Belt Removal - Craftsman 917.270851 Owner's Manual

-=SIDE-TO-SIDEADJUSTMENT _
Raise top,VeT_0 its hfghest p_sition. :
• At the m=dpoihtof both SideSOfmower,
measure height from bottom edge of
mower to ground. Distance "A" on
both sides of mower should be the
same or within 1/4" of each other.
• If adjustment is necessary, make
adjustment on one side of mower only.
• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift
link adjustment nut on that side.
• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift
link adjustment nut on that side.
NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut
will change mower height about I/8".
• Recheck measurements after adjust-
ing.
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FRONT-TO-BACKADJUSTM ENT
IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to
side. If the following front-to-back
adjustment is necessary, be sure to
adjust both front links equally so mower
will stay level side-to-side.
To obtain the best cutting results, the
mower housing should be adjusted so
that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2"
lower than the rear when the mower is in
its highest position.
Check adjustment on right side of tractor.
Measure distance "D" directly in front
and behind the mandrel at bottom edge
of mower housing as shown.
• Before making any necessary adjust-
ments, check that both front links are
equal in length. Both links should be
approximately 10-3/8".
• If links are not equal in length, adjust
one link to same length as other link.
• To lower front of mower loosen nut "E"
on both front links an equal number of
turns.
• When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower
at front than rear, tighten nuts "F"
against trunnion on both front links.
To raise frontof mower,, leo.sennut '_P
from trunmon on both front lin_..--
Tighten nut "E_ On both front hnksan
equal number of tums.
When distance "D" is 1/8" tO 1/2' lower
at front than rear, tighten nut "F"
against trunnion on both frOnt links.
Recheck side-to-side adjustment.
Mandrel
'D"
Both Front Unks Should be Equal in Length
Front Links
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE
DRIVE BELT
The mower blade drive belt may be
replaced without tools. Park the tractor
on level surface. Engage parking brake.
BELT REMOVAL -
• Remove mower from tractor (See "TO
REMOVE MOWER" in this section of
this manual).
• Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and
idler pulleys.
• Pull belt away from mower.
Mandrel
Pulley Idler
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