Craftsman 917.27206 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
SIDE-TO-SIDEADJUSTMENT
Raisemowertoitshighestposition.
Atthe midpointof bothsidesofmower,
measureheightfrom bottomedge of
mowerto ground. Distance"A"on
bothsidesof mowershouldbe the
sameor within1/4"of eachother.
If adjustment isnecessary,make
adjustmenton one side of moweronly.
To raiseone sideof mower,tightenlift
linkadjustmentnuton that side.
To lowerone sideof mower,loosenlift
linkadjustmentnuton that side.
NOTE: Eachfull turn ofadjustmentnut
willchange mowerheightabout1/8".
Recheckmeasurementsafter adjust-
ing.
Bottomedge of Bottom edge of
mowerto _ mowerto
ground _ ground
n Ann
Lift Link
Adjustment Nut _ --
FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to
side. If the following front-to-back adjust-
ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both
front links equally so mower will stay level
side-to-side.
To obtain the best cutting results, the
mower housing should be adjusted so
that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2"
lower than the rear when the mower is in
its highest position.
Check adjustment on right side of tractor.
Measure distance "D" directly in front and
behind the mandrel at bottom edge of
mower housing as shown.
Before making any necessary adjust-
ments, check that both front links are
equal in length. Both links should be
approximately 10-3/8".
If links are not equal in length, adjust
one link to same length as other link.
To lower front of mower loosen nut "E"
on both front links an equal number of
turns.
When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower
at front than rear, tighten nuts "F"
against trunnion on both front links.
To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F"
from trunnion on both front links.
Tighten nut "E"on both front linksan
equal number of turns.
When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower
at front than rear, tighten nut "F"against
trunnion on both front links.
Recheck side-to-side adjustment.
-__ndrel
BothFrontLinks Shouldbe EqualinLength
/
Nut ,,_Nut "E
Trunnion_
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE
BELT
The mower blade drive belt may be
replaced without tools. Park the tractor on
level surface. Engage parking brake.
BELT REMOVAL -
1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO
REMOVE MOWER" in this section of
this manual).
2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and
idler pulleys.
3. Pull belt away from mower.
Mandrel
Pulle
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