Craftsman 917.271815 Brake Operation, Operator Presence System, Blade Care, Blade Removal

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TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be ad- justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

•Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual).

•Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm

rubber.

•Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure that operator presence and interlock systems are working properly. If your tractor does not function as de- scribed below, repair the problem immediately.

•The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed and attachment clutch control is in the

disengaged position.

•When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine.

•When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine.

•The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

1.Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades.

2.Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer secudng blade.

3.Install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star

_,andrel assembly.

4.Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown.

5.Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated.

Trailing Ed_ .=Up

Mandrel Assembly

•Blade Center Hole

Flat

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*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified

by six lines on the bolt head.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- ing blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will

cause excessive vibration and eventual

damage to mower and engine.

•The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

•To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone bal-

ancer, follow the instructions supplied with balancer.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.

•Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

5/8" Bolt

Blade

 

or Pin

 

 

Center Hole

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Contents Craftsmiihi Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery General Operation II. Slope OperationDo not IV. ServiceIII. Children Page Repair Agreement Customer ResponsibilitiesSeat Tools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor From Skid Attach Steering WheelInstall Seat Function of controlsInstall Mulcher Plate DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessChecklist Free Wheel Know Your Tractor PlungerHOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking BrakeStopping To USE Throttle ControlTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height To Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate MowerTo Operate on Hills ShoulderBefore Starting the Engine To TransportTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Check Engine OIL LevelTo Start Engine Mowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsMaintenance Schedule Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEBrake Operation Operator Presence SystemBlade Care Blade RemovalBattery EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingClean AIR Screen MufflerSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel FilterCleaning To Install MowerTractor To Remove MowerTo Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Belt RemovalTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust BrakeTransaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Attach Jumper CablesTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseTo Adjust Choke Control Preliminary SettingFinal Setting Acceleration TestBattery TractorFuel System Engine OILCause Correction Troubleshooting ChartProblem Engine valves out of adjustment OFF Problem CauseSlow Tractor --MODEL NU Mber Your Tractor iS26I 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 AMP Wire LoopTractor --MODEL NU MB ER ElectricalTractor Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor -- Model Numb ER Chassis and Enclosures Tractor -- Model NU Mber Ground Drive Belt, Center Span All component dimensions Transaxle See BreakdownPeerless 206-545C Bolt, Hex 7/16-20TRACTOR-- Model Number Steering6855M 175131 Axle AssemblyTractor --MODEL N Umber Engine Tractor Model NU Mber Throt Paddle17720408 144069Tractor --MODEL Number Seat Assembly Wheels and Tires Tractor -- Model NU MberDecals Tractor -- Model Number Lift Assembly 17 165689 Trunnion Tractor --MODEL Number Lift AssemblyLift Lever Inner Wire Assembly Tractor --MODEL Number Tractor -- Model Number Mower Deck7O 8A Dowel Pin Bearing 5/8 792076ALever 792085APage 297 643 3341 267 LABEL-EMISSION Engine Gasket SETKEY Part NO. no Wrench-Spark Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Www,larco11 Sears.RoebtxkandCo

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