Craftsman 917.272233 Both Frontlinks Must be Equal Length, Important Deck must be level side-to

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8".

•Recheck measurements after adjust- ing.

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BOTH "FRONTLINKS MUST BE EQUAL

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FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

side.If the following front-to-back adjust- ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front linksequally 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 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position.

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

•Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are equal in length.

•If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link.

•To lower front of mower loosen nut "E"

on both front links an equal number of tums.

•When distance =D"is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at frontthan 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 of turns.

•When distance "13"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.

-Nut "E"

Nut

Front Plate Trunnion

Assembly

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

1.Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.

2.Lower mower to its lowest position.

3.Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket.

A, CAUTION: Rod is spring loaded. Have a firm grip on rod an release slowly.

4.Remove screws from R.H. mandrel cover and remove cover.

5.Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface,

6.Disconnect R.H. suspension arm from rear deck bracket by removing retainer spring.

7.Carefully roll bolt over the top of R.H. mandrel pulley.

8.Remove bait from electric clutch puney.

9.Remove belt from idler pulleys. 10.Check primary idler arm and two

idlers to see that they rotate freely.

11.Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and spring arm.

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