Sears 917.275223 To Adjust Attachment Clutch, To Replace Motion Drive Belt, Belt Removal

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TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a buiti-in brake

that stopsthe pulley within 5 seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage, or,to not stop as required• Adjustments should be made by your nearest authorized service canter/ department.

1.Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches ere in "OFF" position.

2.Adjust the three nylon lecknuts until space between clutch plate end rotor measures .012" at all three slot

locations cut in the side of brake plate• NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear in clutch plate.

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TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

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

1.Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual.)

BELT REMOVAL -

2.Create slack in belt by removing retainer spring from dave belt tension handle.

3.Remove belt from all idler pulleys, trancaxle pulley and then from engine pulley.

BELT INSTALLATION -

1.Install new belt around engine pulley first, then around transaxle pulley and lastly into all the idler pulleys.

2.Check to be sure belt is positioned correctly and is on proper side of all belt keepers.

3.Engage the drive belt tension handle and replace the retainer spring.

4.Reinstall mower.

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TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

1.Park Tractor on level surface. Stop tractor by turning ignition key to "OFF" position and engage parking brake.

2.Loosen the adjustment bolt in front of the dght rear wheel.

3.Move motion control lever to the neutral position.

4.Tighten the adjustment bolt.

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE- MENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor, See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual.

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Contents Garden Tractor Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery General Operation Mow only in daylight or good artificial lightStorage I1. Slope OperationIV. Service Machine. Tall grass can hide obstaclesCancer and birth defects or other repro- ductive harm Gasoline 3.5 Gallons Andtype RegularSpeedmph Reverse Repair AgreementSteedng Sleeve SteedngWheellnse 17132 x 1-3/16 x 12 GaugeRetainer Shoulder Bolt Washers X 3/4 x 14 GaVideo Cassee Keys Slope Sheet Tools Required for Assembly To Removetractor from Carton Unpack CartonBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Attach Steering Wheel Teenng Steering Wheel Adapter Sleeve Tabs ExtensionInstall Seat Howto SET Upyourtractor Check BatteryBolt Assemble Gaugewheelsto Mower Deck Slide mower under tractor withCheck Mower Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Charged, Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps DampedENG,NEONENO,NEOFF.LRESSUREL,OHTSOND.P T Knowyourtractor Attachment Clutch SwitchLift To Adjust Mower Cutting Height Howto Useyourtractor To SET Parking BrakeStopping Ground DriveTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate MowerDeflector Shield To Operate on HillsTo Transport Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineAutomatictransmission Warm UP Tion of clippings and more uniform cutting General Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Tractor Brake OperationTires Operator Presence SystemTo Clean Battery and Terminals BeltsTransaxle Cooling Transaxle Pump FluidClean AIR Screen Clean AIR Intakeicooling AreasTo Service PRE-CLEANER To Service CartridgeTo Install Mower To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Ractor To Remove MowerMower Drive Belt Installation FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Mower Drive Belt Removal Electric Clutch To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Adjust Attachment Clutch Belt InstallationTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentTo Adjust TOE-IN BatteryTo Adjust Attachment Lift Spring To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Replace Fuse To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust CarburetorTo Adjust Choke Control Preliminary SettingAdjusting screw in or out until correct idle is attained Recheck idle speed. Readjust if necessary1RACTOR Engine Fuel SystemEngine OIL CyundersTroubleshooting Chart ProblemCause Cutting too much grass/too fast Throttle in Choke positionWom. bent or loose blade Mower deck not level CorrectionTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Correction Faulty alternator Freewheel control in disengaged positionWet grass Mower deck not level OFFTRACTOR- Model Number Schematic Electrical TRACTORMODELNUMBER917-.275223 TRACTORMODELNUMBER917-.275223 Electrical TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.275223 Chassisandenclosures TRACTORMODELNUMBER917-.275223 Chassisandenclosures TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.275223 Grounddrive KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION TRACTOR- Model Number Steering KEY pART TRACTORMODELNUMBER917-.275223 Engine TRACTOR- Model Number Seatassembly TRACTORMODELNUMBER917-.275223 Decals TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.275223 LiFTASSEMBLY Ili TRACTOR- Model NU Mber Mowerdeck TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.275223 TRANSAXLE-MODELNUMBER311.3500 Screw Cylinder Head Valvi & Breather EADNALVE/BREATHER KEY IiI 24-164-06-S ECONTROLSp KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Crankshaft Exhaust J Fuel System Not Illustrated Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Part 0o..-7278

917.275223 specifications

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