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SERVICE AN[:) ADJUSTMENTS

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TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 28)

Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake. For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decat on bottom of left footrest, ]t is not necessary to remove mower,

BELT REMOVAL -

o Engage parking brake (creates slack in belt)

oRemove mower drive belt from electric clutch pulley only (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" Jn this section of this manual).

•Roll motion drive belt off transaxle pulley.

•Roll belt off clutching idler pulleys, then off engine pulley and front V-idler pulley

°Pull belt out of all belt keepers.

BELT INSTALLATION -

•Place V part of belt into grooves on engine pulley and front V-idler, making sure to route belt inside of belt keepers,

•Put bett coming from V-idler above midspan bett keeper, then onto clutching idler pu!teys as shown.

. Make sure V part of belt engages V-idler.

°Place beit around transaxle pulley, beginning at top, V part of belt should engage transaxle pulley.

oPlace long lower section of belt through loop in midspan belt keeper.

oCheck to be sure belt is on proper side of all belt keepers.

•Reinstall mower drive belt onto electric clutch pulley

IMPORTANT: CHECK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

TRACTOR V-BELT DRIVE SCHEMATIC

VIEWED FROM LH, SIDE OF TRACTOR

CLUTCHING

IDLER

BELT

CLUTCHINGtKEEPER

FLATIDLER

ENGINE

PULLEY3ELT\

V-IDLER

KEEPERBELT

TWISTS

BELT TRANSAXLE

PULLEY

KEEPER PULLEY

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TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation. Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, if parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if necessary.,

TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig 29) -

-Position front wheels straight ahead

. Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of tires (dimensions "A" and "B").

oFront dimension "A" should be 1/8" to 1/4" less than rear dimension "B"o

TO ADJUST TOE-IN (See Figs, 29 and 30) -

o Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod.,

•Adjust tie rod until dimension "A" is 1/8" to t/4" less than dimension "B".

•Tighten jam nuts securely.,

FIG. 29

ADJUSTMENT SLEEVES

TIE ROD

i

JAM NUTS

AS VIEWED FROM BOTTOM

FIG, 28

FIG, 30

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor, If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber, contact your nearest authorized service centeddepart- menL

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Contents Model Number 917.251480 Ownersmanual Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Maintenance AgreementCustomer Responsibilities Product Specifications Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentTable of Contents Performance Accessories and AttachmentsEngine Maintenance =Li Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonBED Connect Battery See FigCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsCheck Deck Levelness To Convert to Bagging or Discharging Assei BLYCheck Brake System PLATE---SCREWLock OperatuonKnow Your Tractor OperatnonTo Move Forward and Backward HOW to USE Your TractorTo Transport Before Starting the EngineTo Operate Mulching Mowing Tips OperationTo Start Engine See Fig General Recommendations Lubrication ChartMaintenance Schedule Fill N Dates AS YOU Complete Regularservice Service DatesTractor Customer ResponsibilitiesLubrication To Clean Battery and TerminalsCustomer Responsmbblities EngineSpark Plugs CleaningCustomer Fiiespons B UT ES MufflerRecheck measurements after adjusting Service and AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing To Install MowerTo Replace Mower Drive Belt ServiceAdjustments To Adjust Brake See Fig To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Service AN AdjustmentsTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentTo Replace Fuse To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigsTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Adjust Attachment Lift SpringSee To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SYSTEIVlProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsCorrection Problem CauseService Notes RWjLjTj Tractor Model Number SchematicWiring Insulated Clips REPb,UFPARTS Description KEY PartRepair Parts KEY Part Description Repabr PartsRepair Parts Part Description Tractor - Model NumberKEY Part Description KEYTractor = Model Number KEY Part NO, no Spark Arrester KIT Engine Tractor --MODEL NumberTractor -- Model Number 9!7.251480 Repaur PartsWheels & Tires Repair PartsTractor -- Model Number KEY Part NO, no REPAnFPARTS KEY UNCRepar Parts NPT TransaxleBreather and VENT1 Kohler Engine Model Number MV18S, Type NumberAIR Intake Tractor -- Model NumberCrankcase Carburetor Carburetor KEY Part Description Crankcase KEY PartdescriptionCylinder Head Exhaust Electric StarterPart Description DipstickReparfparts Fuel Pump 20 x 5/8Flywheel CAM Shaft AN oVALVES Camshaft Servbce Notes SERVmCE Otes Page Sight and Hold THiS Level with SKY Line or Tree MAX Sighting Only Ride UP and Down HILL, not Across HillFor Consumer Assistance HOT LINE, Call this Toll Free Number For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number
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