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Install mower and drive belt (see figs. 4 and 7), Check deck levelness, Check for proper position of all belts – Sears 917.250551 User Manual

Page 9: Assembly

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ASSEMBLY

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT
(See Figs. 4 and 7)

Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension

arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage park­

ing brake,.

« Cut and remove tie down securing anti-sway bar.

Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck,

■ Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right

side of tractor,

IMPORTANT; CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN

ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. INSTALL BELT INTO

ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY GROOVE

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install one front link in top hole of the L.H. front mower

bracket and L ,H.. front suspension bracket Retain with

two single loop retainer springs as shown.

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Install second front linkin R.H. front suspension bracket

and retain with single loop retainer spring as shown.

Slide right side of mower deck back and install link in

top hole of R, H. front mower bracket. Retain with single

loop retainer spring as shown.

Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it

stops.

“ Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control.

Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck
pins. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to

- Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left

footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring.

» Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove

slack from mower suspension.

" Raise deck to highest position.

"> Assemble gauge wheel bars to brackets using clevis

pins and double loop retainer springs.

Assemble gauge wheels as shown using long shoulder

bolts, 3/B washers, and 3/8-16 center locknuts. Tighten
securely,

■> Adjust gauge wheels before operating moweras shown

in the Operation section of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly
leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL
BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower
drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are
routed correctly.

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