Craftsman 917.27223 owner manual It Switch PcsitJon Ammeter Hourmeter, Engine speed

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KNOWYOURTRACTOR READTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATING YOURTRACTOR

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vadouscontrolsandadjustmentsSavethismanualforfuturereference..

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PcsitJon

Ammeter Hourmeter

Attachment

Clutch Switch

Plunger

Attachment

Clutch/Brake

Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the Amedcan

National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. LIGHT SWITCH: Turnsthe headlights on and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control

engine speed.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutchiag and braking the tractor and starting the engine.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

ATTACHMENTLIFT LEVER - Usedto raise, lower,andadjustthe mowerdeckor other

attachmentsmountedto yourtractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for startingand stopping the engine.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+) or discharging (-).

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/breke

into the brake position.

HOURMETER - Indicateshoursof operation.

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Contents Lawn Tractor Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Eys before dismounting Tum off blades when not mowingGeneral Operation I1. Slope OperationResponsible adult Be sure the area is clear of otherWith safe machine operation Birth defects or other reproductive harm Rear Spark PlugReverse Tire Pressurefront System2Flanged Seat MowerDouble loop 1Front Plate 17/32 x 1-3/16 xInstall Seat Tools Required for AssemblyHowto SET Upyourtractor Check Battery To Removetractor from Carton Unpack CartonPlaceseatonseatpansoheadof PositionTo Attach Nose Roller Install Mower and Drive BeltLocknut Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Check Brake SystemCompleted ENG,NEONENO,NEGrEO,LPRESSUREUOHTSONO%MPT It Switch PcsitJon Ammeter Hourmeter Engine speedStopping Totransport To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate on Hills To Operate MowerCheck Engine OIL Level To Start EngineBefore Starting the Engine FullSlightly Adjuatnnts secon of this manual MOWlNGTIPSGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartIV# Before Each USETractor Belts To Clean Battery and TerminalsClean AIR Screen Transaxle CoolingCleaning To Service PRE-CLEANERTo Service Cartridge Engine OIL FilterSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing Tractor To Remove MowerTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Mower Drive Belt Removal Recheck measurements after adjust- ingBoth Front Links Must be Equal Length Remove screws from R,H. mandrel cover and remove coverTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Adjust Brake=INSTALL Mower and Drive Belt To Replace Motion Drive BeltBatiery Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral AdjustmentTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-INICAMBERTo Replace Headlight Lamp To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Carburetor Preliminary SettingTo Adjust Choke Control Final SettingEngine Fuel System BatteryTractor Engine OILCause Troubleshooting ChartProblem CorrectionBent blade mandrel Adjust throttle controlReduce speed Replace battery If so equipped Battery will not chargeSwitch is OFF Travel speed too fastTractor - Model Number Schematic =0 J Io ,,Tractor - Model Number Electrical KEY Part Description TRACTOR- Model Number 917.272230 Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number 917.272230 Chassisand Enclosures KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONTRACTOR- Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Ground Drwe SplitTRACTOR-- Model NUMBER917.272230 TRACTOR- Model Number 917.272230 Steeringassembly TRACTOR- Model Number EngineTRACTOR- Model Number Engine KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number Seat Assembly KEY PartTractor - Model Number Decals Wheels &TIRESTractor - 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 Part 177852 2.9.01 RD