Rev 2.17.00 TR | Craftsman 917.271061 manual

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173649 Rev. 2 2.17.00 TR

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Craftsman 917.271061 owner manual Rev 2.17.00 TR

Contents

£RIIFTSMFIN Service Adjustments Storage Limited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryRepair Parts Ordering Back Cover General Operation Slope OperationDo not Children Service Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Repair Agreement Customer Responsibilities Shoulder Tools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Install Seat To Drive Tractor OFF Skid Check Brake System To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck Levelness R N H L Adjustment Knowyour Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightTo SET Parking Brake Backward Stopping To Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate on HillsTo Transport Shoulder Bolt Gauge Wheel To Start Engine Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline Purge Transmission Automatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing Tips Mulching Mowing Tips Lubrication Chart Maintenance ScheduleGeneral Recommendations Before Each USE Tires Operator Presence SystemBlade Care Blade Removal Battery Transaxle CoolingTransaxle Pump Fluid Belts Clean AIR Screen Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasTo Service PRE-CLEANER AIR Filter Cleaning Housing Guide LargeIN-LINE Fuel Filter To Remove Mower To Install Mower To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Ground Line VI-A To Adjust Brake Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral AdjustmentTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Start Engine with a Weak Baiiery To Remove Wheel for Repairs To Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Replace Fuse To Adjust Carburetor Acceleration TestScrew Engine Fuel SystemEngine OIL Cylinders Troubleshooting Chart ProblemCause Correction Troubleshooting Chart Problemcause CorrectionTighten Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Correction Schematic Tractor - Model NumberCpdalup Electrical Tractor --MODEL Number Description Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures TRACTOR-- Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor -- Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly Assembly, L.H 19272016Shaft Optional Equipment KEY Part NO. no 162156 17720410 159420 16 STD551237 101 M73030800 105 Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Tractor --MODEL Number DecalsWheels & Tires Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Inner Wire Assembly 159471Lift 130171 Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck116 Tractor -- Model Number 6958 107 Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number @-+ Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV15.5S, Type Number Blower Housing and Baffles KEY Part NO. NO. Description AIR Intake KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionNot Illustrated Crankshaft KEY Part NO. NO. Description J11 Fuel System KEY Part NO. NO. Description Ignition I Electrical OIL PAN / Lubrication Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV15.5S, Type Number OIL PAN / Lubrication KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionStarting System KEY Part NO. NO. Description Page Page Page Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across HillSighting Iuide Rev 2.17.00 TR