Craftsman 917.27623 owner manual HOW USE Your Tractor, To SET Parking Brake, Stopping

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HOW

TO

USE

YOUR

TRACTOR

 

IMPORTANT:

 

Leaving

 

the

ignition

switch

TO SET

PARKING

BRAKE

 

 

 

in any position other than "STOP" will

 

 

 

 

cause the battery to discharge and go

Your tractor

is equipped

with

an

operator

dead.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

presence

sensing

 

switch.

When

engine

NOTE:

 

Under

certain

conditions

when

is running, any attempt by the operator

tractor is standing idle with the engine

 

to leave the seat without first setting the

 

running, hot engine exhaust gases may

parking brake will shut off the engine.

 

 

cause

"browning"

 

of grass.

To eliminate

1.

Depress

clutch/brake

pedal all the way

 

this possibility, always stop engine when

 

down

and hold.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stopping tractor on grass areas.

 

 

 

 

2. Pull parking brake lever up and release

 

 

 

 

,_CAUTION:

 

Always

 

stop

tractor

com-

 

pressure

from

 

clutch/brake

pedal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

pletely,

 

as

described

 

above,

before

leaving

 

Pedal

should

remain

in brake

position.

 

 

 

Make

sure

parking

brake

will

hold

trac-

the

operator's

position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tor

secure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TO USE THROTTLE

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Push-In

to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Always operate engine at full throttle.

 

 

 

 

 

"Disengaged"

 

Attachment

Clutch

 

 

Choke

 

•

Operating

engine

 

at less

than

full

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switch

Pull Out To

 

 

 

 

Control

 

 

 

 

 

"Engage"

 

 

throttle reduces the battery charging

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Throttle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

Full

throttle

offers

 

the

best

mower

perfor-

Control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Brake"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

nitior

 

TO

USE

CHOKE

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use

choke

control

 

whenever

you

are

start-

 

 

 

_-

_

 

 

__....

/

Key

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ing a cold engine. Do not use to start a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4_.,:

: , "_

 

 

7- _,Z_:-_ ....

 

P'arKmg

warm

engine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• To engage choke control, pull knob out.

Clutch/

 

 

 

/D;se/aaaed,,"kk

 

"Engaged"

 

Slowly

 

push

knob

in to disengage.

 

 

BrakePedal

/p_'sit'io_n

_u_u X

P°sltl°n

TO

MOVE

FORWARD

 

AND

BACKWARD

"Drive"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gear Shift

The

direction

and

speed

of

movement

is

Position

 

Height

Adjustment

 

Lever

 

 

 

 

Knob

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

controlled by the gearshift lever.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOPPING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Start tractor with clutch/brake

 

pedal de-

MOWER

BLADES

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pressed and gearshift lever in neutral

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(N)

position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• To stop mower blades, push attachment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Move gearshift and range shift levers

 

clutch switch in to disengaged position.

 

 

 

to desired

position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GROUND

 

DRIVE

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

 

Slowly

release

 

clutch/brake

pedal

to

•

To stop ground

 

drive,

depress

clutch/

 

 

start

movement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

brake

pedal

all

the way

down.

 

 

IMPORTANT:

 

Bring

tractor

to

a

complete

•

Move

gearshift

 

lever

to

neutral

(N)

posi-

stop

before shifting

 

 

or

changing

 

gears.

 

 

tion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Failure

to

do

so

will

 

shorten

the

useful

life

ENGINE

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of

your

 

transaxle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

Move

throttle

control

between

half

and

TO

ADJUST

GAUGE

WHEELS

 

 

 

 

 

full speed

(fast)

 

position.

 

 

control

Gauge

wheels

 

are

 

properly

adjusted

 

 

NOTE:

 

Failure

to

move

throttle

when they are slightly off the ground when

between half and full speed (fast) posi-

mower is at the desired cutting height in

tion, before stopping, may cause engine to

operating position. Gauge wheels then

"backfire".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

keep the deck in proper position to help

•

Turn

ignition

key to "STOP"

position

and

prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.

 

remove key. Always remove key when

 

NOTE: Be sure tractor is on a flat level

 

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

 

surface.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

Never

use choke

to stop

engine.

