Bell, Transaxle motion control, Lever neutral adjustment – Craftsman 917.275280 User Manual

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3. Remove belt from all idler pulleys,

transaxle pulley and then from engine
pulley.

Retainer

Spring

Drive Belt

Tension

Handle

Engine Pulley

• Belt Keeper

Transaxle Pulley

Bell.,..^

Keeper

V-ldler Keeper

Clutching
Idler

Belt
Keeper

Clutching
Flat Idler

BELT INSTALLATION-
1. Install new belt around engine pulley

first, then around transaxle pulley and

lastly into all the idler pulleys.

2. Check to be sure belt is positioned

correctly and is on proper side of all
belt keepers.

3. Engage the drive belt tension handle

and replace the retainer spring.

4. Reinstall mower.

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL

LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

The motion control lever has been preset

at the factory and adjustment should not
be necessary.
1. Park Tractor on level surface. Stop

tractor by turning ignition key to “OFP

position and engage parking brake.

2. Loosen the adjustment bolt in front of

the right rear wheel.

3. Move motion control lever to the

neutral position.

4. Tighten the adjustment bolt.

Adjustment Bolt

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-

MENT

Should your transmission require

removal for service or replacement, it

should be purged after reinstallation and

before operating the tractor. See
“PURGE TRANSMISSION” in the
Operation section of this manual.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN

MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not
horizontal (left to right) when wheels are
positioned straight fonward. remove

steering wheel and reassemble with
crossbars horizontal. Tighten securely.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required for proper

steering operation. Toe-in was set at the
factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. If parts in the front axle or

steering mechanism have been replaced
or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if

necessary.

TO CHECK TOE-IN -

1. Position front wheels straight ahead.

2. Measure distance between wheels at

front and rear of tires (dimensions “A”
and “B”).

• Front dimension “A” should be 1/8“ to

1/4" less than rear dimension “B”.

TO ADJUST TOE-IN-

1. Loosen jam nuts at adjustment

sleeves on tie rod.
Adjust tie rod until dimension “A” is

1/8" to 1/4“ less than dimension “B”.

Tighten jam nuts securely.

FRONT OF TRACTOR

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