Craftsman 917.27182 manual To Start Engine with Weak, Transmission, Ment, To Adjust Steering Wheel

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MotionControl

Neutral Lock Gate

TO START

ENGINE WITH

A WEAK

,ever

 

 

 

_'CAUTION:

Lead-ecid batteries

 

 

 

 

BATTERY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,

 

 

 

 

flame and smoking matedals away from

 

 

 

 

batteries. Always wear eye protection

 

AdjustmentBolt

when around

batteries.

 

 

If your battery is too weak to start the

TRANSMISSION

REMOVAl/REPLACE-

engine, it should be recharged. (See

"BATTERY"

in the MAINTENANCE

MENT

 

 

 

section of this manual).

 

Should your transmission

require

If "jumper cables" are used for emergency

removal for service or replacement, it

starting, follow

this procedure:

should be purged after reinstallation and

IMPORTANT:

Your tractor is equipped

before operating the tractor. See "PURGE

with a 12 volt negative grounded system.

TRANSMISSION"

in the Operation

The other vehical must also be a 12 volt

section of this manual.

 

 

negative grounded system. Do not use

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL

your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

ALIGNMENT

 

 

 

TO A'I-rACHJUMPER CABLES -

if steering wheel

crossbars are not

1.

Connect each

end of the RED cable to

horizontal (left to right) when wheels are

 

the POSITIVE

(+) terminal of each

positioned straight forward,

remove

 

battery,

taking

care not

to short

steering wheel and reassemble

per

 

against

chassis.

 

instructions in the Assembly section of

2.

Connect

one

end of the

BLACK cable

this manual.

 

 

 

 

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

 

charged

battery.

 

The front wheel toe-in and camber are

3.

Connect

the other end of the BLACK

not adjustable on your tractor.

If damage

 

cable to good

CHASSIS

GROUND,

has occurred to affect the front

wheel toe-

 

away from fuel tank and battery.

in or camber, contact a Sears or other

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

qualified service

center.

 

 

1.

BLACK

cable first from chassis and

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

 

then from the fully charged battery.

t. Block up axle securely.

 

 

2. RED cable last from both battedes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.Remove axle cover, retaining dng and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).

3.Repair tire and reassemble.

NOTE: On rear wheels only: align

"Positive" (+)

"Negative" (-)

grooves in rear wheel hub and axle.

 

 

Insert square key.

 

 

L.H.

4. Replace washers and snap retaining

 

F"n° J

dng securely in axle

groove.

 

5. Replace axle cover.

 

 

 

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

 

 

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

 

 

may be pumhased from your local parts

 

 

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

 

 

rot and corrosion.

 

 

 

Washers,_

 

 

RetainingRing ,

"lm=

REPLACING

BATTERY

c°v°r2!the same time. Before connecting battery,

 

 

CAUTION:

Do not short batter/

 

 

terminals by allowing a wrench o_any

 

 

other object to contact both terminals at

Square Key_r"'

,_._P"

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

(,RearWheel Only}_

_mmw'_

bands, rings, etc.

 

 

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Contents Icrrftsmrni For answers to your questions About this product, CallLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Do not General OperationII. Slope Operation That may obscure vision IV. ServiceIiichildren Mower blades are sharp and can cutSafety is Involved Neutral, you may lose control of the tractorProduct Specifications Repair AgreementOil DrainTube SeatKeys Video Cassette For FutureUseBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Attach Steering Wheel Install Seat If previously removed #CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have beenENG,NEONENG,NEOFFOLFRESSUREL,G.TSONO%MF Clutch BrakePedal Height IndicatorKnowyourtractor MotionStopping Mower Blades To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightHowto Useyourtractor To SET Parking Brake Ground DriveTo Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower To TransportBefore Stafitingthe Engine Check Engine OIL Level Viscosity Chart in the Mainte- nance section of this manualTowing Carts and Other Attachments ADD GasouneAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Warm Weather Starting 50 F and aboveSlowly PurgetransmissionMowingtips Mulching MowingtipsGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartAll adjustmentsin the Service Zerk SpindleOperator Presence System Brake OperationTires Blade CareTransaxle Cooling To Clean Battery and TerminalsBelts Tranbaxle Pump FluidCartridge To Install Mower CleaningAution Before Performing ANY Service or Adjustments Tractor To Remove MowerTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Belt RemovalTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust BrakeTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment To Start Engine with Weak To Adjust Steering WheelReplacing Battery TransmissionTo Adjust Choke Control To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable Interlocks and RelaysFinal Setting To Adjust CarburetorPreliminary Setting RPMTractor Dirty air filter Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustmentProblem Dirtyfuel filter Stale or dirtyfuelOrrection Troubleshooting ChartCause Replace blade Tighten blade boltEngaged position BlownfusePlace freewheel controlin Replace motiondrive beltSchematic Tractor -- Model NumberElectrical Tractor - Model NumberElectrical KEY Part DescriponTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number 917.271820 Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONGROUNDDRIVETRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.271820 Tractor -- Model Number 917,271820 Ground Drive KEY PartTractor - Model Number 917.271820 Steering Assembly KEY Part Description Spark Arrester Tractor - Model Number 917,271820Optional Equipment KEY Paitt NO. NO.DESCRIPTION SEAT AssEMBLY Tractor MODELNUMBER917.271820Decals Wheels & TiresTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Lift Assembly Tractor . Model Number Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck Spacer 2629J\ \ 20w-50 11019LABELKIT LO. Ownersmanual2911 TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.271820 971I 934Gasket SET 5101 513 802 783 1051803 797 544 801 634 1770 51A 16390569271411 272490 Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across HillGet it fixed, at your home or ours Rev 12.8.00 TR

917.27182 specifications

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