Craftsman 917.27224 manual Remove belt from electdc clutch pulley, Cover Clutch Posin Idler

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5.Removeanydirtorgrassclippings whichmayhaveaccumulatedaround mandrelsandentireupperdeck surface.

6.DisconnectR.Hsuspensionarmfi'om. reardeckbracketbyremoving retainerspdng.

7.CarefullyrollbeltoverthetopofR.H.

mandrel pulley.

8.Remove belt from electdc clutch pulley.

9.Remove belt from idler pulleys. 10.Cbeck pdmary idler arm and two

idlersto see that they rotate freely. 11.Be sure spdng is securely hooked to pdmary idler arm and spdng arm.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION 12.Install belt in both idlers.

13.Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley.

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

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

16.Reconnect R.H. suspension arm to rear deck bracket with retainer spring.

17.Reassemble R.H. mandrel cover. 18.Engage belt tension red by pushing

rod into locking bracket.

4.Carefully roll belt off L.H. mandrel pulley.

5.Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and R.H. mandrel pulley.

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

7.Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely.

8.Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and secondary spring arm.

9.Install new belt in lower groove of R.H. mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as shown.

10.Carefully roll belt over L.H. mandrel pulley. Make sure belt is in all grooves pmpedy.

11.Reinstall L.H. mandrel cover.

12.Reinstall mower to tractor (See

"INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of this manual).

13.Reassemble mower drive belt (See

"TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual).

L.H. SecondaryIdler Arm

Mandrel

BeltTension

R.H, Mandrel

Electric

Rod

 

 

(Disengaged

Cover_

Clutch

Posi_n)

Idler

 

 

 

R.H.

 

 

Mandrel

SpdngArm

Mandrel

R.H.

Mandrel/

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Yourtractor is equipped with an adjust- able brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle.

Suspension

Arm Primary

Idler Arm

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

Park the tractoron level surface. Engage parking brake.

1.Remove mower ddve belt (See "TO

REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT* in this section of this manual).

2.Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual).

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

fftractor requires more than six (6) feet stoppingdistance at high speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be adjusted.

1.Depress clutch/brake pedal and

engage parking brake.

2.Measure distance between brake

operating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.

3.If distance is other than 1-11/16", loosen jam nut and tam nut "A" until distance becomes 1-11/16". Re- tighten jam nut against nut "A".

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Contents Icrrftsmrni Warranty Safety RulesProduct Specifications AssemblyGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIV. Service Never run a machine inside a clo= areaMower blades are sharp and can Ifmachinestopswhilegoinguphill Cancer and birth defects or other repro- ductive harmProduct Specifications 3ASOLINE 3.5 GallonsRepair Agreement Customer ResponsibilitiesSteering Wheel SeatSlope Sheet Tools Required for Assembly Howto SET Upyourtractor Check BatteryInstall Seat To Removetractor from Carton Unpack CartonLower seat into operating position and sit in seat Assemble Gaugewheelsto Mower DeckCenter Iocknuts and tighten securely Lock Ut B Bracket Slide mower under tractor withLower mower linkage with attachment lift control Be sure belt tension rod is in disen- gaged positionChecktire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemRRN Knowyourtractor Pedal Hourmeter Indicates hours of operationTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height Howto Useyourtractor to SET Parking BrakeStopping Mower Blades Ground DriveTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate MowerTo Stop Mower Blades To Operate on HillsTo Start Engine ADD GasolineEngine warm up period Pulled out slightlyPurgetransmission Free.wheellever while the engine is runningLubrication Chart MaintenancescheduleGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEBattery TiresOperator Presence System Blade CareTo Clean Battery and Terminals Engine LubricationBelts Transaxle Pump Fluid Clean AIR Screen Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas To Service PRE-CLEANER To Service CartridgeTo Install Mower Assembly section of this manualTractor To Remove MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentRaise mower to its highest position Both Front Links Must be Equal LengthTo Adjust Brake Remove belt from electdc clutch pulleyCover Clutch Posin Idler To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACE- MentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery Replacing BatteryTo Attachjumper Cables To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor Preliminary SettingFinal Setting Recheck idle speed. Readjust if necessaryWise 1 tum Acceleration TestTo Clean Battery and Termi TractorEngine OIL CylindersTroubleshoongchart Problem Cause CorrectionTroubleshooting Chart ProblemCause CorrectionCause OFFTRACTOR-- Model Number Schematic SeatswitchTractor - Model Number Electrical TRACTOR-- Model Number Electrical KEY Part DescriptionTRACTOR- -MODELNUMBER917.272240 Chassisandenclosures Tractor - Model Number 9t7.272240 Chassis and Enclosures TRACTOR- -MODEL NUM BER Ground Drive TRACTOR- Model Number Ground Drive 250TRACTOR- -MODEL Number Steering Assembly TRACTOR-- Model Number 917.272240 Steeringassembly TRACTOR- Model Number Engine Tractor - Model Number Engine TRACTOR- Model Number Seat Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionTRACTOR- Model Number Decals Description KEY PartTractor - Model Number Liftassembly TRACTOR-- Model Number Liftassembly 37 123935X Plug Hole 38 17066516 Screw 5/16-18 xTRACTOR- -MODEL Number Mowerdeck Tractor - Model Number Mowerdeck 5116-18 x 5/8Oe oo 032 Ift22 KEY Part NO. no Description Descripon Blower Housing and Baffles Ignitionicharging KEY Part Description Starting System I Engine Controls KEY Part Description NO. no Crankshaft J Exhaustj Exhaust Page Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Canada Part