Craftsman 917.273663 To Remove Wheel for Repairs, To Start Engine with a Weak BAT- Tery

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3.Pull belt towardfront of tractorand roll belt around electricclutch and onto engine pulley.

4.Install belt throughstationaryidler and clutchingidler.

5.ReinstallclutchIocatorand tighten nut

securely.

6.Reconnectclutch harness.

7.Makesure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guidesand keepers.

8.Install mower(See "TO INSTALL MOWER"in this sectionof manual).

Electric

Clutch - '!_'' ". Clutch

"Locator

Clutching-- _!_ I •

Idler __,H

Stationary_ (¢b.I/_{"

Idler

 

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CenterSpan.........- J_

Clutch

Keeper

 

j_

Transmission

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Wire

 

Input Pulley

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Harness

 

 

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/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 your nearest 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.

Retaining

Ring Washers

Axle

Cover

Square Key .,_'

(Rear Wheel Only)

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 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

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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

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