Craftsman 917.27223 owner manual Install Mower and Drive Belt, Locknut, To Attach Nose Roller

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ASSEMBLEGAUGEWHEELSTO MOWERDECK

Thegaugewheelsare designed to keep

the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are propedy adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance.

1Shde gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top. Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center Iocknuts and tighten

securely.

2. For ease of mower to tractor assem-

bly, raise gauge wheels to highest pes=Uonand retain with clevis pins and spnng retainers

NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower, See =TO ADJUST

GAUGE WHEELS" in the Operation section of this manual

Retainer

Spnng

P,n-_ \ ///_F.

	Nose Roller
-_'_'_	,	Lock .
//j _'_	_	/ Nut B"Bracket

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

Be suretractoris ce level surfeceand mower suspensionarms are raisedwith attachment liftconbol.Engage parkingbrake.

1 Cut and remove ties secudng anti- sway bar and belts. Swmg anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck.

2 Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to dght side of tractor

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves. 3, If equipped,turn height adjustment

knob counterclockwise until It stops,

4Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control

5.Be sure belt tension rod Is in disen- gaged pes_tton.

6.Install belt into electdc clutch pulley

groove.

3/8 Washer	3/8-16 Center
	Locknut

TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER

1. Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 gauge washers, and nose roller between deck mounting brackets as shown. Be sure to position brackets on correct side, as shown

2 install hex belts and lock nuts as shown. Tighten hardware securely

NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are posi- tioned in tab holes in deck brackets

7.Place the suspenston arms on outward pointing deck ptns. Retam with double loop retainer spring with loops up as shown

8.Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retatn with single loop retainer spnngs as shown

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Contents Lawn Tractor Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Eys before dismounting Tum off blades when not mowingGeneral Operation I1. Slope OperationWith safe machine operation Be sure the area is clear of otherResponsible adult Birth defects or other reproductive harm Rear Spark PlugReverse Tire Pressurefront System 2Flanged Seat Mower Double loop 1Front Plate 17/32 x 1-3/16 xInstall Seat Tools Required for AssemblyHowto SET Upyourtractor Check Battery To Removetractor from Carton Unpack CartonPlaceseatonseatpansoheadof PositionLocknut Install Mower and Drive BeltTo Attach Nose Roller Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Check Brake SystemCompleted ENG,NEONENO,NEGrEO,LPRESSUREUOHTSONO%MPT It Switch PcsitJon Ammeter Hourmeter Engine speedStopping Totransport To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate on Hills To Operate MowerCheck Engine OIL Level To Start EngineBefore Starting the Engine FullSlightly Adjuatnnts secon of this manual MOWlNGTIPSGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartIV# Before Each USETractor Belts To Clean Battery and TerminalsClean AIR Screen Transaxle CoolingCleaning To Service PRE-CLEANERTo Service Cartridge Engine OIL FilterSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing Tractor To Remove MowerTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Mower Drive Belt Removal Recheck measurements after adjust- ingBoth Front Links Must be Equal Length Remove screws from R,H. mandrel cover and remove coverTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Adjust Brake=INSTALL Mower and Drive Belt To Replace Motion Drive BeltBatiery Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral AdjustmentTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-INICAMBERTo Replace Headlight Lamp To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Carburetor Preliminary SettingTo Adjust Choke Control Final SettingEngine Fuel System BatteryTractor Engine OILCause Troubleshooting ChartProblem CorrectionReduce speed Adjust throttle controlBent blade mandrel Replace battery If so equipped Battery will not chargeSwitch is OFF Travel speed too fastTractor - Model Number Schematic =0 J Io ,,Tractor - Model Number Electrical KEY Part Description TRACTOR- Model Number 917.272230 Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number 917.272230 Chassisand Enclosures KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONTRACTOR- Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Ground Drwe SplitTRACTOR-- Model NUMBER917.272230 TRACTOR- Model Number 917.272230 Steeringassembly TRACTOR- Model Number EngineTRACTOR- Model Number Engine KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number Seat Assembly KEY PartTractor - Model Number Decals Wheels &TIRESTractor - Model Number Liftassembly KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Mowerdeck Bog, shoulder Page 78355 Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather HEADNALVE/BREA1HER KEY ==l ,o Ignitionicharging Blower Housing Baffles KEY Part Starting System Starting System Rankshaft Exhaustj 24-041-02-S Gasket, exhaust Page Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Part 177852 2.9.01 RD