Craftsman 917.272051 owner manual Knowyourtractor Your Tractor

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KNOWYOURTRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the illustrations with your tractor te familiarize yourself with the Iocatiens ef various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Light Switch

Lift

Plunger

Attachment

Lift Lever

Adjustment

Parking Brake Lever

Gearshift Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or discharging (_) of battery.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used te engage the mower blades, or ether

attachments mounted to your tractor. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to

raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck

or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting

and stopping the engine.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake

position.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL- Used for starting and controlling engine speed.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

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Contents

Icraftsmanj Limited Twoyear Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Parts Limited 90 DAY Warranty on BatterySerious injury or death General OperationWhile on the slope Follow the manufacturers recommen Do notIV. Service Adjust and service as requiredHi. Children Responsible adultSafety is Involved Product Specifications Park PlugRepair Agreement Customer ResponsibilitiesSteering Tools Required for Assembly Remove all accessible loose parts Howto SET Upyourtractor Check Battery Before Removingtractor from Skid Attach Steering WheelInstall Seat Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knobTo Drivetractor OFF Skid Operation section for location al function of controlsInstall Mulcher Plate R N H L Knowyourtractor Your Tractor Howto Useyourtractor To SET Parking Brake StoppingEngine To USE Throttle ControlTo Adjust Gauge Wheels Gauge WheelTo Operate Mower To Stop Mower BladesTowing Carts and Other Attachments Before Startingthe Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start EngineMowingtips Mower should be properly leveled forMulching Mowingtips Maintenance Schedule Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Clean AIR Screen Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasBelts Transaxle CoolingAIR Filter MufflerSpark Plugs Engine OIL FilterCleaning To Install MowerTo Remove Mower Raise attachment lift lever to its highest positionTo Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentOn level ground or driveway. Make sure JLiftLink Ustrnent NutBelt Installation To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Belt RemovalTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral AdjustmentTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-INJCAMBERReplacing Battery To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Carburetor AdjustingCable BracketBatfery Engine Fuel SystemEngineoil CylindersTroubleshooting Chart ProblemCause Correction Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Troubleshooting Chart Problemcause CorrectionSchematic Tractor - Model NumberElectrical KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number 917.272051 Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number 917.272051 Steering Assembly TRACTOR- Model Number Steering Assembly KEY Part DescriptionTRACTOR-- Model Number Spark ArresterTRACTOR- Model Number Seat Assembly Decals Wheels &TIRESTRACTOR- Model Number Lift Assembly +-j,j+,. l Tractor - Model Number Mower DeckNots Allcomponent dimensions givenin U.S. inches Peerless Transaxle - Model Number 206-545C 778345 @/---L Valve, exhaust Std Blower Housing and Baffles l Blower Housing & Baffles KEY Part Description IGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEY Part DescriptionNot Illustrated AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION KEY Part Description20\ Starting System KEY Part Description OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part DescriptionEngine Controls KEY Exhaust J Fuel System KEY Part Description Exhaust KEY Part DescriptionPage Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across HillGet it fixed, at your home or ours