Craftsman 917272243 lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 23

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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
Adjust the mower while tractor is parked
on level ground or driveway. Make sure
tires are properly inflated (See "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section ofthis
manual). Iftirosare over or
underinfiated, you will not propedy adjust
your mower.
SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT
Raise mower to its highest position.
Measure height from bottom edge of
mower to groundlevel at front corners
of mower. Distance "A" on both sides
of mower should be the same.
If adjustment is necessary, make
adjustment on one side of mower only.
To raise one side of mower, tighten lift
linkadjustment nuton that side.
To lower one side of mower, loosen lift
link adjustment nuton that side.
NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut
will change mower height about 3/16".
Recheck measurements after adjust-
ing.
BottomEdgeof BottomEdgeof
Mowerto Ground Mower to Ground
\ /
(_ Suspension
Arm
Uft Link
Adjustment
Nut
FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-
side. If the followingfront-to-back
adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust
both front links equally so mower will stay
level side-to-side.
To obtain the best cuttingresults, the
mower blades should be adjusted so the
front tip is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower
than the roar tip when the mower is in its
_hest position.
CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect
your hands with gloves and/or wrap
blade with heavy cloth.
Check adjustment on right side of tractor.
Positionany blade so the tip is pointing
straight forward. Measure distance "B" at
front and roartip of blade.
Before making any necessary adjust-
ments, check that both front linksare
equal in length.
If links are not equal in length, adjust
one link to same length as other link.
To lower front of blade, loosen nut "C"
on both front ILnksan equal number of
turns.
NOTE: Each full turnof nut "C" will
change dim. "B" by approximately 3/16".
When distance "B" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower
at front than rear, tighten nut"D"
against trunnionon both front links.
To raise front of blade, loosen nut "D"
from trunnion on both front links.
Tighten nut "C" on both front linksan
equal number of turns.
When distance "B" is 1/8"to 1/2" lower
at front than roar, tighten nut "D"
against trunnion on both front links.
Recheck side-to-side adjustment.
BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL
IN LENGTH
Front Plate Trunnion
Assembly
TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT
MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL
1. Park tractor on a level surface.
Engage parking brake.
2. Lower mower to its lowest position.
3. Disengage belt tension rod from lock
bracket.
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