Craftsman 917.27182 manual To Adjust Brake, To Replace Motion Drive Belt

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Mandrel Idler Pulleys

Mandrel

Pulley

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the 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 1-9/16", loosen jam nut and tum nut "A" until distance

3.Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades.

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

5.Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

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becomes 1-9/16". 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 necessary.

Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

WIth Parking Brake

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Do not touch this nut. If further brake adjustment is

necessarycontactyournearestauthorizedservice center/department

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.

t.Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this

manual.)

2. Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

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TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

1.Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.

2.Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move forward or backward.

3.Hold motion control lever in that position and turn engine off.

4.While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the adjustment bolt.

5.Move motion control lever to the neutral (N) (lock gate) position.

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

to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position. After above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral position, follow these steps:

t.Loosen the adjustment bolt.

2.Move the motion control lever 1/4 to

1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep.

3.Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

4.Start engine and test.

5.If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied.

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Contents For answers to your questions About this product, Call IcrrftsmrniLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery II. Slope Operation General OperationDo not Iiichildren IV. ServiceThat may obscure vision Mower blades are sharp and can cutNeutral, you may lose control of the tractor Safety is InvolvedRepair Agreement Product SpecificationsKeys Video Cassette SeatOil DrainTube For FutureUseBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Attach Steering Wheel Install Seat If previously removed All assembly instructions have been #CHECKLISTENG,NEONENG,NEOFFOLFRESSUREL,G.TSONO%MF Knowyourtractor IndicatorClutch BrakePedal Height MotionHowto Useyourtractor To SET Parking Brake To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightStopping Mower Blades Ground DriveTo Operate Mower To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate on Hills To TransportTowing Carts and Other Attachments Viscosity Chart in the Mainte- nance section of this manualBefore Stafitingthe Engine Check Engine OIL Level ADD GasouneSlowly Warm Weather Starting 50 F and aboveAutomatic Transmission Warm UP PurgetransmissionMulching Mowingtips MowingtipsAll adjustmentsin the Service Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Zerk SpindleTires Brake OperationOperator Presence System Blade CareBelts To Clean Battery and TerminalsTransaxle Cooling Tranbaxle Pump FluidCartridge Aution Before Performing ANY Service or Adjustments CleaningTo Install Mower Tractor To Remove MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Belt RemovalTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Replacing Battery To Adjust Steering WheelTo Start Engine with Weak TransmissionTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Adjust Choke Control Interlocks and RelaysPreliminary Setting To Adjust CarburetorFinal Setting RPMTractor Problem Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustmentDirty air filter Dirtyfuel filter Stale or dirtyfuelCause Troubleshooting ChartOrrection Replace blade Tighten blade boltPlace freewheel controlin BlownfuseEngaged position Replace motiondrive beltTractor -- Model Number SchematicTractor - Model Number ElectricalKEY Part Descripon ElectricalTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number 917.271820 Chassis and EnclosuresGROUNDDRIVETRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.271820 KEY Part Tractor -- Model Number 917,271820 Ground DriveTractor - Model Number 917.271820 Steering Assembly KEY Part Description Optional Equipment Tractor - Model Number 917,271820Spark Arrester KEY Paitt NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor MODELNUMBER917.271820 SEAT AssEMBLYWheels & Tires DecalsTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Lift Assembly Tractor . Model Number Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck 2629J Spacer\ \ 20w-50 2911 LO. Ownersmanual11019LABELKIT 971I 934 TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.271820803 797 544 801 5101 513 802 783 1051Gasket SET 634 1770 51A 16390569271411 272490 Page Page Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationRev 12.8.00 TR Get it fixed, at your home or ours

917.27182 specifications

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