To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig | Sears 917.252714 guide

SERVICE AND

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 28)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.

•Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual.)

•Disconnect clutch wire harness.

•Remove clutch Iocator.

•Remove upper belt keeper.

•Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

•Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades.

•Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around electric clutch.

•Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS AND ELECTRIC CLUTCH WIRE CONNECTION IS SECURE.

ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 29)

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

If for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its position while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at the friction pack located on the right side of transmission.

•Park tractor on level surface. Stop tractor by turning

ignition key to "OFF" position, and engage parking brake.

•Adjust motion control lever by tightening adjustment Iocknut one half (1/2) turn.

NOTE: If for any reason the effort to move the motion control lever becomes too excessive, reverse the above

adjustment procedure by loosening Iocknut 1/4 to 1/2 turn.

Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if necessary.

ELECTRIC	CLUTCH LOCATOR
CLUTCH
KEEPER
TABS
CLUTCHING
IDLER
IDLER			ADJUSTMENT
		....... Y"	ADJUSTMENT
			LOCKNUT
TRANSMISSION_
INPUT PULLEY	CLUTCH	FIG.	29
	WIRE
	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 TRANSMIS- SION" in Operation section of this manual.

FIG. 28

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Sears 917.252714 manual To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig, To Adjust Motion Control Lever See Fig

Contents

Ill IIHiIIIIIIIIIII//IHIIIIIIII 111 Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Maintenance Agreement Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Model Contents Accessories and Attachments Engine MaintenancePerformance Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts bag contents not shown full sizeParts packed separately in carton Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack Carton Connect Battery See Fig Install Seat See Fig Check Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck Brake System Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Install Mulcher Plate See FigsTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Operation Know Your Tractor Speed HOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightTo Move Forward and Backward Before Starting the Engine To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See Figs ADD Gasoline To Start Engine See Fig Mowing Tips Mulching Mowing Tips Customer Responsibilities General RecommendationsBefore Each USE Dates Battery TractorBrake Operation Blade Care Engine Transaxle CoolingTransaxle Pump Fluid Belts To Service PRE-CLEANER To Service CartridgeMuffler IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Important if AN Attachment Other than Service AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing Ground To Adjust Brake See Fig To Adjust AI-iACHMENT Clutch See FigBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Adjust Motion Control Lever See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Attach Jumper CablesTo Remove CABLES, Reverse Order To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See To Adjust Carburetor See FigFinal Setting Acceleration Test Engine OIL Cylinders Troubleshooting Points Problem Cause Correction Points Engaged Poor cut uneven Schematic Tractor -- Model NumberServicing of UNIT, They Tractor --MODEL Number Electrical KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION UNC Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Repair Parts Tractor .. Model Number Drive Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number Tractor --MODEL Number Engine 1310 Tractor - Model Number 917,252714 Seat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresDescription Mower Lift 521 1617 18 Repair Parts Mower Deck 136420 Mulcher Cover 110485X Bearing Ball Mandrel 1135 Lower Kohler Engine Model Number MV18, Type Number PS58560 Repair Parts Crankcase Crankcase Tractor -- Model Number Crankshaft Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes LLI If YOU Need Repair Service Or Parts For Consumer Assistance HOT LINE, Call this Toll Free Number Ill IIHiIIIIIIIIIII//IHIIIIIIII 111 Safety Rules Maintenance Agreement Contents Accessories and Attachments Hardware Pack Assembly Assembly Deck See Fig Checklist Operation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine ADD Gasoline Mowing Tips Customer Responsibilities Tractor Engine Cleaning Service and Adjustments Service See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Service and Adjustments Sc. w Storage Troubleshooting Points Points UnD Repair Parts KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Chassis and Enclosures Tractor -- Model Number Repair Parts Drive Tractor - Model Number Tractor --MODEL Number Optional Equipment Tractor - Model Number 917,252714 Seat Assembly Tractor -- Model Number Mower Lift Repair Parts Mower Deck KEY Part Description 1135 Lower Tractor -- Model Number Repair Parts Tractor --MODEL Number Crankcase Tractor -- Model Number Tractor --MODEL Number Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes LLI HP Twin Cylinder Electric Start