Craftsman 917.25693 owner manual Service And Adjustments, To Level Mower Housbng, Fig

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSBNG

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manua0. Iftires are over o runderinfiated, you will not properly adjust your mower'.

SiDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs,. 25 and 26) -

.... You will need two (2) standard 2 x 4 short pieces of wood

to make the following adjustment, Similar blocks measur- ing t-I/2" thick may als0 be used,,

;Raise mower with attachment lift control to allow two

(2)1-1/2" thick blocks to be placed under rear edge of mower deck,

oPlace one block directly behind right mandrel, Place the remaining block under the stamped ridge on left side of rear edge of mower deck

NOTE: Be sure blocks clear all hardware that may be exposed on underside of deck,

•Lower'mower deck to its lowest height of cut position,

oLoosen nut "C" so that the adjustment plate can move up and down freely_

oBe sure the mower deck rests level on both 1-I/2" thick blocks, Retighten nut "C",

oRaise mower with attachment lift control and remove blocks from under'mower,

PLACE TWO (2) 1-112" THICK BLOCKS UNDER REAR EDGE OF DECK AS SHOWN (Usa wood 2 x 4's or equivalent)

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 27 & 28) -

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL S1DE*TO-SfDE. IF

THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower' housing should be adjusted so the front is approximately 1/4 to 3/4" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis- tance "F" directly in front of and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown.

oBefore making any necessary adjustments, check that both front links are equal in length

oIf links are not equal in length, adjust one lir_kto same length as other link_

oTo lower front of mower housing, loosen nut "G" on both front links an equal number of turns.

oWhen distance "F" is 1/4" to 3/4" lower at front than rear, tighten nut"H" against trunnion on both front links.

oTo raise front of mower housing, loosen nut "H" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "G" on both front links an equal number of turns..

oWhen distance "F" is 1/4" to 3/4" lower at front than rear, tighten nut"H" against trunnion on both front links°

NOTE: Each full turn of nut "G" will change dim.. "F" by approximately 3/8 inch.

o Recheck side-to-side adjustment,.

REAR SUSPENSION ARM

REAR __ONT

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	FIG. 27

BOTH FRONT LINKS SHOULD BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

NUT "H"

REAR

LIFT

LINK

ADJUSTMENT

PLATE

LINKS

RG. 26 20 FIG. 28