Craftsman 917.27224 manual TRACTOR- -MODEL Number Mowerdeck

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Contents Icrrftsmrni Warranty Safety RulesProduct Specifications AssemblyGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIV. Service Never run a machine inside a clo= areaMower blades are sharp and can Ifmachinestopswhilegoinguphill Cancer and birth defects or other repro- ductive harmProduct Specifications 3ASOLINE 3.5 GallonsRepair Agreement Customer ResponsibilitiesSteering Wheel SeatSlope Sheet Tools Required for Assembly Howto SET Upyourtractor Check BatteryInstall Seat To Removetractor from Carton Unpack CartonLower seat into operating position and sit in seat Assemble Gaugewheelsto Mower DeckCenter Iocknuts and tighten securely 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. Description TRACTOR- 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