Craftsman 917.276884 Operator's Manual page 9

5. Raise attachmentlift leverto its highest
position.
6. Removekey from bag and start the
engine (see "TOSTARTENGINE"in
the Operationsectionof this manual).
After engine has started, movethrottle
controlto idle position.
7. Releaseparking brake.
8. Slowly depressforwarddrive pedal and
drivetractor off skid.
9. Apply braketo stop tractor and set
parking brake.
10.Turnignition key to "STOP"position.
Continuewith the instructionsthat follow.
ASSEMBLE FRONT WHEEL TO
MOWER
1. Using shoulder bolt, washer and
Iocknut from parts bag, assemble front
wheel to mower as shown. Tighten
securely.
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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. 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.
6. Repeat on opposite side of tractor.
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.
A 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.
7. ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Insert
rod end of link assembly into hole in trac-
tor lift shaft suspension arm (L) and pivot
link down to mower. Lift rear corner of
mower and position slot in link assembly
over pin on rear mower bracket (D) and
secure with washer and retainer spring.
8. Repeat on opposite side of tractor.
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Remove plastic tie securing belt, bring
belt forward and check belt for proper
routing in all mower pulley grooves.
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