Craftsman 917.27184 Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack Carton

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Yournew tractorhas been assembledat the factory with exceptionof those parts left unassembledfor shippingpurposes. To ensure safe and properoperationof your tractorall parts and hardwareyou assemblemustbe tightenedsecurely. Use the correcttoolsas necessaryto insurepropertightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

Asocketwrenchsat will make assembly easier. Standard wrenchsizes you need are listedbelow.

(1) 9/16" wrench

(1) Pliers

(2) 1/2"wrench

(1) Utilityknife

(1) Tire pressure

 

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When rightor left hand is mentionedin this manual, it means when you are in the operatingposition(seated behindthe steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1.Remove all accessibleloose parts and partscartons from carton.

2.Cut, from top to bottom,along lines on all four cornersof carton, and lay panelsflat.

3.Check for any additionalloose parts or cartonsand remove.

BEFORE REMOVINGTRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

1.Slide extension shaft onto lower

steering shaft. Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut.

Tighten securely.

2.Place tabs of steedng boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

3.Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

4.Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

7.Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

8.Remove protective materials from tractor hood and gdll.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid.

 

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CHECK BA'I-rERY

I.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 instructions}.

5.Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.

6.Assemble large flat washer. 3/8 lock washer. 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.

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Contents ICRRFTSMRNel Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery General Operation Slope OperationIV. Service III. ChildrenSafety is Involved Repair Agreement 17/32 x 1-3/16x 12 Gauge Before Removingtractor from Skid Attach Steering Wheel Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack Carton Install Seat Packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractorCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsCheck Brake System To Convert to Bagging or DischargingChecklist Before YOU Operate and EnjoyRlR N H L Engine speed Howto Useyourtractor StoppingTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate MowerTo Operate on Hills To TransportTowing Carts and Other AI-FACHMENTS Before Startingthe Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start EngineAutomatic Transmission Warm UP PurgetransmissionMowingtips Mulching MowingtipsGeneral Recommendations Lubrication Chart Before Each USEBrake Operation TiresOperator Presence System Blade CareBelts Transaxle CoolingTransaxle Pump Fluid Engine LubricationClean AIR Screen To Service PRE-CLEANEREngine Cooling RNS AIR FilterCleaning To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing TractorBelt Removal SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Adjust Brake Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral AdjustmentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt With Parking BrakeTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryReplacing Battery Transmission REMOVAUREPLACE- MentEngine To Adjust Carburetor Preliminary SettingFinal Setting Acceleration TestTo Clean Battery and Termi TractorEngine Fuel System Engine OILCorrection ProblemCause Troubleshooting Chart CauseChart CorrectionSchematic Tractor - Model NumberTRACTOR- Model Number Lectrical Electrical KEY Part DescriponTractor -- Model Number 917.271840 Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number 917.271840 Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. no DescriptionTractor - Model Number 3ROUND Drive Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number 917.271840 Steering Assembly KEY Part Description Engine Optional EquipmentEngine TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.271840 Seatassembly Part KEY DescriptionWheels &TIRES KEY PartTRACTOR- Model Number Lift Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION \ ..-% !i Tractor - Model Number Mower DeckTRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.271840 Mowerdeck Rim 316x1.5Ox.1046 Instructionmanual 5a4P75 5o91 Gasket SETKEY Part NO. no RPM261463 Page Page Only Ride UP and Down Hill Sighting Not Across Hill GuideGet it fixed, at your home or ours