Craftsman 917.276230 User Manual

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TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

1. Park tractor on a level surface. Engage

parking brake.

2. Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest

position.

3. Disengage belt tension rod from lock

A bracket.

CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring

loaded. Have a firm grip on rod and re
lease slowly.

4. Remove screws from R.H. and L.H.

mandrel covers and remove covers.

5. Remove any dirt or grass clippings

which may have accumulated around

mandrels and entire upper deck sur

face.

6. Remove belt from electric clutch pulley,

both mandrel pulleys and all idler pul
leys.

L.H.
Mandrel

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

1. Install belt around both mandrel pulleys

and around idler pulleys as shown.

2. Install belt onto electric clutch pulley.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout
ing in all mower pulley grooves.
3. Reassemble R.H. and L.H. mandrel

covers. Securely tighten all screws.

4. Engage belt tension rod on locking

bracket.

CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring

loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and en

gage slowly.
5. Raise attachment lift lever to highest

position.

Belt Routing