9 INSTALL BELT ON ENGINE CLUTCH PULLEY (M)

Disengage belt tension rod (K) from locking bracket (L).

Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M).

C.Rear Lift Link(s)

D. Right Side Rear Mower Bracket 'U. Hole

8 ATTACH FRONT LINK (E)

Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight forward.

From front of tractor, insert rod end of front link (E) through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F).

Move to left side of mower and and insert large retainer spring (G) through hole in front link (E) behind front suspension bracket (F).

Insert other end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket (H) and secure with washer and small retainer spring (J).

NOTE: Requires deck lifting.

Front Link

Location,

E.Front Lift Link Assembly R Front Suspension Bracket G, Large Retainer Spring

H, Front Mower Bracket J. Small Retainer Spring

M, Engine Clutch Pulley

M,Engine

Clutch Pulley

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing

in all mower pulley grooves and under mandrel covers.

*Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket (L).

_ICAUTION:

Belt tension

rod is

spring

loaded. Have a tight grip on

rod and

engage

slowly.

 

 

 

,Raise attachment lift lever to highest position.

,If necessary, adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

Follow procedure described in "TO

REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT"

in the "Service and Adjustments" section of this manual.

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Craftsman 28991 manual Install Belt on Engine Clutch Pulley M, Attach Front Link E, Icaution, Mower Drive Belt Installation

917.28991, 28991 specifications

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