Craftsman 917.271641 owner manual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment, Mower to, Ground

TOLEVELMOWERHOUSING

Adjustthemowerwhiletractorisparked onlevelgroundordrivewayMakesure. tlr_sarepropedyinflated(See"PROD-

UCT SPECIF)CATtONS" section of this manual)• If tires are over or underinflated, you willnot properly adjust your mower.

•SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

•Raise mower to its highest position.

At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of

mower to ground. Distance "A" on both sides of mower should be the

same or within 1/4" of eacl_ other.

•If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only.

•To raise one side of mower, tighten lift _ink adjuslment nut on that s_de.

•To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

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

•Recheck measurements after adjust- ing.

Bottom edge of	Bottomedge of
mower to	mowerto
ground _	ground
	7]--A
@	Susper#sion Arm
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Adjustment

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

side. If the folrowing front-to-back adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equalty 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 finks are equal in length, Both links should be approximately 10-3/8".

•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 both front links.

•To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F' from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut "E" on both front links an equa_ 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.

%Mandrel

Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

Nut "F"_ Nut "E_

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