Craftsman 917.27108 owner manual Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SIGHTING

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ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL

Operate your Tractor up and down the face of elopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

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Contents RRRFTSMRN General Operation Limitedtwo Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentDo not use grass catcher on steep slopes ServiceSlope Operation Do notTY is Involved Before restartingCustomer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsGallons UnleadedParts BAG Contents Shown Full Size Mulcher Plate Steering To Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyAssemble Extension Shaft Boot Install Steering WheelCheck Deck Levelness HOW to SET UP Your Tractor CheckbatteryInstall Seat Check Tire PressureCheck Brake System Install Mulcher PlatePlease Review the Following Checklist Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsH L c Know Your Tractor Engine HOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking BrakeTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height Stopping Mower BladesOperate on Hills To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower Ever HighPositionTo Start Engine Towing Carts and Other AiiachmentsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Automatic Transmission Warm UPMoreevendstrbutionofclppingsandmore Mowing TipsMaintenance SCHEDULE+ General RecommendationsBefore Each USE To Sharpen Blade Transaxle Pump Fluid Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessaryBelts Transaxle CoolingMuffler Clean AIR ScreenTo Service Cartridge Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasCleaning To Install MowerTractor To Remove Mower Belt Installation To LevelmowerhousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentTransaxle 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 Hex Bolt Replacing BatteryAcceleration Test To Adjust CarburetorBattery TractorOther Engine valves out Troubleshooting ChartAdjustment Faulty solenoid or starterWill not start Check all wiring Check/replace solenoid orTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Correction Engine clicks butMower blades will not rotate Poor grass dis charge TroubleshootingChart Battery will notTroubleshooting 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 AssemblyEngine Tractor -- Model NumberOptional Equipment Engine KEY Part Description Pan, Seat Tractor - Model Number Seat AssemblyWheels & Tires Decals KEY PartKEY 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 Sprig,vve 12-380-17Down,kea,ng4KEY 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