Craftsman 917.271815 owner manual Tractor, Cleaning, To Remove Mower, To Install Mower

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CLEANING

•Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.

•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life.

,_ CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

1.Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

2.Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

3.Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

4.Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

5.Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

6.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the

right side of tractor.

1.Place attachment clutch in "DISEN- GAGED" position.

2.Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position.

3.Roll belt off engine pulley.

4.Remove small retainer spring, and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt.

5.Remove large retainer spring, slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket.

6.Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring.

•7. Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs.

Small Retainer Spring

Clutch

Retainer Spring \

Anti-Swa_

Collar

Housing

Guide

Large

Retainer

SpringBracket

8.Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs.

9.Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under

tractor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor, remove the front links and hook

the clutch spring Into square hole in frame.

TO INSTALL MOWER

1.Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

2.Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor.

3.Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

4.Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

Front Link

Springs

(Both Sides)

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Contents Craftsmiihi Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery II. Slope Operation General OperationDo not IV. ServiceIII. Children Page Customer Responsibilities Repair AgreementSeat Before Removing Tractor From Skid Attach Steering Wheel Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonFunction of controls Install SeatCheck Deck Levelness Install Mulcher PlateDischarging Check Tire PressureChecklist Free Wheel Plunger Know Your TractorTo USE Throttle Control HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake StoppingShoulder To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate Mower To Operate on HillsCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineTo Transport Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsTo Start Engine Mulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsBefore Each USE Maintenance ScheduleLubrication Chart General RecommendationsBlade Removal Brake OperationOperator Presence System Blade CareTransaxle Cooling BatteryEngine BeltsIN-LINE Fuel Filter Clean AIR ScreenMuffler Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower CleaningTo Install Mower TractorBelt Removal To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust BrakeTransaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment To Attach Jumper Cables To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Replace Fuse To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysAcceleration Test To Adjust Choke ControlPreliminary Setting Final SettingEngine OIL BatteryTractor Fuel SystemCause Correction Troubleshooting ChartProblem Engine valves out of adjustment OFF Problem CauseSlow Your Tractor iS Tractor --MODEL NU Mber26I Electrical 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 AMPWire Loop Tractor --MODEL NU MB ERTractor Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor -- Model Numb ER Chassis and Enclosures Tractor -- Model NU Mber Ground Drive Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 Belt, Center Span All component dimensionsTransaxle See Breakdown Peerless 206-545CSteering TRACTOR-- Model Number6855M 175131 Axle AssemblyTractor --MODEL N Umber Engine 144069 Tractor Model NU MberThrot Paddle 17720408Tractor --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 Mower Deck Tractor -- Model Number7O 8A 792085A Dowel PinBearing 5/8 792076A LeverPage 297 643 3341 267 Engine Gasket SET LABEL-EMISSIONKEY Part NO. no Wrench-Spark Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sears.RoebtxkandCo Www,larco11

917.271815 specifications

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