Service and adjustments – Craftsman 917.255520 User Manual

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

UFT LEVER
(RAISED
POSITION) ~

BOTTOM
OF CURL

BOTTOM

OF CURL

GROUND LINE

FIG. 19

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT(See Figs. 20 and 21) -

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing

should be adjusted so the rear is approximately 3/4 to 7/8"
higher than the front when the mower is in its highest
position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis

tance “D" at front and rear flanges of mower housing as

shown.

' To raise rear of mower, loosen nut "E” on both rear

suspension arms. Screw both nuts "F" on both rear
suspension arms an equal number of turns.

' When distance "D" is 3/4 to 7/8" higher at rear than

front, retighten nuts "E".

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

IMPORTAMT: WHEN ADJUSTING REAR SUSPENSION

TRUNNIONS, ALWAYS ADJUST BOTH EQUALLY SO

MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE,