Craftsman 917.271815 owner manual To Adjust Brake, To Replace Motion Drive Belt

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BELT INSTALLATION -

4.Install new belt in reverse order of removal.

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

6.Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

Mandrel

 

Idler Pulleys

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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 rod.

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

"Engaged"

Nut "A"

With Parking Brake

._JamNut

_ Operating Arm

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.

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

manual.)

2.Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

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

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

5.Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

Engine

Pulley

Clutching

Idler

Stationary 7

Idler

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TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows:

1.Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N). NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move

freely, the transaxle is in neutral.

2.Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel.

3.Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N) position.

4.Tighten adjustment bolt securely. NOTE: If additional clearance is needed

to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.

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Contents Craftsmiihi Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery II. Slope Operation General OperationIII. Children IV. ServiceDo not Page Customer Responsibilities Repair AgreementSeat HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor From Skid Attach Steering WheelFunction of controls Install SeatDischarging Install Mulcher PlateCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessChecklist Free Wheel Plunger Know Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake HOW to USE Your TractorStopping To USE Throttle ControlTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate Mower To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightTo Operate on Hills ShoulderTo Transport Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelTo Start Engine Mulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsLubrication Chart Maintenance ScheduleGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEOperator Presence System Brake OperationBlade Care Blade RemovalEngine BatteryBelts Transaxle CoolingMuffler Clean AIR ScreenSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel FilterTo Install Mower CleaningTractor To Remove MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Belt RemovalTransaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Attach Jumper CablesTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyInterlocks and Relays To Replace FusePreliminary Setting To Adjust Choke ControlFinal Setting Acceleration TestTractor BatteryFuel System Engine OILProblem Troubleshooting ChartCause Correction Engine valves out of adjustment Slow Problem CauseOFF Your Tractor iS Tractor --MODEL NU Mber26I Wire Loop 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 AMPTractor --MODEL NU MB ER ElectricalTractor Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor -- Model Numb ER Chassis and Enclosures Tractor -- Model NU Mber Ground Drive Transaxle See Breakdown Belt, Center Span All component dimensionsPeerless 206-545C Bolt, Hex 7/16-20Steering TRACTOR-- Model NumberTractor --MODEL N Umber 175131 Axle Assembly6855M Engine Throt Paddle Tractor Model NU Mber17720408 144069Tractor --MODEL Number Seat Assembly Decals Tractor -- Model NU MberWheels and Tires Tractor -- Model Number Lift Assembly Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly Tractor --MODEL Number Lift Assembly17 165689 Trunnion Tractor --MODEL Number Mower Deck Tractor -- Model Number7O 8A Bearing 5/8 792076A Dowel PinLever 792085APage 297 643 3341 267 Engine Gasket SET LABEL-EMISSIONKEY Part NO. no Wrench-Spark Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sears.RoebtxkandCo Www,larco11

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