Craftsman 917.275013 owner manual To Replace Mower Drive Belt, Primary Idler Arm

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Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Position any blade so the tip is pointing

straight forward. Measure distance "B" at front and rear tip of blade

•Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are equal in length.

•If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link.

•To lower front of blade, loosen nut "C"

on both front links an equal number of turns.

NOTE; Each full turn of nut "C" will change dim. "B" by approximately 3/16".

•When distance "B" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower

at front than rear, tighten nut "D" against trunnion on both front links.

•To raise front of blade, loosen nut "D" from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut "C" on both front links an equal number of turns.

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

1.Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.

2.Lower mower to its lowest position.

3.Remove screws from R.H. mandrel cover and remove cover.

4.Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

5.Disconnect R.H. suspension arm from

rear deck bracket by removing retainer spring.

6.Carefully roll belt over the top of R.H. mandrel pulley.

7.Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

R.H. Mandrel

Spring

R.H. Suspension

Arm

Primary Idler Arm

•When distance "13"is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than roar, tighten nut "D" against trunnion on both front links.

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL

IN LENGTH

Trunni_

Front Plate Assembly

8.Remove belt from idler pulleys.

9.Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely.

lO.Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and spring arm.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION 11.Install belt in both idlers.

12.Install new belt onto electric clutch

pulley.

13.Carefully roll belt into upper groove of R.H. mandrel pulley.

14.Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly.

15.Reconnect R.H. suspension arm to

rear deck bracket with retainer spring. 16.Reassemble R.H. mandrel cover.

Electric

Pulley

Idler

Pulleys

Mandrel

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Contents Icriiftsmiini SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.ALimited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited Warranty on BatteryGeneral Operation Safety is InvolvedII. Slope Operation III. Children IV. ServiceDo not Be sure the area is clear of other Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsRepair Agreement SystemVideo Cassette Slope Sheet To Remove Tractor From Carton Unpack Check BatteryTo Rolltractor Drive Tractor OFF SkidCheck Brake System Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsCheck Mower Levelness H L Knowyour Tractor Our tractors conform toHOW to USE Your Tractor Lift Lever To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower To Operate on HillsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level To TransportTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments ADD GasolineMowing Tips General Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Tractor Check Transaxle OIL Level EngineTransaxle Cooling BeltsCleaning To Install Mower To Remove MowerAlternate SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Method To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment with Bubble Level FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentPrimary Idler Arm Recheck side-to-side adjustmentTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Both Front Links Must be Equal LengthTo Replace Mower Blade SEC- Ondary Drive Belt Install NEW Mower Blade Secondary Drive BeltReinstall Mower Drive Belt Remove Mower Drive BeltBelt Installation To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltFront Wheel Camber To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing BatteryTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable Interlocks and RelaysPreliminary Setting To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor Final SettingFuel System EngineOther Engine OILCause Troubleshooting ChartProblem CorrectionTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Correction Page Schematic TRACTOR- Model NumberTractor - Model Number Electrical Tractor - Model Number Electrical1u8is5 Part Tractor --MODEL Number Chassis and EnclosuresDescription Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model NU Mber 917.275013 Steering Assembly Tractor -- Model Number 917.275013 Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. noKEY Paii Description Tractor - Model Number EngineNO. NO. Description Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsOrgy Tractor - Model Lift Assembly NumberMower Deck Pin Head Rivet Tractor - Model Number Transaxle Transaxle KEY Part NO. noCylinder HEAD, Valve and Breatherj HEADNALVE/BREATHER KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Crankcase KEY Part NO. noTl to Not Illustrated Blower Housing & Baffles KEY Part DescriptionIGNITION/CHARGING KEY Part Description AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONStarting V6EM Engine Controls OIL PAN I Lubrication Staring System KEY OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part DescriptionCrankshaft J Exhaust J Fuel Systemj Fuel System NO. no Description CrankshaftExhaust KEY Part Description Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Get it fixed, at your home or ours MY-HOME Anyal dayornight 800-469J63 U.S. andCanada