Craftsman 917.271061 owner manual Knowyour Tractor, Adjustment

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KNOWYOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

		Ignition Switch		Switch
	Attachment	Ignition Switch
	Attachment
	Clutch
	Lever
				Lift
Ammeter	.....	..	_	Lever
	....	-- "-	_	Plunger
Throttle Control				Attachment
				Attachment
				Lift Lever

Clutch/Brake		Height
Pedal	-.	Adjustment
		Indicator
Freewheel
Control		Brake Lever

Motion Control

Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or

discharging (-) of battery.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to engage the mower blades, or other

attachments mounted to your tractor. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to

raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck

or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting

and stopping the engine.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift lever when

changing its position.

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake

position.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL- Used for starting and controlling engine speed.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengagages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

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Contents £RIIFTSMFIN Parts Ordering Back Cover Service Adjustments StorageLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery RepairChildren General OperationSlope Operation Do notBe alert and turn machine off if children enter the area ServiceCustomer Responsibilities Repair AgreementShoulder Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonTo Drive Tractor OFF Skid Install SeatCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Tire PressureR N H L Knowyour Tractor AdjustmentBackward Stopping HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height To SET Parking BrakeShoulder Bolt Gauge Wheel To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate on Hills To TransportADD Gasoline To Start EngineBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level Automatic Transmission Warm UP Purge TransmissionMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsBefore Each USE Lubrication ChartMaintenance Schedule General RecommendationsBlade Removal TiresOperator Presence System Blade CareBelts BatteryTransaxle Cooling Transaxle Pump FluidAIR Filter Clean AIR ScreenClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas To Service PRE-CLEANERTo Remove Mower CleaningHousing Guide Large IN-LINE Fuel FilterGround Line VI-A To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust BrakeTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Start Engine with a Weak BaiieryTo Replace Fuse To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays Screw To Adjust CarburetorAcceleration Test Cylinders EngineFuel System Engine OILCause Correction Troubleshooting ChartProblem Tighten Troubleshooting Chart ProblemcauseCorrection Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Correction Cpdalup SchematicTractor - Model Number Electrical Description Tractor --MODEL NumberTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description TRACTOR-- Model Number Chassis and EnclosuresTractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor -- Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly Shaft Assembly, L.H19272016 Optional Equipment 162156 17720410 159420 16 STD551237 101 M73030800 105 KEY Part NO. noTractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires Tractor --MODEL NumberDecals Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly 130171 Inner Wire Assembly159471 Lift116 Tractor - Model NumberMower Deck Tractor -- Model Number 6958 107 Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV15.5S, Type Number @-+Crankshaft KEY Part NO. NO. Description Blower Housing and Baffles KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionAIR Intake KEY Part NO. NO. Description Not IllustratedJ11 Fuel System KEY Part NO. NO. Description Ignition I Electrical OIL PAN / Lubrication Starting System KEY Part NO. NO. Description Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV15.5S, Type NumberOIL PAN / Lubrication KEY Part NO. NO. Description Page Page Page Iuide Only Ride UP and Down HillNot Across Hill SightingRev 2.17.00 TR