Craftsman 917.272234 Owner's Manual page 10

Shoulder Adjusting
Bolt Bar
Wheel_
_..._1 / 3/8-16 Center
3/8 Washer_ v _,_W __ Locknut
TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER
1. Positionbrackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16
gauge washers, and nose roller
between deck mounting brackets as
shown. Be sure to position brackets
on correct side, as shown.
2. Install hex bolts and lock nuts as
shown. Tighten hardware securely.
NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are posi-
tioned in tab holes in deck brackets.
Tab Hole
Nose Roller
Nut B Bracket
Hex olt o .-
"A" , Washer
S
INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT
Be suretractorison levelsurfaceand mower
suspensionarms ere raisedwith attachment
liftcontrol. Engage parkingbrake.
1. Cut and remove ties securing anti-
sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway
bar to left side of mower deck.
2. Slide mower under tractor with
deflector shield to right side of tractor.
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper
routing in all mower pulley grooves.
3. If equipped.turn height adjustment
knob counterclockwise until it stops.
4. Lower mower linkage with attachment
lift control.
5. Be sure belt tension rod is in disen-
gaged position.
6. Install belt into electric ctutch pulley
groove.
7, Place the suspension arms on
outward pointing deck pins. Retain
with double loop retainer spring with
loops up as shown.
8, Install front plate assembly to tractor
suspension brackets and retain with
single loop retainer springs as shown.
9, Position front plate assembly between
front mower brackets. Raise deck and
plate assembly to align holes and
insert ftanged pins. Secure pins with
double loop retainer springs between
the plate assembly and mower
brackets.
Belt Tension Rod
Disengaged Position XX_
Chassis . -";
Gauge
Wheel
\
Lock Bracket
Retainer
Spring Anti-Sway Bar /
USEPLIERSFOR Suspension Arms
RETAJNERSPRINGS Double Loop
Retainer Spring
(Outward pointing
I f'Jj Loop Up I deck pins)
Electric Front
Clutch Suspension
Pulley Brackets Front Plate
Front
Mower
Bracket
10
Single
Loop
Retainer
Springs
Deflector Shield