Craftsman 917.254611 - Manual (Page 21)

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT
21. Mower Romoval
a Remove mower belt per instructions under “Mower
Drive Beit Removal" through step (c).
b. Remove retainer spring from clutch rod; pull clutch
rod out of clutch bracket. (Fig. 29)
c. Pull retainer springs out of rear suspension trun­
nions. Remove rear suspension trunnions from lift
brackets (Fig, 29).
d. Pull retainer spring out of rear hinge pin. Remove
rear hinge pin. (Fig. 29).
e Pull retainer spring out of front hinge pin Remove
front hinge pin (Fig. 29).
f Use lift leverto raise suspension arms Slide mower
out from under tractor
NOTE: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER
DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR,
THE L H AND R.H. SUSPENSION ARMS (FIG.
29) SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM TRACTOR,
22. Mower Installation
Your Mower Installs without the use of tools Raise attach­
ment lift lever (Fig 30) to its highest position.
a. Slide mower under tractor,discharge guard to R H
side-
fa Install front hinge pin through axle and parallel link
(Fig. 32). Secure with retainer spring.
c Install rear hinge pin through mower lift brackets
and parallel link (Fig 32) Secure with retainer
spring
d Install clutch rod in clutch lever (Fig 32).
e.
Move attachment lift lever (Fig 30) forward to lower
suspension arms. Slide trunnions through lift
bracket holes and secure with retainer springs (Fig.
29).
f. Roll belt over engine pulley Make sure belt is inside
bell guides (Fig 32). See belt drive schematic decal
on mower housing
g. Use attachment lift lever (Fig 30) to raise mower
h. Push lift lever plunger down and position
attachment lift leverto desired cutting height (Fig
31). Release lift lever plunger
RETAINER
SPRING R H
SUSPENTION
RETAINER
SPRING ENGINE
PULLEY RETAINER
SPRINGS