Craftsman 917.27306 Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Attach Steering Wheel, Unpack Carton

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Yournewtractorhas beenassembledatthefactorywithexceptionof those partsleft unassembledfor shippingpurposes.Toensuresafeandproperoperationofyour tractor all partsandhardwareyou assemblemustbe tightenedsecurely.Usethecorrecttools as necessaryto insurepropertightness.Reviewthevideocassettebeforeyou begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below.

(1)

9/16" wrench

(1)

3/4" Socket w/

(1)

1/2" wrench

drive ratchet

(1)Pliers

(1)

Phillips Screw-

(1)

Utility knife

driver

(1)

Tire pressure gauge

 

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating posi- tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

Steering

SteeringWheel

WheelAdapter

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from shipping carton (See page 6).

Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four comers of shipping carton, and lay panels flat.

Remove mower and package materials.

Check for any additional loose parts or boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

Remove hex bolt, lockwasher and large flat washer from steering shaft.

Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

Slide the steenng sleeve over the steer- ing shaft.

Ah'_gntabs and press steering sleeve extension into bottom of steedng wheel.

are horizontal (left to dght) and slide

Positiononto steeringsteeringwheelwheeladapterso cross. bars Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt, lock washer and large fiat washer previously removed. Tighten securely.

Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

Remove protective materials from trac-

tor hoed and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls)

Press lift lever plunger and raise attach- ment lift lever to its highest position.

Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this manual).

Roll tractor forward off skid.

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Contents CRnFTSMnNo General Operation Limited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryCraftsman Riding Equipment Service Slope OperationDo not ChildrenTY is Involved Grass can hide obstaclesProduct Specifications Maintenance AgreementParts BAG Contents Shown Full Size Cassette Steering Wheel Wheel Insert Sleeve Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Attach Steering Wheel Unpack CartonHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Check Battery Install Mower and Drive BeltInstall Seat Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Ii Checklist R N H L Know Your Tractor TractorTo SET Parking Brake Stopping Mower BladesGround Drive EngineTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate MowerTo Operate on Hills To TransportTowing Carts and Other Attachments Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelAutomatic Transmission WARM-UP Purge TransmissionAbove BelowMowing Tips Repl=,o,Fi,.,.qui Battery Clean AIR Screen BeltsTransaxle Cooling Transaxle Pump FluidTo Service PRE-CLEANER To Service CartridgeAIR Filter Spark PlugsTo Install Mower Tractor To Remove MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingMower Drive Belt Removal To Replace Mower Drive BeltMower Drive Belt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Adjust Attachment Clutch To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Belt RemovalTo Adjust Motion Control Lever To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment To Adjust TOE-INTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery Front WheelRear Wheel To Attach Jumper CablesTo Replace Fuse AssemblyTo Remove Hood and Grill To Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorFinal Setting Acceleration TestTractor Fuel SystemEngine OIL CylindersCorrection TROUBLI=SHOOTING ProblemChart Problem CauseTroubleshooting Chart OFFSchematic Tractor . . Model NumberTractor - Model Number Electrical Tractor - Model Number Electrical KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Bracket, SupportAxle/Engine Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. no Spark Arrester KIT Engine KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONTractor Model Number Seat Assembly Spng,CprmWheels & Tires Decals KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Washer 29i32xl-1/4x16Ga Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck MandrAssemUyrudes Tractor - Model Number Transaxle Model no -3010L SAE Page Tractor - Model Number Transaxle Pump Model Number BU-10L-122Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather Ckmp,hoea2 Is\ AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION System Engine Controls Cap Crankshaft Tractor - Model Number Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV20S, Type NumberSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sighting Guide Only Ride UP and Down HILL, not Across HillPage Page Page Sears

917.27306 specifications

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