Craftsman 917.271653 owner manual Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

1.Fold this page along dotted line Indicated above.

2.Hold page before you so that Its left edge Is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure,

3.Sight across the fold In the direction of hill slope you want to measure.

4.Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill.

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Contents Am 5 pro, Mon- Sat Sears Craftsman Help LineLimited Warranty on Battery Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentI1. Slope Operation General OperationMow up and down slopes, not across IV. ServiceDo not Page SAE Product SpecificationsRepair Agreement Customer Responsibilities17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Wheel Hex Bolt Steering3/8-16x Wheel InsertLocknut 1/2-20 SeatTo Remove Tractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob Install SeatCheck Deck Levelness Install Mulcher PlateTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Tire PressureH L Knowyourtractor Clutch/Brake Indicator PedalTo Move Forward and Backward Howto UseyourtractorTo SET Parking Brake To USE Throttle ControlTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments To Operate MowerTo Operate On Hills To TransportADD Gasoline Adjustments section of this manualTo Start Engine Mulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsSection Lubrication ChartBeforeeachuse General RecommendationsOperator Presence System BatteryBrake Operation TiresEngine BeltsMuffler Clean AIR ScreenCleaning Engine Cooling FinsBoth Sides Service or AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Remove MowerTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust BrakeBelt Removal To Remove Wheel for Repairs Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral AdjustmentTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERInterlocks and Relays Replacing BatteryTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Replace Headlight BulbHoles a Throttle To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor EngineOther Fuel SystemEngineoil CylindersCorrection Troubleshooting ChartProblem CauseProblem Cause Correcon Troubleshooting ChartImproper blades used Problem Cause CorrectionLevel UnderTractor - Model Number Schematic Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number ElectricalTractor - 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 160367 Tractor - Model Number Steering AssemblyKEY Part Tractor - Model NumberEngine Optional Equipment Spark Arrester2O2O Tractor - Model Number Lift AssemblyKEY Part NO. NO. Description 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 Tractor --MODEL Number Seat AssemblyTractor - Model Number Decals Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck 72140614 Tractor --MODEL Number Mower Deck5950 Part KEY Description 757 883 276 1127 711 467971 I601240 176 404@ Label KIT Ownersmanual 127 186 1421 202 562 267LABEL-EMISSIONS 5803121A Carburetor Overhaul KIT Carburetor Overhaul KITValve Gasket SET Engine Gasket SETAir Cleaner 729 Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation A. and Canada Anytime, day or night