Craftsman 917.270814 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
AqI_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:
Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.
Place gearshift lever in 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.
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come
in contact with plug:
TRACTOR
TO REMOVE MOWER
Mower will be easier to remove from the
right side of tractor.
Place attachment clutch in =DISEN-
GAGED _ position.
Move attachment liftlever forward to
lower mower to its lowest position.
Roll belt off engine pulley.
Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever
by removing retainer spring.
Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis
bracket by removing retainer spdng,
Disconnect suspension arms from rear
deck brackets by removing retainer
spdngs.
Disconnect front linksfrom 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 deck is to be mounted on the
tractor, remove the front links.
TO INSTALL MOWER
Raise attachment lift lever to its highest
position,
Slide mower under tractor with dis-
charge guard to rightside of tractor.
Lower lift lever to its lowest position.
Install mower in reverse order of
removal instructions.
Retainer
Arms
Pulley
Front
Link
Retainer
Spring
AnU-Swaybar
Retainer Springs
(Both Sides)
Retainer Spdngs
(Both Sides)
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