Craftsman 917.272230 - Manual (Page 10)

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELSTO
MOWER DECK
The gauge wheels are designed to keep
the mower deck in proper position when
operating mower. Be sure №ey are
properly adjusted to ensure optimum
mower performance.
1 Slide gauge wheel bar down into
bracket channel, Be sure that gauge
wheel bar aligning holes are on top.
Assemble gauge wheels as shown
using shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and
3/8-16 center locknuts and tighten
securely.
2. For ease of mower to tractor assem­
bly, raise gauge wheels to highest
position and retain with clevis pins
and spnng retainers
NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels before
operating mower. See “TO ADJUST
GAUGE WHEELS" in the Operation
section of this manual
Retainer
Nose Roller
TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER
1. Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16
gauge washers, and nose roller
between deck mounting brackets as
shown. Be sure to jxisition brackets
on correct side, as shown
2 Install hex bolts and lock nuts as
shown. Tighten hardware securely
NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are posi­
tioned in tab holes in deck brackets
INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT
Be sure tractor is on level sirfaoe and mower
suspension arms ate raised with attachment
lift control. Erigage parking brake.
1 Cut and remove ties securing anti­
sway bar and beits. Swing anti-sway
bar to left side of mower deck.
2 Siide mower under tractor with
deflector shield to right side of tractor
IMPORTANT; Check belt for proper
routing in all mower pulley grooves.
3. If equipped,turn height adjustment
knob counterclockwise until it stops.
4 Lower mower linkage with attachment
iift control
5. Be sure beit tension rod is in disen­
gaged position.
6. Install belt into electric clutch pulley
groove.
Place the susj^ension arms on
outward pointing deck pins. Retain
with double loop retainer spring with
loops up as shown
Install front plate assembly to tractor
suspension brackets and retain with
single loop retainer springs as shown
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