Craftsman 917254420 lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 10

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ASSEMBL Y
PRIMARY
MANDREL
MOWER DRIVE
BELT
FRONT
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
FIGURE 9
GAUGE
WHEEL
\
GAUGE /
WHEEL
BAR
RETAINER
-_- SPRING
BRACKET
PARALLEL
LINK
ASSEMBLY
6_ Mower Installation
,
a, Remove band from mower suspension bracket.
b Remove banding from suspension arms (Fig. 7)
and gauge wheels, Set gauge wheels aside for
later assembly°
c, Slide mower under tractor, deflector to R,,H,,
side_
do Slide front suspension brackets into mower
brackets, Retain with release pins (Fig, 7),
e o Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise
( _ ) until it stops (Fig 7)
Push attachment lift switch to lower mower sus-
pension links (page 11).
g, Slide studs through lift finks on both ,sides of
tractor (Fig 8J Retain with washers and retainer
springs (shown full size on page 6) found in bag
of parts
h, Place the suspension arms on brackets on both
sides of frame (Fig 8) Retain with washers and
retainer springs found in bag of parts,
i, Turn height adjustment knob (Fig 7) clockwise
(,'_ ) to remove slack from mower suspension
j. Roll drive belt over primar y mandrel (Fig 9)
k Insert gauge wheelbar into bracket, Retain with
clevis pin and retainer spring [shown full size on
page 6) found m the bag of parts (Fig 10) Repeat
for other gauge wheel
Mower Drive Belt Installation
FIGURE 10
CLUTCH
PULLEY
TENSION
PULLEY
_GURE ti
CLEVIS
PIN
a, Remove hood and grill (See page 23L
b, Place mower drive belt over clutch pulley and
under idler pulley and tension pulley (Fig 11).
NOTE: PULL LEVER FORWARD TO SWING
TENSION PULLEY FOR BELT CLEARANCE
Make sure narrow "V" side of belt is engaged in
each pufley(Fig. 11)
c, Pull mower drive belt over front mower suspension
bracket (Fig 7),
d ,_ Replace hood and grill.
8. Mower Drive Belt Adjustment
a. Lower mower using attachment lift switch.
b. If dimension "A" on idler bracket assembly
measures 1/4" or less, mower drive belt must
be adjusted (Fig 11-tnset)_
c.. Turn ignition switch off and remove mower drive
belt,
do Using two 9/16"" wrenches, remove bolt, (2)
washers, Iockwashet and nut #om idler pufley
(Fig. 1 l-Inset) (original position),
e Place v-belt and idler pufley #_ "NEW" pulley
position (Fig. 114nset).. Replace bolt, (2)
washers, Iockwasher and nut. Tighten securely,
f . Check v-belt for proper installation on all pulley
grooves,
9. Check the Cutting Level
The blade housing was set at the factory to cut level.
After mowing a short distance, look at the area that was
cut, If the blade housing cuts uneven; see the instruc-
tions on "Side-to-Side And Front-to-Rear Mower Adjustment"
(page 23)"
PULL FORWARD
TO LOOSEN BELT
FOR EASIER BELT
INSTALLATION
IDLERBRACKET
ASSEMBLY
J
10
10. Final Assembly
a. Make sure all fasteners are tight,
b, Read and follow the operation instructions
(page 11). Know the location and purpose of
all controls..
c_ Check oil and.gasoline (page 12) before starting the
tractor
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