Craftsman 917.27603 manual To Replace Motion Drive Belt, To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment

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,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 ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom of

left footrest. It 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 pul- ley.

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

5.Pull 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 keep- ers.

2.Put belt coming from V-idler above mid- span 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

chltch pulley.

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IMPORTANT: Check Brake Adjustment.

Clutching

Clutching Idler

Above

Engine Belt Keeper'

Transaxle

Pulley

Twists Belt

Keeper

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 crossbar horizontal. Tighten securely.

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 nec- essary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or dam- aged, 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 1/4" 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 Jcriiftsmiimj Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited Warranty on BatteryGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIII. Children IV. ServiceDo not Mow up and down slopes 15 Max, not across Gasoline Gallons Product SpecificationsRepair Agreement UnleadedLoop SeatMower Gauge WheelsTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat Install Mower and Drive Belt Check Mower Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsChecktire Pressure Check Brake SystemIf not avoided, could result In death, serious injury Property damageHeight Know Your TractorLift Lever HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower To Adjust Gauge WheelsSwitch Pull Out to Low To Stop Mower BladesBefore Starting the Engine Mowing Tips Repa Spark= ug Lubrication ChartTef Systems General RecommendationsTires TractorBrake Operation Operator Presence SystemBelts Check Transaxle OIL LevelRemove left rear wheel by removing hub bots LubricationAIR Rlter Clean AIR ScreenEngine OIL Filter MufflerTractor Vice or AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing To Remove MowerFRONT-TO-BACK ADJ Ustm ENT Alternate SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment MethodBubble Between Bubble Level Lines Front PlateMower Drive Belt Removal Mower Drive Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Drive Belt CoverPulleysTo Adjust Brake To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Check and Adjust Brake To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment To Check TOE-INTo Remove Wheel for Repairs Front Wheel Adjustment SleevesReplacing Battery To Start Enginewith Aweak BAT TeryTo Remove Hood and Grill AS- Sembly To Adjustthrottle Control CableTo Replace Fuse EnginePreliminary Setting To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor Final SettingCylinders BatteryEngine OIL OtherProblem Cause CorrectionProblem Cause Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause CorrectionPage 111 Tractor - Model NumberTractor - Model Number Electrical Electrical KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Ground Drive Gearshift, Lever Assembly Tractor - Model Number Ground DriveTractor - Model Number Steering Assembly 6855M Tractor - Model Number Spark Arrester KITPulleyV-Idler 250 Tractor - Model Number Seat Assem BLY WasherDecals Wheels & TiresTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly 137150 Spring. Compression Inf Hgt Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck 850857 Transaxle Tractor --MODEL Number 917,276030 Transaxle KEY PartYlinder HEAD, Valve and Breather Crankcase KEY Part NO. no DescriptionIGNITION/ELECTRICAL Blower Housing and Bafflesj AIR Intake J AIR INTAKF-JFILTRATION =,, I,,7 Starter,solenoidshift 19 -139-57-S\ Z Exhaust KEY Part Description Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Your Home Anytime, day or night
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