Craftsman 917.273763 owner manual Adj, Check Battery

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5.Pivot seat and pan forward and as-

semble 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 ad- justed position.

9.Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob secu rely.

Seat

Shoulder

Bolts

Adj

CHECK BATTERY

1.Lift seat pan 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 instruc-

tions).

Seat

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 ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and function of controls)

1.Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest po- sition.

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

3.Place freewheel control in '"trans- mission disengaged" position (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 DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and function of controls)

_WARNING: Before starting, read, un- derstand and follow all instructions 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 "trans- mission engaged" position. (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this manual).

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 posi- tion.

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 "STOP" position. Continue with the instructions that follow.

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Contents Crrftsmrni Limited Warranty on Battery Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentII. Slope Operation General OperationIV. Service Do notIII. Children Page Sears Installation Service Customer ResponsibilitiesRepair Protection Agreements Steering Tools Required for Assembly Howto SET UP Your TractorTo Remove Tractor from Before Removing Tractor from Skid Attach Steering WheelAdj Check BatteryCheck Deck Levelness Install Mulcher PlateTo Convertto Bagging or Discharging Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsH L I,,I Know Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake HOW to USE Your TractorTo Move Forward and Backward Ground DriveTo Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge WheelsTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolinePurge Transmission AutomatictransmissionwarmupMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsBefore Each USE General RecommendationsOperator Presence System BatteryBlade Removal To Sharpen BladeTransaxle Pump Fluid BeltsLubrication Spark Plugs Clean AIR ScreenProtect painted surfaces with automotive Type wax CleaningTo Install Mower Service or AdjustmentsTractor To Remove MowerTo Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentBelt Removal To Check and Adjust Brake Belt InstallationTo Adjust Brake To Check BrakeTransmission Removal Replacement Transaxle Motion Control LE- VER Neutral AdjustmentTo Adjust Steering Wheel Align Ment To Remove Wheel for RepairsInterlocks and Relays Replacing BatteryTo Replace Fuse To Remove Hood and Grill AS- SemblyTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjustthrottle Control CablePreliminary Setting EngineBattery TractorFuel System Problem Troubleshooting ChartVibration CauseOFF SlowO111LACK Tractor - Model Number SchematicTractor - Model Number Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number 917.273763 Chassis and Enclosures 212 Insert Lens Reflective Tractor --MODEL Number Chassis and EnclosuresTractor - Model Number Ground Drive 561 Tractor -- Model Number Ground DriveTractor - Model Number 917.273763 Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number 917.273763 Steeringassembly KEY Part Tractor - Model Number EngineTractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires Tractor - Model Number DecalsTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck KEY Part NO. no Description Zr- c Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number Tractor Model Number437 084 \WZI o1lo= ql 13o03 31oi 7,,9 Governor Crank Label-Emissions Tractor - Model NumberSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation 6E/ R

917.273763 specifications

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One of the standout technologies in the Craftsman 917.273763 is its electronic ignition system, which provides reliable starting performance every time. This innovation eliminates the guesswork often associated with traditional ignition systems and enhances overall ease of use. Additionally, the mower comes with a hydrostatic transmission, which offers smooth and effortless speed adjustments. Users can shift seamlessly from forward to reverse, a feature that greatly enhances maneuverability, especially in tight spaces.

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