Craftsman 917272244 lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 25

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4. Road test tractor for proper stopping
distance as stated above. Readiust if
necessary. If stoppingdistance Is still
greater than six 6) feet in highest
gear, further maintenance _sneces-
sary. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"
Operating Arm
Do nottouchthisnut. Iffurtherbrake
adjustmentis necessary,contact a Searsor
other qualified service center.
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
Park the tractoron level surface. Engage
parking brake. For assistance, there is a
belt instaliaUon guide decal on bottom
side ofleft footrest.
1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE
MOWER" in this section of this
manual.)
2. Disconnect clutch wire harness.
3. Remove clutch Iocator.
4. Remove belt from statLonary 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.
Electric _.
Clutch
Clutchingl
Idler
Stationary//
idler
Transmission
Input Pulley--
Clutch
--Locator
Clutch
Wire Harness
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-
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
Ifsteering wheel crossbars are not
horizontal (left to right) when wheels are
positioned straight forward, remove
steering wheel and reassemble per
instructions in the Assembly sectionof
this manual.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
The front wheel toe-in and camber are
not adjustable on your tractor, If damage
has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-
in or camber, contact your nearest Sears
or other qualified service center.
TO REMOVEWHEEL FOR REPAIRS
1. Block up axle securely.
2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal (rear
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
ring securely in axle groove.
5. Replace axle cover.
NOTE: Toseal tire punctures and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant
may be purchased from your local parts
dealer. "[3resealant also prevents tire dry
rot and corrosion.
Square Key--,_-_
(Rear WheelOnly)
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