Table Of Contents - Craftsman 917.273642 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents2
Safety Rules3
General Operation3
Slope Operation4
Children4
Towing4
Safe Handling Of Gasoline4
General Service5
Product Specifications6
Repair Protection Agrements6
Unassembled Parts7
Assembly/Pre-Operation8
To Remove Tractor From Carton8
How To Set Up Your Tractor8
Adjust Seat8
Reposition Right Rear Gauge Wheel9
Install Mulcher Plate9
To Convert To Bagging Or Discharging9
Check Tire Pressure9
Checklist10
Operation11
Symbols11
Know Your Tractor12
How To Use Your Tractor13
To Set Parking Brake13
Stopping13
To Use Throttle Control13
To Adjust Gauge Wheels14
To Operate Mower14
To Operate On Hills14
To Transport14
Towing Carts And Other Attachments15
Before Starting Engine15
Check Engine Oil Level15
To Start Engine15
Purge Transmission16
Warm Weather Starting16
Cold Weather Starting16
Automatic Transmission Warm Up16
Mowing Tips17
Mulching Mowing Tips17
Maintenance Schedule18
General Recommendations18
Before Each Use18
Lubrication Chart18
Brake Operation19
Tires19
Operator Presence System19
Blade Care/Removal19
Transaxle Cooling20
To Clean Battery And Terminals20
To Change Engine Oil20
V-Belts20
Engine Oil Filter21
Air Filter21
Clean Air Screen21
Engine Cooling System21
Service And Adjustments22
Cleaning22
To Remove Mower22
To Install Mower22
To Level Mower Housing23
Alternate Side-To-Side Adjustment23
Front-To-Back Adjustment23
To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt24
To Check And Adjust Brake24
Belt Removal24
Belt Installation24
To Replace Motion Drive Belt25
Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment25
Transmission Removal/Replacement25
To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment26
Front Wheel Toe-In/Camber26
To Remove Wheel For Repairs26
To Start Engine With A Weak Battery26
To Replace Headlight Bulb27
Interlocks And Relays27
To Replace Fuse27
To Remove Hood And Grill Assembly27
Maintenance27
To Adjust Carburetor28
Preliminary Settings28
Final Setting28
Acceleration Test28
Storage29
Troubleshooting Chart30
Schematic33
Repair Parts34
Electrical34
Chassis And Enclosures36
Ground Drive38
Steering Assembly40
Engine42
Seat Assembly43
Decals44
Wheels & Tires44
Lift Assembly45
Mower Deck46
Hydro Gear Transaxle48
Briggs Engine-Model Number 31P77750
Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation55