Craftsman 917.272233 - Manual (Page 10)

Retainer Spring
Pii
Shoulder Adjusting
Bolt-— Bar'\ k H
Gauge
Wheef—
3/8 Washer-""''^
I ^3/8-16 Center
Locknut
TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER
1. Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16
gauge washers, and nose rolier
between deck mounting brackets as
showm. Be sure to position brackets
on correct side, as shown.
2. Instail hex bolts and iock nuts as
shown. Tighten hardware secureiy.
NOTE; Be sure bracket tabs are posi­
tioned In tab holes in deck brackets.
Tab Hole
Nose Roller
Lock
Hex Bolt
■A"
Bracket-liC
B' Bracket
Washer
INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT
Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower
suspension arms are raised with attachment
lift control. Engage parkirtg brake.
1. Cut and remove ties securing anti­
sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway
bar to left side of mower deck.
2. Slide mower under tractor with
deflector shield to right side of tractor.
IMPORTANT: Check belt lor proper
routing in all mower pulley grooves.
3. If equipped,turn height adjustment
knob counterclockwise until it stops.
4. Lower mower linkage with attachment
lift control.
5. Be sure belt tension rod is in disen­
gaged position.
6. Install belt into electric clutch pulley
groove.
7. Place the suspension arms on
outward pointing deck pins. Retain
with double loop retainer ^ring with
loops up as shown.
8. Install front plate assembly to tractor
suspension brackets and retain with
single loop retainer springs as shown.
9. Position front plate assembly between
front mower brackets. Raise deck and
plate assembly to align holes and
insert flanged pins. Secure pins with
double loop retainer springs between
the plate assembly and mower
brackets.
Lock Bracket
Belt Tension Rod
Disengaged Position
Electric Front
Clutch Suspention
Pulley Brackets Front Plate
‘ ' Assembly
Chassis
Bracket
Gauge
Wheel
Double Loop
Retainer Springs
Single
Loop
Flanged Retainer
..... a Springs
Deflector Shelld