Craftsman 917270841 Tools Requiired for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton, Unpack Carton

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin.

TOOLS REQUIIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are

listed below.

 

 

(1)

9/16"

wrench

(1) 3/4"

Socket wi

(2)

7/16"

wrenches

drive rachet

 

 

(2)

1/2"

wrench

(1) Phillips Screw-

(1)

3/4"

wrench

driver

 

(1)

Utility

knife

(1) Tire

pressure

(1)Pliers

 

gauge

 

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating posi- tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

o Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.

, Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

o Remove protective materials from trac- tor hood and grill°

IMPORTANT: Check for'and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid°

Insert

UNPACK CARTON

o Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from shipping carton (See page 6).

o Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of shipping carton, and lay panels flat.

o Check forany additional loose parts or boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLBNG TRACTOR OFF

SKSD

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

o Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-

ing shaft. Align mounting holes in exten- sion and lower shafts and install 5/16

hex bolt and locknuL Tighten securely. IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut secure- ly to 18-22 ft. Ibs. torque.

o Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

o Position front wheels of the tractor' so they are pointing straight forward.

Slide steering wheel _dapter onto steer- ing shaft extension°

o Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter:

Wheel _Boot

/_,/_ Adapter

Extension__

Shaft5/16 L__/5/1

 

 

Bolt6 Hex

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Lower Steering. ,_.€_...._ ,_ "-"_'_--,

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Shaft

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TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls)

oPress lift lever plunger and raise attach- ment lift lever to its highest position,

oRelease parking brake by depressing

clutch!brake pedal.

oPlace freewheel control in freewheeling

position to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation

section of this manual),

•Rotl tractor forward off skid,

=Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor'.

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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 OILOn page 5 of this manual NN-LBNEFUEL Filter Engine Cooling FinsPlugs 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 SystemCorrection HousingLoose Troubleshooting Chart CausePage Page O11io Tractor - Model NumberTRACTOR- Model Number ElectricalElectrical KEY Part Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description 100 105 Tractor - Model Humber Ground Drive5751 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 166164 127 138 106 987 ,11, T 105 51142Valve Overhaul KIT Carburetor Overhaul KIT 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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