Craftsman 917.288320 Operator's Manual page 10

8. ATTACHREARLIFT LINKS(C) - Insert
rod end of linkassemblyinto hole in trac-
tor lift shaftsuspensionarm (L)and pivot
link downto mower.Liftrear cornerof
mowerand positionslot in linkassembly
over pin on rearmowerbracket(D) and
securewithwasher and retainerspring.
9. Repeaton oppositesideof tractor.
13. Disengage belt tension rod (K) from lock-
ing bracket (L).
14. Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M).
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing
in all mower pulley grooves.
10. Turn steering wheel to position wheels
straight forward.
11. ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from
left side of tractor. Insert rod end of link
assembly through front hole in tractor
front suspension bracket (F) and secure
with retainer spring (G) through hole in
link located behind the bracket.
12. Insert other end of link (E) into hole in
front mower bracket (H) and secure with
washer and retainer spring (J).
15. Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking
_ bracket (L).
CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring
loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage
slowly.
16. Raise attachment lift lever to highest
position.
17. If necessary, adjust gauge wheels
before operating mower as shown in the
Operation section of this manual.
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