Craftsman 917.273220 Owner's Manual page 18

• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.
After the engine is running, move
throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With
motion control lever in neutral (N)
position, slowly disengage clutch/
brake pedal.
• Slowly move motion control lever
forward, after the tractor moves
approximately five (5) feet, slowly
move motion control lever to reverse
position. After the tractor moves
approximately five (5) feet return the
motion control lever to the neutral (N)
position. Repeat this procedure with
the motion control lever three (3)
times.
• Your tractor is now purged and now
ready for normal operation.
MOWING TIPS
• Tire chains cannot be used when the
mower housing is attached to tractor.
• Mower should be properly leveled for
best mowing performance. See "TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section of
this manual.
• The left hand side of mower should be
used for trimming.
• Drive so that clippings are discharged
onto the area that has been cut. Have
the cut area to the right of the tractor.
This will result in a more even distribu-
tion of clippings and more uniform
cutting.
• When mowing large areas, start by
turning to the right so that clippings will
discharge away from shrubs, fences,
driveways, etc. After one or two
rounds, mow in the opposite direction
making left hand turns until finished.
• If grass is extremely tall, it should be
mowed twice to reduce load and
possible fire hazard from dried
clippings. Make first cut relatively
high; the second to the desired height.
• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet
grass will plug mower and leave
undesirable clumps. Allow grass to
dry before mowing.
• Always operate engine at full throttle
when mowing to assure better mowing
performance and proper discharge of
material. Regulate ground speed by
selecting a low enough gear to give
the mower cutting performance as well
as the quality of cut desired.
• When operating attachments, select a
ground speed that will suit the terrain
and give best performance of the
attachment being used.
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273220
DECALS
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19
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11
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
2 164754 Decal, Engine
3 163916 Decal, Hood RH Craftsman
4 163917 Decal, Hood LH Craftsman
5 140837 Decal, Brake Parking Saddle
6 133644 Decal, Maintenance
9 142342 Decal, Control Movement
10 156439 Decal, Fender Danger
11 4900J Decal, Clutch/Brake
12 146790 Decal, V-Belt Dr Sch
13 163267 Decal, Dash
14 160397 Decal, V-Belt Schem
WHEELS AND TIRES
1
11
2
3
4
10
7
5
9
6
12
13
4
5
12
17
23
23
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
16 163204 Decal, Fender
17 149516 Decal, Btry Dngr/Psn Eng.
18 164065 Decal, Insert Strg
19 138047 Decal, Battery
23 106202X Reflector, Taillight
24 163223 Decal, Fender Sd. Wht Auto
- - 138311 Decal, Handle Lft Height Adjust
(Lift Handle)
- - 157199 Pad, Footrest
- - 164174 Owner's Manual, English
- - 164175 Owner's Manual, Spanish
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 59192 Cap Valve Tire
2 65139 Stem Valve
3 148736X427 Rim Asm Front
4 8134H Tube, Front (Service Item Only)
5 148741 Tire, Front
6 278H Fitting Grease (Front Wheel Only)
7 9040H Bearing Flange (Front Wheel
Only)
8 104757X Cap Axle
9 151607 Tire Rear
8
10 7154J Tube Rear (Service Item Only)
11 148738X427 Rim Asm Rear
12 6856M Fitting Grease
- - 144334 Sealant, Tire ( 10 oz. Tube)
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.
inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm
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