Craftsman 917.273322 owner manual Product Specifications, Maintenance Agreement, Bafiery

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE		3.5 GALLONS
CAPACITY		UNLEADED
AND TYPE:		REGULAR
OILTYPE		SAE	10W30
'API-SF/SG/SH):		(ABOVE		32°F)
		SAE 5W-30
		(BELOW		32°F)
OIL CAPACITY:		W/FILTER:			4.5PINTS
		W/O FILTER: 4.0PINTS
SPARK	PLUG:	CHAMPION
GAP: .030")		RC12YC
GROUND		FORWARD:			5.8
SPEED(MPH):		REVERSE:			2.1
TIRE		FRONT:			14 PSI
PRESSURE:		REAR:			10 PSI
CHARGING		15AMPS @ 3600RPM
SYSTEM:
BA'FI'ERY:		AMP/HR:			35
		MIN. CCA:			280
		CASE	SIZE:U1R
BLADE	BOLT	27-35	FT. LBS

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible depend- ability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to

service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is

available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintain- ing, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.

_, WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the opera- tor.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).

Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized

Service Center/Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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Contents Sears Craftsman Help Line Pro, Mon Sat £RAFTZMIIN+Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentSEARS, Roebuckand CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman ESTATES, IL General OperationChildren ServiceDo not Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the areaNever run a machine inside a closed area TION!!! Become AWARE!!! Your Safety is InvolvedMaintenance Agreement Product SpecificationsRead and observe the safety rules BafierySteering Wheel Unpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Installseat HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck Battery Before Removing Tractor from SkidTo Attach Nose Roller To Drive Tractor OFF SkidSee Operation section for location Function of controls Brackets to Mower DeckUse Pliers For LoopBracket Check Tire Pressure Check Brake SystemCheck Mower Levelness First time. Follow proper startingH 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 To Transport To Start EngineTowing Carts and Other Attachments Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Purge TransmissionMowing Tips Before Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Blade Removal Always observe safety rules whenOperator Presence System Engine BatteryTransaxle Pump Fluid LubricationTo Service PRE-CLEANER Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasAIR Filter Engine OIL FilterTo Level Mower Housing To Install MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Tractor To Remove MowerMower Drive Belt Installation FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment Important Deck Must be LevelTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Mower Drive Belt RemovalTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Install Mower and Drive BeltTo Adjust Attachment Clutch Belt Installation To Adjust BrakeNylon Locknut Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Adjust Motion Control LeverFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACE- MentTo Remove Wheel for Repairs Front Wheel To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryReplacing Battery To Replaceheadlightbulb To Adjust Attachment Lift SpringInterlocksandrelays To ReplacefuseTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Choke ControlPreliminary Setting Final SettingFuel System BatteryCorrection CauseProblem Cause TroubleshootingLoss of Drive Troubleshootingchart ProblemcauseNone Tractor -- Model Number SchematicTractor -- Model Number Electrical Tray 7476041268/-I Tractor -- Model Number 917.273322 Chassis and Enclosures14477 147Description Tractor --MODEL Number Ground Drive 104 \Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 X2574490548 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr5 Screw Hex Wsh, Hi-LoTractor -- 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 Bolt. Fin Hex Unc xThdroll Mandrel LHTractor 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 Model Number TractorAIR INTAKE/FILTRATION KEY PartStarting 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