Craftsman 917.259592 owner manual ERATmON

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference,

 

IGNITION SWITCH

LIGHT SWITCH

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH LEVER

 

 

 

 

LIFT LEVER

 

 

PLUNGER

 

 

. ATTACHMENT LIFT

THROTTL_CHOKE

 

LEVER

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

CLUTCH/BRAKEPEDAL

 

PARKING

BRAKE

 

LEVER

 

 

 

 

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB

 

MOTION

CONTROL

 

 

LEVER

 

 

APPROX

 

 

 

SPEED

 

 

 

3 MPH

 

 

FREEWHEEL

2 MPH

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

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FIG. 7

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards institute,

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and controlling engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for dectutching and brak- ing the tractor and starting the engine,

PARKING BRAKE LEVER: Locks clutch/b'rakepedal into the brake position.

AMMETER - indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of battery.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to release attach- ment lift lever when changing its position=

MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of tractor

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift

lever when changing its positio n .

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used io raise and lower the

mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine,

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

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Contents RR r+Zli4IIii + Safe OperationSAFETYPractices RULESfor Ride-On Mowers Product Specifications ModelSerial Number Date of Purchase Table of Contents Engine Maintenance AttachmentsPerformance Contents of Hardware Pack Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Unpack CartonAssembly Connect Battery See FigAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigInstall Mulcher Plate See Figs To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsCheck Brake System Check Deck LevelnessOperation LockERATmON HOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightSee Fig Operation To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills To Transport See FigsADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigPurge Transmission StartingMowing TiPS Mulching Mowing TipsLubrication Chart Maintenance ScheduleCustomer General RecommendationsBattery TractorBlade Care Blade Removal See FigClean AIR Screen See Fig Transaxle CoolingEngine LubricationCleaning Custo ResponsibilitiesEngine OIL Filter See Fig MufflerTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigTo Level Mower Housing Both Front Links Must be Equal in LengthService AdjustmentsTo Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigServnce AN Adjustments To Adjust Motion Control LeverTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Replace Motion Drive BeltService AN Adjustments To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-INICAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Carburetor See FigImportant Damage to the Needles Turned in TOO TightBattery OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting ProblemPoints Troubleshooting Problem CauseCorrection Schematic 111Repair Parts ElectricalKEY Part DescriptionChassis and Enclosures KEY Drive KEY Part NO. no KEY Part DescriptionUNC Steering Assembly REPAmR PartsSteering Assembly KEY Part NO, noSeat Assembly DescriptionPart Description Decals Wheels & TiresKEY PartEngine Optional Equipment Spark ArresterEngine NO, noDescripon Tractor - Model Number Mower Lift161718 2O \ NO. no Mower Deck Part Description TUVSqnk Hydro Gear Transaxle Model Number Cradle Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41565 ExhaustBlower Housing and Baffles Engine Controls KEY Part NO. no AIR Intake KEY Part DescriptionExhaust KEY Part @---1 Cylinder HEAD, Valve and BreatherKohler Engine Model Number CVt5S, Type Number PS-41565 Fuel SystemPart KEY Part Description NO. noKohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41565 Ignition Electrical OIL PAN LubricationIgnition Electrical KEY Part Description OIL PAN/LUBRICATIONCrankcase KEY Part Starting System KEY PartRvice Otes Page SE CE Notes Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operatron For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number Owners UALI1IIl Lll Illlll Part Number