To Remove Mower, Rollbelt offengine pulley | Craftsman 917.271110

,_CAUTION: Before pedorming any service or adjustments:

•Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

•Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

•Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

•Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

* Make sure the blades and all moving pads have completely stopped.

•Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mowerwillbe easier to removefrom the rightside oftractor.

•Placeattachmentclutchin =DISEN- GAGED"position.

•Move attachmentlift leverforwardto lowermowerto itslowestposition.

•Rollbelt offengine pulley.

•Disconnectclutchrodfrom clutchlever by removingretainerspring.

•Disconnectanti-swaybarfromchassis bracketby removingretainerspring.

•Disconnectsuspensionarms from rear deckbracketsby removingretainer spdngs.

Clutch Lever

Clutch

Suspension Arms

Retainer

Spring

Anti-Swaybar

RetainerSpdngs

(Both Sides)

•Disconnectfrontlinksfrom deckby removingretainersprings.

•Raise lift leverto raisesuspension arms. Slidemower outfrom undertrac- tor.

IMPORTANT: Ifan attachmentotherthan the mowerdeckis to be mountedon the tractor,removethe frontlinks.

TO INSTALL MOWER

•Raise attachmentliftlever to itshighest position.

•Slidemower undertractorwithdis- chargeguard to rightside of tractor.

•Lowerliftlever to its lowestposition.

•Installmowerin reverseorder of removalinstructions.

Retainer

Spring

EnginePulley

Front Link

Retainer Springs

(Both Sides)

SuspensionArm

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Craftsman 917.271110 owner manual To Remove Mower, Rollbelt offengine pulley, Anti-Swaybar, To Install Mower

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