Craftsman 917.27224 Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACE- Ment, To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment

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4.Roadtesttractorforproperstopping distanceasstatedaboveReadjustif. necessaryIfstoppingdistancestill. greaterthansix(6)feetinhighest gear,furthermaintenanceisneces- sary.Contactyournearestautho-

rized service center/department.

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE- MENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See =PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT

Arm

Do Not b h this nut. If further brake

adjustment is necessary contact your nearest authorized service center/department

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.

1, Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual.)

2.Disconnect clutch wire harness.

3.Remove clutch Iocetor.

4.Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

5.Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades.

6.Pull belt toward front of tractor and

electric dutch.

7.Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

ElectricClutch

ClutchLocator

remove downwards from around

Clutchin_

Idler

TransrniStati°naldlerssion I_

Input Pulle_

Wire Harness

If steering wheel crossbars are not hodzontal (left to dght) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steedng wheel and reassemble per

instructionsin the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are

not adjustable on yourtractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel tee-

in or camber, contact your nearest Sears or other qualified service canter.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

1.Block up axle securely.

2.Remove axle cover, retaining dng and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).

3.Repair tire and reassemble.

NOTE: On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

4.Replace washers and snap retaining dng securely in axle groove.

5.Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent fiat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

ZZ_g_g _

(Rear Wheel Only)

25Square Key_

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Craftsman 917.27224 Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACE- Ment, To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment, To Replace Motion Drive Belt