Craftsman 917272261 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER
1. Pos_ion brackets, 17132x 7/8 x 16
gauge washers, and nose roller
between deck mounting brackets as
shown. Be sure to positionbrackets
on correct side, as shown.
2. Install hex bolts and lock nuts as
shown. Tighten hardware securely.
NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are posi-
tioned in tab holes in deck brackets.
Nose Roller
Lock
"B" Bracket
"A"
Bracket
INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT
Be suretractorison levelsurfaceand mower
suspensionarmsare _sed withattachment
codtmi. Engageparkingbrake.
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
deflectorshield to right side of tractor.
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper
routing in all mower pulley grooves.
3. If equipped, turn height adiustment
knob counterclockwise unhlit stops.
4. Lower mower linkage with attachment
lift control.
5. Be sure belt tension rod is in disen-
gaged position.
BeltTension Rod
Chassis Brackel,
Gauge
Double Loop
Retainer Spring
Anti-Sway
USEPLIERSFOR I
RETAINERSPRINGS SuspensionArms
I_L_p Double Loop Retainer
Spring (Outward
Up pointing deck pins)
6. Installbelt into electric clutch pulley
groove.
7. Place the suspension arms on
outward pointingdeck pins. Retain
with double loop retainer springwith
loops up as shown.
8. Install front plate assemblyto tractor
suspension brackets and retain with
single loop retainer springs as shown.
9. Positionfront plate assembly between
front mower brackets. Raise deck and
plate assembly to align holes end
insert flanged pins. Secure pins with
double loop retainer springs between
the plate assembly and mower
brackets.
NOTE: Toassist in locating hole in
flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with
notch on head of pin. If necessary, move
side-to-side to give space between plate
and mower brackets.
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper
routingin all mower pulleygrooves.
10.Engage belt tension rod by pushing
rod into locking bracket.
ACAUTION: Belt tension rodis spring
loaded. Have a tightgrip on rod and
engage slowly.
11.Connect anti-sway bar to chassis
bracket under left footrest and retain
with double loop retainer spring.
12.If equipped, turn height adjustment
knob clockwiseto 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/_ssernbly
Mower \ _Double Loop
Bracket Relainer Springs
Single
Loop
Retainer
Spnngs
10
Sheild