TO REPLACEMOWERDRIVEBELT

MOWERDRIVEBELTREMOVAL

1.Parktractoron a levelsurface. Engageparkingbrake.

2.Removescrewsfrom LH. mandrel cover and removecover.

3.Rollbelt over thetop of L.H. mandrel pulley.

4.Removebeltfrom electric clutch

pulley.

5.Remove belt from idler pulleys.

6.Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around

mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

7.Check pdmary idler arm and two idlem to see that they rotate freely.

Screws

8.Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and bolt in mower housing.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

9. Install belt in both idlers. Make sure

belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown.

10.Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley.

11.Roll belt into upper groove of L.H. mandrel pulley.

12.Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly and inside belt keepers.

13.Reassemble L.H. mandrel cover.

 

 

Electric

L.H. Mandrel

t'

Clutch

 

Idler

Pulley

 

Pulleys

 

Cover

 

 

Mower

Belt

L.H.

Mandrel

Primary Idler

Arm

Belt Keepers

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Craftsman 917.274953 manual To Replacemowerdrivebelt Mowerdrivebeltremoval, Mower Drive Belt Installation

917.274953 specifications

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