Craftsman 917255581 tractor

User Manual - Page 20

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or
driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3). If tires are
over or under inflated, you will not properly adiust your
mower.
You will need two (2) standard 2 x 4 short pieces of wood
to make the following adjustment. Simi!ar blocks measur-
ing 1-1/2" thick may also be used.
SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs.21 and 22) -
Raise mower with attachment lift control to allow two
(2) 1-1/2" thick blocks to be placed under rear edge of
mower directly behind mandrels.
Lower mower deck to its lowest height of cut position
(See 'q-O ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in
Operation section of this manual).
o On both sides of tractor, loosen, but do not remove, the
fasteners securing the adjustable pivot brackets to
frame. Both brackets must be loose enough to move
freely.
Pull down firmly on suspension arm to remove any
slack in pivot bracket and hold while tightening rear
fastener first to secure. Tighten remaining fastener.
Repeat procedure on other side of tractor.
Raise mower with attachment lift control and remove
blocks from under mower.
PLACE TWO (2) 1-1/2" THICK BLOCKS UNDER REAR EDGE OF
DECK (Use wood 2 × 4's or equiv.)
MOWER MUSTBE IN LOWEST HEIGHT OF CUT POSITION
FIG. 21
ADJUSTABLE PIVOT
BRACKET
SUSPENSION ARM
FASTENERS
PULL DOWN AND
TIGHTEN REAR
FASTENER FIRST
FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) -
IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF
THE FOLLOWENG FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS
NECESSARY, BESURE TOADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS
EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-
SIDE.
To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing
should be ad usted so that the front is approximately 1/4" to
3/4" lower than the rear when the mower s n its highest
position.
Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis-
tance "D" directly infront and behind the mandrel at bottom
edge of mower housing as shown.
Before making any necessary adjustments, 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 1/4" to 3/4" 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 1/4" to 3/4" lower at front than
rear, tighten nut "F" against trunnion on both front links.
Recheck side-to-side adjustment.
_x _%_ \ Io oo, MANDREL
\\ t" oo:>:
FIG. 23
BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH
:i:...........
'E"
NUT"F
FRONT LINKS TRUNNION
FIG. 24
FIG. 22
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