Craftsman 917.27481 owner manual Tools Required for Assembly, Unpack Carton

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below.

(1)

3/4" wrench

(1)

Pliers

(1)

1/2" wrench

(1)

Utility knife

(1)

Tire pressure

gauge

 

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5/16 Hex Bolt

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5/16 Lock Washer

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1.Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from carton.

2.Cut along dotted lines on all four pan- els of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

3.Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

1.Slide extension shaft onto lower steer- ing shaft.

2.Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

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

4.Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

5.Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.

6.Assemble large flat washer, 5/16 lock washer, 5/16 hex bolt and tighten securely.

7.Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

8.Remove protective materials from trac- tor hood and grill.

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IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

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

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

1.Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.

2.Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

3.Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan.

4.Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor.

5.Pivot seat and pan forward and as- semble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

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Contents Craftsman Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited Warranty on BatteryGeneral Operation Service II1. ChildrenIV, Towing Safe Handling of GasolineGeneral Service Sears Installation Service Customer ResponsibilitiesSteering Wheel Unpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyBefore Removing Tractor From Skid Attach Steering Wheel Check Battery Checktire Pressure ALL BeltsCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemUnlocked Tractor ROS onTo Move Forward and Backward HOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking BrakeStopping Operating in Reverse Using the Reverse Operation SystemTo Operate Mower To Transport On HillsMents ADD GasolineMowing Tips General Recommendations ROSBlade Removal Operator Presence System Reverse Operation System ROSBlade Care Batt E RY Clean AIR Screen Engine OIL FilterAIR Filter MufflerTo Install Mower To Remove MowerTo Level Mower Housing To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Check and Adjust Brake To Adjust BrakeTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltMent To Remove Wheel for RepairsReplacing Battery To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Remove Hood and Grill AS- SemblyTo Adjust Carburetor Preliminary SettingFinal Setting EngineBattery Fuel SystemEngine OIL CylindersStart Engine ProblemCause 3ORRECTION Correction ProblemCause Problem Cause Correction OFFSchematic O11oElectrical Part Description Tractor - Model Number 917,274810 Chassis and EnclosuresTractor - Model Number 917,274810 Chassis and Enclosures PartTractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number 917,274810 Ground Drive KEY Part DescriptionSteering Tractor - Model Number 917,274810 Optional Equipment Spark ArresterTractor - Model Number 917,274810 Seat Assembly Part DescriptionKEY Part Description DecalsWheels and Tires Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly 161718Tractor - Model Number 917,274810 Mower Deck Given U. S Inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 4PA MST REF Part NO. noDescription 105137d276 rl 763 lO5% PTO All component Dimensions Given in U.S. inches Page Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXYour Home