Craftsman 917.272233 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
Park the tractoron level surface. Engage
parking brake. For assistance, there isa
belt installation guide decal on bottom
side of leftfootrest.
1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE
MOWER" in thissection ofthis
manual.)
2. Disconnect clutch wire hamass.
3. Remove clutch Iocator.
4. Remove belt from stationary idler and
clutching idler.
5. Pullbelt slack toward rear oftractor.
Remove belt upwards from trensaxle
pulley by deflecting belt keepers.
6. Pullbelt toward front of tractor and
remove downwards from around
electdc clutch.
7. Install new belt by reversing above
procedure.
Electric
Clutch_
Clutching_..-
Idler--""-
Stationa_.
tdler---"f
Transaxle
Pulley
Clutch
W1
TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
The transaxle should be in neutral when
the gear shiftlever is in neutral (N) (look
gate) position.The adjustment is preset at
the factory;however,if adjustment is
needed, proceed as follows:
1. Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).
NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels
move freely,the transaxle is in neutral.
2. Loosenadjustment bolt in front of the
right rear wheel.
3. Positionthe gear shiftlever in the
neutral (N) position.
4. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
NOTE: If additional clearance is needed
to get toadjustment bolt, move mower
deck height to the lowest position.
Gearshift Lever
Neutral
BoR Lock
G_e
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not
horizontal (left to dght)when wheels are
positioned straightforward, remove
steering wheel and reassemble per
instructionsin the Assembly section of
this manual.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
The front wheel toe-in and camber are
not adjustable on yourtractor. If damage
has occurred to affect the frontwheel toe-
in or camber, contact your nearest Sears
or other qualified service center.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
1. Block up axle securely.
2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal (rear
wheel contains a square key - Do not
lose).
3. Repair tire and reassemble.
NOTE: On rear wheels only: align
grooves in rear wheel hub and axle.
Insert square key.
4. Replace washers and snap retaining
ring securely in axle groove.
5. Replace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire puncturesand prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant
may be purchased from your local parts
dealer. Tire sealant also preventstire dry
rot and corrosion.
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