Craftsman 917254420 lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 21

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ADJUSTMENT
ELECTRIC
a Start the engine and allow it to warm up thoroughly
(at least ! 0 minutes )
b, Loosen clamp screw so throttle cable is free to
move ((Fig. 30),
c,, Move throttle (on dashboard) to "slow" position
d Hold throttle arm against stop screw and adjust
throttle stop screw to t 000-11 O0 RPM (Fig,, 3 !).
e., Adjust the governor low speed adjustment screw
for 1400 RPM idle (Fig,. 30),
f, Tighten clamp screw to secure throttle cable
FIG URE 32
BELT
LOOSEN
FIGURE 33
ENGINE
PULLEY
...... _ ,\ _7"77-,
\ I CLU_'CH _
l ADJUSTP,BLE PULLEY TRANSAXL'_v _ E
"V- IDLER IDLER PULLEY
FIG URE 34
SHIW
COVER
PLATE
\
4, Electric Clutch Adjustment
The electric clutch (Fig, 32) should provide years of ser-
vice. The clutch incorporates a built-in brake that stops
the pulley almost immediately• Eventually, the internal
brake will wear so the mower blades will not stop as
recommended. Adjustment must be made by a Sears
Service Technician,
5 Motion Drive Belt Removal
The belt on this tractor is special for this application_
Always replace with the Sears belt number in the parts
list. It is not necessary to remove mower,
a_ Raise hood and disconnect negative ground bat-
tery cable,
b. Set parking brake (to get belt slack),
c, Loosen (do not remove) two engine pulley belt
guide bolts and swivel R,H. side of belt guide up_
Tighten L.H bolt to hold belt guide in position
(Fig. 33),
d, Roll belt off engine pulley.
e Rofl belt off "V" idler, flat idler and adjustable
idler pulleys (Fig° 34).
f Pull belt off clutch pulley - between pulley and
frame.
g Loosen nut "'A ""on R_H, outside of frame (Fig.
35),
6o Motion Drive Belt Replacement
NOTE: THERE IS A BELT INSTALLATION DECAL UNDER
L.H FOOTREST,
a, Push bett down from engine pulley area, Place
back (flat) side of belt on flat idler., (Flat idler is
next to frame)°
b. Place belt on adjustable idler and over clutch
pulley_ "'V'" (narrow) part of belt should engage
clutch pufleyo
FIGURE35 2t
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