Craftsman 917.273322 Tractor To Remove Mower, To Install Mower, To Level Mower Housing

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,_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

•Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

•Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

•Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

•Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

•Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

•Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

•Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

,' Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting.

•Lower mower to its lowest position.

•Remove retainer spring holding anti- swaybar to chassis bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from bracket.

•Remove retainer springs from suspen-

sion arms at deck and disengage arms from deck.

•Raise attachment lift to its highest position.

•Remove two retainer springs from each front link and remove links.

•Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

•Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.

Adjustment

Lift

Links

Suspension

Chassis

Bracet

IMPORTANT: If an attachmnt other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor, remove the front links.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in "INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the

Assembly section of this manual.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure

tires are propedy inflated (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

•Raise mower to its highest position.

•Measure height from bottom of deck

curl to ground level at front corners of mower. Distance "A" on both sides of

mower should be the same.

Front

Suspension

Electric

Clutch

Front

pension

Bracket

\

Spring

			j	Retainer
	Anti-Sway	Bar	j	Springs
				Springs

		Retainer		Front M_ower Bracket

Spring

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Contents Sears Craftsman Help Line Pro, Mon Sat £RAFTZMIIN+General Operation Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery SEARS, Roebuckand CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman ESTATES, ILBe alert and turn machine off if children enter the area ServiceChildren Do notNever run a machine inside a closed area TION!!! Become AWARE!!! Your Safety is InvolvedBafiery Product SpecificationsMaintenance Agreement Read and observe the safety rulesSteering Wheel Unpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Before Removing Tractor from Skid HOW to SET UP Your TractorInstallseat Check BatteryBrackets to Mower Deck To Drive Tractor OFF SkidTo Attach Nose Roller See Operation section for location Function of controlsUse Pliers For LoopBracket First time. Follow proper starting Check Brake SystemCheck Tire Pressure Check Mower LevelnessH L Attachment Lift Lever Used to Know Your TractorBwltcn To SET Parking Brake HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Make all turns slowly To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level To Start EngineTo Transport Towing Carts and Other AttachmentsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Purge TransmissionMowing Tips Before Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Blade Removal Always observe safety rules whenOperator Presence System Lubrication BatteryEngine Transaxle Pump FluidEngine OIL Filter Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasTo Service PRE-CLEANER AIR FilterTractor To Remove Mower To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentMower Drive Belt Removal FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment Important Deck Must be LevelMower Drive Belt Installation To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Install Mower and Drive BeltTo Adjust Attachment Clutch To Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust BrakeBelt Installation Nylon Locknut BrakeTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACE- Ment To Adjust Motion Control LeverTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentTo Remove Wheel for Repairs Front Wheel To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryReplacing Battery To Replacefuse To Adjust Attachment Lift SpringTo Replaceheadlightbulb InterlocksandrelaysFinal Setting To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor Preliminary SettingFuel System BatteryCorrection CauseProblem Cause TroubleshootingLoss of Drive Troubleshootingchart ProblemcauseNone Tractor -- Model Number SchematicTractor -- Model Number Electrical Tray 74760412147 Tractor -- Model Number 917.273322 Chassis and Enclosures68/-I 14477Description Tractor --MODEL Number Ground Drive 104 \Screw Hex Wsh, Hi-Lo X25Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 74490548 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr5Tractor -- Model Number Steering Tractor --MODEL Number Steering Tractor -- Model Number Engine 151346 Tank Fuet Rear ElbowTractor --MODEL Number Seat Assembly Decals Tractor -- Model Number\i ¸¸ Tractor --MODEL Number List AssemblyPointer, Height 114 222 105 Tractor Model Number Mower DeckMandrel LH Bolt. Fin Hex Unc xMandrel ThdrollTractor Model Number TRANSAXLE--MODEL Number 222-3010L 164591 Tractor -- Model Number TRANSAXLE--MODEL Number 222-3010L Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV25S, Type Number Cover w NOt0f4 KEY Part TractorModel Number AIR INTAKE/FILTRATIONStarting System EN GIN E Controls J OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Starting System KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONCrankshaft Exhaust 24-041-02 DescriptioiSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation PartsDirect M