If linksare not equal in length,adjust one link to same lengthas other link.

Tolowerfront of blade,loosen nut"C"

on both front links an equal numberof turns.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut"C" will

change distance"B" by approximately 3/16".

When distance"B" is 1/8"to 1/2"lower

at front than rear,tighten nut"D"against trunnionon bothfront links.

Toraisefront of blade,loosennut "D"from trunnion on both front links.

Tightennut"C" on both front linksan equal numberof turns.Thetwo front links must remainequal in length.

When distance"B" is 1/8"to 1/2"lower

at front than rear,tighten nut "D" against trunnionon bothfront links.

Recheckside-to-sideadjustment.

BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE

EQUAL IN LENGTH

Front Plate 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.

CAUTION: Rod is spring loaded.

Have a firm grip on rod and release slowly.

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

R.H. Mandrel

Cover

Belt Tension Rod

5.Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck sur- face.

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

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

8.Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

9.Remove belt from idler pulleys.

(Disengaged

 

Position)

_7

//

Clutch

 

Pulley

Idler

Pulleys

\ R.H.

Mandrel

Spring

Arm

Suspension

Arm

Primary

Idler Arm 21

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917.27631 specifications

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