Craftsman 917.275021 manual Assemble Gaugewheelsto Mower Deck, Wheel Washer /8-16Center Locknut

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. TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls)

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

2.Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal.

3.Place freewheel control in freewheel- ing position to disengage transmis- sion (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the

Operation section of this manual).

4.Roll tractor forward off skid.

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

_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.

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 "transmis- sion engaged" position.

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

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

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

position.

7.Release parking brake.

8.Slowly move the motion control lever

forward and slowly drive tractor off skid.

9.Apply brake to stop tractor and set parking brake.

10.Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

ASSEMBLE GAUGEWHEELSTO MOWER DECK

The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance.

1.Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be sure that gauge

wheel bar aligning holes are on top.

Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center Iocknuts and tighten securely.

2.For ease of mower to tractor assem-

bly, raise gauge wheels to highest position and retain with clevis pins and spring retainers.

NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower. See "TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS" in the Operation section of this manual.

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Contents Sears Craftsman Help Line Am 5 pm, Mon- SatLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery General Operation I1. Slope OperationIV. Service Safety is Involved OIL Capacity Filter 5PINTS Filter 4.0PINTS Spark Plug Product Specifications Gasoline Gallons Capacity UnleadedRegular Oiltype TireSteering Wheel To Removetractor from Carton Unpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyBefore Removingtractor from Skid Attach Steering WheelHowto SET Upyourtractor Check Battery Install SeatAssemble Gaugewheelsto Mower Deck Wheel Washer /8-16Center LocknutUSE Pliers for Retainer Springs Check Mower Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Page Knowyourtractor Your Tractor Motion Drive BelttensionHowto Useyourtractor Deflector Shield To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower To Operate on HillsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level TransportTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments ADD GasolinePurgetransmission Automatic Transmission Warm UPPage General Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Teactor Engine AIR Filter Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasCleaning Engine OIL FilterSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing To Remove MowerNut Suspension Li. Link BladeBoth Front Links Must be Equal Length To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Adjust Attachment Clutch Install Mower and DriveTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Belt InstallationTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryTo Remove CABLES, Reverse Order Replacing BAI-FERY To Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control Screw Clamp Screw Choke Control CableMent and experience to make any necessary adjustments Move throttle control lever from slow toBatiery To Clean Battery and TermiTractor Engine Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Problem Chart Cause CorrectionTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause LossofpowerSlow Troubleshooting Chart ProblemcauseOFF Page Tractor Model Number ShematicTRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.275021 Electrical Tractor Model Number 917,275021 Electrical22 ,5o Tractor Model Number 917.275021 Chassis and EnclosuresTRACTOR- Model Number 917.275021 CflASSIS and Enclosures Ground Drive Tractor Model Number Giround Drive 125Steering TRACTOR- Model Number Steering KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionSpark Arrester KIT KEY TRACTOR- Model Number Seat Assembly KEY Part DescriptionWheels Andtires DecalsTRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.275021 Mower Deck TRACTOR- Model Number TRACTOR- Model Number 917.275021 TRANSAXLE-MODEL Number KEY Part Description Arm -TrunnionCrankcasej Shirrcamshafti Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV674, Type Number 25-139-16-S Starting System 25-141-05-S Crankshaft Exhaust J Fuelsystemj Exhaust Page Only Ride UP and Down HILL, not Across Hill Sighting . CUT GUIDETHeSAa8-784.64 PART6a.m.-11 p.m., 7daysaweek