Craftsman 917.27623 To Start Engine with a Weak BAT Tery, To Adjust Steering Wheel Align Ment

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Clutching Flat

Clutchin(

Above Mids

Engine Belt Keep.er

Pulley V-Idler

Transaxle

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT-

TERY

_[_WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

Twists Belt

Pulley

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT-

Keeper

Bottom

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal. Tighten securely.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAM BER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not

adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL -

1.Block up axle securely.

2.Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal.

3.Repair tire and reassemble.

4.Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

5.Replace axle cover.

REAR WHEEL -

1.Block rear axle securely.

2.Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal.

3.Repair tire and reassemble. Replace

and tighten hub bolts securely.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Retaining Washers

Ring

Axle

TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of

this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

1.Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis.

2.Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.

3.Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

1.BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

2.RED cable last from both batteries.

Weak or Dead Fully Charged

BatteryBattery

REPLACING BATTERY

_I_WARNING: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,

rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental ground- ing.

1.Lift hood to raised position.

2.Remove terminal guard.

3.Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully re-

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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

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