Table Of Contents - Craftsman 917.28990 Operator's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents2
Safety Rules3
Product Specifications6
Customer Responsibilities6
Unassembled Parts7
Assembly/Pre-Operation8
Tools Required For Assembly8
To Remove Tractor From Carton8
To Roll Tractor Off Skid8
Install Mower And Drive Belt9
Operation10
Check Tire Pressure11
Check Deck Levelness11
Check For Proper Position Of All Belts11
Checklist11
Know Your Tractor13
How To Use Your Tractor To Set Parking Brake14
Stopping14
To Use Throttle Control14
To Use Choke Control14
To Use Cruise Control15
To Adjust Mower Cutting Height15
To Adjust Gauge Wheel15
To Operate Mower15
Reverse Operation System (Ros)16
To Operate On Hills16
To Transport16
To Stop Mower Blades16
Before Starting The Engine17
Check Engine Oil Level17
Add Gasoline17
To Start Engine17
Purge Transmission18
Mowing Tips18
Automatic Transmission Warm Up18
Maintenance General Recommendations19
Maintenance Schedule19
Lubrication Chart19
Tractor20
Brake Operation20
Tires20
Operate Presence System And Reverse Operation System (Ros)20
Transaxle Cooling21
Transaxle Pump Fluid21
V-Belts21
Engine Lubrication21
Cleaning22
Clean Air Screen22
Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas22
In-Line Fuel Filter22
Deck Washout Port23
Service And Adjustments24
To Remove Mower24
To Install Mower25
To Level Mower25
Visual Side-To-Side Adjustment25
Front-To-Back Adjustment25
To Replace Mower Drive Belt26
To Replace Motion Drive Belt26
Mower Drive Belt Removal And Installation26
Belt Installation26
To Check Brake27
Front Wheel Toe-In/Camber27
To Remove Wheel For Repairs27
To Start Engine With A Weak Battery27
Engine28
Carburetor28
Replacing Battery28
To Replace Headlight Bulb28
Tractor Storage29
Battery Storage29
Egine Oil Storage29
Cylinder(S) Storage29
Troubleshooting Chart30
Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation34