Craftsman 917.259561 Service and Adjustments, See Flg, To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

WITH PARKING BRAKE =ENGAGED"

(See Flg. 24)

The mower blade ddve 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.

BELT INSTALLATION -

•Install new belt in reverse order of removal.

•Make sure belt is in all pulley gmoves and inside all belt guides.

•Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

NUT "A"

JAM NUT

FIG. 25

MANDRELIDLER

PULLEYPULLEYS

MANDREL

PULLEY

FIG. 24

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 25)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

•Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut =A" on brake rod.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 26)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.

•Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual.)

•Remove upper belt keeper.

•Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

•Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove belt

upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep- ers.

•Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around engine pulley.

•Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS.

ENGINE"-.,.-.

PULLEY ---.-.-...._/-

-LOCATOR

CLUTCHING	/	TABS
CLUTCHING		TABS
IDLER
		UPPER BELT
STATIONARY		KEEPER
STATIONARY
IDLER

Ifdistance is other than 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut against nut "A".

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 your nearest au- thorized service center/department.

PULLEY

FIG. 26

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Contents Model Number 917.259561 Ownersmanual For Consumer Assistance HOT LINE, Call this Toll Free NumberIII Children Slope OperationMaintenance Agreement Product SpecificationsLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Customer ResponsibilitiesTable of Contents Engine MaintenancePerformance Contents of Hardware Pack To Remove Tractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyAssemble Extension Shaft and Boot Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidCheck Deck Levelness HOW to SET UP Your TractorConnect Battery See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigTo Convert to Bagging or ChecklistInstall Mulcher Plate DischargingLights OFF Reverse Forward Fast Slow Engine on Engine OFF OIL PressureReverse Neutral High LOW Parking Brake Operation Attachment Ignition Ughtswitch ClutchleverSWITCH POBmON Know Your TractorSee Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo Move Forward and Backward Check Engine OIL Level See Fig Before Starting the EngineTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsTips MowingMulching Mowing Tips REGUBERV,CE Maintenance ScheduleCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsTires TractorBrake Operation Blade CareEngine OIL Filter See Fig EngineLubrication Clean AIR Screen See Fig To Service PRE-CLEANEREngine Cooling Fins See Fig IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningSpark Plugs MufflerTo Install Mower See Fig TractorAdjustments ServiceTo Level Mower Housing To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Service and AdjustmentsSee Flg To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTransaxle Shifter Linkage and AD- Justment See Figs Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseClamp Acceleration TestScrew Other BatteryEngine Fuel SystemCause Troubleshooting PointsCorrection Problem CauseTractor - Model Number Tractor - Model Number ElectricalElectrical TRACTOR-- Model NumberKEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number 917,259561 Chassis and EnclosuresKEY Part NO. no Tractor -MODELNUMBER 917,259561147 Drive 87 86 3537 118Drive StltSteering Assembly Tractor - Model Number 917,259561Steering Assembly Seat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresEngine Tractor - Model Number 9 Mower Lift 125631X 19211621120183X 122365XTractor .MODELNUMBER 917,259561 Mower DeckScrew Thdrol Washer Head 111 155197 Bracket Gauge 144393 STD533107 138017 138440 STD624008UNC 12-15, 31Peerless Transaxle Model Number 930-057A 792167 Locknut 1/4-20 786026 Pin, Dowel Part Description792166 Screw 1/4-20 x 799021 Pad, Brake Package 788093 Gasket Eliminator Loctite #515 792076A Washer, Flat1022 634022 1225138 . I,,71 I Tractor -- Model Number222 L358 Gasket SET1054 Label KIT171 TRACTOR- Model Number513 803 104808093 Assembly 807687 Bearing, Cylinder 805101 Seal, Oil 807821807795 Breather Assembly 805379 Cylinder, Cylinder 807822Pump Assembly, Oil Insulator AssemblyShield, Carburetor Air Cleaner 309Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Sight and Hold this Level with SKY Line or TreeFor Replacement Parts If YOU Need Repair Service or PartsFor Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number Toll Free Number