Craftsman 917.27224 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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1. Positionbrackets,17/32x 7/8x 16
gaugewashers,andnoseroller
betweendeckmounting brackets as
shown. Be sure to position brackets
on correct side, as shown.
2. Install hex boltsand lock nuts as
shown. Tighten hardware securely.
NOTE'. Be sure bracket tabs are posi-
tioned in tab holes in deck brackets.
Nose Roller
Lock
ut "B" Bracket
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INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT
Be suretractoris oo levelsurfaceand mover
suspensionarms are raisedwithattachment
liftconlrel. Engage parking brake.
1. Cut and remove ties securing anti-
sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway
bar to left side of mower deck.
2. Slide mower under tractor with
deflector shield to rightside of tractor.
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper
routing in all mower pulley grooves.
3. If equipped, turn height adjustment
knob counterclockwise until it stops.
4. Lower mower linkage with attachment
liftcontrol•
Lock Bracket
Belt Tension Rod
Chassis Bracket,
Gauge
Wheel
Double Loop
Retainer Spring
Anti-Sway
USEPLIERSFOR
RETAINERSPRINGS Suspension Arms
Double Loop Retainer
Spring (Outward
Up pointing deck pins)
5. Be sure belt tension rodis in disen-
gaged position.
6. Install belt into electric clutch pulley
groove.
7. Place the suspension arms on
outward pointing deck pins. Retain
with double loop retainer spdng with
loops up as shown.
8. Install front plate assembly to tractor
suspension brackets and retain with
single loop retainer springs as shown.
9. Position front plate assembly between
front mower brackets, Raise deck and
plate assembly to align holes and
insert flanged pins. Secure pins with
double loop retainer spdngs between
the plate assembly and mower
brackets.
NOTE: To assist in locating hole in
flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with
notch on head of pin.
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper
routing in all mower pulley grooves.
10.Engage belt tension rod by pushing
rod into locking bracket.
ACAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring
loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and
engage slowly.
11,Connect anti-sway bar to chassis
bracket under left footrest and retain
with double loop retainer spdng.
12.If equipped, turn height adjustment
knob clockwise to remove slack from
mower suspension.
13. Raise deck to highest position.
14.Adjust gauge wheels before operating
mower as shown in the Operation
section of this manual•
Electric Clutch
Pulley\ Front Suspention Brackets
Front \ Front Plate Assembly
Mower _ _Double Loop
Bracket Retainer Springs
Single
Loop
Retainer
Springs
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