Craftsman 917.27223 Spark Plug, Reverse Tire Pressurefront, Rear, System, Congratulations

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PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE 3.5GALLONS

CAPACITY	UNLEADED
ANDTYPE:	REGULAR
OILTYPE	SAE10W30(above32°F)
(PI-SF-SJ):	SAE5W-30(below32°F)
OIL CAPACITY:	W/FILTER:			4.5 PINTS
	W/OFILTER: 4.0 PINTS
SPARK PLUG:	CHAMPION			RC12YC
GAP: .030")	1st			1.2
GROUND SPEED
(MPH):	2nd			1.5
	3rd			2.4
	4th			3.5
	5th			4.8
	6th			5.3
	REVERSE:			1.5
TIRE PRESSURE:FRONT:			14 PSI
	REAR:		10 PSI
CHARGING
SYSTEM:	15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM
BATTERY:	AMP/HR:			30
	MIN. CCA:			240
	CASE SIZE: U 1R
BLADE BOLT	45-55	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 expedenca any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears or other qualified service center. We have competent, well- trained technicians and the proper tools

to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructionswill enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES'.

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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, cadng for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this owner'smanual.

_.WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-cevered, brash- covered or grass-covered land unless the engine'sexhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark an'esteris 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 Cede). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark attester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center. (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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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