Craftsman 917.25552 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
BOTTOM
OF CURL
\
GROUND LINE
FIG. 18
SIDE TO SIDE
ADJUSTMENT
TRUNNION
REAR SUSPENSION ARM
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BOTTOM
OF CURL
D'['_
REAR SUSPENSION TRUNNION
FIG. 2O
NUT"E"
REAR
SUSPENSION
TRUNNION
NUT "F"
=-t*
D
GR OU ND J
LINE
LIFTBRACKET
FIG. 21
FIG. 19
FRONT-TO=BACK ADJUSTMENT(See Figs. 20 and 2I) -
To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing
should be adjusted so the rear is approximately 3/4 to 7/8"
higher than the front when the mower is in its highest
position,
Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis-
tance "D" at front and rear flanges of mower housing as
shown,
To raise rear of mower, loosen nut "E" on both rear
suspension arms. Screw both nuts "F" on both rear
suspension arms an equal number of turns.
When distance "D" is 3/4 to 7/8" higher at rear than
front, retighten nuts "E",
Recheck side-to-side adjustment_
REAR
SUSPENSION
ARM
IMPORTANT: WHEN ADJUSTING REAR SUSPENSION
TRUNNIONS, ALWAYS ADJUST BOTH EQUALLY SO
MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE
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