Craftsman 917.27224 manual To Clean Battery and Terminals, Engine Lubrication, Belts

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•Keep battery and terminals clean.

•Keep battery bolts tight.

•Keep small vent holes open.

•Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak"

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classificationSF-SJ.

Select the oil'sSAE viscositygrade according to your expected operating temperature.

power.

1.Remove terminal guard.

2.Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor.

3.Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

4.Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.

5.Coat terminals with grease or petro- leum jelly.

6.Reinstall battery (See =REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this

manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling,

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis- sion while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent possible damage to seals, do not use high

pressure water or steam to clean transaxle.

•Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean.

•Inspect coolingfins for dirt, grass clippings and other materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the

transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before

starting the engine and after each eight

(8)hoursof operation. Tighten oil fill cap/ dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meat API service classification SF-SJ.

•Be sure tractor is on level surface.

•Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•Catch oil in a suitable container.

1.Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil.

2.Remove cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting.

3.Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise.

4.To open, pull out on the drain valve.

5.After oil has drained completely, dose and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown.

6.Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the end of the drain valve.

7.Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not

overfill. For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

8.Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished.

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Contents Icrrftsmrni Warranty Safety RulesProduct Specifications AssemblyGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationMower blades are sharp and can IV. ServiceNever run a machine inside a clo= area Ifmachinestopswhilegoinguphill Cancer and birth defects or other repro- ductive harmProduct Specifications 3ASOLINE 3.5 GallonsRepair Agreement Customer ResponsibilitiesSlope Sheet Steering WheelSeat Tools Required for Assembly Howto SET Upyourtractor Check BatteryInstall Seat To Removetractor from Carton Unpack CartonCenter Iocknuts and tighten securely Lower seat into operating position and sit in seatAssemble Gaugewheelsto Mower Deck Lock Ut B Bracket Slide mower under tractor withLower mower linkage with attachment lift control Be sure belt tension rod is in disen- gaged positionChecktire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemRRN Knowyourtractor Pedal Hourmeter Indicates hours of operationTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height Howto Useyourtractor to SET Parking BrakeStopping Mower Blades Ground DriveTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate MowerTo Stop Mower Blades To Operate on HillsTo Start Engine ADD GasolineEngine warm up period Pulled out slightlyPurgetransmission Free.wheellever while the engine is runningLubrication Chart MaintenancescheduleGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEBattery TiresOperator Presence System Blade CareTo Clean Battery and Terminals Engine LubricationBelts Transaxle Pump FluidClean AIR Screen Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasTo Service PRE-CLEANER To Service CartridgeTo Install Mower Assembly section of this manualTractor To Remove MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentRaise mower to its highest position Both Front Links Must be Equal LengthTo Adjust Brake Remove belt from electdc clutch pulleyCover Clutch Posin Idler To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACE- MentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery Replacing BatteryTo Attachjumper Cables To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor Preliminary SettingFinal Setting Recheck idle speed. Readjust if necessaryWise 1 tum Acceleration TestTo Clean Battery and Termi TractorEngine OIL CylindersTroubleshoongchart Problem Cause CorrectionTroubleshooting Chart ProblemCause CorrectionCause OFFTRACTOR-- Model Number Schematic SeatswitchTractor - Model Number Electrical TRACTOR-- Model Number Electrical KEY Part DescriptionTRACTOR- -MODELNUMBER917.272240 Chassisandenclosures Tractor - Model Number 9t7.272240 Chassis and Enclosures TRACTOR- -MODEL NUM BER Ground Drive TRACTOR- Model Number Ground Drive 250TRACTOR- -MODEL Number Steering Assembly TRACTOR-- Model Number 917.272240 Steeringassembly TRACTOR- Model Number Engine Tractor - Model Number Engine TRACTOR- Model Number Seat Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionTRACTOR- Model Number Decals Description KEY PartTractor - Model Number Liftassembly TRACTOR-- Model Number Liftassembly 37 123935X Plug Hole 38 17066516 Screw 5/16-18 xTRACTOR- -MODEL Number Mowerdeck Tractor - Model Number Mowerdeck 5116-18 x 5/8Oe oo 032 Ift22 KEY Part NO. no Description Descripon Blower Housing and Baffles Ignitionicharging KEY Part Description Starting System I Engine Controls KEY Part Description NO. no Crankshaft J Exhaustj Exhaust Page Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Canada Part

917.27224 specifications

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