Craftsman 917.271023 manual

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MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT:Forbestperformance,keep

mowerhousingfreeof built-upgrassand trash.Cleanaftereach use.

The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recut- ling action of the blades.

Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon. At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun.

For best results, adjust the mower cut- ting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades. For extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly.

Certain types of grass and grass condi- tions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a sec- ond cut, mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path.

Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week

then change to east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn.

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Contents Am 5 pro, Mon- Sat Sears Craftsman Help LineLimf Assemb Operati MainterFor two Riding Equipment is mainChildren ServiceSlope Operation Do notGrass can hide obstacles TY is InvolvedCustomer Responsibilities Maintenance AgreementParts BAG Contents Shown Full Size Lock #10 x 5/8Weld Nuts #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 Check Deck Levelness HOW to SET UP Your TractorPlease Review the Following Checklist Install Mulcher PlateCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemLearn and understand their meaning H LKnow Your Tractor Tractor Before Starting the Engine Towing Carts and Other AiiachmentsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP ADD GasolineTo Start Engine Mowing Tips RGE TransmissionPage CheckforLooseFasteners Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEOperator Presence System BatteryBlade Care Blade RemovalTransaxle Cooling To Clean Battery and TerminalsTransaxle Pump Fluid Engine LubricationAIR Filter Engine OIL FilterIN-LINE Fuel Filter To Install Mower CleaningTractor To Remove MowerBelt Removal SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment Mandrel Pulley Belt InstallationTo Adjust Brake To Start Engine with a Weak Battery To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Replace Headlight Bulb OrderInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseAcceleration Test To Adjust CarburetorEngine Fuel System OtherEngine OIL CylindersProblem Troubleshooting ChartCause CorrectionChart Cause TroubleshootingProblem CorrectionCharge Replace Mower drive belt Idler pulley Blade mandrelEngine OFF ChartSTA,T Tractor - Model NumberElectrical Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Chassis and EnclosuresTractor - Model Number Ground Drive 150071B Tractor - Model Number Steeringassembly KEY Part NO. no TRACTOR- Model Number Steering Assembly3329 Tractor - Model NumberOptional Equipment KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Wheels Tires KEY Part Description DecalsTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly LiftLever Inner Wire Assembly ShaftAssembly, Lift 105767X Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck Stlt 139 KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model NumberKohler 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 Dowel,Locating4 Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41572Page Sighting Guide Only Ride UP and Down HILL, not Across Hill Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation10.19.98 Part