Craftsman 917.27108 owner manual To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment, Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER

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Motion Control Lever

Neutral

 

Lock Gate

':Adjustment Bolt

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE- MENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See =PURGE

TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not hori- zontal (left to dght) when wheels are posi- tioned 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, co_ntactyour 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 fiat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

=,CAUTION: Lead-acid batterias gener- ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batter- ies. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (Sea

"BA'I-I'ERY"in the MAINTENANCE sec- tion of this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emergency 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 bat-

tery, 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.

Positive Terminal

Terminal

Washers

Battery

PositiveTerminal

Negative Terminal

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Contents RRRFTSMRN General Operation Limitedtwo Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentSlope Operation ServiceDo not Do not use grass catcher on steep slopesTY is Involved Before restartingGallons Product SpecificationsUnleaded Customer ResponsibilitiesParts BAG Contents Shown Full Size Mulcher Plate Steering Assemble Extension Shaft Boot Tools Required for AssemblyInstall Steering Wheel To Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonInstall Seat HOW to SET UP Your Tractor CheckbatteryCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessPlease Review the Following Checklist Install Mulcher PlateCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemH L c Know Your Tractor To Adjust Mower Cutting Height HOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking BrakeStopping Mower Blades EngineTo Operate Mower To Adjust Gauge WheelsEver HighPosition Operate on HillsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level Towing Carts and Other AiiachmentsADD Gasoline To Start EnginePurge Transmission Automatic Transmission Warm UPMoreevendstrbutionofclppingsandmore Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Maintenance SCHEDULE+Before Each USE To Sharpen Blade Belts Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessaryTransaxle Cooling Transaxle Pump FluidTo Service Cartridge Clean AIR ScreenClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas MufflerTo Install Mower CleaningTractor To Remove Mower SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To LevelmowerhousingFRONT-TO-BACK 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 Hex Bolt Replacing BatteryAcceleration Test To Adjust CarburetorTractor BatteryOther Adjustment Troubleshooting ChartFaulty solenoid or starter Engine valves outTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Correction Check all wiring Check/replace solenoid orEngine clicks but Will not startChart TroubleshootingBattery will not Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass dis chargeTroubleshooting Chart Problem Tractor - Model Number SchematicElectrical KEY Part NO. no DescriptionTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures HondAssanlby KEY Part NO. noTractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part Description Tractor Model Number Steeringassembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number Steering AssemblyTractor -- Model Number EngineOptional Equipment Engine KEY Part Description Pan, Seat Tractor - Model Number Seat AssemblyDecals KEY Part Wheels & TiresKEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number 917.271080 Liftassembly Lift Assembly KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck M0rA, compordnsne g Tractor - Model Number MowerdeckTractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number Hydro G EAR Transaxle - Model Number Tractor - Model NU MberGrankcase 12-380-17Down,kea,ng4 Sprig,vveKEY Part IGNmON I Electrical X203 Blower Housing & Baffles KEY Part DescriptionRA.NGSVSTI OIL PAN/LU Brication Cnka Fuel System KEY Part NO. no Stud2Page Page Page Sighting Guide Only Ride UP and Down HILL, not Across Hill Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationSears
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