Craftsman 917.273823 owner manual To Start Engine with a Weak BAT Tery

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Engine Pulley ._._- _

Clutching_[_]_

Stationary_ I

Center Span _1

Keeper _----"-_

._

Transmission _i::_

Input Pulley -.yy-__

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE- VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

1.Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.

2.Start engine and move motion con- trol lever until tractor does not move

forward or backward.

3.Hold motion control lever in that posi- tion and turn engine off.

4.While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the adjustment bolt.

5.Move motion control lever to the neu- tral (N) (lock gate) position.

6.Tighten adjustment bolt securely. NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.

After above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral

position, follow these steps:

1.Loosen the adjustment bolt.

2.Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep.

3.Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

4.Start engine and test.

5.If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied.

Motion Control

Lock

Gate

Adjustment

Bolt

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/

REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged

after reinstallation and before operating the tractor, See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in

the Operation section of this manual,

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/CAMBER

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

1.Block up axle securely.

2.Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheels have a square key - Do not lose).

3.Repair tire and reassemble.

NOTE: On rear wheels only: align

grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

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

5.Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and use tire sealant from Sears. Tire sealant

also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Washers

Retaining Ring

Axle Cover

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.

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

26this manual).

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Contents Crrftsmrni Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited Warranty on BatteryGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationDo not III. ChildrenMow up and down slopes 15 Max, not across Customer Responsibilities Sears Installation ServiceProduct Specifications Repair Protection AgreementsSteering Wheel Unpack Carton Howto SET UP Your TractorTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from Skid Attach Steering WheelInstall Seat To Drive Tractor OFF SkidDischarging Install Mulcher PlateCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts@@@@@ Know Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height To USE Throttle ControlTo Operate Mower To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate On Hills To Stop Mower BladesTowing Carts and Other Attach Ments Before Starting the EngineTo Start Engine Check Engine OIL LevelPurge Transmission Automatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsBefore Each USE General RecommendationsLubrication CSFTires TractorBrake Operation Operator Presence SystemTransaxle Pump Fluid EngineTransaxle Cooling BeltsEngine OIL Filter Clean AIR ScreenAIR Filter Engine Cooling SystemSpark Plugs CleaningMuffler IN-LINE Fuel FilterTractor Service or AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Remove MowerFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Belt RemovalTo Check and Adjust Brake To Adjust BrakeBelt Installation To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Start Engine with a Weak BAT Tery To Remove Hood and Grill AS Sembly Replacing BatteryTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Carburetor To Adjustthrottle Control CablePreliminary Setting Acceleration TestOther BatteryFuel System TractorCause Correction Troubleshooting ChartProblem Problemcausecorrection VibrationProblem Cause Correction OFFTractor - Model Number Schematic BatteryTractor - Model Number Electrical KEY Part Description Harness, IgnitionTractor - Model Number 917.273823 Chassis and Enclosures 184265 Bezel Grille Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part Description Transaxle See BreakdownTractor - Model Number 917.273823 Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number 917.273823 Steering Assembly Optional Equipment Tractor - Model NumberEngine KEY PartTractor - Model Number 917.273823 Seat Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONTire, Front Tractor - Model Number DecalsWheels & Tires KEY Part Description 173288 Link Front Tractor - Model Number Lift AssemblyRing Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck STD624008 Retainer Spring 104 STD551110 Los 750 ID Brake Pad PlateFSl 1022 914 729 Casing Clamp Cylinder HeadPin-Piston ExhaustPump-Fuel Plate-TrimSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Your Home
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