SERVICE AND

BOTTOM EDGE

BOTTOM EDGE

OF MOWER TO

OF MOWER TO

GROUND

GROUND

FIG. 21

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LIFT LiNK ADJUSTMENT NUT

FIG_ 22

FRONT-TO-SACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs 23 and 24)

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE÷TO-S_DE _F THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS

NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONTLINK8 EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-

SIDE,

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 118"to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position,

Check adjuslment on right side of tractor Measure dis- tance "D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at boltom edge of mower housing as shown

Before making any necessary adjustments, check that both fron! links are equalin tenglh Both links should be approximately 10-3/8",

tf links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same Ieng[h as other link,

To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both front links an equal number of turns

When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front links.

To raise front of mower, loosen nut"F" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "E" on both front links an equal number ol turns

When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than • rear, tighten nut"F" against trunnion on both front links. Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

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_ =,_ MANDREL

FIG, 23

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ADJUSTMENTS

BOTHFRONT LINKSMUSTBE EQUALIN LENGTH

NUT "E"

NUl

FIG. 24

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig, 25)

,Park!rector on a level surface Engage parking brake.

• Remove four screws from L,H mandrel cover and remove cover,

Roll beIt over the top of L H, mandrel pui_ey,

Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

• Remove belt from tdter pulleys,

Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have

accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface,

Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely,

Be sure spdng ts securely hooked to primary idler arm and bolt in mower housing,

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig, 25)

Install be{t in both idlers, Make sure belt. is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown

Install new belt onto electric cFutch puItey,

Roll belt into upper groove ol LH mandrel pulley

. Carefully check bell routing making sure belt ls in the grooves correctly and inside belt keepers Reassemble LH. mandrel cover

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

PULLEY

22

FIG. 25

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Craftsman 917.258692 manual Service, Adjustments

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