Craftsman 917.270822 - Manual (Page 23)

Before making any necessary adjust­
ments, check that both front links are
equal in length. Both links should be
approximately 10-3/8".
If links are not equal in length, adjust
one link to same length as other link.
To lower front of mower loosen nut “E"
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 “F"
against trunnion on both front links.
To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F”
from trunnion on both front links.
Tighten nut “E” on both front links an
equal number of turns.
When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower
at front than rear, tighten nut “F” against
trunnion on both front links.
Recheck side-to-side adjustment.
Mandrel Pulley idler Pulleys
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE
BELT (See Illustration Next Page)
The mower blade drive belt may be re­
placed 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.
BELT INSTALLATION -
• Install new belt in reverse order of re­
moval.
• Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves
and inside all belt guides.
• Install mower in reverse order of re­
moval instructions.
Mandrel
Pulley
TO ADJUST BRAKE
Your tractor is equipped with an adjust­
able 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 high­
est gear, then brake must be adjusted.
• Depress clutch/brake pedal and en­
gage parking brake.
• Measure distance between brake oper­
ating arm and nut “A” on brake rod.
• If distance is other than 1-9/16", loosen
jam nut and turn nut “A" until distance
becomes 1-9/16". Retighten jam nut
against nut “A”.
• 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. Con­
tact your nearest authorized service
center/department.
>With Parking Brake “Engaged”
. Jam
Nut
Operating Arm
Do Not touch this nut.
If further brake adjustment is necessary
contact your nearest authorized service
center/department
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 rnower (See “TO REMOVE
MOWER” in this section of this manual.)
• Remove belt from stationary idler and
clutching idler.
• Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.
Carefully remove belt upwards from
transmission input pulley and over cool­
ing fan blades.
• Pul! belt toward front of tractor and re­
move downward from around engine
23 pulley.