Craftsman 917.271815 owner manual Repair Agreement, Customer Responsibilities

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PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

GASOLINE

;_ _iI

_ ,_ONS

CAPACITY

UNLEADED

 

ANDTYPE:

REGULAR

 

OILTYPE

 

SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F

(API-SF-SJ):

SAE

5W-30

 

 

 

(BELOW

32°F)

OIL CAPACITY:

3.0 PINTS

 

SPARK

PLUG:

CHAMPION

RJ19LM

(GAP: .030")

OR

J19LM

 

GROUND SPEED

FORWARD:

 

(MPH):

 

 

1sT

 

1.2

 

 

 

2 N°

 

1.5

 

 

 

3 R°

 

2.4

 

 

 

4 TM

 

3.5

 

 

 

5 TM

 

4.8

 

 

 

6 TM

 

5.3

 

 

REVERSE:

1.5

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

 

 

REAR:

10PSI

CHARGING

3AMPS

BATTERY

SYSTEM:

5 AMPS

HEADLIGHTS

BA'I-I-ERY:

AMP/HR:

 

28

 

 

MIN. CCA:

230

 

 

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE

BOLT

27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

 

 

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed,

engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily ¢_edy, please L:ontact a

_r_, _.e_ et-_,'t_'J,difi_H <;._.fvicecenter. We have competent, well-trained techni- cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

REPAIR AGREEMENT

A Repair Agreement is available on this

product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintain- ing, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.

_WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush- covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective

working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).. Other states may have similar laws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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Contents Craftsmiihi Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery General Operation II. Slope OperationIV. Service III. ChildrenDo not Page Repair Agreement Customer ResponsibilitiesSeat To Remove Tractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Before Removing Tractor From Skid Attach Steering WheelInstall Seat Function of controlsCheck Tire Pressure Install Mulcher PlateDischarging Check Deck LevelnessChecklist Free Wheel Know Your Tractor PlungerStopping HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake To USE Throttle ControlTo Operate on Hills To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate Mower ShoulderTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the EngineTo Transport Check Engine OIL LevelTo Start Engine Mowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Maintenance ScheduleLubrication Chart Before Each USEBlade Care Brake OperationOperator Presence System Blade RemovalBelts BatteryEngine Transaxle CoolingSpark Plugs Clean AIR ScreenMuffler IN-LINE Fuel FilterTractor CleaningTo Install Mower To Remove MowerTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Belt RemovalTo Adjust Brake Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral AdjustmentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Remove Wheel for Repairs To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Attach Jumper CablesInterlocks and Relays To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseFinal Setting To Adjust Choke ControlPreliminary Setting Acceleration TestFuel System BatteryTractor Engine OILTroubleshooting Chart ProblemCause Correction Engine valves out of adjustment Problem Cause SlowOFF Tractor --MODEL NU Mber Your Tractor iS26I Tractor --MODEL NU MB ER 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 AMPWire Loop ElectricalTractor Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor -- Model Numb ER Chassis and Enclosures Tractor -- Model NU Mber Ground Drive Peerless 206-545C Belt, Center Span All component dimensionsTransaxle See Breakdown Bolt, Hex 7/16-20TRACTOR-- Model Number Steering175131 Axle Assembly Tractor --MODEL N Umber6855M Engine 17720408 Tractor Model NU MberThrot Paddle 144069Tractor --MODEL Number Seat Assembly Tractor -- Model NU Mber DecalsWheels and Tires Tractor -- Model Number Lift Assembly Tractor --MODEL Number Lift Assembly Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly17 165689 Trunnion Tractor --MODEL Number Tractor -- Model Number Mower Deck7O 8A Lever Dowel PinBearing 5/8 792076A 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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