Craftsman 917.275031 owner manual To Install Mower, To Remove Mower, To Level Mower Housing

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,_CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

1.Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

2.Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

3.Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

4.Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

5.Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

6.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO INSTALL MOWER

 

 

TO REMOVE MOWER

Follow procedure described in =INSTALL

 

 

1.

Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the

 

GAGED" position.

Assembly

section of this manual.

2.

Turn height adjustment knob to lowest

TO LEVEL

MOWER HOUSING

 

setting.

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

3.

Lower mower to its lowest position.

on level ground or driveway. Make sure

 

 

4.Remove retainer spring holding anti- tires are properly inflated (See "PROD-

swaybar to chassis bracket andUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

 

disengage anti-swaybar from bracket.

manual).

If tires are over or underinflated,

5. Remove four retainer springs from

you will not properly adjust your mower.

 

front plate assembly and remove

 

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

 

plate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Remove retainer

springs

from

•

Raise

mower to its highest position.

 

suspension

arms

at deck

and disen-

•

Measure height from bottom edge of

 

gage arms

from deck.

 

 

 

mower

to ground level at front corners

7.

Raise

attachment

lift to its highest

 

of mower.

Distance =A" on both sides of

 

position.

 

 

 

 

 

mower should be the same.

8.

Slide

mower forward

and

remove belt

•

If adjustment is necessary, make

 

from

electric clutch pulley.

 

adjustment

on one side of mower only.

9.

Slide

mower out from

under right side

•

To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

 

of tractor.

 

 

 

 

 

link adjustment nut on that side.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

link adjustment nut on that side.

 

 

 

Suspension

 

 

Electric

 

 

 

Arms

 

Front Mower

Clutch Pulley

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chassis

 

 

 

Bracket

 

Front

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bracket

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plate

Retainer

Springs

(Both Sides)

Anti-Sway

Mower

Bar

Bracket

 

Retainer Springs

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Contents SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm, Mon SatThis Warranty does not cover Limited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryGeneral Operation II. Slope Do notIII. Children IV. ServiceNever carry children. They may fall off Page Capacity Unleaded Product SpecificationsRepair Agreement Repair Agreement is available on thisSeat Washer 17/32 x %3/16 x 12 Gauge 2Flanged PinsSteering Mower Retainer Spdngs Etainer SpringsTo Removetractor from Tools Required for AssemblyHowto SET Upyourtractor Check Battery Unpack CartonInstall Seat Retainer Spring Outward pointing Deck pins Loop Up Install Mower and Drive BeltChecktire Pressure Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts ChecklistCheck Mower Levelness Check Brake SystemATrACHMENT Lift Lever Plunger Clutch/Brake Control KnowyourtractorLift Lever Parking Brake Shift Lever Useyourtractor To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightHowto To SET Parking BrakeTo Stop Mower Blades To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower To Operate on HillsADD Gasoline Towing Carts and Other Attach MentsBefore Startingthe Engine Check Engine OIL Level To Start EnginePage Before Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Tie Rod Ball Joints ZerkTires BatteryBrake Operation Operator Presence SystemCheck Transaxle OIL Level BeltsTransaxle Cooling To Change Engine OILTo Service PRE-CLEANER Clean AIR ScreenClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas CleaningSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing To Remove MowerBoth Front Links Must be Equal Length FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Mower Drive Belt Removal To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Adjust Brake Sway Bar Bracket Idler PulleyTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment Belt RemovalTo Remove Wheel for Repairs Front Wheel To Start Engine with Aweak BatteryReplacing Battery Rear WheelEngine To Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Choke ControlPreliminary Setting Engineoil TractorEngine Fuel System CylindersCause Troubleshooting ChartProblem CorrectionAdjust throttle control Clean underside of mower Replace blade. Tighten blade boltLow/uneven tire air pressure Battery will NotNot rotatemechanism Place Throttle controlSchematic TRACTOR-- Model NumberTRACTOR-- Model NUMBER917.275031 Electrical TRACTOR-- Model NUMBER917,275031 EiectricalTRACTOR-- Model NUMBER917.275031 Chassis and EnclosuresTRACTOR-- Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONTRACTOR-- Model Number Ground Drive TRACTOR- Model Number Ground Drive TRACTOR-- Model Number Steering Assembly TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.275031 Steeringassembly TRACTOR- Model Number Spark Arrester KIT JSeat Assembly TRACTOR.. Model NumberWheels &TIRES Tractor - Model NumberDecals LiFT Assembly Tractor - Model Number 917,275031 Mower DeckMower Deck Transaxle KEY Part NO. no XI-7 KEY Part DescriptionBlower Housing and Raffles J KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Not Illustrated=-aiI Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV674, Type NumberNO. NO. Description Crankshaft J Exhaust Fuel System J Crankshaft Fuel System KEY Part Description Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Guide800YERMC Parapedirsewiciodere1888SU-HOGAR
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