To adjust brake (see fig. 29), To replace motion drive belt (see fig. 30), To adjust steering wheel alignment – Craftsman 917.256930 User Manual

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TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 29)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounted on the right side of the transaxie.

If tractor requires more than six ( 6 ) feet stopping distance
at high speed In highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.

Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

<• Measure distance between brake operating arm and

nut "A" on brake rod; '

- - ■ - .

» If distance is other than 1-5/8", disengage parking

brake, loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance
becomes 1-5/8". Retighten jam nut against nut "A".

» Engage parking brake and recheck distance,

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above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is
still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further

maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest

authorized service center.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 30)

The tractor drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park
the tractor on level area. Engage parking brake. For
assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom
side of left footrest.

= Engage parking brake,

» Lower mower lift lever to "lowest" position.

® Turn front wheels fully to left or right.

» Disconnect mower drive belt at engine pulley.

■> Disconnect motion drive belt at clutching idler,

® Disconnect motion drive belt at transaxle. Push above

transaxle pulley.

» Disconnect motion drive belt at chassis belt keeper.

» Disconnect motion drive belt at engine pulley. Thread

belt below mower drive sheave and through engine belt
keeper and engine pulley,

■> Remove belt.

“ Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

» Make sure that belt is inside all belt keepers.
IMPORTANT: REPLACE ONLY WITH BELT LISTED IN

THIS MANUAL.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

if steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)

when wheels are positioned straight fonward, re move steer
ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly
section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-iN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on
your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front
wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized

service center.