Sears 917.250551 manual To Replace Motion Drive Belt, To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 26)

Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake_ For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom of left footrest It is not necessary to remove mowe r.

BELT REMOVAL -

Engage parking brake (creates slack in belt)_

Remove mower drive belt from electric clutch pulley only (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in 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 -

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

Put belt coming from V-idler above midspan belt keeper, then onto clutching idler pulleys as shown_

Make sure V part of belt engages V_idler.

Place belt around transaxle pulley, beginning at top_ V part of belt should engage transaxle pulley.

Place long lower section of belt through loop in midspan belt keeper

Check to be sure belt is on proper side of all belt keepers

oReinstall mower drive belt onto electric clutch pulley

IMPORTANT: CHECK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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

ing wheel and reassemble per'instructions in the Assembly section of this manual

TRACTOR V-BELT DRIVE SCHEMATIC

VIEWED FROM LH. SIDE OF TRACTOR

CLUTCHING

IDLER

BELT

CLUTCHING'KEEPER

FLAT IDLER

ENGINE

PULLEY

V-IDLER

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-inis 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. 27) -

o Position front wheels straight ahead_

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

°Front dimension "A" should be 1/8" to 1/4" less than rear'dimension "B"

TO ADJUST TOEqN (See Figs. 27 and 28) -

o Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod.

oAdjust tie rod until dimension "A" is 1/8" to !/4" lessthan dimension "B"

oTighten jam nuts securely

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- ment

FIG, 27

ADJUSTMENT

!SLEEVES

JAM

NUTS

FIG. 28

BELT

TWISTS

BELT TRANSAXLE

KEEPER PULLEY

AS VIEWED FROM BOTTOM

FIG. 26

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Contents Model Number 917.250551 Ownersmanual III. Children Safety is InvolvedII. Slope Operation ExhaustLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Maintenance AgreementProduct Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesContents Engine Maintenance PerformanceContents of Hardware Pack Unpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Attach Steering WheelCheck Tire Pressure Install Seat See FigCheck Brake System Check Deck Levelness AssemblyInstall Mower and Drive Belt Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsChecklist OPERATmON KnowyourtractorStopping HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height Turn ignition keyTo Operate on Hills OperationBefore Starting the Engine To TransportADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigBefore Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations REGOLARBYUCOSERV,CEMPLETBTires TractorBrake Operation BeltsEngine To Clean Battery and TerminalsLubrication Sparkplugs CleaningClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas MufflerTo Level Mower Housing Serwce AN AdjustmentsTo Install TractorService Adjustments To Adjust Brake See Fig ServiceAdjustments To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment AS Viewed from BottomTo Replace Headlight Bulb Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Replace FuseTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Adjust Afachment Lift SpringSee Fig To Adjust Throttle Control Cable Servuce AdjustmentsTo Adjust Choke Control Final Setting Acceleration TestOther BatteryStorage Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points Problem CauseTRO Bleshootrng POmNT$ CorrectionProperly Secure Your Wiring SchematicNON-REMOVABLE Removable Connections Wiring Insulated Clips Tractor - Model NumberKEY Part Description DecalsWheels & Tires KEY PartElectrical PT.O Tractor -- Model NumberElectrical PTOChassis and Enclosures 2117KEY Part NO. no UNCBepaib PARTSBAcTOBO0L Repahr Parts Ground DriveRepair Parts Steering AssemblyReparr Parts Is----s Tractor - Model Number EngineSeat Assembly Tractor Model Lift AssemblyKEY Part NO. no Mower Deck REPAaR Parts KEY Part NO, noTransaxle 4197R Axle Shaft 8119M Needle Crankcase Kohler Engine Model Number CV22 PS67515Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather 151517 131211Cylinder HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY Part Description Crankcase KEY Part NO. no255 Ignition / Electrical Blower Housing and BafflesAIR Intake AIR Intake KEY Part Tractor --MODEL NumberNot Illustrated NOo NOoDESCRIPTIONStarting System 23-17NOo Starting System KEY Part Description OIL PAN/LUBRICATIONEngine Controls Fuel System Crankshaft610 O36 Exhaust KEY Part Description Fuel System KEY PartCrankshaft KEY Part Description Not IllustratedService Notes Service Notes Rvice Notes LIJ = Model NUMBER-917.250551 If YOU Need Repair Service or PartsFor Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number Engine Model NO. 0V22S, Type NO. PS67515

917.250551 specifications

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