Craftsman 917.275013 owner manual To Transport, Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments, ADD Gasoline

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TO TRANSPORT

Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control.

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) posi- tion.

Do not push or towtractor at morethan five

(5)MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

1.Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

2.Unthread and remove oil fill cap/ dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until

"FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual).

To change engine oil, see the Mainte- nance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

IMPORTANT: When operating in temperatures below32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE

When starling the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it willtake extra

crankin_ time to move fuel from the tank to the eng=ne.

1.Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.

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

3.Move attachment clutch to disen- gaged position.

4.Move throttle control to fast position

5.Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt. For a warm

engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below.

6.Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, push choke control in, wait a

few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, pull the choke control out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)

7.When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly.

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Contents Icriiftsmiini SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.ALimited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited Warranty on BatteryII. Slope Operation Safety is InvolvedGeneral Operation Do not IV. ServiceIII. Children Be sure the area is clear of other Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsRepair Agreement SystemVideo Cassette Slope Sheet To Remove Tractor From Carton Unpack Check BatteryTo Rolltractor Drive Tractor OFF SkidCheck Mower Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsCheck Brake System H L Knowyour Tractor Our tractors conform toHOW to USE Your Tractor Lift Lever To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower To Operate on HillsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level To TransportTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments ADD GasolineMowing Tips Before Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Tractor Check Transaxle OIL Level EngineTransaxle Cooling BeltsCleaning To Install Mower To Remove MowerAlternate SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Method To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment with Bubble Level FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentPrimary Idler Arm Recheck side-to-side adjustmentTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Both Front Links Must be Equal LengthTo Replace Mower Blade SEC- Ondary Drive Belt Install NEW Mower Blade Secondary Drive BeltReinstall Mower Drive Belt Remove Mower Drive BeltBelt Installation To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltFront Wheel Camber To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing BatteryTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable Interlocks and RelaysPreliminary Setting To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor Final SettingFuel System EngineOther Engine OILCause Troubleshooting ChartProblem CorrectionTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Correction Page Schematic TRACTOR- Model NumberTractor - Model Number Electrical Tractor - Model Number Electrical1u8is5 Description Tractor --MODEL Number Chassis and EnclosuresPart Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model NU Mber 917.275013 Steering Assembly Tractor -- Model Number 917.275013 Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. noNO. NO. Description Tractor - Model Number EngineKEY Paii Description Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Orgy DecalsWheels & Tires Tractor - Model Lift Assembly NumberMower Deck Pin Head Rivet Tractor - Model Number Transaxle Transaxle KEY Part NO. noCylinder HEAD, Valve and Breatherj HEADNALVE/BREATHER KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Crankcase KEY Part NO. noTl to Not Illustrated Blower Housing & Baffles KEY Part DescriptionIGNITION/CHARGING KEY Part Description AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONStarting V6EM Engine Controls OIL PAN I Lubrication Staring System KEY OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part DescriptionCrankshaft J Exhaust J Fuel Systemj Exhaust KEY Part Description CrankshaftFuel System NO. no Description Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Get it fixed, at your home or ours MY-HOME Anyal dayornight 800-469J63 U.S. andCanada