Craftsman 917.28990 Operator's Manual page 11

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C. Rear Lift Link(S)
D. Right Side Rear Mower Bracket
U, Hole
8 Attach front link (E)
• Turn steering wheel to position wheels
straight forward.
• From front of tractor, insert rod end of
front link (E) through front hole in tractor
front suspension bracket (F).
• Move to left side of mower and and insert
large retainer spring (G) through hole in
front link (E) behind front suspension
bracket (F).
• Insert other end of link (E) into hole in
front mower bracket (H) and secure with
washer and small retainer spring (J).
NOTE: Requires deck lifting.
E. Front Lift Link Assembly
R Front Suspension Bracket
G, Large Retainer Spring
H, Front Mower Bracket
J. Small Retainer Spring
M, Engine Clutch Pulley
9 install Belt On Engine Clutch Pulley (M)
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Disengage belt tension rod (K) from
locking bracket (L).
• Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M).
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout-
ing in all mower pulley grooves and under
mandrel covers.
M.Engine
Clutch Pulley
• Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking
bracket (L).
CAUTION: Belt tension
rod is spring
loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and
engage slowly.
• Raise attachment lift lever to highest
position.
• If necessary, adjust gauge wheels before
operating mower as shown in the owner's/
operator's manual. Check gauge wheels,
deck level and rake settings.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated
at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct
tire pressure is important for best cutting
performance.
• Reducetire pressureto PSI shown on tires.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing
should be properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL
MOWER" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF
ALL BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replacing
motion and mower blade drive belts in the
Service and Adjustments section of this man-
ual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor,
checkto seethat the brake is operating prop-
erly. See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual.
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