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Craftsman 917.259547 Owner's Manual page 22

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REPLACE
MOWER
BLADE DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 24)
The mower blade drive belt may be replaced withouttools°
Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.
BELT REMOVAL -
Remove mower from tractor (See 'q'O REMOVE
MOWER" in this section of this manual).
Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys,.
Pull belt away from mower,
BELT INSTALLATION -
=
Install new belt in reverse order of removal
Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt
guides.
Install mower'in reverse orderof removal instructions.
MANDREL
IDLER
PULLEY
PULLEYS
MANDREL
PULLEY
FIG. 24
TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 25)
Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system
which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance
at highspeed inhighest gear, then brake must be adjusted.
Depress clutch/brake pedal and engageparkingbrake..
Measure distance between brake operating arm and
nut "A" on brake rod.
If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn
nut "A" until distance becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam
nut against nut 'WL
Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated
above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is
still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further
maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest au-
thorized service centeddepartmenL
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WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"
FIG. 25
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 26)
Park the tractor on level surface_ Engage parking brake.
For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on
bottom side of left footrest,.
Remove mower' (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this
section of this manuaL)
Remove upper belt keepeL
Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler:
Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor, Remove beft
upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep-
erso
°
Pull belt towardfront of tractor and remove downwards
from around engine pulley.
°
Install new belt by reversing above procedure.
IMPORTANT;
MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS
POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TAB.
PULLEY
CLUTCHING
IDLER
IDLER
PULLEY
FIG. 26

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