 

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Contents Criiftsmiih Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited Warranty on BatteryGeneral Operation IV, Towing ServiceII1. Children Safe Handling of GasolineGeneral Service Sears Installation Service Customer ResponsibilitiesSteering Wheel JJJUnpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyCheck Battery Before Removing Tractor from Skid Attach Steering WheelInstall Seat Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck Connect Rear PinsInstall Mower and Drive Belt Attach Front PlateALL Belts ForPosition Property damage Tractor Stopping HOW USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake To Stop Mower Blades To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightTo Operate Mower Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level To TransportTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments ADD GasolineTo Start Engine Mowing TipsLubrication Chart General RecommendationsBlade Care TiresOperator Presence System Reverse Operation System ROS Blade RemovalBattery Checktransaxle OIL LevelEngine OIL Filter Clean AIR ScreenClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas AIR FilterTractor Vice or AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Remove MowerBoth Front Plate Links Must be To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Equal in LengthMower Drive Belt Removal Mower Drive Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Check and Adjust Brake To Start Engine with a Weak BAT Tery To Adjust Steering Wheel Align MentReplacing Battery To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Remove Hood and Grill AS Sembly To Replace Headlight BulbEngine Preliminary Setting To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor Final SettingCylinders Fuel SystemEngine OIL OtherStart Engine ProblemCause Troubleshootingchart Problem Cause CorrectionProblem Cause Correction OFFSchematic Tractor - Model NumberElectrical Part Description Tractor - Model Number 917,276230 Chassis and Enclosures Part Tractor - Model Number 917,276230 Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. no Tractor - Model Number 917,276230 KEY PartKEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Seat AssemblyKEY Decals Wheels &TIRESLift Assembly KEY PartAcop v,.,v Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck Transaxle Dimensions Given U.S. inches @/18 HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER Crankcase IGNITION/ELECTRICAL Not Illustrated AIR INTAKE/FILTRATIONOIL PAN / Lubrication J Starting System KEY Part Description OIL PAN/LUBRICATION Fuel Systemj Fuel System KEY Part NO. NO. Description Crankshaft KEY Part DescriptionExhaust KEY Part Description Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXPage Our Home

917.27623 specifications

The Craftsman 917.27623 is a versatile and robust lawn tractor designed to make lawn maintenance efficient and enjoyable. With its user-friendly features and advanced technologies, this machine enhances the mowing experience for homeowners and lawn care enthusiasts alike.

One of the standout features of the Craftsman 917.27623 is its powerful 24-horsepower Briggs & Stratton engine. This reliable engine provides ample power, facilitating smooth operation even during challenging mowing conditions. The engine is paired with a smooth hydrostatic transmission, which allows for effortless speed adjustments and greater control, making it easy to navigate around tight corners and obstacles in the yard.

The mower is equipped with a generous 46-inch cutting deck. This size strikes an ideal balance between maneuverability and cutting efficiency, allowing users to tackle medium to large yards in less time. The deck also features a three-blade system, ensuring that grass is cut evenly and cleanly, promoting overall lawn health. Moreover, the cutting height can be easily adjusted with a simple lever, offering users the flexibility to maintain their lawns at different heights based on personal preference and seasonal needs.

In terms of durability, the Craftsman 917.27623 boasts a robust steel frame that can withstand the rigors of regular lawn maintenance. The materials used in its construction are designed to resist rust and corrosion, enhancing the lifespan of the mower.

Ergonomics play a key role in the design of the Craftsman 917.27623. The tractor features a comfortable high-back seat that reduces fatigue during extended use. Additionally, the dual-lever steering provides enhanced maneuverability, making it easy to steer the mower in tight spaces or around landscaping features.

Another significant technology integrated into this mower is its mulching capability. By utilizing the optional mulching kit, users can finely chop grass clippings, allowing them to decompose and return nutrients to the lawn. This promotes a healthier lawn and reduces the need for additional fertilization.

Overall, the Craftsman 917.27623 stands out for its powerful performance, user-friendly features, and durability. With its optimal cutting system and thoughtful design, it serves as an excellent addition to any homeowner's lawn care arsenal, transforming the often mundane chore of mowing into a more pleasant and efficient task.
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