Craftsman 917.272230 - Manual (Page 25)

Belt Tension Rod
(Disengaged
r . h
Position) Mandrel
\^. Cover
Electric Clutch
'Pulley
Idler
Pulleys
Spring —A—
Arm MandW
R.H. Suspension
Arm ^
Primary Idler Atm
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE
BELT
Park the tractor on level surface. Engage
parking brake.
1. Remove mower drive belt (See “TO
REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in
this section of this manual).
2. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE
MOWER" in this section of this manual).
3. Remove screws from L.H. mandrel
cover and remove cover,
4. Carefully roll belt off L.H. mandrel
pulley.
5. Remove belt from center mandrel
pulley, idler ptulley, and R.H, mandrel
pulley.
6. Remove any dirt or grass which may
have accumulated around mandrels
and entire upper deck surface.
7. Check secondary idler arm and idler
pulley to see that they rotate freely,
8. Be sure sptring is hooked in secondary
idler arm and secondary spring arm,
9. Install new belt in lower groove of R.H.
mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center
mandrel pulley as shown.
10. Carefully roll belt over L.H. mandrel
pulley. Make sure belt is in all grooves
properly.
11. Reinstall L.H. mandrel cover.
12. Reinstall mower to tractor (See
“INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT”
in the Assembly sect'ion of this manual).
13. Reassemble mower drive belt (See
“TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT”
in this section of this manual).
LH. Secondary Idler Arm
Mandreb ' Secondary
Spring Arm
.Center
Mandrel
TO ADJUST BRAKE
Your tractor is equipt^d with an adjustable
brake system which is mounted on the
side of the transaxle.
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet
stopping distance at high speed in
highest gear on a level dry concrete or
paved surface, then brake must be
adjusted.
1. Depress clutch/brake pedal and
engage parking brake.
2. Measure distance between brake
operating amn and nut “A" on brake
rod.
3. If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen
jam nut and turn nut "A” until distance
becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut
against nut "A”.
4. Road test tractor for proper stopping
distance as stated above. Readjust if
necessary. If stopping distance is still
greater than six (6) feet in highest gear,
further maintenance is necessary.
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED"
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
Park the tractor on level surface. Engage
parking brake. For assistance, there is a
belt installation guide decal on bottom
side of left footrest.
Remove mower (See “TO REMOVE
MOWER” in this section of this
manual.)
Disconnect clutch wire harness.
Remove clutch locator.
Remove belt from stationary idler and
clutching idler.
Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.
Remove belt upwards from transaxle
pulley by deflecting belt keepers.
Pull belt toward front of tractor and
remove downwards from around
electric dutch.
install new belt by reversing above
procedure.
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R.H
Mandrel
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