Craftsman 917.273663 owner manual To Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack Carton, Adjust Seat

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Yournewtractor has beenassembledat thefactory. Reviewthe video cassettebefore you begin.

When right or left handis mentionedin this manual,it meanswhen you are in the operatingposition (seatedbehindthe steeringwheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1.Cut along dotted lines on all four pan- els of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

2.Remove packing materials.

3.Remove protective materials from trac- tor hood and grille.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staplesin skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

1.Lift hood to raised position.

NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instruc- tions).

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AdjustmentKnob

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate

instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor

from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and function of controls)

1.Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest po- sition.

2.Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

3.Place freewheel control in "trans- mission disengaged position" (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this manual).

4.Roll tractor forward off skid.

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ADJUST SEAT

1.Raise seat and loosen adjustment knob.

2.Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat.

3.Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

4.Get off seat without moving its ad- justed position.

5.Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

_ILWARNING: Before starting, read, un- derstand and follow all instructions in the

Operation section of this manual. Be sure

tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

1.Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed.

2.Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

3.Place freewheel control in "trans- mission engaged" position (see "TO

TRANSPORT" in Operation section of this manual).

4.Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake.

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Contents CRRFT.TMRN Limited Warranty on Battery Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentII. Slope Operation General OperationDo not IV. ServiceIII. Children API-SG-SL Customer Responsibilities Sears Installation ServiceRepair Protection Agreements Adjust Seat HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Check BatteryTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack Carton Check Brake System ChecklistCheck for Proper Position ALL Belts Check Deck Levelness@@@@ Know Your Tractor To Move Forward Backward Ments To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower To TransportAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsDates General RecommendationsOperator Presence System BatteryBlade Removal Belts To Clean Battery and TerminalsTransaxle Cooling Transaxle Pump FluidSpark Plugs Clean AIR ScreenClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas MufflerTo Remove Mower To Install MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment with Bubble Level To Level Mower HousingAlternate SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Method Mower Drive Belt Removal Mower Drive Belt InstallationBoth Front Plate Links Must be Equal in Length To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Replace Mower Blade To Replace Motion Drive Belt To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Start Engine with a Weak BAT- Tery To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing BatteryTo Remove Hood and Grill AS- Sembly Final Setting To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor Preliminary SettingCylinders TractorEngine Fuel System Engine OILCause Correction ProblemStart Problem Cause Correction Loss of powerCause ProblemTractor - Model Number SchematicElectrical Part Description Electrical KEYTractor - Model Number 917,273663 Chassis and Enclosures Part Description Tractor - Model Number 917,273663 Ground Drive KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Ground DriveTractor - Model Number 917,273663 Steering Assembly KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number 917.273663 Steering AssemblyEngine Tractor - Model Number 917,273663KEY Tractor - Model Number 917,273663 Seat AssemblyWheels Tires DecalsKEY Part KEY Part Description Lift AssemblyTractor - Model Number 917,273663 Mower Deck Rdhd Mower DeckRll KEY Part Description CYLINDERHEAD, Valveand Breather Crankcasej Crankcase HeadnalveibreatherKEY Partdescription IGNITION/ELECTRICALJ Blower Housing and Baffles AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION Not Illustrated Blower Housing & Baffles KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONPart Not IllustratedOIL PAN / Lubrication J Screw, hex. flange Crankshaft KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION CrankshaftjDegrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationIiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiOur Home

917.273663 specifications

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