Craftsman 917.27103 owner manual Place gearshift lever in neutral N position

_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

-Depressclutch/brakepedal fully and set parking brake.

-Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

,Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED"position. o 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.

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the

right side of tractor.

o 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 spring°

o Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs.

Clutch Lever

Suspension Arms

Retainer

Spring

Anti_Swaybar

Retainer Springs

(Both Sides)

= Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs.

•Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms° Slide mower out from under trac-

tor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor, remove the front links.

TO INSTALL MOWER

o 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

Spring

Engine Pulley

Front Link

Retainer Springs

(Both Sides)

Suspension Arm

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