Craftsman 917270841 Belt Installation, To Adjust Brake, Stopping distance at high speed in high

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o Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

= Pull belt away from mower:

BELT INSTALLATION

=Install new belt in reverse order of removal°

Mandrel

Pulley

Mandrel

Pulley

•Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides°

°Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions°

Idler

Pulleys

TO ADJUST BRAKE

,./our tractor is equipped with an adjustable

brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in high-

est gear, then brake must be adjusted.

o Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

=Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.

o if distance is other than 1-3/4", loosen

jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-3/4'L Retighten jam nut against nut "A".

o 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 authorized ser- vice center/department.

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

Nut "A"

Nut

Arm

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom sid of left footrest.

o Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual

o Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

°Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cool

ing fan blades.

= Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downward from around engine pulley.

o Install new belt by reversing above pro cedureo

Engine

 

 

 

 

Pulley

_

_,_

 

 

Clutching

Idter--

_

I

_

Stationary Idler_-_..

"_!

 

 

Transmission

/

J

 

Input Pulley,_

Do Not touch this nut. If further brake adjustment is necessary contact your nearest authorized ser-

vice center/department

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Contents Lawn Traoto Sears Craftsman Help LineLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryService Slope OperationDo not Tragic accidents can occur if the operatorGrass can hide obstacles Customer Responsibilities Lock Washers 1/4 Parts BAG Contents Shown Full SiZE Tools Requiired for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonUnpack Carton Attach Steering WheelHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Connect BatteryCheck for Proper Position ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Brake System To Convert to Bagging or DischargingPlease Review the Following Following Important ItemsBattery Reverse Forward Fast Slow Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Throttle ControlTo Move Forward and Backward Controlled by the motion control leverTo Operate on Hills Before Starting the EnginePosition To TransportADD Gasoline To Start EnginePurge Transmission Cedure with the motion control lever Three 3 timesPage Check brake operation o Check tire pressure Front@ Front Wheel Bearing ZerkBattery Brake OperationTires Blade RemovalTransaxle Cooung CoolingTransaxle Pump Fluid To Change Engine OILEngine Cooling Fins PlugsOn page 5 of this manual NN-LBNEFUEL Filter Cleaning All gasoline, oil, etcTo Remove Mower Right side of tractorTolevel Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment Belt RemovalBelt Installation To Adjust BrakeBrake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle Stopping distance at high speed in highTo Adjust Motion Control Lever To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Start Engine That has a Weak Battery Front Wheel TOE4N/CAMBERTeries Positive TerminalTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseTo Remove Hood and Grill AS EngineBattery Acceleration TestTractor Engne Fuel SystemHousing LooseCorrection Troubleshooting Chart CausePage Page O11io Tractor - Model NumberTRACTOR- Model Number ElectricalElectrical KEY Part Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Humber Ground Drive 5751100 105 Tractor - Model Number 917=270641 Ground Drive DescriptionTractor --MODEL Humber Steering Asseubly Tractor --MODEL Number Steering Assembly 74780520Optional Equipment ElbowStd 90 Degree 3/818 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth3/8Shield Browning/DebrisGuard 31 109202X Tank Fuel 1 25 FrTRACTOR- Model Number Seat Assembly STD54143711 12OO68X 1343OODecals KEY Part Description Wheels & Tires273832 163205Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Tractor -- Model Number Lift Assembly 73680800103 Arm Assembly,Pad, Brake Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC133943 72110610Tractor -- Model Number Hydro Transaxle - Model Number Hydro TRANSAXLE-- Model Number 230 635337294 1029 1026 166127 138 106 987 ,11, T 105 51142 Valve Overhaul KIT Carburetor Overhaul KIT164 20 634A 842 524 868 868A 523 171535Gasket SET CARBURE-IORGASKET s-rTractor - Model Humber 482209 783 801 728 615 802 503NO. no 94905232 394358 Filter, Fuel In Fuel Une758 Page Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operation Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 800-473o7274 Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a

917270841 specifications

The Craftsman 917270841 is a versatile and efficient riding lawn mower, designed for both residential and commercial use. Whether you're maintaining a large lawn or tackling more extensive landscaping tasks, this mower is equipped to handle a variety of conditions while ensuring a precise cut.

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In summary, the Craftsman 917270841 riding lawn mower combines powerful performance, a large cutting deck, adjustable heights, and user-friendly technologies, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to maintain a beautiful and healthy lawn efficiently. Whether for personal use or commercial landscaping, this mower offers reliability and effectiveness that homeowners and professionals alike can appreciate.
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