Craftsman 917.27224 manual Ifmachinestopswhilegoinguphill

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UseslowspeedChoosealowgearso. thatyouwillnothavetostoporshift whileontheslope.

AvoidstartingorstoppingonaslopeIf.

tireslosetraction,disengagethe bladesandproceedslowlystraight downtheslope.

Ifmachinestopswhilegoinguphill,

disengageblades,shiftintoreverse

and back down slowly.

Do not turn on slopes unless neces- sary, and then, tum slowly and gradu- ally downhill, if possible.

_l_Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means

CAUTIONIII BECOMEALERTIII YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

_CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

_CAUTION:

Do not coast down a hill in

neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.

_:_CAUTION: Tow only the attachments

that are recommandedby and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the lowest possiblespeed when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

_:_WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle

components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other repro- ductive harm.

_:_WARNING: Battery pests, terminals and related accessodes contain lead and

lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductiveharm. Wash hands after handling.

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Contents Icrrftsmrni Safety Rules Warranty Product Specifications AssemblyII. Slope Operation General OperationMower blades are sharp and can IV. ServiceNever run a machine inside a clo= area Cancer and birth defects or other repro- ductive harm Ifmachinestopswhilegoinguphill3ASOLINE 3.5 Gallons Product SpecificationsRepair Agreement Customer ResponsibilitiesSlope Sheet Steering WheelSeat Howto SET Upyourtractor Check Battery Tools Required for AssemblyInstall Seat To Removetractor from Carton Unpack CartonCenter Iocknuts and tighten securely Lower seat into operating position and sit in seatAssemble Gaugewheelsto Mower Deck Slide mower under tractor with Lock Ut B BracketLower mower linkage with attachment lift control Be sure belt tension rod is in disen- gaged positionCheck Deck Levelness Checktire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemRRN Pedal Hourmeter Indicates hours of operation KnowyourtractorHowto Useyourtractor to SET Parking Brake To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightStopping Mower Blades Ground DriveTo Operate Mower To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Stop Mower Blades To Operate on HillsADD Gasoline To Start EnginePulled out slightly Engine warm up periodPurgetransmission Free.wheellever while the engine is runningMaintenanceschedule Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETires BatteryOperator Presence System Blade CareEngine Lubrication To Clean Battery and TerminalsBelts Transaxle Pump FluidClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Clean AIR ScreenTo Service PRE-CLEANER To Service CartridgeAssembly section of this manual To Install MowerTractor To Remove MowerFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentRaise mower to its highest position Both Front Links Must be Equal LengthRemove belt from electdc clutch pulley To Adjust BrakeCover Clutch Posin Idler To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACE- Ment To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERReplacing Battery To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryTo Attachjumper Cables To Remove CABLES, Reverse OrderTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor Preliminary SettingRecheck idle speed. Readjust if necessary Final SettingWise 1 tum Acceleration TestTractor To Clean Battery and TermiEngine OIL CylindersCause Correction Troubleshoongchart ProblemProblem Troubleshooting ChartCause CorrectionOFF CauseSeatswitch TRACTOR-- Model Number SchematicTractor - Model Number Electrical KEY Part Description TRACTOR-- Model Number ElectricalTRACTOR- -MODELNUMBER917.272240 Chassisandenclosures Tractor - Model Number 9t7.272240 Chassis and Enclosures TRACTOR- -MODEL NUM BER Ground Drive 250 TRACTOR- Model Number Ground DriveTRACTOR- -MODEL Number Steering Assembly TRACTOR-- Model Number 917.272240 Steeringassembly TRACTOR- Model Number Engine Tractor - Model Number Engine KEY Part NO. NO. Description TRACTOR- Model Number Seat AssemblyDescription KEY Part TRACTOR- Model Number DecalsTractor - Model Number Liftassembly 37 123935X Plug Hole 38 17066516 Screw 5/16-18 x TRACTOR-- Model Number LiftassemblyTRACTOR- -MODEL Number Mowerdeck 5116-18 x 5/8 Tractor - Model Number MowerdeckOe 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 Part Canada