Install Anti-Sway Bar; Attach Mower Side Suspension Arms (A) To Chassis; Attach Rear Lift Links - Craftsman 917.20408 Operator's Manual

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A. Mower Side Suspension Arms
Q. Deflector Shield
5. INSTALL ANTI-SWAY BAR (S)
(IF EQUIPPED)
ANTI-SWAY BAR (S)
Towards
Transaxle
90° End
• From right side of mower, first insert
90° end of anti-sway bar (S) into hole in
transaxle bracket (T), located near left
rear tire in front of transaxle.
NOTE: Flashlight may be helpful.
Anti-Sway
Bar (S)
Location
Located Between Rear Tires
T
NOTE: Depending on model, bracket (T) may
be different than shown but hole for anti-sway
bar will be in same position/location.
A
Towards
Mower Deck
Integrated Washer End
Transaxle Bracket (T)
S
S. Anti-Sway Bar
T. Transaxle Bracket
• Pivot the integrated washer end of anti-
sway bar (S) towards mower deck bracket
Q
on right side of mower. Insert integrated
washer end of bar into hole in rear mower
bracket (D). Move mower as needed to
insert integrated washer end of bar into
rear mower bracket (D).
• Secure with small washer and small
retainer spring as shown.
D. Right Side Rear Mower Bracket
S. Anti-Sway Bar
T. Transaxle Bracket
6. ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION
ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS
• Position front hole in side suspension arm
(A) over pin on outside of tractor chassis
and secure with large washer and large
retainer spring (B).
• Repeat on opposite side of tractor.
D
A. Mower Side Suspension Arms
B. Retainer Spring
D. Right Side Rear Mower Bracket
7. ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C)
• Insert rod end of rear lift link (C) into hole
(U) in tractor lift shaft suspension arm
and pivot link down to mower.
• Lift rear corner of mower and position slot
in link assembly over pin on rear mower
bracket (D) and secure with large washer
and large retainer spring.
• Repeat on opposite side of tractor.
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S
T
D
A
B