To Replace Motion Drive Belt; To Adjust Motion Control Lever; Transmission Removal/Replacement; To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment/Front Wheel Toe-In/Camber/To Remove Wheel For Repairs - Craftsman EZ3 917.272021 Owner's Manual

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
Park the tractor on level surface. Engage
parking brake. For assistance,there is a
belt
_stallation guide decal on bottom
side of left footrest.
• Remove mower (See rl'O REMOVE
MOWER" in this section of this manual.)
• Disconnect clutch wire harness.
• Remove clutch Iocator.
• Remove belt from stationary idler and
clutching idler.
• Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.
Carefully remove belt upwards from
transmission input pulley and over cool-
ing fan blades.
• Pull belt toward front of tractor and
remove downwards from around electric
clutch.
• Install newbelt by reversing above pro-
cedure.
Clutch Locator
Clutching
Idler
Idler Clutch
Wire Harness
Transmission
Input Pulley"
TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER
The motion control lever has been preset
at the factory and adjustment should not
_. be necessary. _
If for any reason the motion control lever
will not hold its position while, at a selected
speed, it may be adjusted at the friction
pack located on the right side of transmis-
sion.
• Park tractor on level surface. Stop trac-
tor by tuming ignition key to "OFF" posi-
tion, and engage parking brake.
• Adjust motion control lever by tightening
adjustment Iocknut one half (1/2) tum.
NOTE: If for any reason the effort to
move the motion control lever becomes
too _siv_=a'everse the above adjust-
m_nt proceciure by loosening Iocknut 114
to 112 turn.
Road test tractor after adjustment and
repeat procedure if necessary.
TRANSMISSION REMOVAl/REPLACE-
MENT
Should your transmission require removal
for service or replacement, it should be
purged after reinstallationand before
operating the tractor. See _'PURGE
TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section
of this manual.
Adjustment
Locknut
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT
If steering wheel crossbars are not hori-
zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi-
tioned straight forward, remove steering
wheel and reassemble per instructions in
the Assembly section of this manual.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
The front wheel toe-in and camber are not
adjustable on your tractor. If damage has
occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or
camber, contact your nearest authorized
service center.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
• Block up axle securely.
• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal (rear
wheel contair_s a square key - Do not
lose):
• Repair tire and reassemble.
• On rear whei_ls only: align grooves in
rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square
key.
• Replace washers and snap retaining
ring securely in axle groove.
• Replace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant
may be purchased from your local parts
dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry
rot and corrosion.
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