Craftsman 917O251550 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING
(See Fig. 31)
While holding spring bushing withwrench,loosen jam
nut.
Turn adjustment bolt crockwise to extend spring and
reduce lift effort for heavier attachments.,
° Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter' at-
tachments°
Retighten jam nut against spring bushing.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT ADJUST FORMAXIMUM SPRING
TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH
AS A MOWER.. ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN
LIFTING ATTACHMENT_ DO NOTOVERPOWER SPRING.
WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS ADJUST
SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION_
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 32)
Raise hood,,
Unsnap headlight wire connector_
Stand infrontoftractor_ Grasp hoodat sides,tilt toward
engine and lift off of tractor.,
To replace, reverse above procedure.
ADJUSTMENT'
SPRING BUSHING
¢
JAM NUT
ATTACHMENT
LIFT SPRING
°/
FIG. 31
"_" HEADLIGHT
/ WIRE
"_ CONNECTOR
FIG. 32
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