Craftsman 917.273322 owner manual To Replace Mower Drive Belt, Mower Drive Belt Removal

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If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only.

To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side.

To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side. NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16".

*Recheck measurements after adjust-

ing.

 

Bottom of Curl

Bottom of Curl

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL

SIDE-TO-SIDE. if the following front-to- back adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so

the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in

its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure distance "F" directly in front of and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown.

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 mower housing, loosen nut "G" on both front links an

equal number of turns.

When distance "F" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "H" against trunnion on both front links.

To raise front of mower housing, loosen nut "H" from trunnion on both

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

When distance "F" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "H"

against trunnion on both front links. NOTE: Each full turn of nut "G" will

change dim. "F" by approximately 3/8".

Recheck side-to-sideadjustment.

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Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

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TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

Park tractor on a level sudace. Engage parking brake.

Remove screws from L.H. mandrel cover and remove cover.

Roll belt over the top of L.H. mandrel pulley.

Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

Remove belt from idler pulleys.

Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around

mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

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

Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and bolt in mower housing.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

Install belt in both idlers. Make sure belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown.

Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley.

Roll belt into upper groove of L.H. mandrel pulley.

Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly and inside belt keepers.

Reassemble L.H. mandrel cover.

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