Craftsman 917.273180 manual Function of controls, Check Battery

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3.Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolts are positioned over the large slotted holes in pan.

4.Push down on seat to engage shoul-

der bolts in slots and pull seat towards rear of tractor.

5.Pivot seat and pan forward and as- semble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

6.Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat.

7.Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

8.Get off seat without moving its ad- justed position.

9.Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

Seat

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Bolts

FlatWasher

Adjl

CHECK BATTERY

1.Lift seat pan to raised position. NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label

(label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance

section of this manual for charging instruc- tions).

erminal

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and

function of controls)

1.Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest po- sition.

2.Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

3.Place freewheel control in "trans- mission disengaged" position (See "TO

TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this manual).

4.Roll tractor forward off skid.

5.Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor.

TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

_WARNING: Before starting, read, un- derstand and follow all instructions in the

Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure

the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

1.Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed.

2.Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

3.Place freewheel control in "trans- mission engaged" position. (See =TO

TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this manual).

4.Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake.

5.Place motion control lever in neutral

(N)position.

6.Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest posi- tion.

7.Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle

position.

8.Release parking brake.

9.Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid.

10.Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral position.

11 .Turn ignition key to "STOP" position. Continue with the instructions that follow.

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Contents JCRnFTSMANI Storage Limited Warranty on BatteryII. Slope Operation General OperationIV. Service Do notIII. Children Page Sears Installation Service Product SpecificationsRepair Protection AgreementsOil Drain HOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Attach Steering Wheel Function of controls Check BatteryInstall Mulcher Plate Check Deck LevelnessCheck Brake System H L I\1 Know Your Tractor Motion ControlFreewheel Control To SET Parking Brake HOW to USE Your TractorStopping Mower Blades To Move Forward and BackwardTo Operate Mower To Adjust GaugewheelsTo Operate on Hills To TransportBefore Starting the Engine Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Purge TransmissionMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsLubrication Chart General RecommendationsBefore Each USE Tractor Engine AIR Filter To Install Mower TractorTo Remove Mower SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level MowerhousingBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Adjust Brake To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Remove Wheel for Repairs Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove CABLES, Reverse Qrder Replacing BatteryTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjustthroifle Control CableEngine Acceleration TestTractor BatteryEngine Fuel System Engine OILProblem Troubleshooting ChartCause CorrectionProblem Troubleshooting ChartCause CorrectionBlades improperlyinstalled 10oImproper blades used Troubleshooting ChartPage Regu *OR Tractor - Model Number SchematicTractor - Model Number Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number 917,273180 ElectricalTractor -- Model Number 917.273180 Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number 917.273180 Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part NO, NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number Ground DriveTractor - Model Number 917.273180 Steering Assembly Tractor -- Model Number 917,273180 Steering Assembly Optional Equipment Tractor - Model Number EngineKEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number 917.273180 Seat AssemblyTractor - Model Number DecalsWheels & Tires 13 \ Tractor - Model Number Lift AssemblyTractor - Model Number Mowerdeck Mower Deck Tractor - Model Number€o111 Spacer Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather J Crankcas Crankcase Cyunder HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER Ignitionielectricali Blowerhousing & Baffles OIL PAN I Lubrication Control,speedassembly Crankshaft J Exhaust Fuel System Fuel System Crankshaft KEY Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Ears