Craftsman 917.98643 Operator's Manual page 9

_,CAUTION: Lift lever is spring loaded.
Have a tight grip on lift lever, lower it slowly
and engage in lowest position. Lift lever is
located on left side of fender.
2. ASSEMBLE FRONT GAUGE WHEEL
(W) TO FRONT OF MOWER
H, Front Mower Bracket
W, Front Gauge Wheel
X. Shoulder Bolt
Y, 1-1/40.D. Washer
Z, 3/8-16 Locknut
3. TURN STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND
POSITION MOWER
• Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it
will go and position mower on right side of
tractor with deflector shield (Q) to the rig ht.
Front
Back
fEngine
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i - - /
Transaxle
Q. Deflector Shield
4. SLIDE MOWER UNDER TRACTOR
• Bring belt forward and check belt for pro-
per routing in all mower pulley grooves.
NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension
arms (A) are pointing forward before sliding
mower under tractor.
• Slide mower under tractor until it is
centered under tractor.
A. Mower Side Suspension Arms
B. Retainer Spring
C. Rear Lift Link(s)
D. Right Side Rear Mower Bracket
E. Front Lift Link Assembly
R Front Suspension Bracket
H, Front Mower Bracket
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I. Left Side Rear Mower Bracket
K. Belt Tension Rod
L, Locking Bracket
M, Engine Clutch Pulley
Q, Deflector Shield
S, Anti-Sway Bar
W, Front Gauge Wheel