Craftsman 917.27223 owner manual Slightly, Adjuatnnts secon of this manual MOWlNGTIPS

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Theattachmentscanbeusedduring theenginewarm-uppedodandmay

requirethechokecontrolbe pulled out

slightly,

NOTE: ffat a highaltitude(above 3000 feet)

or in coldt_res (below 32 F) 61e carburetorfuel mixturemay need to be a_tmted for best engine perfom_nce, See "To ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service

and Adjuatn_nts sec_on of this manual.

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Mower should be propedy leveled for best mowing performance. See =TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming.

Ddve so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have

the cut area to the dght of the tractor. This will result in a more even distdbu- tion of clippings and more uniform cutting.

When mowing large areas, start by turning to the dght so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, ddveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished.

If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dded clip- pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height.

Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

Always operate engine at full throtUe

when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower the best cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired.

When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used.

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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 OperationBe sure the area is clear of other With safe machine operationResponsible adult 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 PositionInstall Mower and Drive Belt LocknutTo Attach Nose Roller 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 CorrectionAdjust throttle control Reduce speedBent blade mandrel 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