Craftsman 917.272247 To Level Mower Housing, SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment with Bubble Level

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3.If equipped, tum height adjustment

knob counterclockwise until it stops.

4.Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control.

5.Be sure belt tension rod is in disen- gaged position.

6.Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove.

7.Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins. Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops up as shown.

8.Install front plate assembly to tractor suspension brackets and retain with single loop retainer springs as shown.

9.Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and

plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower brackets.

NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin. if necessary, move mower side-to-side to give space between plate and mower brackets.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves. 10.Engage belt tension rod by pushing

rod into locking bracket.

A CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly.

11.Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain

with double loop retainer spring.

12.1f equipped, turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from

mower suspension.

13. Raise deck to highest position.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground such as a carport or garage. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICA-

TIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT WITH BUBBLE LEVEL

NOTE: If necessary, check side-to-side surface below tractor for levelness with a

long board and the bubble level.

•Using the lift lever, place mower in position where no part of the mower, including gauge wheels, is touching the ground.

•From left side of tractor, find the level

decal on top of mower and place bubble level on decal as indicated.

•Mower is level side-to-side when bubble is between the two lines in the bubble level.

•If adjustment is necessary, under left hand footrest, turn lift link adjustment nut (above yellow cap) in appropriate

direction to bring bubble between the lines in the bubble level.

•Remove bubble level from mower and

Bubble Between

Bubble Level

Lines

 

 

Level Decal

Brake

 

Pedal

 

 

Left Hand

 

Footrest

J

,i,Link

_

Adjustment

Yellow Cao _

_ Nut

P

 

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Contents Jcrrftsmiiwi Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm, Mon SatLimited Warranty on Battery WarrantyLimited Warranty On Craftsman Riding Equipment Neutral, you may lose control of the tractor General OperationI1. Slope Operation IV. Service Do notRemove obstacles such as recks, tree limbs, etc Product Specifications Repair AgreementCustomer Responsibilities Gasoline Gallons Capacity Unleaded Type RegularUnpack Carton Adjust SeatTo Remove Tractor from Carton Checklist Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemFailure to follow instructions Attachment Clutch Switch Used Know Your TractorDrive Pedal FreewheelHOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate MowerTo Stop Mower Blades To Operate on HillsTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start EnginePurge Transmission Mowing TipsBefore Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Battery Brake OperationTires Operator Presence SystemEngine Transaxle Pump FluidTransaxle Cooling BeltsMuffler Clean AIR ScreenClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Gaged CleaningTo Remove Mower To Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment with Bubble LevelLevel Decal Brake PedalBoth 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 Check and Adjust Brake To Adjust BrakeTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Remove Wheel for Repairs Engine To Replace Headlight LampInterlocks and Relays To Remove Hood and Grill AS SemblyTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorFinal Setting Preliminary SEI-I-INGBattery OtherFuel System Engine OILCause Troubleshooting ChartProblem Troubleshooting Chart CorrectionOwer blades will Rmt rotate MechanismTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause CorrectionService Note Tractor --MODEL Number Schematic SparTractor - Model Number 917,272247 Electrical Tractor --MODEL Number Electrical KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number 917.272247 Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONTractor --MODEL Number Ground Drive Tractor -- Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number 917.272247 Steering Assembly 72 19182411 Washer 9/16 ID x 1-1/20D 11GaSpark Arrester Tractor - Model Number EngineOptional Equipment 169837 Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly KEY Part DescriptionTractor --MODEL Number DecalsTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly 18 73800800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc Tractor --MODEL Number Mower Deck Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck =ooo OcDTractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number Pin, JackshaftCrankcasei HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY Part Description Crankcase KEY Part DescriponDre ArriveJ KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION KEY Part NO. noDmarrant Svstme I Moteur Contr61e Starting System Engine Controls KEY Part NO. noEchappement Fuel SvstmeExhaust KEY Part Description 24-041-02-S Gasket, exhaust 25-072-04-S Stud, MSxl.25x33Not Illustrated Description Kit, carburetor w/gaskets IncludesPage Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Your Home MY-HOME Anytime, day or night A. and Canada
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