To replace mower blade drive belt (see fig. 22), To adjust brake (see fig. 23), To replace motion drive belt (see fig. 24) – Craftsman 917.255561 User Manual

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 22)

The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.
For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on the
mower housing.

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Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position-

Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its

lowest position.

Roll belt off engine puiiey.

Disconnect R.H. suspension arm from reardeck bracket
by removing retainer spring.

Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

install new belt in reverse order of removal,

Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside ait belt

guides.

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 23)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.

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

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Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

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Measure distance between brake operating arm and

nut "A" on brake rod.

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if distance is other than 1-1/2", disengage parking

brake, loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance
becomes 1-1/2”. Reiighten jam nut against nut "A".

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Engage parking brake and recheck distance,

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Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated
above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is
sttil greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further
maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest au
thorized service center.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See

Fig. 24)

Park the tractor on level area. Engage parking brake.
For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on
bottom side of left footrest.
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Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this

section of this manual),

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Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idier.

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Remove belt from engine pulley.

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Roll belt over top of transaxle pulley.

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install new belt by reversing alsove procedure.

IIVIjaOFiTANT;

REPLACE

IN THIS MANUAL,

ONLY WITH BELT LISTED