AqI_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

Place gearshift 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

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor.

Place attachment clutch in =DISEN- GAGED _ position.

Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position.

Roll belt off engine pulley.

Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring.

Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spdng,

Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer spdngs.

Arms

Retainer

Spring

AnU-Swaybar

Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs.

Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under tractor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position,

Slide mower under tractor with dis- charge guard to right side of tractor.

Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

Retainer

Pulley

Front

Link

Retainer Springs

(Both Sides)

Retainer Spdngs

(Both Sides)

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Craftsman 917.270814 owner manual Tractor To Remove Mower, To Install Mower