Sears 917.2566 owner manual Service, Adjustments, To Remove Mower See Fig, To Level Mower Housing

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SERVICE AND

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 18)

=Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

-Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting. = Lower mower to its lowest position.

Remove retainer spring holding anti-swaybar to chas- sis bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from bracket.

Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at deck and disengage arms from deck.

•Raise attachment lift to its highest position.

•Remove two retainer springs from each front link and remove links.

°Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

°Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: IFAN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK ISTO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in "INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of this manual.

ADJUSTMENTS

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20)

•Raise mower to its highest position.

oAtthe midpoint of both sidesof mower, measure height

from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance "A" on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other.

If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only.

=To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side.

-To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8".

Recheck measurements	after adjusting.
BOTTOM EDGE	BOTTOM EDGE
OF MOWER TO	OF MOWER TO
GROUND	GROUND

GROUND LINE

ADJUSTMENT		FIG. 19
NUTS	LIFT	FRONT
	LINKS	SUSPENSION

SUSPENSION

ARMS

BRACKET

CHASSIS

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

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RETAINER

SPRINGS

RETAINER

SPRING

ANTI-SWAY

FRONT MOWER BRACKET

BARRETAINER

FIG. 18

2O

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Contents RoFTZHaN Model Number 917.256600 OwnersmanualI11. Children Safety is InvolvedSafe Operation Practices for Ride=On Mowers Maintenance Agreement Product SpecificationsLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Customer ResponsibilitiesIndex Performance AccessoattachmentsEngine Maintenance Contents of Hardware Pack Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidCheck Tire Pressure Install Seat See FigConnect Batiery See Fig Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Install Mower and Drive Belt SeeCheck Deck Levelness Install Mulcher Plate See Figs a DischargingOperation Attachment Clutch Switch Used to engage Know Your TractorTo Move Forward and Backward HOW to USE Your TractorOperation To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig Before Starting the EngineShoulderbolt To Operate Mower See FigTRASH. Clean After Each USE Mowing TipsTo Start Engine See Fig Mulching Mowing TipsLubrication Chart Customer ResponsibilitiesGeneral Recommendations Each USEBattery TractorBlade Care To Sharpen Blade See FigClean AIR Screen See Fig EngineTransaxle Cooling BeltsClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Engine OIL Filter See FigMuffler Spark PlugsService AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing Recheck measurements After adjustingEqually SO Mower will Stay Level SIDE-TO- Side Service and AdjustmentsTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Adjust Attachment Clutch See To Adjust Brake See FigElectric clutch should provide years of service. To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Transaxle Shifter Linkage and AD- Justment See FigsTransaxleii ,--J1--= Frontwheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak BAI-rERY See Fig Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust THROnLE Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Carburetor See FigStorage OtherEngine OIL Fuel SystemCorrection Troubleshooting PointsProblemcause Problem Cause CorreconTractor - Model Number Schematic Ignition SwitchWiring ClipsTractor = Model Number ElectricalPTO KEY Part DescriptionInterLock Tractor = = Model Number Chassis and EnclosuresTractor - Model Number PlateDrive 3637Tractor = = Model Number DriveKEY Part NO, no 121520XSteering Assembly Tractor -- Model Number KEY PartDESCRiPTiON WheelEngine KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model NumberEngine Seat Assembly Tractor Model NumberDecals Wheels & TiresMower Lift 41I 521Spring Retainer Tractor --MODEL Number 917,256600Mower Lift Mower Deck 1O5 104 106 101Tractor -= Model Number Part KEY DescriptionTractor - Model Number 917,256600 Dana Transaxle Model Number640 Dana Transaxle = Model NumberKEY Part Description NO. no Tractor -- Model Number Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS41525AIR Intake Blower H O Engine Controls JCrankshaft KEY Part Description Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather 21 \Kohler Engine = Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS41525 Fuel System KEY Part NO. noTractor - Model Number 917,256600 KEY Part NO. no Service Notes Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Sighting Sight and Hold this Level with SKY Line or TreeIf YOU Need Repair Service Or Parts For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free NumberModel Number Engine Model NO. CV15S PS41525 Part Number Part Description