Craftsman C459-62206-1 Operator's Manual page 23

Idler Pulley Rod
After the belt tension has been adjusted, if the belt is excessively stretched,
you may need to adjust the idler pulley rod. This can be checked easily.
With the engine off and the clutch control bail disengaged, shift the
gear selection handle to each forward mode. If the indicator bracket
touches the idler pulley rod with the clutch control bail disengaged,
then an adjustment is necessary.
1. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire against the engine.
2. Remove the belt cover as described under Belt Replacement
earlier in this section.
3. Remove the cotter pin and spring washer from the idler pulley rod.
See Figure 32.
Idler
Pulley
Rod
Spring
Cotter Pin
Washer
Idler Pulley
Bracket
Idler Pulley
4. Move the idler pulley rod to the lower hole in the idler bracket.
5. Replace the spring washer and hairpin clip.
6. Check the clearance of the idler pulley rod to the indicator bracket
by shifting to each forward mode.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Idler
Pulley
Rod
Cotter Pin
Spring
Washer
Idler Pulley
Bracket
Idler Pulley
Figure 32
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