Craftsman 917O251550 owner manual Operation, Knowyourtractor

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OPERATION

KNOWYOURTRACTOR

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CHOKE

CONTROL

LIGHT

SWITCH

CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

	THROTTLE
AMMETER	CONTROL	ATTACHMENT
		CLUTCH SWITCH
"\_'\. \		LIFT LEVER
		PLUNGER

HOURMETER

LIFT LEVER

IGNITION

SWITCH

RANGE SHIFT

LEVER

GEARSHIFT	BRAKEPARKING	_'_\l
LEVER	LEVER

FIG. 5

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ATTACHMENTCLUTCH SWITCH +Usedto engage mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor,,

LIFT LEVER- Used to raise and lower mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.,

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position,,

CLUTCHtBRAKE PEDAL - Used for dectutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.

GEARSHIFT LEVER + Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

THROTTLE CONTROL + Used to controi engine speed+ HOURMETER +Indicates hours of operation°

RANGE SHIFT LEVER - Allows high (H) or low (L) speed for all forward and reverse gears,,

IGNITION SWITCH - Used to start and stop the engine, AMMETER - Indicates battery charging (+) or discharging

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch!brake pedal into the brake position_

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine_

HEIGHTADJUSTMENT KNOB- Used to adjust the mower height+

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Contents Page Reprductive harm It Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersI1, Slope Operation Model Maintenance AgreementProduct Specifications Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery31-49 Parts ORDERING/SERVICE Back Cover19-26 28-29Performance Engine MaintenanceContents of Hardware Pack Unpackcarton Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OffskidInstall Seat See Fig AssemblyAccess Connect Battery See FigRouted correctly Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsCheck Mower Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsChecklist Knowyourtractor OperationTo USE Throttle Control See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height SeeOperation To SET Parking Brake See FigCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigBefore Starting the Engine To Operate Mower See FigsTo Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsADD Gasoline Before Each USE General RecommendationsTires CresponsibiTractor Brake OperationLubrication BatteryTo Clean Battery and Terminals Engine OIL Filter CustomerMuffler Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing Position ICE and AdjustmentsTo Replace Mower Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Front Wheel Camber Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel See Fig29 To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Replace FuseTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Attachment Lift Spring See Figs To Adjust Throttle Control CableChoke control has been preset at the factory Acceleration Test To Adjust Carburetor See FigFinal Setting Engine OIL Fuel SystemCorrection Troubleshooting PointsProblem CausePOmNTS Problem CauseService Notes Clips Were Removed for Wiring Insulated ClipsProperly Secure Your Wiring Tractor -- Model NumberElectrical Tractor -- Model Number 917,251550Key, Ignition Tractor - Model NumberKEY Part NO. NO. Description 1815 Chassis and Enclosures146967X011 Chassis and EnclosuresKEY Part Description 72140608Model Number Ground Drive Tractor --MODEL NumberIEPAIRPAtTS Steering ASSEMBLySteering Assembly KEY Part Description Repair Parts933 REPAIRPART8Engine KEY Part NO, no NOo Seat AssemblyTRACTOR-- Model Number 19 !iNO. no DecalsNo no KEY Part Description NO. no4113 20 19 Lift AssemblyTractor Model Number Ring Truarc #5133-87 Rod Asmo, LeverShaft Asm Lift Vgt Lever Asm Lift RhMower Deck Mower Deck KEY Part Description Transaxle 139536 KEY Part NO. no Description14 151617 KEY Part NO. no Kohler Engine Model Number CV22-PS67515Crankcase KEY Part NO. no Descripon255 20 19 1 Blower Housing and BafflesKohler Engine Model Number CV22-PS67515 Description Blower Housing & Baffles KEY Part DescriptionKohler Engine Model Number CV22-PS67515 AIR Intake12 \i TRACTOR--MODELStarting System Engine Controls NO. no Starting System KEY Part DescriptionOIL PAN/LUBRICATION Engine Controls KEY Part6p810 Exhaust KEY Part Description Fuel System KEY Part NO. no DescriptionNQT Illustrated Crankshaft KEY Part NO. no DescriptionService Notes Sight and Hold this Level with SKY Line or Tree Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across HillGuideth Model Number Engine Model no If YOU Need Repair Service Or PartsFor Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number Product Tractor