Table Of Contents - Craftsman 917.272244 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents2
Safety Rules3
General Operation3
Slope Operation3
Children4
Service4
Product Specifications6
Repair Agreement6
Customer Responsibilities6
Unassembled Parts7
Assembly8
Tools Required For Assembly8
To Remove Tractor From Carton8
Before Removing Tractor From Skid8
To Roll Tractor Off Skid9
To Drive Tractor Off Skid9
Assemble Gauge Wheels To Mower Deck9
To Attach Nose Roller10
Install Mower And Drive Belt10
Check Tire Pressure11
Check Deck Levelness11
Check For Proper Position Of All Belts11
Check Brake System11
Operation12
Symbols12
Know Your Tractor13
How To Use Your Tractor14
To Set Parking Brake14
Stopping14
Throttle Control14
To Adjust Gauge Wheels15
To Operate Mower15
To Stop Mower Blades15
To Transport15
Towing Carts And Other Attachments16
Before Starting The Engine16
Check Engine Oil Level16
Add Gasoline16
Purge Transmission17
Mowing Tips17
Maintenance Schedule18
General Recommendations18
Lubrication Chart18
Brake Operation19
Tires19
Operator Presence System19
Blade Removal19
Maintenance19
V-Belts20
Transaxle Cooling20
Transaxle Pump Fluid20
Engine Lubrication20
Clean Air Screen21
Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas21
Air Filter21
Engine Oil Filter21
Service And Adjustments22
Cleaning22
To Remove Mower22
To Install Mower22
To Level Mower Housing23
To Replace Mower Drive Belt23
Side-To-Side Adjustment23
Front-To-Back Adjustment23
To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt24
To Adjust Brake24
Mower Drive Belt Installation24
To Replace Motion Drive Belt25
Transmission Removal/Replacement25
To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment25
To Remove Wheel For Repairs25
To Start Engine With A Weak Battery26
Replace Battery26
To Replace Headlight Lamp26
Interlocks And Relays26
To Adjust Throttle Control Cable27
To Adjust Choke Control27
To Adjust Carburetor27
Preliminary Setting27
Final Setting28
Acceleration Test28
Storage29
Troubleshooting Chart30
Schematic33
Repair Parts34
Electrical34
Chassis And Enclosures36
Ground Drive38
Steering Assembly40
Engine42
Seat Assembly44
Decals45
Wheels & Tires45
Lift Assembly46
Mower Deck48
Hydro Gear Transaxle50
Kohler Engine - Model Number Cv624 Type Number 6557852
Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation63