Craftsman 917272072 lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 22

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TOLEVELMOWERHOUSING
Adjustthemowerwhiletractorisparked
onI_velgroundordriveway.Makesure
tiresareproperlyinflated(See"PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this
manua0. If tires are over or
underinflated, you will not properly adjust
your mower.
SiDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT
Raise mower to its highest position.
At the midpoint of both sides of mower,
mea_ura height from bottom edge of
mower to ground. Distance "A" on
both sides of mower should be the
same or within 1/4" of each other.
If adjustment is necessary, make
adjustment on one side of mower only.
To raise one side of mower, tighten lift
link adjustment nut on that side.
To lower one side of mower, loosen lift
link adjustment nut on that side.
NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut
will change mower height about 1/8".
Recheck measurements after adjust-
ing.
Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of
M_r to GroundA_-_7_ "Mower toiroun d
Measure distance "D" directly in front and
behind the mandrel at bottom edge of
mower housing as shown.
Before making any necessary adjust-
ments, check that both front links are
equal in length. Both links should be
approximately 10-3/8".
If links are not equal in length, adjust
one link to same length as other link.
To lower front of mower loosen nut "E"
on both front links an equal number of
turns.
When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower
at front than rear, tighten nuts "F"
against trunnion on both front links.
To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F"
from trunnion on both front links.
Tighten nut "E" on both front links an
equal number of turns.
When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower
at front than rear, tighten nut =F"against
trunnion on both front links.
Recheck side-to-side adjustment.
°o_ I ° o/ Mandrel
o o o
BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL
IN LENGTH
Suspension
C_,\/ Arm
o@
iftLink
__ Nut
FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-
side.If the following front-to-back adjust-
ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both
front links equally so mower will stay
level side-to-side.
To obtain the best cutting results, the
mower housing should be adjusted so
that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2"
lower than the rear when the mower is in
its highest position.
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Front Trunnion
Links
Nut "E"
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