Craftsman 917254780 lawn tractor

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SERVICE AN
TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (See
Fig. 22)
The electric clutch should provide years of service. The
clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5
seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear so the
mower blades witl not stop as recommended. Adjust:
ments should be made by an authorized service techni-
cian.
o Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches
are in "OFF" position.
, Adjust the three ny!on rock nuts until space between
clutch plate and rotor measures .012 inches at all
three slot locations cut in side of brake plate.
NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch run tractor
at full throttle and engage and disengage electric
clutch t0 cycles to wear in clutch plate.
ADJUSTMENTS
ROTOR
CLUTCH PLATE
NYLON
LOCK
NUT (3)
SLOT (3)
.012"
BRAKE
PLATE
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 23)
The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without
tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking
brake. For assistance, there is a belt instaltatEon guide
decal on the mower housing.
BELT REMOVAL -
Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.
Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to
its lowest position.
o Roll belt off electric clutch pulley.
o Pull belt off both mandrel pulleys.
Spring belt guide away from idler pulley and pull belt
off idler pulley.
BELT INSTALLATION -
, Place belt around back side and in groove of both
mandrel pulleys.
o Spring idler belt guide down and place belt around
rear side of idler pulley.
o Roll belt over electric clutch pulley.
, Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all
belt guides.
FIG. 22
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
IDLER BELT
GUIDE IDLER
PULLEY
L.H. MANDREL
MOWER 8LADE
DRIVE BELT
a,a,
MANDREL
FIG. 23
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