Craftsman 917.271731 Owner's Manual page 22

• If adjustment is necessary, make
adjustment on one side of mower onlyo
, To raise one side of mower, tighten lift
link adjustment nut on that side.
• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift
link adjustment nut on that side.
NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut
wilt change mower height about 118'L
• Recheck measurements after adjust-
ing,
Bottom edge of Bottom edge of
mower to mower to
ground "\,,,,__¢ ground
ension Arm
Lift Link _
Adjustment
FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-
side.If the following front-to-back adjust-
ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both
front links equally so mower wilt stay
level side-to-side.
To obtain the best cutting results, the
mower housing should be adjusted so
that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2"
lower than the rear when the mower is in
its highest position_
Check adjustment on right side of tractor.
Measure distance "D" directly in front and
behind the mandrel at bottom edge of
mower housing as shown.
• Before making any necessary adjust-
ments, check that both front links are
equal in length. Both links should be
approximately 10-3/8".
, If links are not equal in length, adjust
one link to same length as other link.
, To lower front of mower loosen nut "E"
on both front links an equal number of
turns.
• When distance "D" is 1/8" to t12" lower
at front than rear, tighten nuts "F"
against trunnion on both front links.
• To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F"
from trunnion on both front links.
Tighten nut "E" on both front links an
equal number of turns°
• When distance "D" is 118" to 1/2" lower
at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against
trunnion on both front links..
• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.
_ Mandrel
f
Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length
Nut
ItEII
Trur
Front Links
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE
BELT
The mower blade drive belt may be
replaced without tools. Park the tractor on
level surface° Engage parking brake.
BELT REMOVAL -
1.. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO
REMOVE MOWER" in this section of
this manual).
2, Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and
idler pulleys..
3, Pull belt away from mower.
BELT INSTALLATION -
4o Install new belt in reverse order of
removal,
5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves
and inside all belt guides..
6. Install mower in reverse order of
removal instructions,
Mandrel
Pulle Idler
Mandrel
Pulley
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