Craftsman 917.273642 manual To SET Parking Brake, Stopping, To USE Throttle Control

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HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.

1.Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and hold.

2.Pull parking brake lever up and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in brake position.

Make sure parking brake will hold trac- tor secure.

Throttle/Choke

Attachment Clutch Switch

Control

 

Pull out to "Engage"

"Brake"

 

 

 

 

Position

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Key

 

Clutch/

"Disengaged"

Control

Lever

Brake

Position

 

 

Push in to

Pedal

Parking Brake

"Disengage"

 

"Engaged"

Position

 

STOPPING

 

 

 

 

MOWER

BLADES

-

 

 

To stop mower blades, push attachment clutch switch in to disengaged position.

GROUND DRIVE -

To stop ground drive, depress clutch/ brake pedal all the way down.

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.

ENGINE -

Move throttle control between half and

full speed (fast) position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) posi- tion, before stopping, may cause engine to "backfire".

Turn ignition key to "STOP" position and remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

use.

Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than "STOP" will cause

the battery to discharge and go dead. NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when

opping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- pletely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate.

Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever.

1.Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

2.Release parking brake.

3.Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height.

Grasp lift lever.

Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are mea- sured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights

are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.

The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better look- ing lawns, mow often and after moder- ate growth.

For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut rela-

tively high; the second to desired height.

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Contents Criiftsmhn Limitedwarrantyon Craftsmanridingequipment General Operation III. Children Service Safe Handling of GasolineII. Slope Operation General Service Customer Responsibilities Sears Installation ServiceRepair Protection Agreements For Future Use Adjust Seat HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Check BatteryTo Drive Tractor OFF Skid Unpack CartonDischarging Reposition Right Rear Gauge WheelCheck for Proper Position ALL Belts Check Brake SystemChecklist @@@@ Tractor To SET Parking Brake To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightStopping To USE Throttle ControlTo Operate Mower To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate on Hills To TransportBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level Towing Carts and Other Attach MentsADD Gasoline Purge Transmission Automatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Maintenance ScheduleTractor BatteryOperator Presence System Blade CareEngine Lubrication Transaxle Pump FluidAIR Filter Engine OIL FilterEngine Cooling System MufflerDisengaged To Install MowerTo Remove Mower SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment with Bubble Level To Level Mower HousingFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment Both Front Links Must be Equal Length To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Replacement Lever Neutral AdjustmentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Transaxle Motion ControlReplacing Battery To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableInterlocks and Relays To Replace FusePreliminary Setting To Adjust CarburetorFinal Setting Acceleration TestEngine OIL Engine Fuel SystemCylinders OtherCause Correction ProblemStart Cause Loss of powerCorrection ProblemcauseTractor - Model Number SchematicElectrical Part Description Electrical KEYTractor - Model Number 917,273642 Chassis and Enclosures Part Description Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part Description Tractor -- Model Number Ground DriveTractor - Model Number 917.273642 Steering Assembly KEY Part Description Engine Tractor - Model Number 917,273642KEY Part Tractor - Model Number Seat AssemblyWheels Tires KEY DecalsTractor - Model Number 917,273642 Lift Assembly Tractor - Model Number 917,273642 Mower Deck 144 ,.....4sSTD Tractor - Model Number Mower DeckPage 750x.625 Tractor - Model Number Hydro Geartransaxle -- Model Number783J Briggs ENGINE-MODEL Number 31P777, Type Number 0348-E1 Tractor Model Number105137 276 Dimensions Given in U.S. inches Page Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationYour Home

917.273642 specifications

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