Craftsman 917.272247 owner manual HOW to USE Your Tractor

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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine.

1.Depress brake pedal all the way down and hold.

2.Pull parking brake lever up and release pressure from brake pedal. Pedal should remain in brake posi-

tion. Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure.

Attachment Clutch Switch

Push-in to Pull Out To "Engage" "Disen(

Ignition Key

Choke

"Brake'

 

 

Reverse

Position

 

 

Drive

Brak

 

Brake

C L_ise

"Drive"

"Disehgaged"

"Engaged"

Control

Position

Position

_osmon

Lever

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades, push attach- ment clutch switch in to disengaged position.

GROUND DRIVE -

To stop ground drive, depress clutch/ brake pedal all the way down.

Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position when the clutch/brake pedal is de- pressed.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control between half and

full speed (fast) position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control

between half and full speed (fast) position, before stopping, may cause engine to "backfire".

Turn ignition key to "STOP" position and remove key. Always remove key

when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.

Never use choke to stop engine. IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than "STOP" will

cause the battery to discharge and go dead.

NOTE" Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

_,CAUTION: Always stop tractor completely, as described above, before leaving the operator'sposition.

THRO'n'LE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

Operating engine at less than full

throttle reduces the battery charging rate.

Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL

Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a warm engine.

To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the forward and reverse drive pedals.

1.Start tractor and release parking brake.

2.Slowly depress forward or reverse drive pedal to begin movement. Ground speed increases the further down the pedal is depressed.

TO USE CRUISE CONTROL

The cruise control feature can be used for forward travel only.

1.With forward drive pedal depressed to desired speed, move cruise control lever forward to "SET' position and

hold while lifting your foot off the pedal, then release the cruise control lever.

To disengage the cruise control, pull the lever backward to "OFF" position, or fully depress the brake pedal.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height.

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Contents Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm, Mon Sat JcrrftsmiiwiLimited Warranty on Battery WarrantyLimited Warranty On Craftsman Riding Equipment Neutral, you may lose control of the tractor General OperationI1. Slope Operation Do not IV. ServiceRemove obstacles such as recks, tree limbs, etc Gasoline Gallons Capacity Unleaded Type Regular Product SpecificationsRepair Agreement Customer ResponsibilitiesUnpack Carton Adjust SeatTo Remove Tractor from Carton Check Brake System ChecklistCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Deck LevelnessFailure to follow instructions Freewheel Attachment Clutch Switch UsedKnow Your Tractor Drive PedalHOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower To Stop Mower BladesTo Start Engine Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMowing Tips Purge TransmissionBefore Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Operator Presence System BatteryBrake Operation TiresBelts EngineTransaxle Pump Fluid Transaxle CoolingMuffler Clean AIR ScreenClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Gaged CleaningTo Remove Mower Brake Pedal To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment with Bubble Level Level DecalBoth Front Links Must be Equal Length Alternate SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment MethodFRONTO-BACKADJUSTMENT Mower Drive Belt Removal Mower Drive Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Pulleyring To Replace Mower BladeSecondary Drive Belt To Replace Motion Drive Belt To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Adjust Brake To Check BrakeTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Remove Hood and Grill AS Sembly EngineTo Replace Headlight Lamp Interlocks and RelaysPreliminary SEI-I-ING To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor Final SettingEngine OIL BatteryOther Fuel SystemCause Troubleshooting ChartProblem Rmt rotate Mechanism Troubleshooting ChartCorrection Ower blades willProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting ChartService Note Spar Tractor --MODEL Number SchematicTractor - Model Number 917,272247 Electrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Tractor --MODEL Number ElectricalTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number 917.272247 Chassis and EnclosuresTractor --MODEL Number Ground Drive KEY Part Description Tractor -- Model Number Ground DriveTractor - Model Number Steering Assembly 72 19182411 Washer 9/16 ID x 1-1/20D 11Ga Tractor - Model Number 917.272247 Steering AssemblySpark Arrester Tractor - Model Number EngineOptional Equipment 169837 KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Seat AssemblyDecals Tractor --MODEL NumberTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly 18 73800800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc Tractor --MODEL Number Mower Deck Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck OcD =oooPin, Jackshaft Tractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model NumberCrankcasei Crankcase KEY Part Descripon HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY Part DescriptionDre ArriveJ KEY Part NO. no KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONDmarrant Svstme I Moteur Contr61e Engine Controls KEY Part NO. no Starting SystemFuel Svstme EchappementKit, carburetor w/gaskets Includes Exhaust KEY Part Description24-041-02-S Gasket, exhaust 25-072-04-S Stud, MSxl.25x33 Not Illustrated DescriptionPage Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation MY-HOME Anytime, day or night A. and Canada Your Home