Craftsman 917.271653 owner manual To Operate Mower, To Operate On Hills, To Transport

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The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired

height.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

1.Select desired height of cut.

2.Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control.

,I(_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector

shield

in place.

 

Attachment

 

Clutch

Lever

Attachemnt

"Engaged""

Lever High

Position

 

Position

 

 

Low

 

 

Position

"Disem

 

 

Position

 

 

 

Deflector

 

 

Shield

TO OPERATE

ON HILLS

_CAUTION:

Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do

not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide at the back of this manual.

Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.

Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position.

If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to

brake position and engage parking brake.

Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement.

To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control.

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position.

Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing.

Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. "13rescan lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

1.Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

2.Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If neces- sary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual).

To change engine oil, see the Mainte- nance section in this manual.

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Contents Sears Craftsman Help Line Am 5 pro, Mon- SatLimited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited Warranty on BatteryGeneral Operation I1. Slope OperationDo not IV. ServiceMow up and down slopes, not across Page Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsRepair Agreement SAESeat Steering Wheel Hex Bolt Steering3/8-16x Wheel InsertLocknut 1/2-20 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 GaugeBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Install Seat Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knobCheck Tire Pressure Install Mulcher PlateTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Deck LevelnessH L Clutch/Brake Indicator Pedal KnowyourtractorTo USE Throttle Control Howto UseyourtractorTo SET Parking Brake To Move Forward and BackwardTo Transport To Operate MowerTo Operate On Hills Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsTo Start Engine Adjustments section of this manualADD Gasoline Mowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartBeforeeachuse SectionTires BatteryBrake Operation Operator Presence SystemBelts EngineEngine Cooling Fins Clean AIR ScreenCleaning MufflerTo Remove Mower Service or AdjustmentsTo Install Mower Both SidesFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltBelt Removal To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral AdjustmentTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing BatteryTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly Interlocks and RelaysEngine To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor Holes a ThrottleCylinders Fuel SystemEngineoil OtherCause Troubleshooting ChartProblem CorrectionTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause CorreconUnder Problem Cause CorrectionLevel Improper blades usedTractor - Model Number Schematic Electrical Tractor - Model Number Electrical KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor -- Model Number 917.271653 Chassisand Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model NUM BER Tractor - Model Number 917.271653 Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly 160367Spark Arrester Tractor - Model NumberEngine Optional Equipment KEY PartKEY Part NO. NO. Description Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly2O2O Tractor --MODEL Number Seat Assembly 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2Tractor - Model Number Decals Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck Tractor --MODEL Number Mower Deck 721406145950 Part KEY Description 757 883 Label KIT Ownersmanual 127 186 1421 202 562 267 711 467971 I601240 176 404@ 276 11275803 LABEL-EMISSIONSEngine Gasket SET Carburetor Overhaul KITValve Gasket SET 121A Carburetor Overhaul KITAir Cleaner 729 Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Anytime, day or night A. and Canada