Craftsman 917.272240 - Manual (Page 25)

4. Road test tractor for proper stopping
distance as stated above. Readjust if
necessary. If stopping distance is still
greater than six (6) feet in highest
gear, further maintenance is neces­
sary. Contact your nearest autho­
rized service center/department.
With Parking Brake “Engaged"
Nut "A”
Jam Nut
Operating
Arm
Do Not touch this nut. If further brake
adjustment is necessary contact your nearest
authorized service center/department
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
Park the factor on level surface. Engage
parking brake. For assistance, there is a
belt installation guide decal on bottom
side of left footrest.
1, Remove mower {See “TO REMOVE
MOWER’ in this section of this
manual.)
Disconnect clutch wire harness.
Remove clutch locator.
Remove belt from stationary idler and
clutching Idler.
Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.
Carefully remove belt upwards from
transmission input pulley and over
cooling fan blades.
Pull belt toward front of tractor and
remove downwards from around
electric clutch.
Install new belt by reversing above
procedure. 6
.
7.
TRANSMISSION REMOVAUREPLACE-
MENT
Should your transmission require
removal for service or replacement, it
should be purged after reinstallation and
before operating the tractor. See “PURGE
TRANSMISSION” in the Operation
section of this manual.
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN­
MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not
horizontal (left to right) when wheels are
positioned straight forward, remove
steering wheel and reassemble per
instructions in the Assembly section of
this manual.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
The front wheel toe-in and camber are
not adjustable on your tractor. If damage
has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-
in or camber, contact your nearest Sears
or other qualified service center,
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
1. Block up axle securely.
2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal (rear
wheel contains a square key - Do not
lose).
3. Repair tire and reassemble.
NOTE: On rear wheels only: align
grooves in rear wheel hub and axle.
Insert square key.
4. Replace washers and snap retaining
ring securely in axle groove.
5. Replace axle cover.
NOTE; To seal tire punctures and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant
may be purchased from your local parts
dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry
rot and corrosion.
Retaining
Ring Washers
Axle
Cover
Square Key
(Rear Wheel Only)
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