Sears 917.25254 manual To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig, To Adjust Brake See Fig

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SERVHCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23)

WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"

The mower'blade drive belt may be replaced without tools,. Park the tractor on level su_ace,_ 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 -

•Install new belt in reverse order of removal.

.	Make su re belt is in all pulley grooves and inside a!l belt
	guides°
.	install mower in reverse order of removal instructions

MANDRELIDLER

PULLEYPULLEYS

MANDREL

PULLEY

FIG. 23

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 24)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle_

tf tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear-, then brake must be adjusted.

°Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

. Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut "A" on brake rod,,

If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-1/2",, Retighten 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_

FIG. 24

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 25)

Park the tractor on levei surface,, Engage parking brake,,

For'assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.

oRemove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manuaL)

°Remove upper belt keeper,.

=Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler, o Pull heft slack toward rear of tractor, Remove belt

upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep- ers,,

oPull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around engine pu]ley_

°instatt new belt by reversing above procedure.

IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS.

ENG

PULLEY

LOCATOR

CLUTCHINGTABS IDLER

UPPER BELT

KEEPER

IDLER

TRANSAXLE

PULLEY

FIG. 25

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Contents Assembly Operation Engine Exhaust from this product con Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIII. Children Customer Responsibilities ModelIndex Engine Maintenance Accessories a Attach EntsPerformance Contents of Hardware Pack Unpackcarton Connect Battery See FigsTo Remove Tractor from Carton Roll Tractor OFFCheck Deck Levelness AssemblyCheck Tire Pressure Check for Proper Position of ALLAsse LY Install Mulcher Plate See Figs, 6To Convert to Bagging or Discharging Battery Reverse Forward Fast Slow LockOperation Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Move Forward and BackwardTo Transport Opef AT onBefore Starting the Engine To Operate on HillsTo Start Engine See Fig Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommen Dations Lubrication ChartCusto Respon Ilities Before Each USEBrake Operation BatteryTractor TiresTransaxle Cooling BeltsLubrication AIR Filter See Fig Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasEspo Ilities Muffler Engine OIL Filter See Fig IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig SERVmCE AN Adjustments To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigServuce and ADJ Stments Interlocks and RelaysFinal Setting To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Acceleration TestFuel System EngineOther Engine OILCause ProblemCorrection Troubleshoo NG Points CausecorrectionWith Special SchematicPosition Electrical KEY Part NO. no Description UNCREPAnR Parts Chassis and EnclosuresKEY Part Description 140356 DrawbarDrive NO. no DriveKEY Part DescriptionRepair Parts Steering AssemblyTractor - Model NUiVIBER Seat Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONPart Description DecalsWheels & Tires KEY\23 EngineRepaurparts Mower Lift 521 161718Lift Lever Repair Parts Mower DeckKEY Part NO. no TUVPeerless Transaxle Model Number Reparr Parts Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41519 Blower Housing and BafflesEngine Controls AIR Intake KEY Part Description Engine Controls Blower Housing and Baffles KEY Part DescriptionExhaust KEY Part NO. no Kohler ENGINE- Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41519 Tractor - Model NumberCylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather J Cylinder HEAD, Valve Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41519Fuel System Breather KEY Part DescriptionCRANKCAS,E OIL PAN / LubricationCrankcase Tractor - Model Number 9!7.252540OIL PAN / Lubrication KEY Part Description Starting System KEY Part DescriptionService Otes Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operation Owners = Part Number Part Description