Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts | Craftsman 917.271110

CHECKTIREPRESSURE Thetiresonyourtractorwereovednflated atthefactoryforshippingpurposes. Correcttirepressureisimportantforbest cuttingperformance.

• ReducetirepressuretoPSIshownin

Weld NutFrom	Hook Points
The Top	Down
The Top

Lock

Weld Washer

Nut

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on

page 5 of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See thefiguresthat are shownfor replac- ingmotionand mowerblade drivebelts in the Serviceand Adjustmentssectoinof this manual.Verifythat the beltsare mut-

ed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

Afteryou learnhowto operateyourtrac- tor,checkto see that the brake is properly adjusted.See "TO ADJUST BRAKE"in

the Service andAdjustmentssectionof this manual.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

•Installtwolatch hooksto mulcherplate

usingscrew,washer,lockwasher,and weld nut as shown.

NOTE: Pre-assembleweld nutto latch

hookby insertingweld nutfrom the top with hookpointingdown.

•Tightenhardwaresecurely.

•Raise and holddeflectorshieldin up- rightposition.

•Placefront of mulcherplate over frontof mowerdeck openingand slideinto place, as shown.

•Hookfront latchinto-holeon front of mower deck.

•Hookrear latchintoholeon backof mowerdeck.

	Latch	Latch
		Hook
	Washer	Lock Washer
	Washer
	Mulcher	Washer
	Mulcher	Screw
	Plate	Screw
	Plate
	Deflector
	Shield

Latch

Hooks

_CAUTION: Do not removedischarge guard from mower.Raise and holdguard when attachingmulcherplate and allowit to reston plate whilein operation.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simplyremovemulcherplate and store in

asafe place. Yourmower is now readyfor dischargingor installationof optional grass catcheraccessory.

NOTE: It is notnecessaryto change blades.The mulcherbladesare designed for dischargingand baggingalso.

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Craftsman 917.271110 Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts, Ed correctly, Check Brake System, Install Mulcher Plate

Contents

CnnFTSn#+ Am 5 pm, Mon Sat Sears, Roebuckand Co., D/817 WA, HoffmanEstates,IL Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentLimited 90 Daywarranty on Battery General Operation Do not ServiceSlope Operation Children Never make adjustmentsor repairswith the engine running Beforerestarting MaintainyourtractorproperlyAlways. observethe Safety Rules Maintenance Agreement Parts Bag contentsshownfull size Liltlliillllliillllillll Parts Bag contentsnot shownfull size Parts packed separately in .carton To Remove Tractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyInstallsteering Wheel Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Close batterybox door.Open battery box doorfor HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Connect Battery Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Install Mulcher PlateInstalltwolatch hooksto mulcherplate Ed correctly Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck Please Review the Following ChecklistWasher Ga-geWheel t N H L Reverse Neutral High LOW Parking Brake Clutch Engaged Throttle/Choke Control LightSwitchPosition Plunger To SET Parking Brake HOW to USE Your TractorMower Blades To Adjust Mower Cutting Height Throttle Control Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level To Operate MowerTo Transport ADD Gasoline To Start Engine Warm Weather Starting 50 FAbove Cold Weather Starting 50 F Below Mulching Mowing Tips Customer Responsibilities General Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE To Clean Batteryand Terminals Alwaysobservesafety ruleswhen per- formingany maintenanceBattery Tractor To Service PRE-CLEANER Spark Plugs CleaningMuffler IN-LINE Fuel Filter Rollbelt offengine pulley To Install MowerTo Remove Mower Anti-Swaybar Suspension To Level Mower HousingFRONT-TO-BACKADJUSTMENT Important Deck mustbe level side-to Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt To Replace Headlight Bulb To Start Engine That has a Weak BatteryOrder To Remove Hood and Grill AS- Sembly Acceleration Test To Adjust Throifle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor Move throttle control lever from slow to Cylinders =-I0CLEAN Batteryand TermiEngine OIL Other Problem Troubleshooting ChartSwitches Cause Poorcut uneven Conrd CorrectionExcessivevibration Bent blade mandrel Loose/damagedparts Lossof drive Engine=backfires Tractor - Model Number Electrical Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor -- Model Number Chassis and Enclosures 160392 ChassisAssemUy Ground Drive Tractor -- Model Number Ground Drive Sheftse.y Tractor Model Number Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly KEY Part Description Optional Equipment Spark Arrester Tractor -- Model Number Tractor --MODEL Number 917.271110 Seat Assembly Part KEY Description Decals Wheels Tires KEY Part Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Tractor - Model Number UFT Assembly #5133-62 Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck Stlt UNCPage Sprocket,ST Keypart NO.NO Description Crankcase RingSetS Connecg RodSUSprj,actuaUng Cylinder H EADNALVE/BREATHER Crankcase Keypart NO.NO Ignition / Electrical Blower Housing and Baffles AIR Intake AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION Keypart NO.NO Description Blower Housing & BafflesIGNITION/ELECTRICAL Keypart NO.NO Not Illustrated Starting System J Engine Controls OIL PAN I Lubrication Starting System Keypart NO. no Kit,brush&sprj19 12-032-03Seal,1P.T.Oend OIL PAN/LUBRICATION Cnha KEY Part NO. no ExhaustPage Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sears