Craftsman 917.27223 Both Front Links Must be Equal Length, Recheck measurements after adjust- ing

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BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL

IN LENGTH

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Nut "E"

Adjustment

Lift Link

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NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8".

•Recheck measurements after adjust- ing.

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

side.If the following front-to-back adjust- ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front linksequally so mower will stay level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure distance =D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown.

•Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front linksare equal in length.

•If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link.

•To lower front of mower loosen nut "E"

on both front links an equal number of turns.

•When distance =D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts =F" against trunnion on beth front links.

•To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "E" on beth front linksan equal number of turns.

•When distance "D"is 1/8" to 1/2" lower

at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against trunnion on both front links.

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

1.Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.

2.Lower mower to its lowest position.

3.Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket.

K_aCAUTION: Rod is spring loaded. vea nrm grip on roa an release slowly.

4.Remove screws from R,H. mandrel cover and remove cover.

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

6.Disconnect R.H. suspension arm from rear deck bracket by removing retainer spring.

7.Carefully roll belt over the top of R.H. mandrel pulley.

8.Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

9.Remove belt from idler pulleys. 10.Check primary idler arm and two

idlers to see that they rotate freely.

11.Be sure spdng is securely hooked to

primary idler arm and spdng arm.

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

13.Install new belt onto electdc 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.

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18.Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket.