To Replace Motion Drive Belt; Transmission Removal/Replacement; To Remove Wheel For Repairs; To Start Engine With A Weak Battery - Craftsman 917.273622 Owner's Manual

TO REPLACE MOTmON DRmVE BELT
Park the tractoron level surface. Engage
parking brake. For assistance,there is a
belt installationguide decal on bottomside
of leftfootrest.
BELTREMOVAL-
1. Removemower(See "TO REMOVE
MOWER"in this sectionof manual).
NOTE: Observeentire motiondrive belt
and positionof all belt guides and keepers.
2. Disconnectclutch wire harness.
3. Removeclutch Iocator.
4. Removebelt from stationary idler and
clutching idler.
5. Removebelt downwardfrom engine
pulley and aroundelectricclutch.
6. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.
Carefullyremovebelt upwardsfrom
transmissioninput pulleyand over
cooling fan blades.
7. Removebelt from center span keeper
and pull belt awayfrom tractor.
BELTINSTALLATION -
1. Carefullywork new belt down around
transmissioncoolingfan and onto the
input pulley.
2. Slide belt into the center span keeper.
3. Pull belt towardfront of tractorand roll
belt around electricclutch and onto
engine pulley.
4. Install belt through stationaryidler and
clutching idler.
5. Reinstallclutch Iocatorand tighten nut
securely.
6. Reconnectclutch harness.
7. Makesure belt is in all pulleygrooves
and inside all belt guides and keepers.
8. Install mower(See "TO INSTALL
MOWER"in this sectionof manual).
Electric ....
Clutch
Idler
Stationary----
Idler
CenterSpan
Keeper
Transmission
input Pulley (_
___ __ Clutch
-
TRANSMISSION REMOVAU
REPLACEMENT
Should your transmission require removal
for service or replacement, it should be
purged after reinstallation and before op-
erating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANS-
MISSION" in the Operation section of this
manual.
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not
horizontal (left to right) when wheels are
positioned straight forward, remove steer-
ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars
horizontal. Tighten securely.
FRONT WHEEL TOE4N/CAMBER
The front wheel toeqn and camber are not
adjustable on your tractor. If damage has
occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in
or camber, contact your nearest Sears or
other qualified service center.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAmRS
1. Block up axle securely.
2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal (rear
wheels have 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
ring securely in axle groove.
5. Replace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and
use tire sealant from Sears. Tire sealant
also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.
Retaining
Ring Washers
Axle
Cover
I
Square Key
(Rear Wheel Only)
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT-
TERY
,dI_WARNmNG: Lead-acid batteries gen-
erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from bat-
teries. Always wear eye protection when
around batteries.
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