Craftsman 917.270961 manual Product Specifications

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE

3.5 GALLONS

CAPACITY

UNLEADED

 

AND TYPE:

REGULAR

 

OILTYPE

 

SAE 30

 

API-SF/BG/SH):

(ABOVE 32°F)

 

 

SAE 5W-30

 

 

 

(BELOW 32°FI

OIL CAPACITY:

3.0PINTS

 

SPARK

PLUG:

CHAMPION

 

(GAP: .030")

RJ19LM OR J19LM

 

 

 

VALVE

 

INTAKE:

,004"-.006"

ADJUSTMENT

EXHAUST'..007"-.009"

GROUND

FORWARD: 5.5

SPEED

(MPH):

REVERSE:

2.4

TIRE

 

FRONT:

14 PSI

PRESSURE:

REAR:

 

10 PSI

CHARGING

3 AMPS BATTERY

SYSTEM:

 

5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATFERY:

AMP/HR:

30

 

 

MIN. CCA:

240

 

 

CASE

SIZE:U1R

BLADE

BOLT

27-35

FT. LBS

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible depend- ability and performance.

ShOuld you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is

available 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's manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved 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 useo, it should be maintained in effective working order by the opera- tor.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federat laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized

Service Center/Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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Contents £RAFTZMANo General Operation Parts Ordering Back CoverSlope Operation ServiceDo not ChildrenMachine. Tall grass can hide obsta- cles TIONI!! Become AWARE!!! Your Safety is InvolvedProduct Specifications Steering Wheel Attach Steering Wheel Before Removing Tractor From SkidCheck Battery HOW to SET UP Your TractorInstall Seat To Drive Tractor OFF SkidCheck Tire Pressure To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsWhile Learning HOW to USE Youf All assembly instructions have been completedH L Knowyourtractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate on Hills To TransportADD Gasoline To Start EngineBefore Starting the Enigne Check Engine OIL Level Purge Transmission Mulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsMaintenance Schedule Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEOperator Presence System TiresClean AIR Screen TocleanbatteryandterminalsTo Service PRE-CLEANER Clean AIR INTAKE/COOUNG AreasSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel FilterTo Install Mower CleaningTo Level Mower Housing TractorFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Adjust Brake Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Belt RemovalTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACE- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERReplacing Battery To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Carburetor To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlIdle Speed Lever =---,f \Idle Mixture Screw Cylinders Engine Fuel SystemOther EngineoilProblem Troubleshooting ChartCause CorrectionCorrection ProblemChart Cause Slow ProblemcauseTractor -. Model Number SchematicTractor - Model Number Electrical KEY Tractor - Model Number ElectricalTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures IL=Y Part Desciiption Tractor - Model Number 917.270961 Chassisand EnclosuresTractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part Description Tractor --MODEL Number Ground DriveTractor - Model Number 917.270961 Steering Assembly 12000029 Tractor --MODEL Number Steering AssemblyOptional Equipment EngineTractor - Model Number Engine Part Description Part KEY Part Description DESCRIP/1ON Tractor - Model Number Seat AssemblyDecals Tractor --MODEL NumberWheels & Tires Part NO. noTractor - Model Number Liftassembly Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Mowerdeck Arm, Suspension, Rear Mower Deck Part NO. noTractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number KL=Y PAR Description Tractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle . Model Number61SA 392,32 Gasket SET KEY Part Description KEY Part NO. no263060 Page Page Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationPartsDirect sM