Craftsman 917.272054 To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt, Pulley, To Replace Motion Drive Belt

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TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

The mower blade drive bolt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake,

BELT REMOVAL -

1.Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of

this manual).

2.Work bolt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

3.Pull bolt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

4, Install new belt in reverse order of removal.

5.Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all bolt guides.

6.Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

Mandrel

Pulley

WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"

Jam Nut

A_rn

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installationguide decal on bottom side of left footrest.

1.Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual.)

2.Remove bolt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

3.Pull belt slack toward rear of trsctor. Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting bolt keepers,

4.Pull belt toward front of tractorand remove downwards from around engine pulley.

5.Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

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

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance 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 red.

3.If distance is other than 1-1/2",loosen jam nut and tum nut "A" until distance becomes 1-1/2". Retightee jam nut against nut "A".

4.Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is neces- sary. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

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Pulley

Clutching------"-

Idler

 

 

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Idler

 

 

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Contents For answers to your questions Lawn TractorLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery I1. Slope Operation General OperationMow only in daylight or good artificial light IV. Service Cancer and birth defects or other repro- ductive harm Productspecifications Ooo Before Removing Tractor from Skid Attachsteeringwheel Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat Install SeatCheck Deck Levelness Install Mulcher PlateTo Convertto Bagging or Discharging Checktire PressureBattery Reverse Forward Fast Knowyourtractor Ammeter Indicates charging + or discharging of batteryGround Drive To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightHowto Useyourtractor To SET Parking Brake StoppingTo Transport To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower To Operate on HillsTo Start Engine Towing Carts and Other AttachmentsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMulching Mowingtips Before Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Tractor Belts To Clean Battery and TerminalsClean AIR Screen Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasIN-LINE Fuel Filter To Service CartridgeAIR Filter Engine OIL FilterRaise attachment lift lever to its highest position CleaningTo Install Mower To Remove MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt PulleyTo Remove Wheel for Repairs Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral AdjustmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentInterlocks and Relays Replacing BatteryTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableEngine OIL To Clean Battery and TermiTractor Engine Fuel SystemCorrection TroubleshootingchartProblem CauseTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Stopping engine Troubleshooting Chart ProblemCause Correction For 30 seconds beforeTCR- Model Number SchematicTRACTOR- -MODEL NUM BER Electrical NO. NO,DESCRIPTION TRACTOR-- Model Number ElectricalTractor - Model Number 917.272054 Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO, NO, Description TRACTOR- -MODELNUMBER917.272054 ChassisandenclosuresTRACTOR- -MODEL Number Ground Drive Shift Rate TRACTOR- Model Number Ground DriveX .1645/1865 TRACTOR--MODEL Number Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION TRACTOR- Model Number 917.272054 SteeringassemblyKEY Part Description TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.272054 EngineTRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.272054 Seatassembly 99904 DecaJ, V-Belt SchematicTRACTOR- Model Number Decals Wheels & TiresTRACTOR- Model Number Liftassembly TRACTOR-- Model Number Mowerdeck STD693107 TRACTORMODELNUMBER917--.272054 MowerdeckPage Oil Seal 9 1 TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.272054PEERLESSTRANSAXLE- Model NUMBER206-545C RingCylinder HEAD, Valve and Breaiieri Crankcasi 25-186-01-S Gasket14-0 25-086-47.S Blower Housing Baffles KEY Part DescriponStarting System Engine Controls OIL PAN / Lubrication KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Crankshaft Exhaus AvailablePage Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation 178457 2.20,01 RD 3s6-7278 Sears,com/patsdirect

917.272054 specifications

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