To replace mower blade drive belt (see fig. 23), To adjust brake (see fig. 24), To replace motion drive belt (see fig. 25) – Sears 917.25254 User Manual

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 23)

The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

•

Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER” in this section of this manual),

» 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 all belt

guides.

•

Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 24)

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.

» Depress ciutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

•

Measure distance between brake operating arm and

nut “A” on brake rod.

•

If distance is other than 1-1/2”, loosen jam nut and turn

nut “A” until distance becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam
nut against nut "A”,

° Road testtractorfor proper stopping distance as stated

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

thorized service center/department.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 25)

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

bottom side of left footrest,

» Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER” in this

section of this manual.)

Remove upper belt keeper.

•> Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

« Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove belt

upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep

ers.

» Puli belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards

from around engine pulley.

» Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS
POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS.