Craftsman 917.271061 owner manual HOW to USE Your Tractor, To SET Parking Brake, Backward Stopping

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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 a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

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.

Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold.

Place parking brake lever in "EN- GAGED" position and release pres- sure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in "BRAKE" position.

Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure. Attachment Clutch Lever

"Engaged" Position

gaged"

 

Position

Thr

Parking

 

Brake

ed"

Clutch/Position Brake_

Turn ignition key to "OFF" 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 "OFF" will cause the battery to be discharged,

(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 !ractor . completely, as aescrioea aoove, before

leaving the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THRO'rrLE 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.

Position

Lever

"Br

Position

TO MOVE FORWARD AND

BACKWARD

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

To stop mower blades,move attach- ment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

To stop ground drive, depress clutch/ brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.

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 to slow position. NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to

"backfire".

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever.

Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

Release parking brake and clutch/ brake pedal.

Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT

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

Grasp lift lever.

Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being

12mowed.

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Contents £RIIFTSMFIN Service Adjustments Storage Limited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryRepair Parts Ordering Back CoverGeneral Operation Slope OperationDo not ChildrenService Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the areaRepair Agreement Customer ResponsibilitiesShoulder Tools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidInstall Seat To Drive Tractor OFF SkidCheck Brake System To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessR N H L Adjustment Knowyour TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightTo SET Parking Brake Backward StoppingTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate on HillsTo Transport Shoulder Bolt Gauge WheelTo Start Engine Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline Purge Transmission Automatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsLubrication Chart Maintenance ScheduleGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETires Operator Presence SystemBlade Care Blade RemovalBattery Transaxle CoolingTransaxle Pump Fluid BeltsClean AIR Screen Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasTo Service PRE-CLEANER AIR FilterCleaning Housing Guide LargeIN-LINE Fuel Filter To Remove MowerTo Install Mower To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Ground Line VI-ATo Adjust Brake Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral AdjustmentTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Start Engine with a Weak Baiiery To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Replace Fuse To Adjust Carburetor Acceleration TestScrew Engine Fuel SystemEngine OIL CylindersTroubleshooting Chart ProblemCause Correction Troubleshooting Chart Problemcause CorrectionTighten Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Correction Schematic Tractor - Model NumberCpdalup Electrical Tractor --MODEL Number DescriptionTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures TRACTOR-- Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor -- Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly Assembly, L.H 19272016Shaft Optional Equipment KEY Part NO. no 162156 17720410 159420 16 STD551237 101 M73030800 105Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Tractor --MODEL Number DecalsWheels & Tires Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Inner Wire Assembly 159471Lift 130171Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck116 Tractor -- Model Number 6958 107 Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number @-+ Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV15.5S, Type NumberBlower Housing and Baffles KEY Part NO. NO. Description AIR Intake KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionNot Illustrated Crankshaft KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionJ11 Fuel System KEY Part NO. NO. Description Ignition I Electrical OIL PAN / Lubrication Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV15.5S, Type Number OIL PAN / Lubrication KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionStarting System KEY Part NO. NO. Description Page Page Page Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across HillSighting IuideRev 2.17.00 TR