Craftsman 917.27475 Check Battery, To Roll Tractor OFF Skid See Operation section for location

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7.Slideseat until a comfortableposition is reachedwhich allowsyou to press clutch/brakepedal all the way down.

8.Get off seat withoutmovingits ad- justed position.

9.Raiseseat and tightenadjustment knob 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

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 gearshift lever in neutral (N)

position.

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.Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake.

4.Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

5.Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest posi- tion.

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

7.Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold. Move gear- shift lever to 1st gear.

8.Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid.

9.Apply brake to stop tractor, set park- ing brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position.

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

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Crrftsmrn Limitedwarrantyon Craftsmanridingequipment General Operation III. Children ServiceIV. Towing Safe Handling of Gasoline General Service Product Boot Install Steering Wheel Assemble Extension Shaft and BootInstall Seat To Remove Tractor from CartonTo Roll Tractor OFF Skid See Operation section for location Check BatteryCheck Tire Pressure ChecklistCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsAutomatic Models only ROS on Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking BrakeStopping Using the Reverse Operation System To Operate MowerReverse Operation System ROS To Operate on Hills Mowing Tips General Recommendations ChartBefore Each USE LubricationTo Sharpen Blade Battery EngineTransaxle Cooling Engine OIL Filter Clean AIR ScreenAIR Filter Engine Cooling SystemMuffler CleaningSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel FilterTractor To Remove Mower To Install MowerTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Level Mower HousingTo Adjust Brake To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Start Engine with a Weak BAT Tery MentReplacing Battery Engine Engine OIL TractorCylinders OtherCause 3ORRECTION Troubleshooting ChartChoked Start EngineProblem CauseCorrection OFF Problem CausePage Tractor - Model Number SchematicElectrical KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Tractor Model Number Ground Drive Stlt Tractor - Model Number Ground DriveTractor - Model Number Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly Optional Equipment Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Decals Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck Shaft 42A REF Part NO. no Description 20@ 305% O47 Briggs ENGINE-MODEL Number 31P777, Type Number 0299-E1 917.274750Tractor Model Number Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationSears