Craftsman 917.271554 owner manual To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment, Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER

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BELT INSTALLATION -

1.Carefully work new belt down be- tween transaxle belt keepers and onto the input pulley.

2.Slide belt into the center span keeper.

3.Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll around the top groove of engine pulley.

4.Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler.

5.Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides and keep- ers.

6.Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this section of manual).

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal. Tighten securely.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are

not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-

in or camber, contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

1.Block up axle securely.

2.Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheels have a square key - Do not lose).

3.Repair tire and reassemble.

NOTE: On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

4.Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

5.Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and use tire sealant from Sears. Tire sealant

also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Washers

Retaining

Ring

Axle

Cover

Square Key

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(Rear Wheel Only)

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TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

RNING: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BA'I-IERY" in the MAINTENANCE

section of this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO A-I-I-ACH JUMPER CABLES -

1.Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis.

2.Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.

3.Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

1.BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

2.RED cable last from both batteries.

Weak or Dead Fully Charged

BatteryBattery

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Contents 917.271554 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro, Mon- SatLimited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited Warranty on BatteryII. Slope Operation General OperationIV. Service Do notPage Product Specifications SAEPI-SF-SJ SAE RC12YCSteering Wheel Tools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Install Seat To Rolltractor Offskid SeeCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsCheck Tire Pressure Check Brake SystemH L c Know Your Tractor Throttle/Choke Plunger Attachment Lift LeverHeight Brake LeverHOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Mower Curing HeightTo SET Parking Brake To Move Forward and BackwardBefore Starting the Engine To Start Engine ADD GasolineMowing Tips Lubrication Chart General RecommendationsPeriodically to properly maintain your tractor Before Each USETires Engine Transaxle CoolingBelts LubricationClean AIR Screen Cleaning Service or AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Remove MowerTo Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment Suspension ArmTo Adjust Brake To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Start Engine with a WeakReplacing Battery To Adjust Throttle ControlTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseHoles ThrottleOther Fuel SystemCylinders Troubleshooting Chart ProblemCause CorrectionProblem Cause Problemcause Tractor Model Number Schematic OptionalTractor Model Number Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor Model Number 917.271554 Chassisand Enclosures Tractor Model Number 917.271554 Chassis and Enclosures TRACTOR- Model Number Ground Drive Tractor Model Number Grounddrive KEY Part Description NO. noTractor Model Number Steering RingKlip#T5304-75 Tractor Model Number Engine Optional EquipmentSpark Arrester Tractor Model Number Engine Tractor Model Number Seatassembly Tractor Model Number Decals Wheels and Tires1110 Tractor Model Number Lift Assembly 159460 Tractor Model Number Mower Deck Tractor Model Number Mower Deck KEY PartNumbers Here 2625 Tractor Model NUM BER Valve Gasket SETLabel KIT Ownersmanual Tractor Model Numb ER 467968 34417689672 Tractor Model Number 121A Carburetor Overhaul KIT95A t 276A 51O 987A 133A a 104A 127A 217-8 105A 137A O 231A 977A Carburetor GasketsetCamshaft RPM Page Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across HillAnytime, day or night A, and Canada

917.271554 specifications

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