To remove belt guard (see fig. 24), To replace ground drive belt (see figs. 24 and 25), Ground drive belt adjustment (see – Craftsman 917.299751 User Manual
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 24)
NOTE: For ease of removal, remove hairpin clip and clevis
pin from left wheel. Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch.
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Remove two (2) cap nuts and washers from side of belt
guard,
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Remove hex nut and washer from bottom of belt guard
(located behind wheel).
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Pull belt guard out and away from unit.
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Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure.
TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See
Figs. 24 and 25)
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Move left wheel and remove belt guard as described in
"TO REMOVE BELT GUARD”.
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Loosen belt guides “A" and "B" and also nuts "C” and
"D”.
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Remove old belt by slipping from engine pulley first.
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Place new belt In groove of transmission pulley and
Into engine pulley, BELT MUST BE IN GROOVE ON
TOP OF IDLER PULLEY. NOTE POSITION OF BELT
TO GUIDES.
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Tighten belt guides “A" and "B" and nuts "C" and "D”.
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Check belt adjustment as described below,
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Replace belt guard.
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Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin and hairpin
clip.
GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (See
Fig. 25)
For proper belt tension, the extension spring should have
about 5/8 inch stretch when drive control bar Is in "EN
GAGED” position. This tension can be attained as follows:
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Loosen cable clip screw securing the drive control
cable.
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Slide cable forward for less tension and rearward for
more tension until about 5/8 Inch stretch is obtained
while the drive control bar is engaged.
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Tighten cable clip screw securely.
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