Craftsman 917.27224 Owner's Manual page 25

4. Road t est t ractor forproper stopping
distance asstated a bove. R eadjust if
necessary. Ifstopping distance isstill
greater than six(6)feet i nhighest
gear, f urther maintenance isneces-
sary.Contact your n earest
autho-
rized service center/department.
With Parking Brake "Engaged"
Arm
Do Not b h this nut. If further brake
adjustment is necessary contact your nearest
authorized service center/department
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
Park the tractor 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.)
2. Disconnect clutch wire harness.
3. Remove clutch Iocetor.
4. Remove belt from stationary idler and
clutching idler.
5. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.
Carefully remove belt upwards from
transmission input pulley and over
cooling fan blades.
6. Pull belt toward front of tractor and
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-
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
hodzontal (left to dght) when wheels are
positioned straight forward, remove
steedng wheel and reassemble per
instructionsin the Assembly section of
this manual.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
The front wheel toe-in and camber are
not adjustable on yourtractor. If damage
has occurred to affect the front wheel tee-
in or camber, contact your nearest Sears
or other qualified service canter.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
1. Block up axle securely.
2. Remove axle cover, retaining dng 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
dng securely in axle groove.
5. Replace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
fiat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant
may be purchased from your local parts
dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry
rot and corrosion.
remove downwards from around ZZ_g_g _
electric dutch.
7. Install new belt by reversing above
procedure.
Electric Clutch
Clutch Locator
Clutchin_
Idler (Rear Wheel Only)
TransrniStati°naldler ssion I _ _ 25Square Key_
Input Pulle_ Wire Harness