Craftsman 917.28948 - Manual (Page 11)

• Turn steering wheei to position wheels
straight forward,
• From front of tractor, insert rod end of
front link (E) through front hole in tractor
front suspension bracket (F).
• Move to left side of mower and and insert
large retainer spring (G) through hole in
front link (E) behind front suspension
bracket(F).
• Insert other end of link (E) into hole in
front mower bracket (H) and secure with
washer and small retainer spring (J).
NOTE: Requires deck lifting.
9 Install Belt On Engine Clutch Pulley (Wl)
•
Disengage belt tension rod (K) from
locking bracket (L),
• Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M).
IMPORTANT: Check bell for proper rout­
ing in all mower pulley grooves and under
mandrel covers.
M.Engine
Clutch Pulley
Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking
bracket (L).
CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring
loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and
engage slowly.
Raise attachment lift lever to highest
position.
if necessary, adjust gauge wheels before
operating mower as shown in the owner's/
operator's manual. Check gauge wheels,
deck level and rake settings.