Craftsman 917.275013 owner manual Knowyour Tractor, Our tractors conform to

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KNOWYOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Ignition

SwitchPosition

Ammeter

Attachment

Throttle Control

Clutch/Brake

Switch

Lift Lever

Plunger

Attachment

Lift Lever

Choke,

Control

Height

Adjustment

Knob

Gear Shift Lever

Our tractors conform to

American National

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Used to engage the mower blades, or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION: Turns the

headlights on and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL: Used to control

engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for dectutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.

CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting

a cold engine.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to adjust the mower cutting height.

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of the tractor.

Parking Brake

Range Shift Lever

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the safety standards of the Standards Institute.

RANGESHIFT LEVER: Allows high (H) and low (L) speed for all forward and

reverse gears.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+)

or discharging (-).

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake into the brake position.

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Contents SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.A IcriiftsmiiniLimited Warranty on Battery Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentII. Slope Operation Safety is InvolvedGeneral Operation Do not IV. ServiceIII. Children Be sure the area is clear of other System Product SpecificationsRepair Agreement Customer ResponsibilitiesVideo Cassette Slope Sheet Drive Tractor OFF Skid Check BatteryTo Rolltractor To Remove Tractor From Carton UnpackCheck Mower Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsCheck Brake System H L Our tractors conform to Knowyour TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower Lift LeverADD Gasoline To TransportTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips Before Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Tractor Belts EngineTransaxle Cooling Check Transaxle OIL LevelCleaning To Remove Mower To Install MowerFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment with Bubble Level Alternate SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment MethodBoth Front Links Must be Equal Length Recheck side-to-side adjustmentTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Primary Idler ArmRemove Mower Drive Belt Install NEW Mower Blade Secondary Drive BeltReinstall Mower Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade SEC- Ondary Drive BeltTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Adjust Brake Belt InstallationTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment Front Wheel CamberInterlocks and Relays Replacing BatteryTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Replace Headlight BulbFinal Setting To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor Preliminary SettingEngine OIL EngineOther Fuel SystemCorrection Troubleshooting ChartProblem CauseTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Correction Page TRACTOR- Model Number SchematicTractor - Model Number Electrical Electrical Tractor - Model Number1u8is5 Description Tractor --MODEL Number Chassis and EnclosuresPart Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Ground DriveTractor - Model NU Mber 917.275013 Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. no Tractor -- Model Number 917.275013 Steering AssemblyNO. NO. Description Tractor - Model Number EngineKEY Paii Description Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Orgy DecalsWheels & Tires Number Tractor - Model Lift AssemblyMower Deck Pin Head Rivet Tractor - Model Number Transaxle KEY Part NO. no TransaxleCylinder HEAD, Valve and Breatherj Crankcase KEY Part NO. no HEADNALVE/BREATHER KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONTl to AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Blower Housing & Baffles KEY Part DescriptionIGNITION/CHARGING KEY Part Description Not IllustratedStarting V6EM Engine Controls OIL PAN I Lubrication OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part Description Staring System KEYCrankshaft J Exhaust J Fuel Systemj Exhaust KEY Part Description CrankshaftFuel System NO. no Description Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation MY-HOME Anyal dayornight 800-469J63 U.S. andCanada Get it fixed, at your home or ours