Craftsman 917.28861 Operator's Manual page 9

,_CAUTION: Lift lever is spring loaded.
Have a tight grip on lift lever, lower it slowly
and engage in lowest position, Lift lever is
[ocated on left side of fender.
Uft
Lever
2. ASSEMBLE FRONT GAUGE WHEEL
e_V) T O FRONT OF MOWER
H. Front Mower Bracket
W. Front Gauge Wheel
X, Shoulder Bolt
Y 1-1/40.D. Washer
Z. 3/8-t6 Locknut
3. TURN STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND
POSITION MOWER
• Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it
will go and position moweron rightside of
tractorwith deflectorshie[d (Q)to the right,
Front
Q, Deflector Shield
4. SLIDE MOWER UNDER TRACTOR
• Bring belt forward and check belt for
properrouting in all mowerpuIley grooves.
NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension
arms (A) are pointing forward before sliding
mower under tractor.
• Slide mower under tractor until it is
centered under tractor,
A, Mower Side Suspension Arms
B. Retainer Spring
C. Rear Lift Unk(S)
D. Right Side Rear Mower Bracket
E. Front Lift Unk Assembly
E Front Suspension Bracket
H. Front Mower Bracket
I. Left Side Rear Mower Bracket
K, Belt Tension Rod
L Locking Bracket
M, Engine Clutch Pulley
Q. Deflector Shield
S. Anti-Sway Bar
W, Front Gauge Wheel
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