Craftsman 917272261 owner manual To Replace Motion Drive Belt, Transmission REMOVAIJREPLACE- Ment

4.Roadtesttractorforproperstopping distanceasstatedabove.Readjustif necessaryIfstoppingdistance.still

greater than six (6) feet in highest

gear, further maintenance is neces-

sary. Contact your nearest autho- rized service center/department.

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

AfTn

Do Not t :h this nut. It further brake

ad_stment is necessary cm_tact yc_r nearest authorized service center/department

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Parkthe 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 "I'O REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual.)

2.Disconnect clutch wire harness.

3.Remove clutch Iocator.

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 remove downwards from around electric clutch.

7.Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

TRANSMISSION REMOVAIJREPLACE- 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

If steedng wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering 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 your tractor. If damage has occurredto 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 t_ allow wheel removal Irear 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 flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Clutch

Clutch _-Locator

Clutching_ idler

Stationaryj

Idler

EIsutr_c_! Ct_tch

Transmission "_....

InputPulley-- 4.___, Wire Hamess

(Rear Wheel Only)

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