Craftsman 917.27108 HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Checkbattery, Check Tire Pressure, Install Seat

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HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECKBATTERY

•Liftseatpanto raisedpositionandopen batterybox door.

•If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge bat- tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions).

Label

Battery

Terminal

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

•Remove cardboard pecking on seat pan. Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

i ssemble adjustment knob and fiat

Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

•Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down,

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted Ipositlon.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

Seat

Seat Pan

Shoulder Bolt

Adjustment

KnobFlat

Washer

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section

of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be propedy leveled. See =TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service

and Adjustments 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 TipsMaintenance SCHEDULE+ General RecommendationsBefore 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 MufflerCleaning To Install MowerTractor To Remove Mower SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To LevelmowerhousingFRONT-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 Hex Bolt Replacing BatteryAcceleration Test To Adjust CarburetorBattery TractorOther 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 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