To replace mower blade drive belt (see fig. 24), To adjust brake (see fig. 25), To replace motion drive belt (see fig. 26) – Sears 917.25545 User Manual

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 24)

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.

BELT REMOVAL ^

Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED'^ position.
Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to

its lowest position.

Roll belt off engine pulley,

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 ail pulley grooves and inside all

belt guides.

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 25)

Your unit is equipped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounted on the right side of the transaxie.

If unit requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at

high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.

" Depress clutch/brake pedai 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, ioosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

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

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Engage parking brake and recheck distance.

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Road test unit for 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.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26)

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.

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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.

Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards

from around engine pulley.

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Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS

POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS,