Craftsman 917.27084 manual RRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE- Ient, To Start Engine with a Weak Battery

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TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.

Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move forward or backward.

Hold motion control lever in that position and turn engine off.

While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the adjustment bolt.

Move motion control lever to the neutral

(N)(lock gate) position.

Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.

After above adjustment is made, if the

tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral

position, follow these steps:

Loosen the adjustment bolt.

Move the motion control lever 114 to 1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep.

Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

Start engine and test.

If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied.

Motion Control Lever

Neutral Lock

wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not

adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

Block up axle securely.

Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).

Repair tire and reassemble.

On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

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rRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE- _IENT

3hould your transmission require removal or service or replacement, it should be }urged after reinstallation and before )perating the tractor. See =PURGE

IRANSMISSION" in the Operation section }f this manual.

Axle Cover

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Square Key

 

 

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

ACAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batter-

ies. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATrERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-

ro ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- _ENT

f steering wheel crossbars are not hori- :ontal (left to right) when wheels are posi- ioned straight forward, remove steering

tion of this manual).

If =jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor Is equipped

with a 12 volt negative grounded system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use

26 your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

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Contents CRAFTSMAN+ Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm, Mon- SatProduct Specifications Repair Parts Parts Ordering Back CoverSafety Limited 90 DAY Warranty on BatterySlope Operation ServiceChildren Do notTY is Involved Product Specifications Maintenance Agreement16 x Parts Bag contents shown full sizeHex Bolt 5116-18 x 1-1/4 Hex BoAtParts Bag contents not shown full size Parts packed separately in cartonTools Required for Assembly Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidInstall Seat HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck Battery Adjustment KnobTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging HooksCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemH L Page Ground Drive HOW to USE Your TractorMower Blades EngineTo Operate Mower Towing Carts and Other AttachmentsTo Transport 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 Customer Responsibilities Lubrication ChartMaintenance Schedule Before Each USEBrakeoperation To Sharpen BladeEngine AIR Filter To Service PRE-CLEANERTo Service Cartridge Engine Cooling RNSFuel Filter CleaningTo Install Mower To Remove MowerFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment To LevelmowerhousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Replace Mower Blade DriveStationaryIdler Transmission BeltinstallationTo Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt Engine Pulley Clutching IdlerFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryRRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE- Ient To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing BatteryTo Remove CABLES, Reverse Order Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control Final SettingFuel System Acceleration TestTractor Cylinders OtherCorrection Roubleshooting ChartProblem Cause Troubleshooting Chart ProblemCheck tires for proper air pres Reinstall blades sharp edgeBattery will not charge Loss of ddve SureTractor --MODEL Number Tractor - Model Number Electrical KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONTractor - Model Number Rounddrive Bo,ng TRACTOR- Model NumberGaLe Ground Drive KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number Steeringassembly Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly KEY Part DescriptionSpark Arrester NgineOptional Equipment Inch 25A mm Engine KEY Part DescriptionOarm Hose B KEY Part NO. no Tractor - Model Number 917.270840 SeatassemblySpacers128 x 9snc KEY PartWheels & Tires DecalsTractor -- Model Number OneTractor - Model Number IFT Assembly 1718 15 ,.\ 16\\Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck Ng. p Ang, BallTractor - Model Number Iydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number Tractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number 2set 11010LABELKrr J 5i7,2,2 o3 Gasket SET 513 803797A797 544801 634Spring-ValveExhaust Seal-OilBody KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionSchematic TW,N CYL BiginesPage Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across HillSears

917.27084 specifications

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