Craftsman 917270841 Purge Transmission, Cedure with the motion control lever Three 3 times

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PURGE 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.

oPlace tractor safely on level surface with

engine off and parPJngbrake set.

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

oSitting 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: During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is

being removed from hydraulic ddve sys,o tern.

oMove motion control lever to neutral (N)

position. Shut off engine and set parking brake.

°Engage transmission by placing free- wheel control in driving position (See 'qO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual).

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

pedal.

oSlowly move motion control lever for- ward; after thetractor moves approxi- mately five (5) feet, slowly move motion 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 pro-

cedure with the motion control lever

three (3) times,

°Your tractor is now purged and ready for normal operation.

MOWHNG TiPS

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

Mower should be properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

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

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

to the right of the tractor.This will result in a more even distributionofclippingsand more uniform cutting.

o When mowing large areas, start by turn- ing to the dght so that clippings will dis- charge away from shrubs, fences, drive- ways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow 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; tile second to the desired height.

o Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave unde- sirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

o Always operate engine at full throttte when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of matedal. Regulate ground speed by se* lecting a low enough gear to give the mower the best cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired.

o When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at- tachment being used.

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Contents Lawn Traoto Sears Craftsman Help LineLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryService Slope OperationDo not Tragic accidents can occur if the operatorGrass can hide obstacles Customer Responsibilities Lock Washers 1/4 Parts BAG Contents Shown Full SiZE Tools Requiired for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonUnpack Carton Attach Steering WheelHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Connect BatteryCheck for Proper Position ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Brake System To Convert to Bagging or DischargingPlease Review the Following Following Important ItemsBattery Reverse Forward Fast Slow Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Throttle ControlTo Move Forward and Backward Controlled by the motion control leverTo Operate on Hills Before Starting the EnginePosition To TransportADD Gasoline To Start EnginePurge Transmission Cedure with the motion control lever Three 3 timesPage Check brake operation o Check tire pressure Front@ Front Wheel Bearing ZerkBattery Brake OperationTires Blade RemovalTransaxle Cooung CoolingTransaxle Pump Fluid To Change Engine OILPlugs Engine Cooling FinsOn page 5 of this manual NN-LBNEFUEL Filter Cleaning All gasoline, oil, etcTo Remove Mower Right side of tractorTolevel Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment Belt RemovalBelt Installation To Adjust BrakeBrake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle Stopping distance at high speed in highTo Adjust Motion Control Lever To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Start Engine That has a Weak Battery Front Wheel TOE4N/CAMBERTeries Positive TerminalTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseTo Remove Hood and Grill AS EngineBattery Acceleration TestTractor Engne Fuel SystemLoose HousingCorrection Troubleshooting Chart CausePage Page O11io Tractor - Model NumberTRACTOR- Model Number ElectricalElectrical KEY Part Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description 5751 Tractor - Model Humber Ground Drive100 105 Tractor - Model Number 917=270641 Ground Drive DescriptionTractor --MODEL Humber Steering Asseubly Tractor --MODEL Number Steering Assembly 74780520Optional Equipment ElbowStd 90 Degree 3/818 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth3/8Shield Browning/DebrisGuard 31 109202X Tank Fuel 1 25 FrTRACTOR- Model Number Seat Assembly STD54143711 12OO68X 1343OODecals KEY Part Description Wheels & Tires273832 163205Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Tractor -- Model Number Lift Assembly 73680800103 Arm Assembly,Pad, Brake Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC133943 72110610Tractor -- Model Number Hydro Transaxle - Model Number Hydro TRANSAXLE-- Model Number 230 635337294 1029 1026 166Valve Overhaul KIT Carburetor Overhaul KIT 127 138 106 987 ,11, T 105 51142164 20 634A 842 524 868 868A 523 171535Gasket SET CARBURE-IORGASKET s-rTractor - Model Humber 482209 783 801 728 615 802 503NO. no 94905232 394358 Filter, Fuel In Fuel Une758 Page Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operation Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 800-473o7274 Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a

917270841 specifications

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