Contents
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Warranty
Limited Warranty On Craftsman Riding Equipment
Limited Warranty on Battery
General Operation
I1. Slope Operation
Neutral, you may lose control of the tractor
Do not
IV. Service
Remove obstacles such as recks, tree limbs, etc
Repair Agreement
Product Specifications
Customer Responsibilities
Gasoline Gallons Capacity Unleaded Type Regular
Adjust Seat
To Remove Tractor from Carton
Unpack Carton
Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts
Checklist
Check Deck Levelness
Check Brake System
Failure to follow instructions
Know Your Tractor
Attachment Clutch Switch Used
Drive Pedal
Freewheel
HOW to USE Your Tractor
To Operate Mower
To Adjust Gauge Wheels
To Stop Mower Blades
To Operate on Hills
Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level
Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments
ADD Gasoline
To Start Engine
Mowing Tips
Purge Transmission
Lubrication Chart
General Recommendations
Before Each USE
Brake Operation
Battery
Tires
Operator Presence System
Transaxle Pump Fluid
Engine
Transaxle Cooling
Belts
Clean AIR Screen
Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas
Muffler
Cleaning
To Remove Mower
Gaged
SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment with Bubble Level
To Level Mower Housing
Level Decal
Brake Pedal
Alternate SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Method
FRONTO-BACKADJUSTMENT
Both Front Links Must be Equal Length
Mower Drive Belt Installation
To Replace Mower Drive Belt
Mower Drive Belt Removal
To Replace Mower Blade
Secondary Drive Belt
Pulleyring
To Adjust Brake
To Check and Adjust Brake
To Check Brake
To Replace Motion Drive Belt
To Remove Wheel for Repairs
To Replace Headlight Lamp
Engine
Interlocks and Relays
To Remove Hood and Grill AS Sembly
To Adjust Carburetor
To Adjust Choke Control
Final Setting
Preliminary SEI-I-ING
Other
Battery
Fuel System
Engine OIL
Troubleshooting Chart
Problem
Cause
Correction
Troubleshooting Chart
Ower blades will
Rmt rotate Mechanism
Problem Cause Correction
Troubleshooting Chart
Service Note
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Tractor --MODEL Number Schematic
Tractor - Model Number 917,272247 Electrical
KEY Part NO. NO. Description
Tractor --MODEL Number Electrical
Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures
KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION
Tractor - Model Number 917.272247 Chassis and Enclosures
Tractor --MODEL Number Ground Drive
KEY Part Description
Tractor -- Model Number Ground Drive
Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly
72 19182411 Washer 9/16 ID x 1-1/20D 11Ga
Tractor - Model Number 917.272247 Steering Assembly
Tractor - Model Number Engine
Optional Equipment
Spark Arrester
169837
KEY Part Description
Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly
Decals
Tractor --MODEL Number
Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly
18 73800800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc
Tractor --MODEL Number Mower Deck
Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck
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Pin, Jackshaft
Tractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number
Crankcasei
Crankcase KEY Part Descripon
HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY Part Description
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KEY Part NO. no
KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION
Dmarrant Svstme I Moteur Contr61e
Engine Controls KEY Part NO. no
Starting System
Fuel Svstme
Echappement
24-041-02-S Gasket, exhaust 25-072-04-S Stud, MSxl.25x33
Exhaust KEY Part Description
Not Illustrated Description
Kit, carburetor w/gaskets Includes
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Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation
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