Craftsman 917.253724 Primary Idl V Figure Wash E R Figure, Bolt, 5o BELT REPLACEMENT, the charger

Models: 917.253724

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PRIMARY

ENGINE

PIVOT SHAFT

PRIMARY

IDL

V

FIGURE 34

WASH E R

FIGURE 35

SECONDARY BELT (REARI

IATOR

S,BELT KEEPER

WASHER

KLIP RiNG

BOLT

5o BELT REPLACEMENT

The belts on this tractor are special for this application,

when replacing Belts always replace with Sears belts. a, Disconnect Negative Ground Battery Cable_

b. Set Parking Brake (F_g, 10).

c Pull Varidrive Control Lever to slow position (Fig. 11)

giving Primary Belt slack.

d Remove Primary Belt from Engine Putley (Fig. 34)_ e,, Remove 3 Bolts and Nuts holding Primary Idler Sheaves

to Frame (Fig. 33).

f_ Remove Klip Ring and Washer from Variator P_vot Shaft (Fig° 34)_ Slide Pivot Arm inwards.

g, Remove Belt from Variator Sheave.

h_ Remove Idler Nuts and Idler Sheaves from Primary Idier Sheaves (Fig, 34}.

L Primary (Front) Belt can now be removed,

j. To replace Secondary (Rear) Belt move Varidrive Con- trol Lever to fast position, Remove Variator Belt Keeper (Fig. 34) and remove Secondary Belt from Variatoro

ko Remove Clutching Idler (Fig. 34).

I. Remove Transmission Pulley Belt Guard Belt can now

be removed from Transmission Pulley.

m_ Reverse the above procedures to install new Belts. Re-

place Primary Idler Package, Belt Keeper, Clutching

Idler and Transmission Pulley Belt Guard° n, Connect Battery,

NOTE: WHEN A NEW BELT OR BELTS ARE INSTALL-

ED, YOU MUST CHECK BELT ADJUSTMENT'. REFER

TO "CHECK BELT ADJUSTMENTtI0 PAGE 7o

6. CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the Battery and Terminals cause the Battery to "leak *'power and hinders the operation of

the charger,,

a,, Remove the Battery from the Tractor and wash with four tablespoons of baking soda to one gallon of water..

NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET THE SODA

SOLUTION INTO THE CELLS, Rinse the Battery with plain water, dry and reinstall on Tractor_

bo Clean terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until

bright Replace Battery Cables, Coat terminal connec- tions with Vasoline.

7_ TIRE CARE

a,, Maintain tire pressure in front at 14 pounds and rear tires

at 10 pounds.

b Keep tlres free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-

cals which can destroy rubber,,

c, Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts and other hazards that may cause tire damage,

d. Removing front wheel for tire repair (Fig= 35),,

--Block up front axle securely or use a Sears Tractor

Jack.

.- Remove Klip Ring and Washer to allow wheel re- moval.

.- Repair tire and reassemble. Replace washer and snap Klip Ring securely in axle groove.

e_ Removing rear wheel for tire repair (Fig. 36),

.- Block up rear axle securely or use a Sears Tractor Jack.

-- Remove (5) Hub Bolts to allow wheel removal.

--Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten Hub Bolts securely_

BEADS ARE SEATED, OVER INFLATION

WHEN MOUNTING TIRES, UNLESS

CAN CAUSE AN EXPLOSION°

8.FINISH

Keep tractor finish and seat free of gasoline, oil, insect chemicals or battery electrolyte,_ Protect painted surfaces

with automotive type wax.

:IGURE 36

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Craftsman 917.253724 Primary Idl V Figure Wash E R Figure, Secondary Belt Reari Iator S,Belt Keeper, Bolt, the charger