Craftsman 917.28948 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.
Front Link ................................. :_ . ........
Location /
9 install Belt On Engine Clutch Pulley (M)
• 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.
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
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