Craftsman 917.271110 owner manual To Operate Mower, To Transport, ADD Gasoline

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•The average lawnshouldbe cutto approximately2-1/2 inchesduringthe coolseasonand to over 3 inchesduring hot months. For healthierand better lookinglawns,mowoften and after moderategrowth.

•For bestcuttingperformance,grass

over 6 inchesin heightshouldbe mowedtwice. Make the firstcut rela-

tivelyhigh;the secondto desired height.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Yourtractoris equippedwith an operator presencesensingswitch. Any attemptby the operatorto leave the seat withthe engine runningand the attachmentclutch engagedwill shutoffthe engine.

•Select desiredheightof cut.

•Lowermowerwith attachmentlift con- trol.

•Startmowerbladesby engagingattach- mentclutchcontrol.

•to Stop mowerblades- disengage attachmentclutchcontrol.

,_CAUTION: Do not operatethe mower withouteitherthe entiregrass catcher,on mowersso equipped,or the discharge guard in place.

Attachment Clutch

Attachment Lift

Lever "Engaged"

Lever High Position

Position

 

=Disengaged"

Low

Pos_on

Suard

_ OPERATE ON HILLS

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope.

•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

clutcc,h_=l'Vbrakej3_.dal quickly to brake posio tiona-a-R_reng_eparking bm'ke.

•Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be

sure you have allowedroomfor tractor to roll slightlyas you restartmovement.

•To restartmovement,slowlyrelease parkingbrake and clutch/brakepedal.

•Make all tumsslowly.

TO TRANSPORT

•Raise attachmentliftto highestposition with attachmentliftcontrol.

•When pushingor towingyourtractor,be sure gearshiftleveris in neutral(N) position.

•Do not pushor towtractorat more than five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protecthoodfrom damage when transportingyourtractoron a truck or a trailer,be sure hoodis closedand securedto tractor. Use an appropriate meansof tyinghoedto tractor(rope,cord, etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER A'I-rACHMENTS

Tow onlythe attachmentsthat are recom- mendedby and complywithspecifications ofthe manufacturerof yourtractor.Use commonsensewhen towing.Too heavyot

aload,whileon a slope, is dangerous. l]res can lose tractionwiththe groundand causeyou to losecontrolofyourtractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

•The engine in yourtractor hasbeen shipped,from the factory, alreadyfilled withsummer weightoil.

•Check engine oilwithtractoron level ground.

•Unthreadand removeoilfillcap/dip- stick;wipe oil off. Reinsertthe dipstick intothe tube and restoilfill cap on the

tube. Do notthreadthe cap ontothe tube. Remove-andread oil level. If nec- essary,add oiluntil =FULL_ markon dipstickis reached. Do notoverfill.

•Forcoldweather operationyou should change oilfor easierstarting(See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART"in the Customer Responsibilitiessection of thismanua;).

•To changeengine oil,see the Customar

Responsibilitiessectionin this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

•Fillfuel tank. Use fresh,clean, regular unleadedgasolinewitha minimumof 8"_

octane. (Use of leadedgasolinewill increasecarbonand lead oxide

depositsand reducevalve life).Do not

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Contents Am 5 pm, Mon Sat CnnFTSn#+General Operation Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentLimited 90 Daywarranty on Battery Sears, Roebuckand Co., D/817 WA, HoffmanEstates,ILChildren ServiceSlope Operation Do notBeforerestarting Never make adjustmentsor repairswith the engine runningMaintenance Agreement MaintainyourtractorproperlyAlways. observethe Safety RulesLiltlliillllliillllillll Parts Bag contentsshownfull sizeParts packed separately in .carton Parts Bag contentsnot shownfull sizeBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Tools Required for AssemblyInstallsteering Wheel To Remove Tractor from CartonHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Connect Battery Close batterybox door.Open battery box doorforEd correctly Install Mulcher PlateInstalltwolatch hooksto mulcherplate Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsPlease Review the Following Checklist Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower DeckWasher Ga-geWheel t Reverse Neutral High LOW Parking Brake Clutch Engaged N H LPlunger LightSwitchPosition Throttle/Choke ControlThrottle Control HOW to USE Your TractorMower Blades To Adjust Mower Cutting Height To SET Parking BrakeADD Gasoline To Operate MowerTo Transport Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelCold Weather Starting 50 F Below Warm Weather Starting 50 FAbove To Start EngineMulching Mowing Tips General Recommendations Lubrication Chart Customer ResponsibilitiesBefore Each USE Tractor Alwaysobservesafety ruleswhen per- formingany maintenanceBattery To Clean Batteryand TerminalsTo Service PRE-CLEANER IN-LINE Fuel Filter CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsAnti-Swaybar To Install MowerTo Remove Mower Rollbelt offengine pulleyImportant Deck mustbe level side-to To Level Mower HousingFRONT-TO-BACKADJUSTMENT SuspensionTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Adjust Brake Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Hood and Grill AS- Sembly To Start Engine That has a Weak BatteryOrder To Replace Headlight BulbMove throttle control lever from slow to To Adjust Throifle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor Acceleration TestOther =-I0CLEAN Batteryand TermiEngine OIL CylindersCause Troubleshooting ChartSwitches ProblemBent blade mandrel Loose/damagedparts CorrectionExcessivevibration Poorcut uneven ConrdEngine=backfires Lossof driveTractor - Model Number Electrical KEY Part Description ElectricalTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures 160392 ChassisAssemUy Tractor -- Model Number Chassis and EnclosuresGround Drive Sheftse.y Tractor -- Model Number Ground DriveTractor Model Number Steering Assembly KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Steering AssemblySpark Arrester Optional EquipmentTractor -- Model Number Part KEY Description Tractor --MODEL Number 917.271110 Seat AssemblyWheels Tires KEY Part DecalsTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly #5133-62 Tractor - Model Number UFT AssemblyTractor - Model Number Mower Deck UNC StltPage Keypart NO.NO Description Sprocket,STCrankcase Cylinder H EADNALVE/BREATHER Crankcase Keypart NO.NO Connecg RodSUSprj,actuaUng RingSetSIgnition / Electrical Blower Housing and Baffles AIR Intake Not Illustrated Blower Housing & BafflesIGNITION/ELECTRICAL Keypart NO.NO AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION Keypart NO.NO DescriptionOIL PAN I Lubrication Starting System J Engine ControlsOIL PAN/LUBRICATION Kit,brush&sprj19 12-032-03Seal,1P.T.Oend Starting System Keypart NO. noCnha Exhaust KEY Part NO. noPage Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sears
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