Craftsman 917.271061 owner manual Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER, To Start Engine with a Weak Baiiery

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Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.

Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move forward or backward.

Hold motion control lever in that position and turn engine off.

While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the adjustment bolt.

Move motion control lever to the neutral (N) (lock gate) position.

Tighten adjustment bolt securely. NOTE: If additional clearance is needed

to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position. After above adjustment is made, if the

tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral

position, follow these steps:

Loosen the adjustment bolt.

Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/ 2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep.

Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

Start engine and test.

If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied.

Motion Control Lever

Neutral Lock Gate

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TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL

ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe- in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

Block up axle securely.

Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).

Repair tire and reassemble.

On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert

square key.

Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. "13resealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Washer

Retaining _ _"_L

Cover

Square _

,

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA'II"ERY

_,CAUTION: Lead-acidbatteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,

flame and smoking materials away from

batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See "BA-I-rERY" in the MAINTENANCE

section of this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emer- gency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped

with a 12 volt negative grounded system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis.

Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

RED cable last from both batteries.

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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