Craftsman 917.2754 owner manual Check Battery, Operation section for location

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7.Slide seat until a comfortableposition is reachedwhichallows you to press clutch/brakepedal all the way down.

8.Get off seatwithout movingits ad- justed position.

9.Raiseseat and tighten adjustmentbolt securely.

Seat

Seat

Shoulder

Bolts

Flat Washer

Adjustment Knob

CHECK BATTERY

1.Lift seat pan to raised position. NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instruc- tions).

Seat Pan

Terminal

Terminal

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)

1.Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest po- sition.

2.Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

3.Place freewheel control in "trans- mission disengaged" position (See "TO

TRANSPORT" in the Operation section

of this manual).

4.Roll tractor forward off skid.

5.Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and function of controls)

_,WARNING: Before starting, read, un- derstand 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.

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

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

3.Place freewheel control in "trans-

mission engaged" position. (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this manual).

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

5.Place motion control lever in neutral

(N)position.

6.Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest posi- tion.

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

position.

8.Release parking brake.

9.Slowly move the motion control lever

forward and slowly drive tractor off skid.

10.Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral position.

11 .Turn ignition key to "STOP" position. Continue with the instructions that follow.

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Contents Jcrrftsmrnj Limited Warranty on Battery Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentGeneral Operation Service IV, Towi NGSafe Handling of Gasoline General Service Sears Installation Service Customer ResponsibilitiesRepair Protection Agreements Keys Install Steering Wheel For AssemblyInstall Seat Carton Unpack CartonOperation section for location Check BatteryCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts ChecklistChecktire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessProperty damage Lift Lever Plunger Used to release TractorTo SET Parking Brake To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightTo Move Forward and Backward StoppingTo Operate Mower Using the Reverse Operation SystemTo Stop Mower Blades Operating in ReverseTo Start Engine MentsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level Automatic Transmission Warm UP Purge TransmissionMowing Tips General Recommendations AS YOU Complete Regular ServiceOperator Presence System Reverse Operation System ROS TractorBlade Removal To Sharpen BladeBattery Clean AIR Screen AIR FilterEngine Cooling System Muffler CleaningSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel FilterTo Remove Mower To Install MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Adjust Brake To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Remove Wheel for Repairs Replacing Battery To Replace Headlight BulbTo Remove Hood and Grill AS Sembly To Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CablePreliminary Setting EngineFuel System Engine OILCylinders Problem Cause CorrectionStart ROS CauseOFF Problem Cause CorrectionPage Tractor - Model Number 917,275400 SchematicElectrical Part Description Electrical KEYTractor - Model Number 917,275400 Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number 917.275400 Chassis and EnclosuresTractor - Model Number Ground Drive CAD Tractor - Model Number 917,275400 Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number 917.275400 Steering Assembly KEY Part Optional EquipmentKEY Tractor - Model Number Seat AssemblyWheels & Tires Decals159460 Tractor - Model Number Lift AssemblyTractor - Model Number 917,275400 Mower Deck TUV Tractor - Model Number Mower DeckLo8 Peerless Transaxle Model Number LTH2000 Tractor Model Number20@ 6170 763@ 142117 PTO Set Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationIiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Our Home

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