Craftsman 917.273134 owner manual Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER, To Start Engine with a Weak BAT- Tery

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3.Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll around the top groove of engine pulley.

4.Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler.

5.Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers.

6.Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this section of manual).

Pulley

Idler

Stationan

Center Span _

Keeper

Pulley

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU-

TRALADJUSTMENT

The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows:

1.Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N). NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move

freely, the transaxle is in neutral.

2.Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel.

3.Position the gear shift lever in the neu- tral (N) position.

4.Tighten adjustment bolt securely. NOTE: If additional clearance is needed

to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.

Neutral Lock Gate

Gearshift

°=_

.--"

_

Adjustment Bolt

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal. Tighten securely.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not

adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or

camber, contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

1.Block up axle securely.

2.Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheels have a square key - Do not lose).

3.Repair tire and reassemble.

NOTE: On rear wheels only: align

grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

4.Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

5.Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and use tire sealant from Sears. Tire sealant

also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Washers

Retaining

Rin

Axle

Cover

I

Square Key f

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- TERY

A(_WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat-

teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT- TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of

this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

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Contents InFTSMnN Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited Warranty on BatteryGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIV. Service Do notProduct Specifications SAEAPI-SF-SJ SAE U1RSears Installation Service Customer ResponsibilitiesRepair Protection Agreements Seat Howto SET UP Your Tractor Check Battery Install Mulcher Plate Check for Proper Position ALL BeltsCheck Brake System Checklis TH L I,I Know Your Tractor LeverHOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightTo SET Parking Brake To USE Throttle ControlTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate MowerTo Operate On Hills Towing Carts and Other Attach MentsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level To Start EngineADD Gasoline Mowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsLubrication Chart Maintenance ScheduleGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Operator Presence SystemBlade Removal To Sharpen BladeBattery EngineTransaxle Cooling LubricationTo Service PRE-CLEANER CleaningEngine OIL Filter Spark PlugsTo Install Mower Tractor To Remove MowerTo Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentTo Check and Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltTransaxle Gear Shift Lever NEU Traladjustment To Adjust Steering Wheel Align MentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Start Engine with a Weak BAT- TeryReplacing Battery To Remove Hood and Grill AS- SemblyTo Adjustthrottle Control Cable To Adjust CarburetorEngine Acceleration TestBattery Fuel SystemEngine OIL CylindersTroubleshooting Chart ProblemCause Correction Loss of power CauseProblem CauseCorrection Tractor - Model Number 917,273134 Schematic Ignition SwitchTractor - Model Number 917,273134 Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number 917,273134 Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. NO. Description Tractor - Model Number 917,273134 Ground Drive KEY Part Tractor - Model Number 917,273134 Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number 917,273134 Engine Optional EquipmentTank, Fuel Tractor - Model Number 917,273134 Seat Assembly Tractor - Model Number 917,273134 Decals Wheels & TiresTractor - Model Number 917,273134 Lift Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number 917,273134 Mower Deck Tractor - Model Number 917,273134 Mowerdeck 42A KEY Part Description Crankcase Cylinder HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY Part Description Crankcase KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONIGNITION/ELECTRICAL t Ealluiviagelectriqu E Blower Housing & Baffles Not IllustratedMoteur Starting System KEY Part Description OIL PAN/LUBRICATION Enginecontrols KEY Part Description=UELDELESYSTEME Fuelsystem KEY Part NO. no Crankshaft KEY Part DescriptionExhaust KEY Part Description Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Your Home

917.273134 specifications

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