Craftsman 917272261 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
4. Roadtesttractorforproperstopping
distanceasstatedabove.Readjustif
necessary.Ifstoppingdistanceis still
greater than six (6) feet in highest
gear, further maintenance is neces-
sary. Contact your nearest autho-
rized service center/department.
With ParkingBrake "Engaged"
AfTn
Do Not t :hthis nut. It further brake
ad_stment is necessary cm_tact yc_r nearest
authorized service center/department
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
Parkthe tractor on level surface. Engage
parking brake. Forassistance, there is a
belt installation guide decal on bottom
side of left footrest.
1. Remove mower (See "I'O REMOVE
MOWER" in this section of this
manual.)
2. Disconnect clutch wire harness.
3. Remove clutch Iocator.
4. Remove belt from stationary idler and
clutching idler.
5. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.
Carefully remove belt upwards from
transmission input pulley and over
cooling fan blades.
6. Pull belt toward front of tractor and
remove downwards from around
electric clutch.
7. Install new belt by reversing above
procedure.
EIsutr_c_ !
Clutch
Clutching_
idler
Stationaryj
Idler
Transmission "_....
InputPulley-- 4.___,
Clutch
_-Locator
Ct_tch
Wire Hamess
TRANSMISSION REMOVAIJREPLACE-
MENT
Should your transmission require
removal for service or replacement, it
should be purged after reinstallationand
before operatingthe tractor. See =PURGE
TRANSMISSION" in the Operation
section of this manual.
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT
If steedng wheel crossbars are not
horizontal (left to right)when wheels are
positioned straightforward, remove
steering wheel and reassemble per
instructionsIn the Assembly sectionof
this manual.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
The front wheel toe-in and camber are
not adjustable on your tractor.If damage
has occurredto affect the front wheel toe-
in or camber, contactyour nearest Sears
or other qualified service center.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
1. Blockup axle securely.
2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers t_ allow wheel removal Irear
wheel containsa 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
dng securely in axle groove.
5. Replace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire puncturesand prevent
flat tires due to slowleaks, tire sealant
may be purchased from your local parts
dealer. Tire sealant also preventstire dry
rotand corrosion.
(Rear Wheel Only)
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