Craftsman 917.254611 owner manual Repair And Adjustment, Alwaysusegrades Heat

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT

IWITH PARKING

ENGAGED)

NUT"A"

BRAKE JAM NUT

BRAKE

ARM

DISC BRAKE

RGUREIO

HUB CAP WASHERS

KLIP RING

SQUARE KEY (REARTIRE ONLY)

FIGURE 11

FIGURE 12

@A GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED

BOLT CAN BEIDENTIFIED BY THREE LINES ON THE BOLT

HEAD ASSHOWN ATLEFT.

1. Brake Adjustment

This tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system mountedon the nghtside of the transaxle (Fig. 10).

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SIX FEET (1.8 METERS) STOPPING

IFDISTANCETRACTORINREQUIRESHIGHEST GEAR,MORE THANTHEN

BRAKE MUST BE ADJUSTED.

aDepress clutctVbrake pedal and engage parking brake.

b_ Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut "A" on brake rod,,

c.tf distance is other than 1-1/2" (3.81 cm), loosen

jam nut (Fig, 10) and turn nut until distance be- comes 1-1/2" (3,81 cm)_ Relighten jam nut against nut "A".

Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above, Readjust ff necessary,, If stopping distance is still

greater than 6 feet (1.8 meters) in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary Contact your local Sears Serv-

ice Center,

2.Tire Care

a, Maintain tire pressure in front at 14 PSI (lKg/cm 2) and rear tires at 10 PSI (0,7 Kg/cm2)

bKeep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber,.

cAvoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.

d, Removing wheel for tire repair (Fig,,11). 1, Block up axle securely,

2.Remove hub cap, klip ring and washer to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do Not Lose).

3.Repair tire and reassemble. Align slots in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key. Re- place washers and snap klip ring securely in axle groove. Replace hub cap,,

NOTE: USE GREASE FITTINGS TO LUBRICATE FRONT WHEELS WITH GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE, APPLY AN ANTI-SEIZE OR GOOD GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE TO LUBRICATE REAR AX- LES,

3. Blade Care

For best results,mower blades must be kept sharp, The

blades can be sharpened with a few strokes of a file,or on a grinding wheel, We suggest they be sharpened after every

25 hours of mowing, Do not attempt to sharpen while on mower. If you mow in sandy soil check the blades alter each two mowings. The sand wears the blades away rapidly,

a, Blade Replacement

Raise mower to highest position to permit access Io blades,

1, Remove the hex head bolt, iockwasherand flat washer (Fig 12) (tum counterclockwise).

2, Remove and discard old blade,

3., Clean top and bottom of mower housing

4Install new blade with SHARP EDGE DOWN and secure with flat washer, Iockwasher and hex head boll TIGHTEN SECURELY_

ALWAYSUSEGRADES HEAT

TREATED BOLTS TO ATTACH

CHECK BOLTS IN BLADES OCCASION-

_1 BLADES. DO NOTUSE PLATED BOLTS.

ALLY TO MAKE SURE BOLTS ARE

TIGHT. TORQUE BOLTS TO 30-35

FT.-I_BS (41-47 Nm).

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