Craftsman 917.27103 owner manual Belts, AIR Filter

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o Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

•Reinstall battery (See "CONNECTBAT- TERY" in the Assembly section of this

manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-beltsfor deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace if neoessary_ The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt

and chaff which can restrict cooling.

ENGINE LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG, or SH. Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating tem- perature,

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

-Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level, Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube

when taking reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished.

Air Cleaner

Cover Knob

Cover

 

 

Wing Nut

Foam

 

Pre-Cleaner

Rubber

 

Air

 

Cleaner

 

Base

Air Cleaner

Oil Fill

Cap/

 

Paper

Dipstick

Cartridge

 

Oil Drain Plug

Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before start_ ing the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dip-

stick securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG, or SH.

•Be sure tractor is on level surface.

°Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

°Remove oil fill cap/dipsticko Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

•Remove drain plug.

•After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.

Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip.. stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 5 of this manual.

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from over- heating. Clean with a wire brush or com-- pressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.

AIR FILTER

Your engine wilt not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

° Remove knob and cover.

•Remove wing nut and air cleaner from base,

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

°Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

°Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

°Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it to dry.

°Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.

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Contents Lawn General Operation Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Service Slope OperationDo not ChildrenTY is Involved Grass can hide obstaclesCustomer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsMaintenance Agreement #10 Seat Tools Required for Assembly Assemble Extension Shaft and BootInstall Steering Wheel To Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonInstall Seat HOW to SET UP Your TractorConnect Battery Install Mulcher Plate Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position ALL Belts Check Brake SystemChecklist Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower DeckKeep Area Clearslope Hazards Know Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake StoppingTo Operate Mower To TransportAttachments Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelTo Start Engine Warm WEATHERSTARTING50 F and AboveCold Weather Starting 50 F and below Mowing TipsMulching Mowing Tips Important For best performance, keepBefore Each USE Customer Responsibilities MaintenanceChart Tires TractorBrake Operation Belts AIR FilterTo Service Cartridge Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasEngine OIL Filter MufflerTo Install Mower To Remove MowerTo Level Mower Housing To Replace Mower Blade DriveBeltinstallation To Adjust BrakeTo Adjust Steering Wheel Align Ment To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Start Engine That has a Weak BatteryTo Remove Wheel FOR-REPAIRS To Adjust Throttle Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine CableEngine OIL EngineFuel System Chart Problem CauseProblem Cause Correction Underside of mower housCorrection Troubleshooting ChartProblem Tractor - Model Number SchematicATT-CLUTC 1o... i,, rr Electrical NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number 917.271030 Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONTractor -- Model Number Ground Drive Tractor -- Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part DescriptionTractor --MODEL Number Steering Assembly = =Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly Optional Equipment EngineEngine KEY PartSeat Assembly KEYTRACTOR-- Model Number Decals KEY PartLiFT Assembly Tractor -- Model NumberLift Assembly Tractor - Model NumberTRACTOR--MODEL Number Mower Deck Mower Deck KEY Part NO. no DescriptionTractor - Model Number Dana Transaxle - Model Number Tractor -- Model Number Dana Transaxle - Model Number Part KEY DescriptionKcas Cylinder HEAD/VALVE!BREATHER KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Crankcase KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONTo2 Starting System Engine Controls KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION NO, noIll ill illlll Fuel System Crankshaft KEY Part Description ExhaustPage Page Page Suggested Guide for SaGHTING Slopes for Safe OPERATaON 800=366=PART

917.27103 specifications

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