Table Of Contents - Craftsman 917.258552 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Safety Rules2
General Operation2
Slope Operation2
Children2
Product Specifications3
Customer Responsibilities3
Table Of Contents4
Index4
Accessories And Attachments5
Engine5
Performance5
Contents Of Hardware Pack6
Assembly7
Tools Required For Assembly7
To Remove Tractor From Carton7
Before Rolling Tractor Off Skid7
Install Seat8
Check Tire Pressure8
Check Deck Levelness8
Check Brake System8
Install Mulcher Plate9
To Convert To Bagging Or Discharging9
Checklist9
Operation10
Symbols10
Know Your Tractor11
How To Use Your Tractor12
To Set Parking Brake12
Stopping12
To Use Throttle Control12
To Operate Mower13
To Operate On Hills13
To Transport13
Before Starting The Engine13
Carburetor13
To Start Engine14
Purge Transmission14
Warm Weather Starting14
Cold Weather Starting14
Mowing Tips15
Mulching Mowing Tips15
Maintenance Schedule16
General Recommendations16
Before Each Use16
Lubrication Chart16
Brake Operation17
Tires17
Blade Care17
Blade Removal17
Transaxle Pump Fluid18
Engine Lubrication18
Air Filter18
Clean Air Screen19
Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas19
Engine Oil Filter19
Muffler19
To Remove Mower20
To Install Mower20
To Level Mower Housing21
Side-To-Side Adjustment21
Front-To-Back Adjustment21
To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt22
To Adjust Brake22
To Replace Motion Drive Belt22
To Adjust Motion Control Lever23
Transmission Removal/Replacement23
To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment23
Front Wheel Toe-In/Camber23
To Start Engine With A Weak Battery24
To Replace Headlight Bulb24
Interlocks And Relays24
To Replace Fuse24
To Adjust Throttle Control Cable25
To Adjust Carburetor25
Acceleration Test25
Storage26
Engine Fuel System26
Terminals26
Troubleshooting27
Schematic29
Repair Parts30
Electrical30
Chassis And Enclosures32
Drive34
Steering Assembly36
Seat Assembly38
Decals39
Wheels & Tires39
Mower Lift42
Mower Deck44
Hydro Gear Transaxle46
Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation55
Replacement56
Type56
Seat56