Craftsman 917.286460 Operator's Manual page 29

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION
1, Install belt around both mandrel pulleys
and around idler pulleys as shown,
2, install belt onto electric clutch pulley,
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout-
ing in all mower pulley grooves,
3. Reassemble RH. and LH, mandrel
covers, Securely tighten all screws,
4, Engage belt tension rod on locking
bracket,
_, CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring
loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and en-
gage slowly,
5, Raise attachment lift lever to highest
position,
Belt Routing
L,R,
Mandrel
Cover
Belt Tension
Rod
(Disengaged
Position) X,
Locking Bracket
Electric
Clutch
Pulley
R,H,
Mandrel
Cover
R,R_
Mandrel
Idlel
Pulleys
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