Craftsman 917.27108 owner manual Know Your Tractor

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KNOW YOUR 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.

Attachment

Ignition

Clutch Lever

Switch

Ammeter

 

Throttle/Choke

Control

Pedal

Height

Adjustment

Knob

Freewheel

Control

Our tractors conform to the safety standards National Standards Institute.

i

Light Switch

Position

Lift Lever

Attachment

Lift Lever

, Brake

. Motion

Control Lever

of the American

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attach- ments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Tums the headlights on and off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used to

control engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for'pushing or slowly towing

the tractor with the engine off.

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

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other

attachments mounted to your tractor. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+) or discharging (-).

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake into the brake position.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting height.

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Contents RRRFTSMRN Limitedtwo Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment General OperationService Slope OperationDo not Do not use grass catcher on steep slopesBefore restarting TY is InvolvedProduct Specifications GallonsUnleaded Customer ResponsibilitiesParts BAG Contents Shown Full Size Mulcher Plate Steering Tools Required for Assembly Assemble Extension Shaft BootInstall Steering Wheel To Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Checkbattery Install SeatCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessInstall Mulcher Plate Please Review the Following ChecklistCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemH L c Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightStopping Mower Blades EngineTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate MowerEver HighPosition Operate on HillsTowing Carts and Other Aiiachments Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start EngineAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Purge TransmissionMowing Tips MoreevendstrbutionofclppingsandmoreMaintenance SCHEDULE+ General RecommendationsBefore Each USE To Sharpen Blade Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary BeltsTransaxle Cooling Transaxle Pump FluidClean AIR Screen To Service CartridgeClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas MufflerCleaning To Install MowerTractor To Remove Mower To Levelmowerhousing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment Belt InstallationTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Wheel for Repairs Replacing Battery Hex BoltTo Adjust Carburetor Acceleration TestBattery TractorOther Troubleshooting Chart AdjustmentFaulty solenoid or starter Engine valves outCheck all wiring Check/replace solenoid or Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause CorrectionEngine clicks but Will not startTroubleshooting ChartBattery will not Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass dis chargeTroubleshooting Chart Problem Schematic Tractor - Model NumberElectrical Description KEY Part NO. noTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. no HondAssanlbyTractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part Description Tractor Model Number Steeringassembly Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONEngine Tractor -- Model NumberOptional Equipment Engine KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Pan, SeatWheels & Tires Decals KEY PartKEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number 917.271080 Liftassembly Lift Assembly KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck Tractor - Model Number Mowerdeck M0rA, compordnsne gTractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number Tractor - Model NU Mber Hydro G EAR Transaxle - Model NumberGrankcase Sprig,vve 12-380-17Down,kea,ng4KEY Part IGNmON I Electrical Blower Housing & Baffles KEY Part Description X203RA.NGSVSTI OIL PAN/LU Brication Cnka Stud2 Fuel System KEY Part NO. noPage Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sighting Guide Only Ride UP and Down HILL, not Across HillSears