Craftsman 917.20402 Operator's Manual page 26

C. Rear Lift Link(s)
D. Right Side Rear Mower Bracket
'U. Hole
8 ATTACH FRONT LINK (E)
•
"SJrn steering wheel to position wheels
straight forward.
• From front of tractor, insert rod end of
front link (E) through front hole in tractor
front suspension bracket (F).
• Move to left side of rnower and and insert
large retainer spring (G) through hole in
front link (E) behind front suspension
bracket (F).
- Insert other end of link (E) into hole in
front mower bracket (H) and secure with
washer and small retainer spring (J),
NOTE: Requires deck lifting.
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9 INSTALL BELT ON ENGINE CLUTCH
PULLEY (M)
• Disengage belt tension rod (K) from
locking bracket (L).
• Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M).
M,Engine
Clutch Pulley
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper muting
in all mower pulley grooves and under
mandrel covers.
• Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking
bracket (L).
_h, CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring
loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage
slowly.
Raise attachment lift lever to highest
position.
• If necessary, adjust gauge wheels
before operating mower as shown in the
Operation section of this manual.
MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION
Follow procedure described in "TO
REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT"
inthis section of this manual.
5. Front Lift Link Assernbly
E
Front Suspension Bracket
G. Large Retainer Spring
H. Front Mower Bracket
J. Small Retainer Spring
M. Engine Clutch Pulley
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