BOTTOM

OF CURL

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GROUND LINE

FIG. 18

SIDE TO SIDE

ADJUSTMENT

TRUNNION

FIG. 19

FRONT-TO=BACK ADJUSTMENT(See Figs. 20 and 2I) -

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so the rear is approximately 3/4 to 7/8" higher than the front when the mower is in its highest position,

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis- tance "D" at front and rear flanges of mower housing as shown,

To raise rear of mower, loosen nut "E" on both rear suspension arms. Screw both nuts "F" on both rear suspension arms an equal number of turns.

When distance "D" is 3/4 to 7/8" higher at rear than front, retighten nuts "E",

Recheck side-to-side adjustment_

IMPORTANT: WHEN ADJUSTING REAR SUSPENSION

TRUNNIONS, ALWAYS ADJUST BOTH EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE

REAR SUSPENSION ARM

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BOTTOM

OF CURL

D'['_

=-t*

D

GR OU ND J

 

 

 

REAR SUSPENSION TRUNNION

LINE

 

FIG. 2O

 

 

NUT"E"

 

 

REAR

REAR

 

SUSPENSION

SUSPENSION

TRUNNION

ARM

 

NUT "F"

LIFTBRACKET

FIG. 21

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Craftsman 917.25552 manual Liftbracket

917.25552 specifications

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