Craftsman 917.276701 Operator's Manual page 23

9. Turn steering wheel to position wheels
straight forward.
10. ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from
left side of tractor. Insert rod end of link
assembly through front hole in trac-
tor front suspension bracket (F) and
secure with retainer spring (G) through
hole in link located behind the bracket.
11. Insert other end of link (E) into hole in
front mower bracket (H) and secure
with washer and retainer spring (J).
12. Disengage belt tension rod (K) from
locking bracket (L).
13. Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M).
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout-
ing in all mower pulley grooves.
14.Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking
bracket (L).
A CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring
loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and en-
gage slowly.
15. Raise attachment lift lever to highest
position.
16. If necessary, adjust gauge wheels be-
fore operating mower as shown in the
Operation section of this manual.
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