Craftsman 917.273481 - Manual (Page 25)

BELT INSTALLATION
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Carefully work new belt down around
transmission cooling fan and onto the
Input pulley.
Slide belt into the center span keeper.
Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll
around the top groove of engine pulley.
Install belt through stationary idler and
clutching idler.
Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves
and inside all belt guides and keepers.
Install mower (See “TO INSTALL
MOWER” In this section of manual).
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/
REPLACEMENT
Should your transmission require removal
for service or replacement, it should be
purged after reinstallation and before op­
erating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANS­
MISSION” in the Operation section of this
manual.
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN­
MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not
horizontal (left to right) when wheels are
positioned straight forward, remove steer­
ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars
horizontal. Tighten securely.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
The front wheel toe-in and camber are not
adjustable on your tractor. If damage has
occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or
camber, contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
1. Block up axle securely.
2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal (rear
wheels have a square key - Do not
lose).
3. Repair tire and reassemble.
NOTE: On rear wheels only: align
grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert
square key.
4. Replace washers and snap retaining
ring securely in axle groove.
5. Replace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and
use tire sealant from Sears. Tire sealant
also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.
Washers
Retaining
Ring
Axle
Cover
Square Key
(Rear Wheel Only)
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