Husqvarna 917.2896 owner manual To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig, To Check Brake

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 33)

The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

•Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of manual).

•Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

•Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

•Work belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

•Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides.

•Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this section of manual).

MANDRELIDLER

PULLEYPULLEYS

MANDREL

PULLEY

FIG. 33

TO CHECK BRAKE

If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced.

You may also check brake by:

1.Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake.

2.Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in “transmission disengaged” position. Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position.

The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate, then the brakeneedstobeserviced.Contactaqualifiedservicecenter.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 34)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.

BELT REMOVAL -

•Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE MOWER” section in this manual).

NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers.

•Remove belt from stationary idler (A) and clutching idler (B).

•Remove belt from centerspan idler (C).

•Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades (D).

•Remove belt downward from engine pulley (E).

•Slide belt toward rear of tractor, off the steering plate

(F) and remove from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

•Install new belt from tractor rear to front, over the steer- ing plate (F) and above clutch brake pedal shaft (G).

•Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt onto engine pulley (E).

•Pull belt toward rear of tractor. Carefully work belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley (D). Be sure belt is inside the belt keeper.

•Install belt on centerspan idler (C).

•Install belt through stationary idler (A) and clutching idler (B).

•Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers.

•Install mower (See “TO INSTALL MOWER” section in this manual).

 

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F

A

 

B

G

 

C

 

D

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Fig. 34

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Contents 917.289600 General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIV. Towing III. ChildrenSafe Handling of Gasoline Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering WheelToremovetractorfromcarton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidTo Adjust Seat See Fig Install Seat See FigsTo Install Hood Scoop See Fig Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor Stopping See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Operate Mower To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Stop Mower BladesBefore Starting the Engine Mowing Tips Purge TransmissionGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceMaintenance ScheduleBlade Care BatteryTractor Blade Removal See FigEngine Muffler CleaningEngine Cooling System See Fig Spark PlugsTo Install Mower See Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig Install belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower To Check Brake To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Remove Wheel See FigTransmission Fuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Problem Cause CorrectionEngine continues Decals Wheels and TiresSchematic Optional Twin CYL. EnginesElectrical Tractor - Model Number LTH18538 Chassis Tractor - Model Number LTH18538 Drive Tractor - Model Number LTH18538 Engine Engine Power Rating Information Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number LTH18538 Mower Deck Tractor - Model Number LTH18538 Mower Lift 100 101Seat Assembly Seat-tex6-tex LTModel K46BA Tufftorq Transaxle Model NO. K46BATufftorq Transaxle Model NO. K46BA Briggs Engine Model Number 31N707, Type Number 1374-B1  KEY Part Description Briggs Engine Model Number 31N707, Type Number 1374-B1 Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX05.04.10 JA
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