Craftsman 917.27084 manual Mowing Tips, Be sure the tractor is on level ground, RGE Transmission

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AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION WARM-UP

•Before driving the unit in cold weather,

the transmission should be warmed up as follows:

•Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

•Place the motion control lever in neu- tral. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake slowly retum to operating position.

•Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up period.

•The attachments can be used during the engine warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed up and

may require the choke control be pulled out slightly.

NOTE: A high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be

adjusted for best engine performance. See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

,_RGE TRANSMISSION

CAUTION: Never engage or disen-

gage freewheel lever while the engine is running.

To ensure proper operation and perfor- mance, it is recommended that the trans- mission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans- mission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: Should your transmission require removal for service or replace- ment, it should be purged after reinstalla- tion before operating the tractor.

•Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set.

•Disengage transmission by placing free- wheel control in freewheeling position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual).

•Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throt- tle control to slow position. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.

•Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: Dudng this procedure there will b, no movement of drive whee s. TheJair is

being removed from hydraulic ddv6 sys- tem.

•Move motion control lever to neutral (N

position. Shut off engine and set parkin brake.

•Engage transmission by placing free- wheel control in driving position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of

manual).

•Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throt- tie control to half (1/2) speed. With motion control lever in neutral (N) posi tion, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.

•Slowly move motion control lever for- ward; after the tractor moves approxi-

mately five (5) feet, slowly move motio= control lever to reverse position..After

the tractor moves approximately five (5 feet return the motion control lever to

the neutral (N) position. Repeat this pn cedure with the motion control lever three (3) times.

•Your tractor is now purged and ready fc

normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

•Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor.

•Mower should be propedy leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of thi: manual.

•The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming.

•Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have

the cut area to the rightof the tractor. This will result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform cut- ting.

•When mowing large areas, start t_ytur, ing to the right so that clippings will dir charge away from shrubs, fences, dri_ ways, etc. After one or two rounds, mo

in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished.

•If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possi-

ble fire hazard from dried clippings. Make first cut relatively high; the secon

to the desired height.

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Contents Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm, Mon- Sat CRAFTSMAN+Safety Repair Parts Parts Ordering Back CoverProduct Specifications Limited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryChildren ServiceSlope Operation Do notTY is Involved Maintenance Agreement Product SpecificationsHex Bolt 5116-18 x 1-1/4 Parts Bag contents shown full size16 x Hex BoAtParts packed separately in carton Parts Bag contents not shown full sizeBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Tools Required for AssemblyCheck Battery HOW to SET UP Your TractorInstall Seat Adjustment KnobHooks To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemH L Page Mower Blades HOW to USE Your TractorGround Drive EngineTo Transport Towing Carts and Other AttachmentsTo Operate Mower To Operate on HillsBefore Starting the Engine RGE Transmission Mowing TipsBe sure the tractor is on level ground Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Maintenance Schedule Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities Before Each USETo Sharpen Blade BrakeoperationEngine To Service Cartridge To Service PRE-CLEANERAIR Filter Engine Cooling RNSTo Install Mower CleaningFuel Filter To Remove MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To LevelmowerhousingFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment To Replace Mower Blade DriveTo Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt BeltinstallationStationaryIdler Transmission Engine Pulley Clutching IdlerRRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE- Ient To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Remove CABLES, Reverse Order Replacing BatteryTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor Final SettingFuel System Acceleration TestTractor Other CylindersCorrection Roubleshooting ChartProblem Cause Problem Troubleshooting ChartBattery will not charge Loss of ddve Reinstall blades sharp edgeCheck tires for proper air pres SureTractor --MODEL Number Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor - Model NumberTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number Chassis and EnclosuresTractor - Model Number Rounddrive GaLe TRACTOR- Model NumberBo,ng Ground Drive KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number Steeringassembly KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Steering AssemblySpark Arrester NgineOptional Equipment Inch 25A mm Engine KEY Part DescriptionOarm Hose B Spacers128 x 9snc Tractor - Model Number 917.270840 SeatassemblyKEY Part NO. no KEY PartTractor -- Model Number DecalsWheels & Tires One1718 15 ,.\ 16\\ Tractor - Model Number IFT AssemblyTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck Ang, Ball Ng. pTractor - Model Number Iydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number Tractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number 2set 11010LABELKrr J 5i7,2,2 o3 797 544801 513 803797AGasket SET 634Seal-Oil Spring-ValveExhaustKEY Part NO. NO. Description BodyTW,N CYL Bigines SchematicPage Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationSears

917.27084 specifications

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