Craftsman 917.259561 Before Starting the Engine, To Operate Mower See Fig, To Operate on Hills

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OPERATION

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9)

Your tractor isequipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

Select desired height of cut.

Lower mower with attachment lift control.

Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control.

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CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the dis- charge guard in place.

A'FFACHMENTCLUTCH LEVER

"DISENGAGED = POSITION

=ENGAGED"

POSITION A'FrACHMENT

HIGH POSITION

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To restart movement, slowly release parking brakeand clutch/brake pedal.

Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach- ment lift control.

When pushing or towing your tractor be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position.

Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting yourtractoron atruck ora trailer, be sure hood isclosed and

secured totractor. Use an appropriate means oftying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 15)

The engineinyour tractor has been shipped, fromthe factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

Remove oilfill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds,

remove and read oil level If necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the

Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili- ties section in this manual.

DISCHARGE

GUARD

FIG. 9

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

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

Choose the slowest speed before starting 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 clutch/brake

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have

allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement.

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ADD GASOLINE

Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits

and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES

BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING.

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor- age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instruc- tions for additional information. Never uSe engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

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Contents For Consumer Assistance HOT LINE, Call this Toll Free Number Model Number 917.259561 OwnersmanualSlope Operation III ChildrenLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Product SpecificationsMaintenance Agreement Customer ResponsibilitiesTable of Contents Engine MaintenancePerformance Contents of Hardware Pack Assemble Extension Shaft and Boot Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidConnect Battery See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck Deck Levelness Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigInstall Mulcher Plate ChecklistTo Convert to Bagging or DischargingLights OFF Reverse Forward Fast Slow Engine on Engine OFF OIL PressureReverse Neutral High LOW Parking Brake SWITCH POBmON Attachment Ignition Ughtswitch ClutchleverOperation Know Your TractorSee Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo Move Forward and Backward To Operate Mower See Fig Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig To Operate on HillsTips MowingMulching Mowing Tips Customer Responsibilities Maintenance ScheduleREGUBERV,CE General RecommendationsBrake Operation TractorTires Blade CareEngine OIL Filter See Fig EngineLubrication Clean AIR Screen See Fig To Service PRE-CLEANEREngine Cooling Fins See Fig Spark Plugs CleaningIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig MufflerTractor To Install Mower See FigAdjustments ServiceTo Level Mower Housing See Flg Service and AdjustmentsTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Replace Motion Drive BeltTransaxle Shifter Linkage and AD- Justment See Figs To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERInterlocks and Relays To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseClamp Acceleration TestScrew Engine BatteryOther Fuel SystemCause Troubleshooting PointsCorrection Cause ProblemTractor - Model Number Electrical Tractor - Model NumberElectrical TRACTOR-- Model NumberKEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number 917,259561KEY Part NO. no Tractor -MODELNUMBER 917,259561147 87 86 3537 118 DriveStlt DriveTractor - Model Number 917,259561 Steering AssemblySteering Assembly Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsEngine Tractor - Model Number 9 Mower Lift 120183X 19211621125631X 122365XMower Deck Tractor .MODELNUMBER 917,259561UNC 144393 STD533107 138017 138440 STD624008Screw Thdrol Washer Head 111 155197 Bracket Gauge 12-15, 31Peerless Transaxle Model Number 930-057A 792166 Screw 1/4-20 x 799021 Pad, Brake Package Part Description792167 Locknut 1/4-20 786026 Pin, Dowel 788093 Gasket Eliminator Loctite #515 792076A Washer, Flat12251 1022 634022Tractor -- Model Number 38 . I,,71 IL358 Gasket SET 222Label KIT 1054513 803 TRACTOR- Model Number171 104807795 Breather Assembly 805379 Assembly 807687 Bearing, Cylinder 805101 Seal, Oil 807821808093 Cylinder, Cylinder 807822Shield, Carburetor Air Cleaner Insulator AssemblyPump Assembly, Oil 309Sight and Hold this Level with SKY Line or Tree Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across HillFor Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number If YOU Need Repair Service or PartsFor Replacement Parts Toll Free Number