Craftsman 917.270512 - Manual (Page 21)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
A c AUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: .
• Depress clutch/brake pedal fuiiy and set parking brake.
• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
• Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.
• Turn ignition key “OFP and remove key.
• Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come
in contact with plug.
TO REMOVE MOWER
Mower will be easier to remove from the
right side of tractor.
• Place attachment clutch in “DISEN­
GAGED” position. ‘
• Move attachment lift lever fonward to
lower mower to its lowest position.
• Roll belt off engine pulley.
• Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever
by removing retainer spring,
• Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis
bracket by removing retainer spring.
• Disconnect suspension arms from rear
deck brackets by removing retainer
springs.
• Disconnect front links from deck by
removing retainer springs.
• Raise lift lever^o raise suspension
arms. Slide mower out from under trac­
tor,
IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than
the mower deck is to be mounted on the
tractor, remove the front links.
TO INSTALL MOWER
• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest
position. .
• Slide mower under tractor with dis- ~
charge guard to right side of tractor.
• Lower lift lever to Its lowest position.
• Install mower in reverse order of
removal instructions.
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