Craftsman 917272190 lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 26

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TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
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.)
Disconnect clutch wire harness.
Remove clutch Iocator.
Remove belt from stationary idler and
clutching idler.
Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.
Remove belt upwards from transaxle
pulley by deflecting belt keepers.
Pull belt toward front of tractor and
remove downwards from around
electric clutch.
Install new belt by reversing above
procedure.
Electric
Clutch
sl_onay
Idler
Transaxle
Pulley
C
J _"_.._iii:_ ClutchH_3.rness Wire
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.
TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
The transaxle should be in neutral when
the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock
gate) position. The adjustment is preset at
the factory; however, if adjustment is
needed, proceed as follows:
Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).
NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels
move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.
Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right
rear wheel.
Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N)
position.
Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
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NOTE: If additional clearance is needed
to get to adjustment bolt, move mower
deck height to the lowest position.
Neutral Lock Gate
Gearshift
Adjustment Bolt
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not
horizontal (left to right) when wheels are
positioned straight forward, remove
steering wheel and reassemble per
instructions in the Assembly section of
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
authorized service center.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
Block up axle securely.
Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal (rear
wheel contains a square key - Do not
lose).
Repair tire and reassemble.
On rear wheels only: align grooves in
rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square
key.
Replace washers and snap retaining
ring securely in axle groove.
Replace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant
may be purchased from your local parts
dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry
rot and corrosion.
Washers
Retaining _ fE/Fi'_k_
Ring
Axlelcover _Square Key
(Rear Wheel
Only)
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