Craftsman 917.270512 - Manual (Page 22)

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUStNG
Adjust the mower while tractor is parked
on level ground or driveway. Make sure
tires are properly inflated (See “PROD­
UCT SPECIFICATIONS"). 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,
measure 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 adjust­
ment 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".
Bottom ^^ I—-—■—I ^ Bottom
of Curl r ^ I--«A 1 of Curl
equal in length. Both links should be
approximately 10-3/8“.
• If links are not equal in leagUi.^gyust'
one link to same length as other link.
• To lower front of mower loosen nut “P
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 “P
against trunnion on both front links.
• To raise front of mower, loosen nut “P
from trunnion on both front links.
Tighten nut “E" on both front links an
equal number ojf turns.
• When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower
at front than rear,, tighten nut “P against
trunnion on both front links.
• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.
Mandrel
Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length
Recheck measurements after adjusting.
-RONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT
MPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-
5lde. If the following front-to-back adjust-
nent is necessary, be sure to adjust both
ront links equally so mower will stay
evel side-to-side.
Ho obtain the best cutting results, the
newer housing should be adjusted so that
he front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2"
Dwer than the rear when the mower is in
;s highest position.
)heck adjustment on right side of tractor.
Measure distance “D” directly in front and
>ehind the mandrel at bottom edge of
newer housing as shown.
Before making any necessary adjust­
ments, check that both front links are
Trunnion
Front Links Trunnion
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE
BELT (See Illustration Next Page)
The mower blade drive belt may be
replaced without tools. Park the tractor on
level surface. Engage parking brake.
BELT REMOVAL
• Remove mower from tractor (See “TO
REMOVE MOWER” in this section of
this manual).
• Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and
idler pulleys.
• Pull belt away from mower.
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