Craftsman 917.288320 Operator's Manual page 9

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE
BELT
See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT AS-
SEMBLY Supplement Sheet for additional
guidance on this assembly.
Be sure tractor is on level surface and
engage parking brake.
1. Lower attachment lift lever to it's lowest
position.
& CAUTION: Lift lever is spring loaded.
Have a tight grip on lift lever, lower it
slowly and engage in lowest position.
2. Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it
will go and position mower on right side
of tractor with deflector shield to the right.
- Pivot bar towards you and insert other
end of bar into hole in rear mower
bracket (D). Move mower as needed to
insert bar.
- Secure with washer and retainer
spring as shown.
3. Remove plastic tie securing belt, bring
belt forward and check belt for proper
routing in all mower pulley grooves.
6. ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION
ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position hole
in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor
chassis and secure with washer and
retainer spring.
7. Repeat on opposite side of tractor.
NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension
arms (A) are pointing forward before slid-
ing mower under tractor.
4. Slide mower under tractor until it is
centered under tractor.
5. FIRST INSTALL ANTI-SWAY BAR (S).
- From right side of mower, insert
ant-sway bar into hole in transmission
bracket (T).
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