Craftsman 917O251550 owner manual ICE and Adjustments, To Replace Mower Drive Belt, Position

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ICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21) -

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS

NECESSARY, BE SURETO ADJUST BOTHFRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDEo

TO obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so 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 dis- tance "F" directly in front of and behind the mandrel at

bottom edge of mower housing as shown_

Before making any necessary adjustments, 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 housing, loosen nut"G" on both

front links an equal number of turns°

•When distance "F" is t/8" to 1/2" lower at front than

rear, tighten nut"H" against trunnion on both front links.

°To raise front of mower housing, loosen nut "H" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "G" on both

front links an equal number of turns.

•When distance "F" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than

rear, tighten nut "H" against trunnion on both front links.

NOTE: Each fult turn of nut "G" will change dim, "F" by approximately 3/8".

•Recheck side-to-side adjustmenL

MANDREL

"F"F"

FIG. 20

BOTH FRONT LINKS SHOULD BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

NUT "G"

NUT"H'

FRONT LINKS

FIG, 21

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TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 22)

°Park tractor on a level surface, Engage parking brake.

•Remove four'screws from L.H_ mandrel cover'and remove cover.

•Roll belt over'the top of LH_ mandrel pulley.

•Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

•Remove belt from idler pulleys,

•Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have

accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck_ surface°

°Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely_

•Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and bolt in mower housing,

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig. 22) -

•install bert in both idlers_ Make sure belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown.

°Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley.

°Roll belt into upper groove of L.H_ mandrel putiey,

•Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly and inside belt keepers.

•Reassemble L.H_ mandrei coven

L.H,

 

SPRING

MANDREL

SCREWS

ELECTRIC

COVER

CLUTCH

IDLER

 

PULLEY

PULLEYS

PRIMARY

IDLER ARM

BOLT IN

MOWER

HOUSING

MANDREL

MOWER

DRIVE BELT

BELT KEEPERS

FIG, 22

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Contents Page Reprductive harm It Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersI1, Slope Operation Maintenance Agreement Product SpecificationsLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery ModelParts ORDERING/SERVICE Back Cover 19-2628-29 31-49Engine Maintenance PerformanceContents of Hardware Pack Tools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonBefore Rolling Tractor Offskid UnpackcartonAssembly AccessConnect Battery See Fig Install Seat See FigInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs Check Mower LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Routed correctlyChecklist Operation KnowyourtractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See OperationTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To USE Throttle Control See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig Before Starting the EngineTo Operate Mower See Figs Check Engine OIL Level See FigTo Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsADD Gasoline General Recommendations Before Each USECresponsibi TractorBrake Operation TiresLubrication BatteryTo Clean Battery and Terminals Customer MufflerSpark Plugs Engine OIL FilterTo Remove Mower See Fig To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing Position ICE and AdjustmentsTo Replace Mower Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Front Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Front Wheel CamberTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Replace Fuse Front Wheel See Fig29To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Attachment Lift Spring See Figs To Adjust Throttle Control CableChoke control has been preset at the factory Acceleration Test To Adjust Carburetor See FigFinal Setting Fuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points ProblemCause CorrectionProblem Cause POmNTSService Notes Wiring Insulated Clips Properly Secure Your WiringTractor -- Model Number Clips Were Removed forTractor -- Model Number 917,251550 ElectricalKey, Ignition Tractor - Model NumberKEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis and Enclosures 1815Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description72140608 146967X011Model Number Tractor --MODEL Number Ground DriveSteering ASSEMBLy IEPAIRPAtTSRepair Parts Steering Assembly KEY Part DescriptionREPAIRPART8 933Engine KEY Part NO, no Seat Assembly TRACTOR-- Model Number19 !i NOoDecals No noKEY Part Description NO. no NO. no4113 20 19 Lift AssemblyTractor Model Number Rod Asmo, Lever Shaft Asm Lift VgtLever Asm Lift Rh Ring Truarc #5133-87Mower Deck Mower Deck KEY Part Description Transaxle KEY Part NO. no Description 13953614 151617 Kohler Engine Model Number CV22-PS67515 Crankcase KEY Part NO. noDescripon KEY Part NO. no255 20 19 1 Blower Housing and BafflesKohler Engine Model Number CV22-PS67515 Blower Housing & Baffles KEY Part Description Kohler Engine Model Number CV22-PS67515AIR Intake Description12 \i TRACTOR--MODELStarting System Engine Controls Starting System KEY Part Description OIL PAN/LUBRICATIONEngine Controls KEY Part NO. no6p810 Fuel System KEY Part NO. no Description NQT IllustratedCrankshaft KEY Part NO. no Description Exhaust KEY Part DescriptionService Notes Sight and Hold this Level with SKY Line or Tree Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across HillGuideth If YOU Need Repair Service Or Parts For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free NumberProduct Tractor Model Number Engine Model no
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