Craftsman 917.273663 owner manual ReinstallclutchIocatorand tighten nut securely

3.Pull belt towardfront of tractorand roll belt around electricclutch and onto engine pulley.

4.Install belt throughstationaryidler and clutchingidler.

5.ReinstallclutchIocatorand tighten nut

securely.

6.Reconnectclutch harness.

7.Makesure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guidesand keepers.

8.Install mower(See "TO INSTALL MOWER"in this sectionof manual).

Electric

Clutch - '!_'' ". Clutch

"Locator

Clutching-- _!_ I •

Idler __,H

Stationary_ (¢b.I/_{"

Idler		_.//_o\
CenterSpan.........- J_			Clutch
Keeper		j_
Transmission	_	....	Wire
Input Pulley	_	@	Harness
TRANSMISSION		REMOVAL/
REPLACEMENT

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

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal. Tighten securely.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAM BER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not

adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in

or camber, contact your nearest Sears or other qualified service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

1.Block up axle securely.

2.Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheels have 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 ring securely in axle groove.

5.Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and use tire sealant from Sears. Tire sealant

also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Retaining

Ring Washers

Axle

Cover

Square Key .,_'

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- TERY

_WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat-

teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT- TERY" in the Maintenance section of this

manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

1.Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis.

2.Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.

3.Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

1.BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

2.RED cable last from both batteries.

Weak or Dead Fully Charged

BatteryBattery

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