Brake; Clutch .............................. I - Craftsman 917.250051 Owner's Manual

SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTtVlENTS:
Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.
_ lace gearshift lever in 'NEUTRAL'position.
Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED position,
® Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.
Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
* Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with
plug.
POWER TAKE OFF (CLUTCH PULLEY -See
Fig, 17)
The power take-off clutch should provide years of service.
The clutch incorporates a built-in brake that stops the pulley
almost immediately. Eventually, the internal brake will wear
so the mower blades wilt not stop as recommended.
Adjustments should be made by your nearest authorized
service center.
ss--._. CLUTCH
_Jf_- ....... ':_=._. J PULLEY
FIG, t7
TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 18)
Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system
which is mounted on the left side of the transaxle,
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance
at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.
iMPORTANT: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN BRAKE, WHEN
DEPRESSING CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL, THE MOTION
DRIVE BELT MUST STOP MOVING (DECLUTCH FROM
ENGINE PULLEY) BEFORE BRAKE ENGAGES.
IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT WILL CAUSE HARD SHIFTING
AND EXCESSIVE WEAR TO BRAKE LINING.
= Park and turn off the tractor on a level surface. Place
gear shift lever in "N" (neutral) position. Disengage
parking brake and be sure tractor does not roll in either
direction.
Lower mower deck (if installed on tractor).
Snap out access hole cover on left side of tractor above
footrest.
o Loosen jam nut at clevis which will allow brake rod to be
rotated.
With pliers, from underside of frame, unscrew brake
rod from clevis four (4) to six (6) full turns.
o Start tractor with gear shift lever in "N" (neutral) posi-
tion.
Stop engine. Screw brake rod back into clevis until
clevis pin is against rear edge of stot in brake arm. Do
not over tighten (see "IMPORTANT" above).
Tighten jam nut against clevis.
Replace access hole cover.
o Road test tractor for proper stopping distance and
dectutching as stated above. Readjust if necessary, if
proper adjustment cannot be attained, further mainte-
nance is necessary. Contact your nearest authorized
service center,
CLEVIS
PIN _,_,
,
\ JAM NUT _/___._
Ir
r_n_r,_ BRAKE ' '_ :>'
ARM ROD _'_>
FIG. 18
Slowly depress clutch/brake pedal to the point where
the motion drive belt stops moving, Hold clutch/brake
pedal in this position and engage parking brake. If belt
begins to move after engaging parking brake, reset
parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal slightly
to next notch on parking brake.
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