Craftsman 917256530 tractor

User Manual - Page 24

For 917256530.

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SERVUCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 26)
The mower blade dr_vebelt may be replaced without tools_
Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake_
BELT REMOVAL -
Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE
MOWER" in this section of this manual)_
. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.
Pull belt away from mower_
BELT INSTALLATION -
Install new belt in reverse order of removal
Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt
guides.
° Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions_
MANDREL IDLER
PULLEY PULLEYS
MANDREL
PULLEY
FIG. 26
TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 27)
Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system
which is mounted on the side of the transaxle_
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance
at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted_
Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake_
Measure distance between brake operating arm and
nut "A" on brake rod.
If distance is other than 1-3/4", loosen jam nut and turn
nut "A" until distance becomes 1-3/4". Retighten jam
nut against nut "A".
Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated
above. Read ust if necessary. If stopping distance is
still greater' than s x (6) feet n highest gear, further
maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest au-
thorized service center/department
WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"
NUT"A"jA M NUT
ERATING
DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY
CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED
SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT
FIG. 27
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 28)
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.)
. Remove upper belt keeper_
o Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.
Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove
belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over
cooling fan blades.
Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downward
from around engine pulley.
Install new belt by reversing above procedure.
IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS
POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS.
ENGINE_
PULLEY
CLUTCHING _._
IDLER
STATIONARY_
IDLER
TRANSMISSION-
INPUT PULLEY
TABS
UPPER BELT
KEEPER
24 FIG. 28
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