Craftsman 917.27184 Install Seat, Packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor

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INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

I.Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.

2.Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing, Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

3.Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan.

4.Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor.

5.Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

6.Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat.

7.Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

8.Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

8.Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

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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 ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation secUon for location and funcUon of controls)

1.Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest position.

2.Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

3.Place freewheel control in freewheel-

ing position to disengage transmis- s=on (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.

TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID (See OperaUon section for location and

function of controls)

WARNING: Before starting, read understand and follow all ins'tructons 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 =transmis- sion engaged" position.

4.Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake.

5.Place motion control lever in neutral

(N)position.

6.Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest position.

7.Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position.

8.Release parking brake.

9.Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid.

10.Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place motion control lever

in neutral position.

11 .Turn ignition key to "OFF" position. Continue with the instructions that follow.

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Contents ICRRFTSMRNel Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Slope Operation General OperationIII. Children IV. ServiceSafety is Involved Repair Agreement 17/32 x 1-3/16x 12 Gauge Tools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonBefore Removingtractor from Skid Attach Steering Wheel Packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor Install SeatCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Deck LevelnessCheck Brake System To Convert to Bagging or DischargingBefore YOU Operate and Enjoy ChecklistRlR N H L Engine speed Stopping Howto UseyourtractorTo Operate Mower To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate on Hills To TransportBefore Startingthe Engine Check Engine OIL Level Towing Carts and Other AI-FACHMENTSADD Gasoline To Start EnginePurgetransmission Automatic Transmission Warm UPMulching Mowingtips MowingtipsBefore Each USE General Recommendations Lubrication ChartTires Brake OperationOperator Presence System Blade CareTransaxle Cooling BeltsTransaxle Pump Fluid Engine LubricationTo Service PRE-CLEANER Clean AIR ScreenEngine Cooling RNS AIR FilterTo Install Mower CleaningTo Level Mower Housing TractorSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltBelt Removal Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt With Parking BrakeTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentReplacing Battery Transmission REMOVAUREPLACE- MentEngine Preliminary Setting To Adjust CarburetorFinal Setting Acceleration TestTractor To Clean Battery and TermiEngine Fuel System Engine OILProblem CauseCorrection Cause Troubleshooting ChartCorrection ChartTractor - Model Number SchematicTRACTOR- Model Number Lectrical KEY Part Descripon ElectricalTractor -- Model Number 917.271840 Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. no Description Tractor - Model Number 917.271840 Chassis and EnclosuresTractor - Model Number 3ROUND Drive KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Ground DriveTractor - Model Number 917.271840 Steering Assembly KEY Part Description Optional Equipment EngineEngine Part KEY Description TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.271840 SeatassemblyKEY Part Wheels &TIRESTRACTOR- Model Number Lift Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck \ ..-% !iTRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.271840 Mowerdeck Rim 316x1.5Ox.1046 Instructionmanual 5a4P75 Gasket SET 5o91RPM KEY Part NO. no261463 Page Page Sighting Not Across Hill Guide Only Ride UP and Down HillGet it fixed, at your home or ours