Sears 917.25051 Service, To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig, To Adjust Attachment Clutch

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SERVICE AND

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

,Remove mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual).

,,Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this

section of this manual).

•Remove four screws from R.H. mandrel cover and remove cover. Unhook spring from bolt on mower housing.

,Carefully roll belt off R.H. mandrel pulley.

-Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and LH. mandrel pulley.

•Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumu- lated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

•Check secondary idler arm and idler to see that they rotate freely.

,,Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and sway-bar bracket.

,Install new belt in lower groove of LH. mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as shown.

Roll belt over R.H. mandrel pulley. Make sure belt is in

al! grooves properly.

,,Reconnect spring to bolt in mower housing and rein- stall R.H. manorei cover.

-Reinstall mower totractor (See'q-o INSTALL MOWER" in the Assembly section of this manual).

=Reassemble mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual).

L.H,MOWERCENTER

MANDREL BLADEMANDREL

DRIVE BELT

iDLER

RoB,

MANDREL

COVER

IDLER ARM

SPRING

SWAY-BAR " _

BRACKETSCREW

FIG. 24

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

(See Fig. 25)

The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake that stops the 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 center/department.

•Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in "OFF" position.

,Adjust the three nylon locknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor measures .012" at al! three slot locations cut inside of brake plate.

ADJUSTMENTS

NO'rE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear in clutch plate,

R OTO R_

CLUTCH PLATE

SLOT (3) -

,012"

/ _

_=_i

_

......................y-!

NYLON LOCKNUT (3)

 

 

BRAKE PLATE

 

FIG. 25

 

 

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig, 26)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the left side of the transaxle.

If 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 1-3/4", loosen am nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes !-3/4". Retighten jam nut against nut "A".

Road test tractor for proper stoppin g 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.

WITH PARKING BRAKE"ENGAGE"

NUT "A"

OPERATING

ARM

FIG. 26

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Contents Convertible III. Children Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersII. Slope Operation Maintenance Agreement ModelContents Engine Accessori and Attach EntsMaintenance PerformanceContents Pack Unpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Attach Steering Wheel See FigInstall Seat See Fig AssemblyConnect Battery See Fig Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Install Mower and Drive Belt SeeFigs Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsSee Figs a and 5B ChecklistInstall Mulcher Plate To Convert to Bagging or DischargingOperation LockOperation Know Your TractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height ADD To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsMulching Mowing Tips Customer Responsibilities Lubrication ChartMaintenance Schedule General RecommendationsTires TractorBrake Operation Blade CareCustom Espo Ilities BatteryTo Clean Battery and Terminals LubricationEngine OIL Filter Spark PlugsIN=LfNE Fuel Filter See Fig SE CE Ustm NTS To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigAdjustments To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Adjust Brake See Fig ServiceTo Adjust Attachment Clutch To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Steering .WHEEL Alignment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb Service AdjustmentsSee Figs Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Attachment LiFT Spring To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigFinal Setting To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigsTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig= EngineEngine OIL SERV!CE NotesFuel System CyundersProblem Cause Correction TRO Leshooting NTSProblem Cause CorrectionTractor = Model Number Schematic Wiring Insulated ClipsStorage Tractor - Model Number ElectricalTractor = -MODEL Number KEY PartTractor - Model Number 917,250510 Chassis and EnclosuresDescription Tractor == Model NumberNO. no KEY Part NO. noOUtDD\ Ground Drive Tractor = Model NumberKEY Part Description Steering Assembly Steering Assembly KEY Part NO, no2627 Tractor = Model Number Description Seat AssemblyKEY Part NO. NO. Description Decals Tractor = = Model NumberKEY Part Description Repair Parts Tractor .. Model Number 9 Lift AssemblyTractor =- Model Number Lift AssemblyKEY Part NO. no Mower Deck Tractor =- Model Number 917,250510 Tractor -- Model Number TransaxleTractor o .- Model Number 917=250510 Kohler Engine Model Number MV20S, Type Number Baffles and RoudAIR Intake KEY Part NO. no Tractor ---MODEL NumberKohler Engine Model Number MV20S, Type Number Baffles & Shroud KEY Partdescription NO. noTractor --MODELNUMBER Kohler Engine = Model Number MV20S, Type NumberCarburetor Tractor -.- Model NumberCrankcase KEY Part Description KEY PartKohler Engine Model Number MV20S Type Number CrankshaftTractor -MODEL Number Tractor =- Model Number NO, no Flywheel KEY PartdescriptionFuel Pump KEY Part Governor KEY Part NO. noCamshaft and Valves Piston & ROD KEY Part Description Kohler Engine --MODEL Number MV20S, Type NumberCamshaft & Valves OIL Pump KEY Partdescription NO, noICE Otes Page RV!CE Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation MAXOwners Manual If YOU Need Repair Service Or PartsFor Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number Part Number ,PART Description

917.25051 specifications

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