Table Of Contents - Craftsman 917.270723 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents2
Safety Rules2
General Operation2
Slope Operation3
Children3
Service3
Product Specifications5
Maintenance Agreement5
Customer Responsibilities5
Contents Of Hardware Pack6
Assembly8
Tools Required For Assembly8
To Remove Tractor From Carton8
Before Rolling Tractor Off Skid8
Locknut8
Hex Bolt 3/8-16 X8
Lockwasher8
Hex Bolt8
To Roll Tractor Off Skid9
To Drive Tractor Off Skid9
Assemble Gauge Wheels To Mower Deck9
Install Seat9
Bolt9
Install Mulcher Plate10
To Convert To Bagging Or Discharging10
Check Tire Pressure10
Check Deck Levelness10
Lock Washers #1010
Checklist11
Operation12
Symbols12
Know Your Tractor13
How To Use Your Tractor14
To Set Parking Brake14
Stopping14
To Use Throttle Control14
To Adjust Gauge Wheels15
To Operate Mower15
To Operate On Hills15
To Transport15
Towing Carts And Other Attachments16
Before Starting The Engine16
To Start Engine16
Check Engine Oil Level16
Purge Transmission17
Warm Weather Starting17
Cold Weather Starting17
Automatic Transmission Warm Up17
Mowing Tips18
Mulching Mowing Tips18
Maintenance Schedule19
General Recommendations19
Lubrication Chart19
Brake Operation20
Tires20
Operator Presence System20
Blade Removal20
Battery21
V-Belts21
Transaxle Cooling21
To Clean Battery And Terminals21
Clean Air Screen22
Engine Cooling Fins22
Air Filter22
Muffler22
Service And Adjustments23
In-Line Fuel Filter23
To Remove Mower23
To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt24
Side-To-Side Adjustment24
Front-To-Back Adjustment24
To Adjust Brake25
To Replace Motion Drive Belt25
Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment25
Transmission Removal/Replacement26
To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment26
Front Wheel Toe-In/Camber26
To Remove Wheel For Repairs26
Replacing Battery27
To Replace Headlight Bulb27
Interlocks And Relays27
To Replace Fuse27
To Adjust Throttle Control Cable28
To Adjust Carburetor28
Preliminary Setting28
Final Setting28
Storage29
Troubleshooting Chart30
Schematic33
Electrical34
Chassis And Enclosures36
Ground Drive38
Steering Assembly40
Engine42
Seat Assembly44
Decals45
Wheels & Tires45
Lift Assembly46
Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes59