Craftsman 917.289253 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
3. ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION
ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position hole
in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor
chassis and secure with retainer spring.
4. Repeat on opposite side of tractor.
7. Insert end of link (E) into hole in front
mower bracket (H) and secure with
washer and retainer spring (J).
.
ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift
rear corner of mower and position slot
in link assembly over pin (D) on rear
mower bracket and secure with washer
and retainer spring.
8. Hook end of clutch cable spring (Q) into
hole in idler arm (R).
9. Push clutch cable housing guide (P) into
bracket, slide collar (L) onto guide and
secure with retainer spring (K).
10. Install belt onto engine pulley (M) and belt
keepers (G).
.
ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from
left side of tractor. Insert rod end of link
assembly through front hole in tractor
front suspension bracket (F).
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing
in all mower pulley grooves.
11. Raise attachment lift lever to highest
position.
12. If necessary, adjust gauge wheels before
operating mower as shown in the Opera-
tion section of this manual.
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