Craftsman 917.255561 instruction

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

SIGHTING GUIDE

	SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH
01	SKY LINE OR TREE.

greater Operate ally to

caution

than 15°), never across the face, Make turns gradu- your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not

prevent tipping or !oss of control, Exercise extreme when changmg dnrectlon on slopes.

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Craftsman 917.255561 owner manual Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operation

Contents

Spesd Transaxle Lawn Tractor SEA/R $ Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Become Alert Your Safety is Involved Customer Responsibilities =RODUCT SpecificationsMaintenance Agreement Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Index Performance ACCE$$ORUSS and Attach ENT$ Pack Contents Hardware Unpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Check Deck Levelness HOW to SET UP Your TractorPrepare Battery See Fig Check Tire Pressure INSTALL BA3TEF Y See Figs Assembly Operation Know Your TractorTHROTTLE/CHOKE Control Position To Move Forward and BackwardChoke Control Lever To Transport OperatuonBefore Starting the Engine To Operate on Hills Engine StartEngine See Before Each USE Maintenance ScheduleLubrication Chart General Recommendations Tires To Sharpen Blade See FigEdge UP Battery See Fig BeltsLubrication Starter AIR Filter Foam PRE-CLEANER See FigMuffler Spark Plugs To Remove Mower See Fig Servnce AN AdjustmsntsTo Install Mower See Fig Tractor Frontunkstrunnion To Level Mower HousingMowermustben Lowestheightofcutposn Adjustablepivot Bracket Deck Use wood2 x 4sor equivalent See Fig Servhce and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Interlocks and Relays Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Hood and Grill See Fig To Replace Headlight Bulb Engine Service AN AdjustmentsTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Carburetor See Fig Engine OIL BatteryOther Fuel System Problem CauseCorrection Troubleshootbng Points Schematic 3134 Electrical Description ElectricalKEY Part NO. no Chassis and Enclosures Repaurparts 122795X KEY Part Description135034 127866 Drawbar Repaur Parts Drive KEY Part Description NO. no Descripton816 x 3/4 Page NOo no Steering Assembly UNF Seat AssemblyKEY Part C D E 204 DecalsWheels & Tires KEY Part NO. no D E F G H I J Engine Repair Parts Mower Mower 4270 Dana Transaxle .- Model Number 2229J 2232J2231J 2230J 663 105 611 127 131141 965 130 618Number 123 Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 283707, Type Number 51Q 8ot 8o2 So3Enucturr 005 Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 283707, Type NumberPart KEY Description Valve BRiGGS & Stratton Engine Model Number 283707, Type Number Service Notes Service Otes Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operation Model Number HOW to Order Repair Parts