Craftsman 917.270814 owner manual Product Specifications

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE

3.5 GALLONS

CAPACITY

UNLEADED

AND TYPE:

REGULAR

OIL TYPE

SAE 30 (above 32°F)

_PI-SF/SG/SH):

SAE 5W-30

 

(below32°1=)

01L CAPACITY:

3.0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG:

ChampionRJ19LM OR

GAP: .030")

J19LM

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail- able 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'smanual.

VALVEINTAKE: .004"-,006"

CLEARANCE: EXHAUST: .007"-.009"

GROUND SPEED

FORWARD:

 

(MPH):

1sT

 

1.2

 

2 ND

 

1.5

 

3 RD

 

2.3

 

4TM

 

3.5

 

5TM

 

4.8

 

6 TM

 

5A

 

REVERSE:

1.5

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT:

14 PSI

 

REAR:

10 PSI

CHARGING

3 AMPS BATTERY

SYSTEM:

5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

ARTERY.'

AMP/HR:

 

30

 

MIN. CCA:

240

 

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT

27--35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

I

 

 

 

 

 

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

signed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center. We have competent, well-trained techni- cians and the proper tools to service or re-

pair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

AWARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim- proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with 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 Califomia the above is re-

quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- nia 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 (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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Contents Raftxmiin Prpduct Specifications SafetyRulesMaintenance Schedule Parts Ordering Back Cover Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentSlope Operation ServiceDo not ChildrenGrass can hide obstacles Safety is InvolvedProduct Specifications Parts BAG Contents Shown Full Size Boot Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Assemble Extension Shaft and BootInstall Steering Wheel Install Seat HOW to SET UP Your Tractor ConnectbatteryInstall Mulcher Plate Check Tire Pressure To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsEi= Know Your Tractor Rules Before Operating To SET Parking Brake HOW to USE Your TractorStopping Mower Blades Ground DriveTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightBracket Positin =Disengaged LowTo Transport ADD GasolineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelWarm Weather Starting 50 F Above Cold Weather Starting 50 F BelowPage Customer Responsibilities Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Lubrication EngineTo Service PRE-CLEANER Tractor To Remove Mower To Install MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment To Replace Mower Blade DriveTo Adjust Brake Belt InstallationTransaxle Gear Shift Lever Adjustment To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Remove Hoodand Grill Assembly Replacing BatteryTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysPreliminary Setting To Adjust CarburetorAcceleration Test Idle Speed ScrewTo Clean Battery and Termi BatteryTractor Engine Fuel SystemProblem Cause ChartExcessive vibration Troubleshooting ChartProblem Cause Correction Correction Troubleshooting Chart ProblemcausePage Tractor - Model Number SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Tractor --MODELNUMBERTractor -- Model Number 917.270814 Chassisand Enclosures KEY Part Tractor - Model Number 917.270814 Chassisand EnclosuresTractor - Model Number Ground Drive + + Model NumberTractor - Model Number 917.270814 Steeringassembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Tractor ,MODEL Number 917,270814 Steering AssemblyOptional Equipment Cnp, Hose Tractor - Model Number 917.270814 Seatassembly Tractor -- Model Number DecalsWheels & Tires OnlyTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Lift AssemblyTractor - Model Number Mower Deck ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 Tractor Model Number 917,270814 MowerdeckCw.-27 Ring Page 8ss 30a Y309 5101513 Tractor - Model Number697 #y803 797 @ 544801 Gasket SET27803 4r,Gasket-Breather KEY Part NO. no DescriptionCarburetor Kit, Ref Number Page Page Sighting Guide Only Ride UP and Down HILL, not Across Hill Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationPartsDirect s