Belt Replacement - Craftsman 917.986940 Owner's Manual

BELT REMOVAL
Remove reverse idler pulley from idler
arm.
• Remove reverse (outside) V-belt.
• Remove forward (inside) V-belt from
transmission pulley first and then from
engine pulley.
FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V-BELT
Reverse Belt Guide Transmission
Idler _-\ Pulley
Pulley---.-_
Engine
Pulley _
Belt
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Forward Idler Pulley _-_-_
REVERSE (OUTSIDE) V-BELT
Reverse
Idler
Pulley___
Engine _.._/;/'_. /
PulleyS'- -_-_/ "_.( O)
Idler Pulley" ___.j
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Reverse Idler Arm
Reverse
Idler
Idler
Arm Pin
Forward Motion
(inside) V-Belt
Engine Pulley
BELT REPLACEMENT
Install new forward (inside) V-belt to
engine pulley first then to transmission
pulley. Be sure belt is positioned on
inside groove of both pulleys, inside all
belt guides and rests on idler pulley.
• Before installing reverse (outside)
V-belt, turn belt "inside out". Twist so
wide, flat surface of belt is to inside.
Wrap V-belt around reverse idler pulley
and reassemble idler to idler arm. Tighten
securely. Be sure belt is between reverse
idler pulley and idler arm pin.
Install belt to outside groove of trans-
mission pulley. Be sure belt is inside all
belt guides and rests on outside groove
of engine pulley.
CHECK TINE OPERATION
See "TINE OPERATION CHECK" in this
section of manual.
REPLACE BELT GUARD
ENGINE
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
The carburetor has been preset at the factory
and adjustment should not be necessary.
However, engine performance can be af-
fected by differences in fuel, temperature,
altitude or load. Ifthe carburetor does need
adjustment, contact your nearest authorized
service center/department
IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine
governor, which is factory set for proper
engine speed. Overspeeding the engine
above the factory high speed setting can be
dangerous. If you thinkthe engine-governed
high speed needs adjusting, contact your
nearest sears or other qualified service
center which has the proper equipment
and experience to make any necessary
adjustments.
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Reverse
V-Belt
Belt
Bolt
Belt Guide
Forward Idler Pulley
16
mission
Pulley