Sears 917.258524 owner manual Service and Adjustm, To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt, See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTM

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

WITHPARKINGBRAKE "ENGAGED"

(See Fig. 25)

 

The mower blade drive belt may be replaced withouttools.

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 -

NUT "A"

JAM NUT

Install new bett in reverse order of removal.

*Make sure belt isin all pulley grooves and insideall belt guides°

Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions,

MANDRELIDLER

PULLEYPULLEYS

OPERATING ARM

FIG, 26

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 27)

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

MANDREL PULLEY

FIG. 25

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 oftractor 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,

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 26)

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 mustbe adjusted,

Depressclutch/brake pedaland engage parkingbrake,

*Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut 'W'on brake rod.

Ifdistance is otherthan 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-112'LRetighten 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.

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Contents Assembly Children Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIi. Slope Operation Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Maintenance AgreementProduct Specifications Limited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryIndex Engine Maintenance PerformanceContents PackTo Remove Tractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Before Rollung Tractor OFF SkidCheck Deck Levelness AssemblyCheck Tire Pressure Check for Proper Position of ALLTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Install Mulcher Plate See FigsOperation Lights on Lights OFF OperationEngine on Engine OFF Hydro Models onlyOperation Cutting heightHOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills Before Starting the EngineTo Transport ADD GasolineMulching Mowing Tips MowingtipsTo Start Engine See Fig Desired heighLGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartMaintenance Schedule Ju tB deBeitsTens oBrake Operation CustomerTractor TiresEngine To Clean Battery and TerminalsLubrication Ibilities Clean AIR Screen See FigTo Service PRE-CLEANER AIR Filter See FigMuffler CleaningCusto Esponsh Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Install Mower See FigBothsioes RVmCE To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Service and AdjustmTo Adjust Brake See Fig See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Service a D AdjustmentsTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-INICAMBERTo Replace Headlight Bulb ServiceAdjustm Interlocks and RelaysFinal Setting Acceleration TestOther TractorProblem Cause Correction Engine fooded 4 Bad spark plug, 5o Dirty air filterTrou Hooting Points Mowerblades will not rotatePosmoN Seat Switch not OccupiedPlug Circuit MakeTRACTOR-- Model Number ElectricalTractor - Model Number Electrical KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionChassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number KEY Part Description5otl Tractor --MODEL Number 917,258524Drive 116Bracket, Transaxle Tractor -- Model Number 917,25852474490544 Bearing, NylonSteering Assembly Tractor - Model Number 917,258524 Seat Assembly Tractor --MODEL Number 917,258524Decals TRACTOR- Model NumberWheels & Tires Engine Optional Equipment29\ Tractor - Model NUiViBER 917,258524 Mower Lift Tractor -- Model Number KEY Part NO. noTractor -- Model Number Mower DeckPart Description Peerless Transaxle Model Number 930-057A 790025 Part REF Part Description NO. noCover, Transaxle Teeth1022 To INSTALL. see RepairBriggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 28N707, Type Number 130 137 Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 28N707, Type NumberCarburetor Overhaul KIT 123Gasket SET 311 Briggs & Stratton Engine -MODELNUMBER 28N707, Type Number801 544KEY Part NO. no Description 363 Housing, Starter729A 225170 281361Service Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operation For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number For Consumer Assistance HOT LINE, Call this Toll Free Number

917.258524 specifications

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