Craftsman 917.273663 owner manual To Adjust Gauge Wheels, To Operate Mower, To Transport, Ments

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TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted

when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. NOTE: Be sure tractor is on a flat level surface.

1.Lower mower and adjust mower to desired cutting height.

2.Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar.

3.Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and

insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground.

4.Replace retainer spring into clevis pin.

5.Be sure all gauge wheels are in the same setting.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to readjust gauge wheels if you change the cutting height of the mower deck.

Retainer Spring

Clevis Pin

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equip- ment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.

1.Select desired height of cut.

2.Start mower blades by engaging at- tachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES -

disengage attachment clutch control.

,_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower with- out either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place.

Push In To "Disengage"

Lift Lever

High

Position

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

AQ_,WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide provided at the back of this manual.

•Choose the slowest speed before start- ing up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

•If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi- tion and engage parking brake.

•Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever does not return to neutral (N) position when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed.

•To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

•Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.

•Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in freewheeling position. Freewheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor.

1.Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control.

2.Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and release so it is held in

the disengaged position.

•Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.

•To re-engage transmission, reverse above procedure.

Transmission Engaged

Transmission Disengaged

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-

MENTS

Attachment _- Clutch Switch

Pull Out To "Engage"

Position

Deflector

Tow only the attachments that are recom- mended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and

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Contents CRRFT.TMRN Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited Warranty on BatteryGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIV. Service Do notIII. Children API-SG-SL Sears Installation Service Customer ResponsibilitiesRepair Protection Agreements HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Check Battery Adjust SeatTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack Carton Checklist Check for Proper Position ALL BeltsCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake System@@@@ Know Your Tractor To Move Forward Backward To Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate MowerTo Transport MentsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline Automatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips Purge TransmissionGeneral Recommendations DatesBattery Operator Presence SystemBlade Removal To Clean Battery and Terminals Transaxle CoolingTransaxle Pump Fluid BeltsClean AIR Screen Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasMuffler Spark PlugsTo Install Mower To Remove MowerTo Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment with Bubble LevelAlternate SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Method Mower Drive Belt Installation Both Front Plate Links Must be Equal in LengthTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Mower Drive Belt RemovalTo Replace Mower Blade To Check and Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Start Engine with a Weak BAT- TeryReplacing Battery To Replace Headlight BulbTo Remove Hood and Grill AS- Sembly To Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorPreliminary Setting Final SettingTractor Engine Fuel SystemEngine OIL CylindersProblem Cause CorrectionStart Loss of power Problem Cause CorrectionProblem CauseSchematic Tractor - Model NumberElectrical Electrical KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number 917,273663 Chassis and Enclosures Part Description Tractor - Model Number 917,273663 Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number 917,273663 Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number 917.273663 Steering Assembly KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number 917,273663 EngineTractor - Model Number 917,273663 Seat Assembly KEYDecals Wheels TiresKEY Part Lift Assembly KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number 917,273663 Mower Deck Mower Deck RdhdRll KEY Part Description CYLINDERHEAD, Valveand Breather Crankcasej Headnalveibreather CrankcaseKEY Partdescription IGNITION/ELECTRICALJ Blower Housing and Baffles Blower Housing & Baffles KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION PartNot Illustrated AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION Not IllustratedOIL PAN / Lubrication J Screw, hex. flange Crankshaftj Crankshaft KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Degrees MAXIiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiOur Home

917.273663 specifications

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