Sears 917.2566 Transaxle Shifter Linkage and AD- Justment See Figs, Transaxleii ,--J1--=

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SERVICE AND

WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"

NUT "A"

ADJUSTMENTS

TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD- JUSTMENT (See Figs. 28 and 29)

The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows:

JAM NUT

"-OPE.AT,NGAR,,

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.

•Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual.)

=Disconnect clutch wire harness. ° Remove clutch Iocator.

,,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 of tractor and remove downwards from around electric clutch.

°Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS AND ELECTRIC CLUTCH WIRE CONNECTION IS

•Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).

•Loosen two Iocknuts on tie rod.

•Turn center rod until gearshift lever falls into neutral lock gate on fender console.

•Tighten Iocknuts securely.

GEARSHIFT LEVER

LOCK GATE

FIG. 28

LOCKNUTS

CENTER ROD

TIEROD

TRANSAXLE

[ E'ECTR,C-- CLUTCH'OCALOCATOR

LOCATOR TABS

CLUTCHING"Jrt-...,.,_ '_,,,"_	_	UPPER	I
		UPPER	BELT

FiG. 29

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TRANSAXLEII ,--J1--'=

/ PUL'E'€--'1--iL[ i 1 II- _

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CLUTCH

WIRE

HARNESS

FIG. 27

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-

section of this manual.

ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly

FRONTWHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

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Contents Model Number 917.256600 Ownersmanual RoFTZHaNI11. Children Safety is InvolvedSafe Operation Practices for Ride=On Mowers Customer Responsibilities Maintenance AgreementProduct Specifications Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentIndex Performance AccessoattachmentsEngine Maintenance Contents of Hardware Pack Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Tire Pressure Install Seat See FigConnect Batiery See Fig Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Install Mower and Drive Belt SeeCheck Deck Levelness Discharging Install Mulcher Plate See Figs aOperation Know Your Tractor Attachment Clutch Switch Used to engageTo Move Forward and Backward HOW to USE Your TractorOperation To Operate Mower See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigBefore Starting the Engine ShoulderboltMulching Mowing Tips TRASH. Clean After Each USEMowing Tips To Start Engine See FigEach USE Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsTo Sharpen Blade See Fig BatteryTractor Blade CareBelts Clean AIR Screen See FigEngine Transaxle CoolingSpark Plugs Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasEngine OIL Filter See Fig Muffler Recheck measurements After adjusting Service Adjustments To Level Mower HousingEqually SO Mower will Stay Level SIDE-TO- Side Service and AdjustmentsTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Attachment Clutch SeeTo Adjust Brake See Fig Electric clutch should provide years of service.Frontwheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTransaxle Shifter Linkage and AD- Justment See Figs Transaxleii ,--J1--=Interlocks and Relays To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak BAI-rERY See FigTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig To Adjust THROnLE Control Cable See FigFuel System StorageOther Engine OILCorrection Troubleshooting PointsProblemcause Correcon Problem CauseClips Tractor - Model Number SchematicIgnition Switch WiringElectrical Tractor = Model NumberPTO KEY Part DescriptionInterLock Chassis and Enclosures Tractor = = Model NumberPlate Tractor - Model Number3637 Drive121520X Tractor = = Model NumberDrive KEY Part NO, noSteering Assembly Wheel Tractor -- Model NumberKEY Part DESCRiPTiONEngine KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model NumberEngine Tractor Model Number Seat AssemblyWheels & Tires Decals41I 521 Mower LiftSpring Retainer Tractor --MODEL Number 917,256600Mower Lift 1O5 104 106 101 Mower DeckPart KEY Description Tractor -= Model NumberDana Transaxle Model Number Tractor - Model Number 917,256600640 Dana Transaxle = Model NumberKEY Part Description NO. no Engine Controls J Tractor -- Model NumberKohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS41525 AIR Intake Blower H OCrankshaft KEY Part Description 21 \ Cylinder HEAD, Valve and BreatherFuel System KEY Part NO. no Kohler Engine = Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS41525Tractor - Model Number 917,256600 KEY Part NO. no Service Notes Sight and Hold this Level with SKY Line or Tree Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill SightingPart Number Part Description If YOU Need Repair Service Or PartsFor Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number Model Number Engine Model NO. CV15S PS41525