Craftsman 917.27076 Cleaning, To Remove Mower, Gaged, To Install Mower, To Level Mower Housing

CLEANING

of all foreign matter.

i Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.

Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a short- ened engine life.

CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

•Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

•Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

•Place attachment clutch in =DISENGAGED" position.

•Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

•Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

•Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR					IMPORTANT:			If an attachment other than
TO REMOVE MOWER					the mower deck is to be mounted on the
Mower will be easier			to remove from	the	tractor, remove the front links and hook
right side of tractor.					the clutch spring Into square hole in
•	Place	attachment	clutch in "DISEN-		frame.
GAGED"		position.			TO INSTALL			MOWER
•	Move	attachment	lift lever forward	to
lower mower to its lowest position.					•	Raise	attachment		lift lever to its highest
•	Roll belt off engine pulley.				position.
• Remove small retainer spring, and lift					•	Slide	mower under tractor with dis-
clutch spring off pulley bolt.					charge guard to right side of tractor.
•	Remove large retainer spring, slide				•	Lower	lift lever to its lowest position.
collar off and push housing guide out of					•	Install mower in reverse order of
					removal		instructions.
bracket.
• Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis					TO LEVEL			MOWER	HOUSING
					Adjust the mower while tractor is parked
bracket by removing retainer spring.

•Disconnect suspension arms from rear on level ground or driveway. Make sure

deck brackets by removing retainer			tires are properly inflated (See "PROD-
			UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this
springs.
			manual).	If tires are over or
• Disconnect front links from deck by
			underinflated, you will not properly
removing	retainer	springs.
			adjust your mower.
• Raise	lift lever	to raise suspension
arms. Slide mower out from under
tractor.
		Small Retainer Spring	- ,,.;--;_	._;;: .,,,-	,,
		uspension Arms ._,'S_.- ''''			Square Hole
					ine Pulley
Retainer Spring....
Anti-Sway					Link
					Springs
				Both	Sides)

Housing

LargeBracket

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