ERVICE ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 21)

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The mower blade drive bett may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on feve! surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL-

-Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual).

,Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

,Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

,Install new belt in reverse order of removal.

oMake sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides.

-Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

MANDREL IDLER

PULLEYPULLEYS

MANDREL

PULLEY

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TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 22)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.

*Dep tess clutch/brake pedal and engage parking b rake.

Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut "A" on brake rod,

If d!stance is other than 1 -i/2", loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut against nut "A".

Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest au- thorized service centeddepartment.

WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"

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OPERATING

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FiG. 22

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig, 23)

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.)

Remove upper belt keeper.

=Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove belt

upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep- ers.

-Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around engine pulley.

o Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS.

PULLEY

CLUTCHINGTABS

IDLER

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KEEPER

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PULLEY

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FIG. 23

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Sears 917.2565 Ervice Adjustments, To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig, To Adjust Brake See Fig, Belt Installation

917.2565 specifications

The Sears 917.2565 lawn tractor is a versatile and reliable piece of garden equipment that has made a name for itself among homeowners and gardening enthusiasts alike. Designed for ease of use and efficiency, this tractor combines a robust construction with a host of innovative features that elevate it within its class.

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