Table Of Contents - Craftsman 917.2720601 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents2
Limited Warranty2
Safety Rules3
Slope Operation3
Product Specifications6
Customer Responsibilities6
Unassembled Parts7
Assembly/Pre-Operation8
Tools Required8
To Remove Tractor From Carton8
Before Removing Tractor From Skid8
Install Seat9
To Roll Tractor Off Skid9
To Drive Tractor Off Skid9
Install Mulcher Plate10
To Convert To Bagging Or Discharging10
Check Tire Pressure10
Checklist10
Operation11
Know Your Tractor12
How To Use Your Tractor13
To Set Parking Brake13
Stopping13
To Adjust Mower Cutting Height13
To Adjust Gauge Wheels14
To Operate Mower14
To Operate On Hills14
To Transport14
Before Starting The Engine15
To Start Engine15
Towing Carts And Other Attachments15
Check Engine Oil Level15
Purge Transmission16
Automatic Transmission Warm Up16
Mowing Tips17
Mulching Mowing Tips17
Maintenance Schedule18
General Recommendations18
Before Each Use18
Lubrication Chart18
Tires19
Operator Presence System19
Blade Care/Removal19
To Sharpen Blade19
Transaxle Cooling20
Transaxle Pump Fluid20
V-Belts20
Engine Lubrication20
Engine Oil Filter21
Air Filter21
Clean Air Screen21
To Service Pre-Cleaner/Cartridge21
Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas22
Spark Plugs22
In-Line Fuel Filter22
Cleaning22
Service And Adjustments23
Tractor23
To Remove Mower23
To Install Mower23
To Level Mower Housing24
To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt24
Front-To-Back Adjustment24
Belt Removal/Installation24
To Adjust Brake25
To Replace Motion Drive Belt25
Belt Removal25
Belt Installation25
Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment26
Transmission Removal/Replacement26
To Remove Wheel For Repairs26
To Start Engine With A Weak Battery26
Maintenance26
Replacing Battery27
To Replace Headlight Bulb27
Interlocks And Relays27
To Remove Hood And Grill Assembly27
Engine28
To Adjust Throttle Control Cable28
To Adjust Carburetor28
Acceleration Test28
Storage29
Troubleshooting Chart30
Schematic33
Repair Parts34
Electrical34
Chassis And Enclosures36
Ground Drive38
Steering Assembly40
Lift Assembly43
Seat Assembly44
Decals45
Wheels And Tires45
Mower Deck46
Hydro Gear Transaxle48
Cylinder Head, Valve And Breather50
Crankcase50
Ignition/Electrical52
Blower Housing And Baffles52
Air Intake52
Starting System54
Engine Controls54
Oil Pan/Lubrication54
Crankshaft56
Exhaust56
Fuel System56
Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation59