Mower Drive Belt Removal - Craftsman 917.20403 Operator's Manual

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE
BELT
MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL
1. Park tractor on a level surface. Engage
parking brake.
2. Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest
position.
3. Disengage belt tension rod (K) from lock
bracket (L).
CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring
loaded. Have a firm grip on rod and release
slowly.
4. Remove screws (P) from R.H. and LH.
mandrel covers and remove covers (Q).
5. Remove any dirt or grass clippings which
may have accumulated around mandrels
and entire upper deck surface.
6. Remove belt from electric clutch pulley
(M), both mandrel pulleys (R) and all idler
pulleys (V).
MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION
1. Install belt around both mandrel pulleys
(R) and around idler pulleys (V) as shown.
2. Install belt onto electric clutch pulley (M).
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing
in all mower pulley grooves.
3. Reassemble R.H. and LH. mandrel cov-
ers (Q). Securely tighten all screws.
4. Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking
bracket (L).
A CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring
loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage
slowly.
5. Raise attachment lift lever to highest
position.
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