To adjust brake (see fig. 29), To replace motion drive belt (see fig. 30), To adjust steering wheel alignment – Craftsman 917.256930 User Manual
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TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 29)
Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system
which is mounted on the right side of the transaxie.
If tractor requires more than six ( 6 ) feet stopping distance
at high speed In highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.
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Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.
<• Measure distance between brake operating arm and
nut "A" on brake rod; '
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» If distance is other than 1-5/8", disengage parking
brake, loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance
becomes 1-5/8". Retighten jam nut against nut "A".
» Engage parking brake and recheck distance,
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Roadtesttractorforproperstoppingdistanceasstaied
above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is
still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further
maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest
authorized service center.
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 30)
The tractor drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park
the tractor on level area. Engage parking brake. For
assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom
side of left footrest.
= Engage parking brake,
» Lower mower lift lever to "lowest" position.
® Turn front wheels fully to left or right.
» Disconnect mower drive belt at engine pulley.
■> Disconnect motion drive belt at clutching idler,
® Disconnect motion drive belt at transaxle. Push above
transaxle pulley.
» Disconnect motion drive belt at chassis belt keeper.
» Disconnect motion drive belt at engine pulley. Thread
belt below mower drive sheave and through engine belt
keeper and engine pulley,
■> Remove belt.
“ Install new belt by reversing above procedure.
» Make sure that belt is inside all belt keepers.
IMPORTANT: REPLACE ONLY WITH BELT LISTED IN
THIS MANUAL.
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
if steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)
when wheels are positioned straight fonward, re move steer
ing 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 authorized
service center.
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