Craftsman 917270774 lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 21

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CLEANING
Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.
of all foreign matter.
Keep finished surfaces and wheels
free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
Protect painted surfaces with automo-
tive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden
hose to clean your tractor unless the
electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out.
Water in engine can result in a short-
ened engine life.
_I, CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:
Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.
Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.
Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.
Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with plug.
TRACTOR
TO REMOVE MOWER
Mower will be easier to remove from the
right side of tractor.
Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-
GAGED" position.
Move attachment lift lever forward to
lower mower to its lowest position.
Roll belt off engine pulley.
Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever
by removing retainer spring.
Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis
bracket by removing retainer spring.
Disconnect suspension arms from rear
deck brackets by removing retainer
springs.
Disconnect front links from deck by
removing retainer springs.
Raise lift lever to raise suspension
arms. Slide mower out from under
tractor.
Clutch
Suspension
IMPORTANT: If an attachment other
than the mower deck is to be mounted
on the tractor, remove the front links.
TO INSTALL MOWER
Raise attachment lift lever to its
highest position,
Slide mower under tractor with
discharge guard to right side of tractor.
Lower lift lever to its lowest position.
Install mower in reverse order of
removal instructions.
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 of this
manual). If tires are over or
underinflated, you will not properly
adjust your mower.
Lever
Retainer Spring
Enc mePulley
Front Link
Retaine_
Retainer Springs
(Both Sides)
Anti-Sway
Retainer S
(Both Sides)
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