Craftsman 917.274953 - Manual (Page 21)

NOTE: To assist in locating hole in
flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with
notch on head of pin. If necessary, move
mower side-to-side to give space
between plate and mower brackets.
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper
routing in all mower pulley grooves.
9. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis
bracket under left footrest and retain
with double loop retainer spring.
10. If equipped, turn height adjustment
knob clockwise to remove slack from
mower suspension.
11. Raise deck to highest position.
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
Adjust the mower while tractor is parked
on level ground or driveway. Make sure
tires are properly inflated (See “PROD­
UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this
manual). If tires are over or underinfiated,
you will not properly adjust your mower.
SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT
• Raise mower to its highest position.
• Measure height from bottom edge of
mower to ground level at front corners
of mower. Distance “A” on both sides of
mower should be the same.
• If adjustment is necessary, make
adjustment on one side of mower only.
• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift
link adjustment nut on that side.
• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift
link adjustment nut on that side.
NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut
will change mower height about 3/16".
• Recheck measurements after adjusting.
Bottom Edge of
Mower to Ground
FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-
side. If the following front-to-back
adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust
both front links equally so mower wilt stay
level side-to-side.
To obtain the best cutting results, the
mower housing should be adjusted so
the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2"
lower than the rear when the mower is in
its highest position.
Check adjustment on right side of tractor.
Measure distance “P directly in front of
and behind the mandrel at bottom edge
of mower housing as shown.
• Before making any necessary adjust­
ments, check that both front plate links
are equal in length.
• If links are not equal in length, adjust
one link to same length as other link.
• To lower front of mower housing,
loosen nut “G” on both front links an
equal number of turns.
• When distance “P is 1/8" to 1/2" lower
at front than rear, tighten nut “H”
against trunnion on both front links.
• To raise front of mower housing, loosen
nut “H” from trunnion on both front iinks.
Tighten nut “G" on both front links an
equal number of turns.
• When distance “P is 1/8" to 1/2" lower
at front than rear, tighten nut “H"
against trunnion on both front links.
NOTE: Each full turn of nut “G” will
change distance “P by approximately
3/8".
• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.
BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE
EQUAL IN LENGTH
Bottom Edge of
Mower to Ground
Nut “H'
Nut “G"
Front Plate Trunnion
Assembly
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