Craftsman 917.27223 owner manual Check Tire Pressure, Check Mower Levelness, Check Brake System

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9.Positionfront plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and

plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer spdngs between the plate assembly and mower brackets.

NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves. 10.Engage belt tension red by pushing

rod into locking bracket.

CAUTION: Belt tension red is spdng loaded, Have a tight gdp on rod and engage slowly.

11, Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain

with double loop retainer spring, 12.If equipped, turn height adjustment

knob clockwise to remove slack from

mower suspension.

13. Raise deck to highest position,

14.Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual.

Belt Tension Rod	Lock Bracket
Disengaged Position

Chassis

Bracket_

Gauge

Wheel

Double Loop

Retainer

	Spring	Anti-Sway
		Anti-Sway
		Bar
	RETALNERSPRINGS	Suspension Arms
		Suspension Arms
		Double Loop
	USE PLIERS FOR I	Retainer	Spring
	USE PLIERS FOR I	(Outward	pointing
		(Outward	pointing
		deck pins)

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractorwere ovednflated at the factory for shippingpurposes. Correct tire pressure is importantfor best cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of thismanual.

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results,mower shouldbe properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac-

ing motion, mower drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verifythat the belts

are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is propedy adjusted. Sea =TOADJUST BRAKE"in the Service and Adjustmentssection of this manual.

Electdc Clutch

Pulley\		Front
	\	Suspention	Front
Front	\Brackets		AssemblyPlate
Mower	\
Bracket\			,Loop Retainer

Single

Loop

Retainer

Springs

Deflector Sheild

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Contents Lawn Tractor Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery I1. Slope Operation Eys before dismounting Tum off blades when not mowingGeneral Operation Mow only in daylight or good artificial lightResponsible adult Be sure the area is clear of otherWith safe machine operation Birth defects or other reproductive harm System Spark PlugReverse Tire Pressurefront Rear17/32 x 1-3/16 x Seat MowerDouble loop 1Front Plate 2FlangedTo Removetractor from Carton Unpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyHowto SET Upyourtractor Check Battery Install SeatPosition PlaceseatonseatpansoheadofTo Attach Nose Roller Install Mower and Drive BeltLocknut Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsCompleted ENG,NEONENO,NEGrEO,LPRESSUREUOHTSONO%MPT Engine speed It Switch PcsitJon Ammeter HourmeterStopping To Operate Mower To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate on Hills TotransportFull To Start EngineBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelAdjuatnnts secon of this manual MOWlNGTIPS SlightlyBefore Each USE Lubrication ChartIV# General RecommendationsTractor Transaxle Cooling To Clean Battery and TerminalsClean AIR Screen BeltsEngine OIL Filter To Service PRE-CLEANERTo Service Cartridge CleaningTractor To Remove Mower To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentRemove screws from R,H. mandrel cover and remove cover Recheck measurements after adjust- ingBoth Front Links Must be Equal Length To Replace Mower Drive Belt Mower Drive Belt RemovalTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Brake=INSTALL Mower and Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltFront Wheel TOE-INICAMBER Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral AdjustmentTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment BatieryInterlocks and Relays To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Replace Headlight LampFinal Setting Preliminary SettingTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL BatteryTractor Engine Fuel SystemCorrection Troubleshooting ChartProblem CauseBent blade mandrel Adjust throttle controlReduce speed Travel speed too fast If so equipped Battery will not chargeSwitch is OFF Replace battery=0 J Io ,, Tractor - Model Number SchematicTractor - Model Number Electrical KEY Part Description TRACTOR- Model Number 917.272230 Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number 917.272230 Chassisand EnclosuresTRACTOR- Model Number Ground Drive Split Tractor - Model Number Ground DrweTRACTOR-- Model NUMBER917.272230 TRACTOR- Model Number 917.272230 Steeringassembly Engine TRACTOR- Model NumberKEY Part Description TRACTOR- Model Number EngineKEY Part Tractor - Model Number Seat AssemblyWheels &TIRES Tractor - Model Number DecalsTractor - Model Number Liftassembly KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Mowerdeck Bog, shoulder Page 78355 Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather HEADNALVE/BREA1HER KEY ==l ,o Ignitionicharging Blower Housing Baffles KEY Part Starting System Starting System Rankshaft Exhaustj 24-041-02-S Gasket, exhaust Page Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation 177852 2.9.01 RD Part