Table Of Contents - Craftsman 917.271080 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents2
Warranty2
Safety Rules2
General Operation2
Slope Operation3
Children3
Service3
Product Specifications5
Maintenance Agreement5
Contents Of Hardware Pack6
Parts Bag Contents Shown Full Size6
Assembly8
Tools Required For Assembly8
To Remove Tractor From Carton8
Before Rolling Tractor Off Skid8
How To Set Up Your Tractor9
Install Seat9
Check Tire Pressure9
Check Deck Levelness9
Check For Proper Position Of All Belts10
Check Brake System10
Install Mulcher Plate10
To Convert To Bagging Or Discharging10
Operation11
Know Your Tractor12
How To Use Your Tractor13
To Set Parking Brake13
Stopping13
Throttle Control13
To Adjust Gauge Wheels14
To Operate Mower14
To Operate On Hills14
To Transport14
Towing Carts And Other Attachments15
Before Starting The Engine15
Add Gasoline15
To Start Engine15
Purge Transmission16
Cold Weather Starting16
Automatic Transmission Warm Up16
Mowing Tips17
Mulching Mowing Tips17
Maintenance18
General Recommendations18
Before Each Use18
Lubrication Chart18
Tractor Brake Operation19
Operator Presence System19
Blade Care19
Blade Removal19
V-Belts20
Transaxle Cooling20
Transaxle Pump Fluid20
Engine Lubrication20
Clean Air Screen21
Air Filter21
Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas21
Engine Oil Filter21
Cleaning22
To Remove Mower22
To Install Mower22
To Level Mower Housing23
To Replace Mower Blade Drive23
Side-To-Side Adjustment23
Front-To-Back Adjustment23
To Adjust Brake24
To Replace Motion Drive Belt24
Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment24
Transmission Removal/Replacement25
To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment25
Front Wheel Toe-In/Camber25
To Remove Wheel For Repairs25
Replacing Battery26
To Replace Headlight Bulb26
Interlocks And Relays26
To Remove Hood And Grill Assembly26
To Adjust Carburetor27
Acceleration Test27
Storage28
Troubleshooting Chart29
Tractor - Model Number 917.271080 Schematic33
Repair Parts34
Tractor - Model Number 917.271080 Electrical34
Tractor - Model Number 917.271080 Chassis And Enclosures36
Tractor - Model Number 917.271080 Ground Drive38
Tractor - Model Number 917.271080 Steering Assembly40
Tractor - Model Number 917.271080 Engine42
Tractor - Model Number 917.271080 Seat Assembly44
Tractor - Model Number 917.271080 Decals45
Tractor - Model Number 917.271080 Wheels & Tires45
Tractor - Model Number 917.271080 Lift Assembly46
Tractor - Model Number 917.271080 Mower Deck48
Tractor - Model Number 917.271080 Hydro Gear Transaxle50
Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation63