Service and adjustments – Craftsman 917.255520 User Manual
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
UFT LEVER
(RAISED
POSITION) ~
BOTTOM
OF CURL
BOTTOM
OF CURL
GROUND LINE
FIG. 19
FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT(See Figs. 20 and 21) -
To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing
should be adjusted so the rear is approximately 3/4 to 7/8"
higher than the front when the mower is in its highest
position.
Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis
tance “D" at front and rear flanges of mower housing as
shown.
' To raise rear of mower, loosen nut "E” on both rear
suspension arms. Screw both nuts "F" on both rear
suspension arms an equal number of turns.
' When distance "D" is 3/4 to 7/8" higher at rear than
front, retighten nuts "E".
• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.
IMPORTAMT: WHEN ADJUSTING REAR SUSPENSION
TRUNNIONS, ALWAYS ADJUST BOTH EQUALLY SO
MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE,
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