Craftsman 917.270732 owner manual Install Seat, Shoulder Seat Pan Bolt, To Drive Tractor OFF Skid

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Terminal

Battery

Door

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

•Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.

•Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

•Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

•Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

•Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

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

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

Seat

Shoulder Seat Pan

Bolt

Flat Washer

Adjustment

Knob

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)

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

•Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID

(See Operation section for location and function of controls)

_I,WARNING: Before starting, read, understand 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.

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

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

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

•Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

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

•Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear.

•Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid.

•Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position.

•Turn ignition key to "OFP position. Continue with the instructions that follow.

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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
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