Craftsman 917.271110 owner manual Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

15 ° MAX.

greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gredu- Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on slopes.

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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 BeltsWasher Ga-geWheel t Please Review the Following ChecklistAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck 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 Before Each USE General Recommendations Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities 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