Craftsman 917.271023 manual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment, FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment, Belt Removal

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TO LEVELMOWERHOUSING Adjustthemowerwhiletractoris parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are propedy inflated (See =PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS'). If tiros are over or underinflated, you will not propedy 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 each other.

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

•To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side.

•To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full tum of adjustment nut will change mower height about 118".

•Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Bottom edge of

Bottom edge

mower to

of mower to

•Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links 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 tums.

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

•To raise front of mower, loosen nut =P from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut =E" on both front links an equal number of tums.

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

at front than roar, tighten nut =P against trunnion on both front links.

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

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Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

 

Suspension

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Lift LinkAdjustment Nut

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

side. If the following front-to-backadjust- ment is necessary, be _rure,to adjust both

front links equally 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 roar 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.

Front Links

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See lllustration Next Page)

The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

•Remove mower from tractor (See "TO

REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual).

•Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

•Pull belt away from mower.

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Contents Am 5 pro, Mon- Sat Sears Craftsman Help LineRiding Equipment is main Assemb Operati MainterLimf For twoDo not ServiceChildren Slope OperationGrass can hide obstacles TY is InvolvedCustomer Responsibilities Maintenance AgreementParts BAG Contents Shown Full Size #10 16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge Parts packet separately in carton #10 x 5/8Lock Weld NutsBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Attach Steering Wheel Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Check Deck Levelness HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck Brake System Install Mulcher PlatePlease Review the Following Checklist Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsLearn and understand their meaning H LKnow Your Tractor Tractor Before Starting the Engine Towing Carts and Other AiiachmentsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP ADD GasolineTo Start Engine Mowing Tips RGE TransmissionPage Before Each USE Lubrication ChartCheckforLooseFasteners General RecommendationsBlade Removal BatteryOperator Presence System Blade CareEngine Lubrication To Clean Battery and TerminalsTransaxle Cooling Transaxle Pump FluidAIR Filter Engine OIL FilterIN-LINE Fuel Filter To Remove Mower CleaningTo Install Mower TractorBelt Removal SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment Mandrel Pulley Belt InstallationTo Adjust Brake To Start Engine with a Weak Battery To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Replace Fuse OrderTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysAcceleration Test To Adjust CarburetorCylinders OtherEngine Fuel System Engine OILCorrection Troubleshooting ChartProblem CauseCorrection TroubleshootingChart Cause ProblemCharge Replace Mower drive belt Idler pulley Blade mandrelEngine OFF ChartSTA,T Tractor - Model NumberElectrical Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Chassis and EnclosuresTractor - Model Number Ground Drive 150071B Tractor - Model Number Steeringassembly KEY Part NO. no TRACTOR- Model Number Steering Assembly3329 Tractor - Model NumberOptional Equipment KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Wheels Tires KEY Part Description DecalsTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly LiftLever Inner Wire Assembly ShaftAssembly, Lift 105767X Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck Stlt 139 KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model NumberKohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41572 AIR Intake KEY Part NO. no Fuel System J Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather J Valve, Exhaust,.25 Oversize Ignition I Electrical OIL PAN I Lubrication Dowel,Locating4 Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41572Page Sighting Guide Only Ride UP and Down HILL, not Across Hill Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation10.19.98 Part
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