 5 seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage, or, to not stop as required.

Adjustments should be made by a Sears or other qualified service center.

1.Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in =OFF" position.

2.Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until

space between clutch plate and rotor measures .012" at all three slot

locations cut in the side of brake plate. NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at full throttle and

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

.012"

Slot

ake

Nylon Locknut (3)

Plate

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be adjusted.

1.Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

Secondary

Arm

Center

Mand_l

2.Measure distance between brake

operating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.

3.If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut against nut =A".

4.Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is neces-

sary. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

With parking brake "Engaged"

Nut =A"

Nut

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.

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Contents Jcraftsmanj Sears Craftsman Help LineService RepairSears Back CoverSafety General OperationII. Slope Operation YourIV. Service Mow up and down slopes, not acrossDo not IlL ChildrenRemove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc Product Specifications API-SF-SJRepair Agreement Customer ResponsibilitiesCheck Battery Install SeatTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position ALL Belts Check Brake SystemH L Knowyour Tractor Your Tractor Motion Drive Belt TensionHOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate MowerTo Operate On Hills Iicaution Before Starting the Engine Purgetransmssion Automatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips Lubrication Chart General RecommendationsBefore Each USE Battery TiresOperator Presence System Blade CareTransaxle Cooling Transaxle Pump FluidBelts Engine LubricationTo Service Cartridge Clean AIR ScreenClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas CleaningTo Remove Mower To Level Mower Housing Bubble Between Lines m/b Bubble LevelBrake .. Left Hand Footrest Lift Link ANdustment Both Front Links Must be Equal LengthTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Electric PulleyArm To Replace Mower Blade SEC- Ondary Drive BeltTo Adjust Attachment Clutch To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Belt Installation Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral AdjustmentTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentFront Wheel Camber To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Start Engine with a Weak To Attach Jumper CablesTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseTo Adjust Carburetor Reassemble air cleaner. Closed for FullAcceleration Test Engine FuelsystemEngine OIL CylindersProblem Cause CorrectionTroubleshooting Chart Problem CauseTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause CorrectionFast Tractor Model Number Schematic RelayTractor Model Number ElectricalTractor Model Number Electrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description109748X Relay Asm 181883 TachometerRound Tractor Model Number 917.275280 Chassis and Enclosures 37 178516X615 Fender Pnt 175278 43 136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh74780716 177143 Rod By PassTractor Model Number Ground Drive PARt 122 72010520 Bolt Rdhd SQ 13764816-18unc x 2-1/2 127783 Pulley, Idler, Grooved 133 175468Stsrgn 20 177646X418 Boot, Steering Steering121232X ¢ap,Spind 23 152927 ScrewSpark Arrester KIT Tractor Model Number Lift Assembly 121006X Rod Asm.. Lever 138057180045 Shaft Asm., LiftVgt 155097 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 123935XTractor Model Number Seat Assembly Pan, SeatNut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 20 124238X Cap, SpringSeatTractor Model Number Decals Wheels and Tires2O13 Tractor Model Number Mower Deck Part DescriptionTractor Model Number 917.275280 TRANSAXLE-MODEL Number 178326 Spacer Assembly 169536 Odng 070 239 161127 Output Plate 122 178329 Brake Yoke Arm, Brake 169529ManifoId 139 161176 Washer 8od 265id 161142 203 178338 161155IzlU16 Kit, breather cover w/gasket 235011-S24-126-19-S 545016-SIGNITION/ELECTRICAL Iblower Housing and Baffles KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION KEY Part NO. noStarting Systemj ENGINECONTROLSs KEY Part Description KEY Part24-211-03-S Not IllustratedFuel Systemj Crankshaft Includes Gasket, exhaust Stud M8x1.25x3324-853-90-S Kit, carburetor w/gaskets Includes 12 -353-03-SPage Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation 800-LE-.FOYER Mc 888-SU4-1OGAR s@ Sea RoebuckandCo

917.27528 specifications

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