Craftsman 917O251550 To Install Mower, To Remove Mower See Fig, To Level Mower Housing

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SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

=Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. ,, Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

o Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

• Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

° Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

°Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug_

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig, 18)

• Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position,

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3of this manual).

•Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting, o Lower mower to its lowest position.

°Remove retainer spring holding anti-swaybarto chas- sis bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from bracket°

=Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at deck and disengage arms from deck_

°Raise attachment lift to its highest position_

•Remove two retainer springs from each front link and remove linksr

=Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley,

. Slide mower out from under right side of tractor,

IMPORTANT; 1F AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE

MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in "INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of this manual.

 

 

 

FRONT

 

 

 

SUSPENSION

 

ADJUSTMENT

 

BRACKET

 

 

\

SUSPENSION

NUTS

LIFT

ARMS

 

LINKS

 

 

 

FRONT MOWER

 

 

 

BRACKET

If tires are ever or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower,

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figso18 and 19)

•Raise mower to its highest position.

°Measure height from bottom of deck curl to ground level at front corners of mower_ Distance 'W' on both sides of mower should be the same,

°If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment 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 turn of adjustment nut wilt change mower height about 3/I6"o

°Recheck measurements after adjusting°

BOTTOM

BOTTOM

OF CURL

OF CURL

FIG, 19

CHASSIS

ELECTRIC

 

CLUTCH

 

PULLEY

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

RETAINER

SPRINGS

RETAINER

SPRING

BRACKET

 

ANTI-SWAYRETAINER

BARSPRINGS

FIG. 18

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Contents Page I1, Slope Operation It Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersReprductive harm Model Maintenance AgreementProduct Specifications Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery31-49 Parts ORDERING/SERVICE Back Cover19-26 28-29Performance Engine MaintenanceContents of Hardware Pack Unpackcarton Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OffskidInstall Seat See Fig AssemblyAccess Connect Battery See FigRouted correctly Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsCheck Mower Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsChecklist Knowyourtractor OperationTo USE Throttle Control See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height SeeOperation To SET Parking Brake See FigCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigBefore Starting the Engine To Operate Mower See FigsADD Gasoline Mowing TipsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Each USE General RecommendationsTires CresponsibiTractor Brake OperationTo Clean Battery and Terminals BatteryLubrication Engine OIL Filter CustomerMuffler Spark PlugsTo Level Mower Housing To Install MowerTo Remove Mower See Fig To Replace Mower Drive Belt ICE and AdjustmentsPosition To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Adjust Attachment ClutchSee Fig Front Wheel Camber Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel See Fig29 To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Replace FuseTo Adjust Attachment Lift Spring Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly Choke control has been preset at the factory To Adjust Throttle Control CableSee Figs Final Setting To Adjust Carburetor See FigAcceleration Test Engine OIL Fuel SystemCorrection Troubleshooting PointsProblem CausePOmNTS Problem CauseService Notes Clips Were Removed for Wiring Insulated ClipsProperly Secure Your Wiring Tractor -- Model NumberElectrical Tractor -- Model Number 917,251550KEY Part NO. NO. Description Tractor - Model NumberKey, Ignition 1815 Chassis and Enclosures146967X011 Chassis and EnclosuresKEY Part Description 72140608Model Number Ground Drive Tractor --MODEL NumberIEPAIRPAtTS Steering ASSEMBLySteering Assembly KEY Part Description Repair Parts933 REPAIRPART8Engine KEY Part NO, no NOo Seat AssemblyTRACTOR-- Model Number 19 !iNO. no DecalsNo no KEY Part Description NO. noTractor Model Number Lift Assembly4113 20 19 Ring Truarc #5133-87 Rod Asmo, LeverShaft Asm Lift Vgt Lever Asm Lift RhMower Deck Mower Deck KEY Part Description Transaxle 139536 KEY Part NO. no Description14 151617 KEY Part NO. no Kohler Engine Model Number CV22-PS67515Crankcase KEY Part NO. no DescriponKohler Engine Model Number CV22-PS67515 Blower Housing and Baffles255 20 19 1 Description Blower Housing & Baffles KEY Part DescriptionKohler Engine Model Number CV22-PS67515 AIR IntakeStarting System Engine Controls TRACTOR--MODEL12 \i NO. no Starting System KEY Part DescriptionOIL PAN/LUBRICATION Engine Controls KEY Part6p810 Exhaust KEY Part Description Fuel System KEY Part NO. no DescriptionNQT Illustrated Crankshaft KEY Part NO. no DescriptionService Notes Guideth Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across HillSight and Hold this Level with SKY Line or Tree Model Number Engine Model no If YOU Need Repair Service Or PartsFor Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number Product Tractor
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