Craftsman 917.273642 manual To Drive Tractor OFF Skid, Unpack Carton, Adjust Seat

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette before you begin.

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the oper- ating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

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 protective materials from trac- tor hood and grille.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any staples in 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).

' Label

Adjustment

Knob

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.

5.Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor.

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 adjusted position.

5.Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID

(See Operation section for location and function of controls)

_WARNING: 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 the Operation section of this manual).

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Contents Criiftsmhn Limitedwarrantyon Craftsmanridingequipment General Operation II. Slope Operation Service Safe Handling of GasolineIII. Children General Service Repair Protection Agreements Sears Installation ServiceCustomer Responsibilities For Future Use HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Check Battery Adjust SeatTo Drive Tractor OFF Skid Unpack CartonReposition Right Rear Gauge Wheel DischargingCheck for Proper Position ALL Belts Check Brake SystemChecklist @@@@ Tractor To Adjust Mower Cutting Height To SET Parking BrakeStopping To USE Throttle ControlTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate MowerTo Operate on Hills To TransportADD Gasoline Towing Carts and Other Attach MentsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level Automatic Transmission Warm UP Purge TransmissionMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsMaintenance Schedule General RecommendationsBattery TractorOperator Presence System Blade CareTransaxle Pump Fluid Engine LubricationEngine OIL Filter AIR FilterEngine Cooling System MufflerTo Remove Mower To Install MowerDisengaged FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment with Bubble Level To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Check and Adjust BrakeBoth Front Links Must be Equal Length Lever Neutral Adjustment ReplacementTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Transaxle Motion ControlTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentReplacing Battery To Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseTo Adjust Carburetor Preliminary SettingFinal Setting Acceleration TestEngine Fuel System Engine OILCylinders OtherStart ProblemCause Correction Loss of power CauseProblemcause CorrectionSchematic Tractor - Model NumberElectrical Electrical KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number 917,273642 Chassis and Enclosures Part Description Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor -- Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number 917.273642 Steering Assembly KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number 917,273642 EngineTractor - Model Number Seat Assembly KEY PartDecals Wheels Tires KEYTractor - Model Number 917,273642 Lift Assembly 144 ,.....4s Tractor - Model Number 917,273642 Mower DeckTractor - Model Number Mower Deck STDPage Tractor - Model Number Hydro Geartransaxle -- Model Number 750x.625783J Tractor Model Number Briggs ENGINE-MODEL Number 31P777, Type Number 0348-E1105137 276 Dimensions Given in U.S. inches Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXYour Home

917.273642 specifications

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