Craftsman 917.28948 Slide mower under tractor, Attach mower side suspension arms To chassis

4.Slide mower under tractor.

•Bring belt forward and check belt for proper routing inall mower pulley grooves.

NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension

arms (A) are pointing forward before sliding mower under tractor.

•Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor.

5. Install anti-sway bar (S) (If equipped)

Anti-Sway Bar (S)

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Mower Deck""

90 ° End Integrated Washer End

,From right side of mower, first insert 90 ° end of anti-sway bar (S) into hole in

transaxle bracket (T), located near left rear tire in front of transaxte.

NOTE: Flashlight may be helpful.

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Transaxle Bracket (T)

Located Between Rear Tires

NOTE: Depending on model, bracket (T) may be different than shown but hole for anti-sway bar will be in same position/location.

oPivot the integrated washer end of anti- sway bar (S) towards mower deck bracket

on right side of mower. Insert integrated washer end of bar into hole in rear mower

bracket (D). Move mower as needed to insert integrated washer end of bar into rear mower bracket (D).

•Secure with small washer and small retainer spring as shown°

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D, Right Side Rear

Mower Bracket

S. Anti-Sway Bar

T. Transaxle Bracket

6, Attach mower side suspension arms

(A)to chassis.

•Position front hole in side suspension arm

(A)over pin on outside of tractor chassis and secure with large washer and large retainer spring (B),

•Repeat on opposite side of tractor.

A, Mower Side Suspension Arms

B°Retainer Spring

D. Right Side Rear Mower Bracket

7. Attach rear lift links (C)

•Insert rod end of rear lift link (C) into hole

(U)in tractor lift shaft suspension arm and pivot link down to mower,

•Lift rearcorner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on rear mower bracket (D) and secure with large washer and large retainer spring,

•Repeat on opposite side of tractor_

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