Craftsman 917.27108 Product Specifications, Gallons, Unleaded, Customer Responsibilities

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOUNE	125 GALLONS
CAPACITY	UNLEADED
AND TYPE:	REGULAR
OIL TYPE	SAE 10W30
_,PI-SF/SG/SH):	(above 32°F)
	SAE 5W30
	(below 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY:	W/FILTER:	4.0 PINTS
	W/O FILTER:	3.5 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC

_AP: .040")

_ALVE CLEARANCE: NOTADJUSTABLE

3ROUND SPEED	FORWARD:			0 - 5.5
IMPH):	REVERSE:			0- 2.4
TIRE PRESSURE:	FRONT.' 14 PSI
	I_IEAR:		10 PSI
CHARGING	15 AMPS		@ 3600RPM
SYSTEM:
BATTERY:	AMP/HR:		30
	MIN. CCA: 240
	CASE	SIZE: U1R
BLADE BOLT	27-35	FT. LBS.
TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.

We have competent, well-trained techni- cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructionswill enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES'.

MAINTENANCEAGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail-

able on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintain- ing, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this owner'smanual.

,AWARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim- proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the

Califomia Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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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 TipsBefore Each USE Maintenance SCHEDULE+General Recommendations 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 MufflerTractor To Remove Mower CleaningTo Install Mower SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To LevelmowerhousingFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment Belt InstallationTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral AdjustmentTo Adjust Brake To Remove Wheel for Repairs To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Hex Bolt Replacing BatteryAcceleration Test To Adjust CarburetorOther BatteryTractor 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 AssemblyOptional Equipment EngineTractor -- Model Number Engine KEY Part Description Pan, Seat Tractor - Model Number Seat AssemblyKEY Part Description Wheels & TiresDecals KEY Part 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 KEY Part Sprig,vve12-380-17Down,kea,ng4 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