Service and Adjustments

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT	LIFT SPRING
(See Fig. 31)	ADJUSTMENT'	SPRING BUSHING
(See Fig. 31)

•While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam nut.

•Turn adjustment bolt crockwise to extend spring and reduce lift effort for heavier attachments.,

°Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter'at- tachments°

•Retighten jam nut against spring bushing.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT ADJUST FORMAXIMUM SPRING

TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH AS A MOWER.. ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN LIFTING ATTACHMENT_ DO NOTOVERPOWER SPRING.

WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS ADJUST SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION_

	¢	ATTACHMENT
		LIFT SPRING
	JAM NUT

°/

FIG. 31

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 32)

•Raise hood,,

•Unsnap headlight wire connector_

•Stand infrontoftractor_ Grasp hoodat sides,tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor.,

•To replace, reverse above procedure.

"_"HEADLIGHT

/WIRE

"_CONNECTOR

FIG. 32

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Craftsman 917O251550 Service and Adjustments, To Adjust Attachment Lift Spring, To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly

Contents

Page It Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers I1, Slope OperationReprductive harm Maintenance Agreement Product SpecificationsLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Model Parts ORDERING/SERVICE Back Cover 19-2628-29 31-49 Engine Maintenance Performance Contents of Hardware Pack Tools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonBefore Rolling Tractor Offskid Unpackcarton Assembly AccessConnect Battery See Fig Install Seat See Fig Install Mower and Drive Belt See Figs Check Mower LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Routed correctly Checklist Operation Knowyourtractor To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See OperationTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To USE Throttle Control See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig Before Starting the EngineTo Operate Mower See Figs Check Engine OIL Level See Fig Mowing Tips ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig General Recommendations Before Each USE Cresponsibi TractorBrake Operation Tires Battery To Clean Battery and TerminalsLubrication Customer MufflerSpark Plugs Engine OIL Filter To Install Mower To Level Mower HousingTo Remove Mower See Fig ICE and Adjustments To Replace Mower Drive BeltPosition To Adjust Attachment Clutch To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltSee Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Front Wheel Camber To Start Engine with a Weak Battery To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Replace Fuse Front Wheel See Fig29 Service and Adjustments To Adjust Attachment Lift SpringTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Adjust Throttle Control Cable Choke control has been preset at the factorySee Figs To Adjust Carburetor See Fig Final SettingAcceleration Test Fuel System Engine OIL Troubleshooting Points ProblemCause Correction Problem Cause POmNTS Service Notes Wiring Insulated Clips Properly Secure Your WiringTractor -- Model Number Clips Were Removed for Tractor -- Model Number 917,251550 Electrical Tractor - Model Number KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionKey, Ignition Chassis and Enclosures 1815 Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description72140608 146967X011 Model Number Tractor --MODEL Number Ground Drive Steering ASSEMBLy IEPAIRPAtTS Repair Parts Steering Assembly KEY Part Description REPAIRPART8 933 Engine KEY Part NO, no Seat Assembly TRACTOR-- Model Number19 !i NOo Decals No noKEY Part Description NO. no NO. no Lift Assembly Tractor Model Number4113 20 19 Rod Asmo, Lever Shaft Asm Lift VgtLever Asm Lift Rh Ring Truarc #5133-87 Mower Deck Mower Deck KEY Part Description Transaxle KEY Part NO. no Description 139536 14 151617 Kohler Engine Model Number CV22-PS67515 Crankcase KEY Part NO. noDescripon KEY Part NO. no Blower Housing and Baffles Kohler Engine Model Number CV22-PS67515255 20 19 1 Blower Housing & Baffles KEY Part Description Kohler Engine Model Number CV22-PS67515AIR Intake Description TRACTOR--MODEL Starting System Engine Controls12 \i Starting System KEY Part Description OIL PAN/LUBRICATIONEngine Controls KEY Part NO. no 6p810 Fuel System KEY Part NO. no Description NQT IllustratedCrankshaft KEY Part NO. no Description Exhaust KEY Part Description Service Notes Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill GuidethSight and Hold this Level with SKY Line or Tree If YOU Need Repair Service Or Parts For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free NumberProduct Tractor Model Number Engine Model no

Craftsman 917O251550 owner manual Service and Adjustments, To Adjust Attachment Lift Spring

Models: 917O251550

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT

LIFT SPRING

(See Fig. 31)

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 32)