Craftsman 917.273802 Owner's Manual page 24

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
Adjust the mower while tractor is parked
on level ground or driveway. Make sure
tires are properly infl ated (See "PROD UCT
SPECIFICATIONS" section of this man-
u al). If tires are over or underinfl ated, you
will not properly adjust your mower.
SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT
• Raise mower to its highest position.
• At the midpoint of both sides of mower,
measure height from bot tom edge of
mower to ground. Distance "A" on both
sides of mower should be the same or
within 1/4" of each other.
• If adjustment is necessary, make adjust-
ment on one side of mower only.
• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift
link ad just ment nut on that side.
• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift
link ad just ment nut on that side.
NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut
will change mower height about 1/8".
• Recheck measurements after ad just ing.
Bottom edge of
mower to ground
Bottom edge
00598
of mower to
ground
A A
Ground Line
Suspension Arm
01553
Lift Link
Adjustment Nut
FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to
side. If the following front-to-back ad just -
ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both
front links equally so mower will stay level
side-to-side.
To obtain the best cutting results, the
mower housing should be adjusted so
that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2"
lower than the rear when the mower is in
its highest position.
Check adjustment on right side of trac-
tor. Measure dis tance "D" directly in front
and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of
mower housing as shown.
• Before making any necessary ad just -
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 "F"
against trunnion on both front links.
• To raise front of mower, loos en nut "F"
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 "F" against
trun nion on both front links.
• Recheck side-to-side ad just ment.
01268
Mandrel
"D"
"D"
Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length
01267
Nut "E"
Nut "F"
Trunnion
Front Links
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273802
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
KEY PART
NO. NO.
1 174619
2 176554
5 155272
9 187846X013
10 STD533710
11 174996
13 172105X010
14 17490608
17 188570X613
18 184291
26 STD541437
28 184247
30 175692X613
31 139976
37 17490508
38 175710
39 174714
58 184463
60 72140606
64 154798
74 STD541437
142 175702
143 186689
144 175582
145 156524
159 155123X428
206 170165
207 17670508
208 17670608
209 17000612
212 184248
258 184245X599
259 184246X599
260 184250X428
261 184258X428
278 191611
- - 5479J
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm
DESCRIPTION
Chassis
Drawbar
Bumper Hood/Dash
Dash
Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1
Panel, Dash, LH
Panel, Dash, RH
Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2
Hood Assembly
Bumper Extrusion
Locknut, Hex, with Insert 3/8-16 unc
Grille/Lens Asm.
Fender/Footrest
Bracket, Fender/Support
Screw, Thdrol. 5/16-18 x 1/2 TYT
Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear
Bracket Pivot Laser Lt
Air Duct
Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 3/4
Dash Lower STLT
Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 unc
Plate Reinforcement STLT
Bracket Swaybar Chassis
Bracket Footrest STLT
Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood
Cupholder
Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18TT
Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2
Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2
Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4
Insert Lens
Lens RH
Lens LH
Cover Lens
Grille Insert
Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead-Hex
Plug Button
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