Craftsman 917.27581 owner manual Know Your Tractor, ROS on

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KNOW YOUR 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.

Ammeter

Light Switch

Throttle/Choke

Control

Clutch/Brake

Pedal

 

 

ROS "ON"

Attachment

Ignition Switch

Position

Clutch Lever

 

 

 

 

Lift Lever

 

 

Plunger

 

 

Attachment

 

 

Lift Lever

Height

Adjustment

Indicator

Parking Brake Lever

Gearshift Lever

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Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the

American National Standards Institute.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of battery. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to engage the mower blades, or other at- tachments mounted to your tractor. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine.

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

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/ brake pedal into the brake position.

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Allows operation of mower deck or other powered attachment while in reverse.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used for starting and controlling engine speed.

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Contents Lawn Tractor Table of Contents WarrantySafety Rules General OperationService Safe Handling of Gasoline II. Slope OperationIII. Children IV. TowingGeneral Service Product Specifications Sears Installation ServiceCustomer Responsibilities Repair Protection AgreementsUnassembled Parts Steering WheelASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Battery Check Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor ROS onHOW to USE Your Tractor Using the Reverse Operation System To Operate MowerOperating in Reverse Before Starting the Engine To Start EngineMowing Tips Maintenance Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Battery EngineTransaxle Cooling BeltsClean AIR Screen Engine OIL FilterEngine Cooling System AIR Filter MufflerService and Adjustments CleaningTo Install Mower To Remove MowerTo Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Check and Adjust Brake To Adjust BrakeTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltTransaxle Gear Shift Lever NEU- Tral Adjustment To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Remove Wheel for Repairs Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Replace Fuse Replacing Battery To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust CarburetorPreliminary Setting Final SettingBattery StorageOther Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause CorrectionExcessive Mower blades will Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Get it fixed, at your home or ours