Craftsman 917.27317 owner manual Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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A WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

1.Fold this page along dotted line indicated above.

2.Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure.

3.Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure.

4.Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill.

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Contents Jcriiftsmiinj Limited Warranty on Battery Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentGeneral Operation Slope OperationDo not IV. ServicePage Customer Responsibilities Sears Installation Service11111 Before Removing Tractor from Skid Attach Steering Wheel Tools Required for AssemblyAssemble Extension Shaft and Boot To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Battery Check Tire Pressure Install Mulcher PlateCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts DischargingProperty damage Attachment Clutch Lever Used Know Your TractorTo USE Throttle Control HOW to USE Your TractorTo Transport To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate on Hills To Operate MowerADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTo Start Engine Check Engine OIL LevelMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Maintenance ScheduleBefore Each USE Brake Operation TractorTo Sharpen Blade Engine OIL Filter BeltsLubrication To Change Engine OILAIR Filter Clean AIR ScreenMuffler Spark PlugsTractor To Install MowerTo Remove Mower Belt Removal To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Replace Motion Drive Belt To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Adjust Brake To Check BrakeTery Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEU Tral AdjustmentTo Removewheel for Repairs To Start Engine with Aweak BATTo Remove Hood and Grill AS Sembly Replacing BatteryTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseAcceleration Test To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor EngineCylinders BatteryFuel System Engine OILStart Engine Troubleshooting ChartProblem Cause CorrectionProblem CAUSE3ORRECTION Fast Cause CorrectionSEATSW,TON I Tractor - Model Number SchematicElectrical Tractor - Model NumberKEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number ElectricalTractor - Model Number 917.273170 Chassis and Enclosures Oo oTractor - Model Number 917.273170 Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive X .1845/1865 Tractor - Model Number 917.273170 Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Optional Equipment Tractor - Model Number Engine3219 Tractor - Model Number Lift AssemblyKEY Part NO, NO,DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number Seat AssemblyDescription KEY PartWheels Tires TRACTOR-- Model Number DecalsTractor - Model Number Mower Deck Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck 42A 890 Ylinder HEAD, Valve and Breatherj Crankcase Cylinder HEAD/VALVE/BREATHERNot Illustrated \9\ Part Description AIR INTAKE/FILTRATIONStarting Systemj Engine Controls KEY Part Description Starting System KEY Part DescriptionOIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part Description Crankshaft Description KEY Part Fuel SystemNO. no NotillustratedSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Our Home