Craftsman 917.27184 Tractor, Cleaning, To Remove Mower, To Install Mower, To Level Mower Housing

CLEANING

•Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.

•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life.

A	CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:
	I. Depressclutch/brakepedal fullyand set parkingbrake.
	2.	Place motioncontrollever in neutral (N) position.
	3.	Place attachmentclutch in "DISENGAGED_ position.
	4.	Turn ignitionkey "OFF"and remove key.
	5.	Make sure the bladesand all movingparts have completelystopped.
	6.	Disconnectspark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot

come in contactwith plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor.

1.Place attachment clutch in =DISEN-

GAGED" position.

2.Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position.

3.RoU belt off engine pulley.

4.Remove small retainer spring, and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt.

5.Remove large retainer spring, slide

collar off and push housing guide out of bracket.

6.Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring.

7.Disconnect suspension arms from roar deck brackets by removing retainer springs.

8.Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs.

9.Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under tractor.

Retainer Spdn

Anti-Swa

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor, remove the front links and hook the

clutch spring Into square hole in frame.

TO INSTALL MOWER

1.Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

2.Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right side of tractor.

3.Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

4.install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.

Springs

(Both Sides)

Guide

Large

Retainer Bracket

Spring

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