Craftsman 917.275013 owner manual To Remove Mower, To Install Mower

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WARNING: TO AVIOD SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY

i_ 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 to "STOP" 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 REMOVE MOWER

1.Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

2.If equipped, turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting.

3.Lower mower to its lowest position.

4.Remove retainer spring holding anti- sway bar to chassis bracket and disengage anti-sway bar from bracket.

5.Remove four retainer springs from front plate assembly and remove plate.

6.Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at deck and disen- gage arms from deck.

7.Raise attachment lift to its highest position.

8.Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

9.Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with

attachment lift control. Engage parking brake.

1.Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck.

2.Slide mower under tractor with

deflector shield to right side of tractor. IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.

3.If equipped, turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it stops.

4.Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control.

Electric

Clutch Pulley

Front Mower	Double	Loop
Bracket	Retainer	Springs
		Front
Chassis		Plate
Chassis		Assembly
Bracket		Assembly
Bracket
		Single Loop
		Retainer
		Springs
Retainer		Front Mower
Retainer		Bracket
		Bracket

Spring

Flanged Pins

Anti-Sway

Bar

USE PLIERS FOR Suspension

RETAINER SPRING, c Double Loop

		Retainer	Springs
F_°_! L_p	Up	(Outward	pointing
F_°_! L_p	Up	deck pins)		Deflector Shield
				Deflector Shield

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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 Product Specifications Repair AgreementCustomer Responsibilities SystemVideo Cassette Slope Sheet Check Battery To RolltractorTo Remove Tractor From Carton Unpack 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 To Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate MowerLift Lever To Operate on HillsTo Transport Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMowing Tips Before Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Tractor Engine Transaxle CoolingCheck Transaxle OIL Level BeltsCleaning To Install Mower To Remove MowerTo Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment with Bubble LevelAlternate SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Method FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentRecheck side-to-side adjustment To Replace Mower Drive BeltPrimary Idler Arm Both Front Links Must be Equal LengthInstall NEW Mower Blade Secondary Drive Belt Reinstall Mower Drive BeltTo Replace Mower Blade SEC- Ondary Drive Belt Remove Mower Drive BeltTo Adjust Attachment Clutch To Adjust BrakeBelt Installation To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentFront Wheel Camber To Remove Wheel for RepairsReplacing Battery To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorPreliminary Setting Final SettingEngine OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Chart ProblemCause 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 Blower Housing & Baffles KEY Part Description IGNITION/CHARGING KEY Part DescriptionNot Illustrated 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