Craftsman 917.270831 owner manual Maintenanceagreement, Customer Responsibilities

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE

3.5 GALLONS

CAPACITY

UNLEADED

AND TYPE:

REGULAR

 

OILTYPE

SAE

30(ABOVE 320F

API-SF/SG/SH):

SAE

5W-30

 

(BELOW

32°F)

OILCAPACITY:

3.0

PINTS

 

ISPARK PLUG:

CHAMPION

SAP: .030")

RJ19LM

OR J19LM

rALVE

INTAKE:

.004"-.006"

;LEARANCE:

EXHAUST:.007"-.O09"

3ROUND

SPEED

FORWARD:

 

MPH):

 

1ST

1.2

 

 

2ND

1.5

 

 

3RD

2.3

 

 

4TH

3.5

 

 

5TH

4.8

 

 

6TH

5.4

 

 

REVERSE:

1.5

TIRE

 

FRONT:

 

14 PSI

PRESSURE:

REAR:

 

10 PSI

CHARGING

L3AMPS

BATTERY

SYSTEM:

5 AMPS

HEADLIGHTS

BA'FI-ERY:

AMP/HR:

30

 

 

MIN. CCA:

240

 

 

CASE

SIZE:U1R

BLADE

BOLT

27-35 FT. LBS

TORQUE:

 

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependabil- ity 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 ffactor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCEAGREEMENT

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.

A0&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 th_ engine's exhaust system is equipped witl a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

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. Federal 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 RRIIFTSMIIN General OPERATleN Slope Operation ServiceChildren Do notChine allgrass can hide obstacles Customer Responsibilities MaintenanceagreementParts Bag contents shown full size Teering Tools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Check BatteryTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Attach Steering WheelTo Drive Tractor OFF Skid Install Mulcher PlateInstall Seat To Convert to Bagging or Discharging Free Wheel Attachment Reverse Neutral HighKnow Your Tractor Stopping HOW to USE Your TractorTo Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Transport To Operate MowerTo Start Engine Before Starting the Enigne Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline Mulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE AtesTires Brake OperationOperator Presence System Blade CareEngine BeltsTransaxle Cooling Spark Plugs MufflerTo Level Mower Housing To Install MowerTractor To Remove MowerFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Belt RemovalNeutral Adjustment To Adjust BrakeBelt Installation To Replace Motion Drive BeltFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Replace Headlight Bulb EngineAcceleration Test To Adjust CarburetorPreliminary S EI-IING Tractor BatteryFuelsystem Engine OILCorrection Problem CauseProblem Cause TroubleshootingchartTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Tractor - Model Number SchematicConnected to Will Become Their BrightestTractor Model Number Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor Model NumberTractor Model Number Chassis and Enclosures IY Part NO. no Tractor Model Number Chassis and EnclosuresTractor Model Number Ground Drive Descripion KEY PartSteering NO. NO. DES SteeringTRACTOR- Model Number Optional Equipment Tractor Model Number EngineKEY Part NO. no Tractor Mode L NUM BER EngineTractor --MODEL Number Seat AssemblyTractor Model NUM BER Wheels and Tires13EY Part KL=Y Part Description171e20 Tractor Model Number List AssemblyPart NO. no Description Mower Deck Part Description TRACTOR- Modelnumber Mower Deck157 MST REF PartDescription NO. no 8i Iolabelkit 15 .7 to INSTALL. Seerepair InstructionmanualCarburetor KIT Pump Repair KITGasket SET @ 20@KEY Part Description KEY Part NO. no337 802592 Plug-Spark 822 693497 Sighting Guide Only Ride UP and Down HillNot Across Hill Sears