Craftsman 917.271023 manual Towing Carts and Other Aiiachments, Before Starting the Engine

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•The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better

looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

•For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relative-

ly high; the second to desired height.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

•Select desired height of cut.

•Start mower blades by engaging attach- ment clutch control.

•TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-

_gcage attachment clutch control.

AUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the discharge guard in place.

Attachment Lift

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever does not retum to neutral (N) position when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed.

•To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

•Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.

•Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in freewheeling position. Freewheel control is located at the rear

drawbar of tractor.

•Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control.

•Pull freewheel control knob out and hold

in position by inserting retainer spring into for_vard hole of control rod.

•Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.

•To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured

Attachment Clutch

Lever "Engaged" Position

Lever High Position

to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

Low

PositionPosition

_ Guard

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_,CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide provided at the badl_oPthis manual.

•Choose the slowest speed before start- ing up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

•If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi- tion and engage parking brake.

•Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER A'I'I'ACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recom- mended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

•The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

•Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

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Contents Sears Craftsman Help Line Am 5 pro, Mon- SatFor two Assemb Operati MainterLimf Riding Equipment is mainSlope Operation ServiceChildren Do notTY is Involved Grass can hide obstaclesMaintenance Agreement Customer ResponsibilitiesParts BAG Contents Shown Full Size Weld Nuts #10 x 5/8Lock #10 16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge Parts packet separately in cartonBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Attach Steering Wheel Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Install Mulcher PlatePlease Review the Following Checklist Check Brake SystemH L Learn and understand their meaningKnow Your Tractor Tractor Towing Carts and Other Aiiachments Before Starting the EngineAutomatic Transmission Warm UP ADD GasolineTo Start Engine RGE Transmission Mowing TipsPage General Recommendations Lubrication ChartCheckforLooseFasteners Before Each USEBlade Care BatteryOperator Presence System Blade RemovalTransaxle Pump Fluid To Clean Battery and TerminalsTransaxle Cooling Engine LubricationAIR Filter Engine OIL FilterIN-LINE Fuel Filter Tractor CleaningTo Install Mower To Remove MowerBelt Removal SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment Mandrel Pulley Belt InstallationTo Adjust Brake To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryInterlocks and Relays OrderTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseTo Adjust Carburetor Acceleration TestEngine OIL OtherEngine Fuel System CylindersCause Troubleshooting ChartProblem CorrectionProblem TroubleshootingChart Cause CorrectionReplace Mower drive belt Idler pulley Blade mandrel ChargeChart Engine OFFTractor - Model Number STA,TElectrical Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number Ground Drive 150071B Tractor - Model Number Steeringassembly TRACTOR- Model Number Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. no3329 Tractor - Model NumberOptional Equipment KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Decals Wheels Tires KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly LiftLever Inner Wire Assembly ShaftAssembly, Lift 105767X Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck Stlt 139 Tractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number KEY Part DescriptionKohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41572 AIR Intake KEY Part NO. no Fuel System J Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather J Valve, Exhaust,.25 Oversize Ignition I Electrical OIL PAN I Lubrication Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41572 Dowel,Locating4Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sighting Guide Only Ride UP and Down HILL, not Across HillPart 10.19.98
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