Craftsman 917271734 tractor

User Manual - Page 22

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If adjustment is necessary, make
adjustmenton one side of mower only.
To raise one side of mower, tighten lift
linkadjustment nut on that side.
To lower one side of mower, loosen lift
linkadjustment nut on that side.
NOTE: Each full tum ofadjustment nut
will change mower height about 1/8'.
Recheck measurements after adjust-
ing.
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Adjustment Nut --------- --
FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT: Deck must be levelside-to-
side.If the following front-to-beck adjust-
ment is necessary, be sure to adjust beth
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 isapproximately 1/8" to 1/2"
lower than the rear when the mower is in
its highest position.
Check adjustment on rightside of tractor.
Measure distance "D" directlyin trent and
behind the mandrel at bottom edge of
mower housing as shown.
Before making any necessary adjust-
ments, check that beth front links are
equal in length.
If links are notequal in length, adjust
one link to same length as other link.
To lowerfront 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 beth front links,
To raise front of mower, loosen nut"F"
from trunnionon beth front links.
"Rghtennut =E"on beth front links an
equal number of turns.
When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower
at frontthan rear, tighten nut "F" against
trunnionon both front links.
Recheck side-to-side adjustment.
_%,_ ; _ / Mandrel
BothFrontUnksShouldbe Equalin Length
.ut-
Trunnion_
FrontLinks
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE
BELT
The mower blade drive belt may be
replaced without tools. Park the tractor on
level surface. Engage parking brake.
BELT REMOVAL -
1. Remove mower from tractor (See TO
REMOVE MOWER" in this section of
this manual).
2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleysand
idler pulleys.
3. Pull belt away from mower.
BELT INSTALLATION -
4. Install new belt in reverse order of
removal.
5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves
and inside all belt guides.
6. Install mower in reverse order of
removal instructions.
Mandrel
Mandrel
Pulley
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