To remove mower (see fig, 20), To install mower (see fig. 20), Service and adjustments – Sears 917.257651 User Manual
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:
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Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.
= Place gearshift lever m neutral (N) position.
» Place attachment clutch In “DISENGAGED" position.
» Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key.
® Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
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Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with
plug.
TRACTOR
TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig, 20)
MowerwifI be easierto remove from the right side of tractor
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Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.
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Move attachment lift leverforward to lower mower to its
lowest position.
» Roll belt off engine pulley.
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Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing
retainer spring
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Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis bracket by
removing retainer spring,
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Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets
by removing retainer springs,
» Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer
springs.
•> Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower
out from under tractor,
IMPORTANT:
IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE
MOWER IS TO BE MOUNTED TO THE TRACTOR, THE
R.H. AND L.H. SUSPENSION ARMS MUST BE REMOVED
FROM TRACTOR
TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 20)
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Raise attachment iift lever to Its highest position,
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Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right
side of tractor
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Lower lift lever to its lowest position,
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install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.
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