Craftsman 917.27108 owner manual Cleaning, Tractor To Remove Mower, To Install Mower

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• Placenewfuel filterin positionin fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carbu-

retor.

•Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.

•Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso- line.

CLEANING

•Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.

•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the elec- trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure- tor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life.

A, CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

•Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

•Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

•Place attachment clutch in =DISENGAGED" position.

•Turn ignitionkey =OFF" and remove key.

•Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in

contact with

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor.

•Place attachment clutch in =DISEN-

GAGED" position.

•Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position.

•Roll belt off engine pulley.

•Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring.

•Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring.

•Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs.

Clutc

Suspension

Arms

Retainer

Spring

Anti-Swaybar

•Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs.

•Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under trac-

tor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor, remove the front links.

TO INSTALL MOWER

•Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Slide mower under tractor with dis- charge guard to right side of tractor.

•Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

•Install mOwer in reverse order of removal instructions.

Retainer

Front

Link

Retainer Springs

(Both Sides)

Springs

(Bo_ Sides)

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Contents RRRFTSMRN Limitedtwo Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment General OperationDo not ServiceSlope Operation Do not use grass catcher on steep slopesBefore restarting TY is InvolvedUnleaded Product SpecificationsGallons Customer ResponsibilitiesParts BAG Contents Shown Full Size Mulcher Plate Steering Install Steering Wheel Tools Required for AssemblyAssemble Extension Shaft Boot To Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonCheck Tire Pressure HOW to SET UP Your Tractor CheckbatteryInstall Seat Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Install Mulcher PlatePlease Review the Following Checklist Check Brake SystemH L c Know Your Tractor Stopping Mower Blades HOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking BrakeTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height EngineEver HighPosition To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower Operate on HillsADD Gasoline Towing Carts and Other AiiachmentsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level To Start EngineAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Purge TransmissionMowing Tips MoreevendstrbutionofclppingsandmoreGeneral Recommendations Maintenance SCHEDULE+Before Each USE To Sharpen Blade Transaxle Cooling Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessaryBelts Transaxle Pump FluidClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Clean AIR ScreenTo Service Cartridge MufflerTo Install Mower CleaningTractor To Remove Mower FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment To LevelmowerhousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Belt InstallationTo Adjust Brake Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral AdjustmentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Remove Wheel for Repairs Replacing Battery Hex BoltTo Adjust Carburetor Acceleration TestTractor BatteryOther Faulty solenoid or starter Troubleshooting ChartAdjustment Engine valves outEngine clicks but Check all wiring Check/replace solenoid orTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Correction Will not startBattery will not TroubleshootingChart 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.DESCRIPTIONTractor -- Model Number EngineOptional Equipment Engine KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Pan, SeatDecals KEY Part Wheels & TiresKEY 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 12-380-17Down,kea,ng4 Sprig,vveKEY 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