Craftsman 917.270732 owner manual Cleaning, To Remove Mower, To Install Mower

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CLEANING

of all foreign matter.

i Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. Keep finished surfaces and wheels

free of all _]asoline, oil, etc.

Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a short-

ened engine life.

_kCAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

Make sure the blades and all moving parts have comple!ely stopped.

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the

right side of tractor.

Place attachment clutch in "DISEN- GAGED" position.

Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position.

Roll belt off engine pulley.

Remove small retainer spring, and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt.

Remove large retainer spring, slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket.

Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring.

Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs.

Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs.

Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under

tractor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor, remove the front links and hook

the clutch spring onto square hole in frame.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right side of tractor.

Lower Uft lever to its lowest position.

Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

Small Retainer Spring

Suspension Arms "_'>"_

Square Hole

Clutch

Front Link

Retainer Spring

Anti-Sway=_etainer Springs (Both Sides)

Housing Guide

Large Retainer Spring

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Contents ICRIIFTSMIIHi Sears Craftsman Help Line Am 5 pm, Mon- SatLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Slope Operation General OperationDo not ChildrenService Chine. Tall grass can hide obstaclesCustomer Responsibilities Seat To Remove Tractor from Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Install Seat Shoulder Seat Pan BoltRemove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor To Drive Tractor OFF SkidChecktirepressure To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheckdecklevelness Checkforproperposition OfallbeltsH L Knowyour Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor StoppingTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate MowerTo Operate on Hills Towing Carts and Other AttachmentsBefore Starting the Engine AddgasolineTo Start Engine Check Engine OIL LevelMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsLubrication Chart General RecommendationsBefore Each USE Check engine oil level Check brake operationRaise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Operator Presence SystemBlade Care Blade RemovalEngine BatteryTransaxle Cooling IN-LINE Fuel Filter Engine Cooling FinsAIR Filter MufflerCleaning To Install MowerInstall mower in reverse order of removal instructions To Remove MowerTo Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentGroundUneV.T-EA Front LinksTo Adjust Brake To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Transaxle Gear Shift LeverTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Start Engine with a Weak BAI-IERYTo Remove Hoodand Grill Assembly To Replace Headlight BulbPreliminary Setting Final SettingAcceleration Test Idle Mixture valveTractor Fuel SystemEngineoil CylindersCause Correction Troubleshooting ChartProblem Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Engine valves out of adjustmentTroubleshooting Chart ProblemcauseProblem Cause Correction Removable SchematicTractor --MODEL Number Tractor --MODEL Number Electrical Tractor -- Model Number Electrical KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Chassis and Enclosures Tractor -.. Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly Steering Assembly T.,I UM - Muuil FIUMUP,.H 911.2/U/328113 Tractor - Model NumberIOPTIONALSpark ArresterEQUIPMENT Plug, Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown Bushing, Snap, Fuel LineTractor --MODEL Number Seat Assembly KEYDecal, Replacement DecalsWheels Tires Decal, Hood, R.HTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly 3219Inch = 25.4 mm Mower Deck Washer #10 Numbers Here ReplacementMST 206-545C Brake LeverScrew 1/4 20 x 1-1 /4 Screw 1/4 20 x 2 1/4Valve Overhaul KIT Manual Choke Systems Carburetor GA.SKETSET 1051 783A130A 95A 633A 117A 137A 276A 276A 5195A 117Aq105A 633 231A 137A O 51137AO276ABriggs ENGINE-MODEL Number 311707, Type Number 0132-E3 Tractor - Model Number 3RIGGS ENGINE-MODEL Page Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Days a week Au Canada pour service en franctais800 488 1222 Anytime, day or night