Craftsman 917.272281 - Manual (Page 24)

• Before making any necessary adjust­
ments, check that both front plate links
are equal in length.
• If links are not equal in length, adjust
one link to same length as other link.
• To lower front of mower loosen nut “E”
on both front links an equal number of
turns.
• When distance “D” is 1/8* to 1/2" tower
at front than rear, tighten nuts “F
against trunnion on both front links.
• To raise front of mower, loosen nut “P
from trunnion on both front links.
Tighten nut “E" on both front links an
equal number of turns. The two front
links must remain equal In length.
• When distance “D” is 1/8* to 1/2" lower
at front than rear, tighten nut “P against
trunnion on both front links.
• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.
Measure distance “D” directly in front of
and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of
mower housing as shown.
• Before making any necessary adjust­
ments. check that both front links are
equal in length.
• If links are not equal In length, adjust
one link to same length as other link.
• To lower front of mower loosen nut “E”
on both front links an equal number of
turns.
• When distance “D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower
at front than rear, tighten nuts “P
against trunnion on both front links.
• To raise front of mower, loosen nut “P
from trunnion on both front links.
Tighten nut “E" on both front links an
equal number of turns. The two front
links must remain equal in length.
• When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower
at front than rear, tighten nut “P against
trunnion on both front links.
• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.
BOTH FRONT PLATE UNKS MUST BE
EQUAL IN LENGTH
Nut “I
Nut “E”
Front Plate
Links Trunnion
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE
BELT
The mower blade drive belt may be
replaced without tools. Park the tractor
on level surface. Engage parking brake.
BELT REMOVAL-
1. Remove mower from tractor (See “TO
REMOVE MOWER” in this section of
manual).
Work belt off both mandrel pulleys
and idler pulleys.
Pull belt away from mower.
2
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3.
BELT INSTALLATION-
1. Work belt around both mandrel
pulleys and idler pulleys
2. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves
and inside all belt guides.
3. Install mower (See To Install Mower”
in this section of this manual).
Mandrel
Pulley
Idler Pulleys
Mandrel
Pulley
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