Table Of Contents - Craftsman 917.27404 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents2
Warranty2
Safety Rules3
Product Specifications6
Unassembled Parts7
Assembly/Pre-Operation8
Check Battery8
Adjust Seat8
To Roll/Drive Tractor Off Skid8
Reposition Right Rear Gauge Wheel9
Install Mulcher Plate9
To Convert To Bagging Or Discharging9
Check Tire Pressure9
Checklist10
Operation11
To Set Parking Brake13
To Use Throttle Control13
To Move Forward And Backward13
To Adjust Mower Cutting Height13
To Adjust Gauge Wheels14
To Operate Mover14
To Operate On Hills14
To Transport14
Transmission Engaged/Disengaged15
Before Starting The Engine15
Check Engine Oil Level15
Add Gasoline15
Purge Transmission16
Mowing Tips17
Mulching Mowing Tips17
Maintenance Schedule18
General Recommendations18
Before Each Use18
Lubrication Chart18
Brake Operation19
Operator Presence System19
Blade Removal19
To Sharpen Blade19
Transaxle Cooling20
Transaxle Pump Fluid20
V-Belts20
Engine Lubrication20
Engine Oil Filter21
Air Filter21
Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas21
In-Line Fuel Filter21
Service And Adjustments22
To Remove Mower22
To Install Mower22
To Level Mower Housing23
To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt24
To Check And Adjust Brake24
To Replace Motion Drive Belt25
Transaxle Motion Control25
Level Neutral Adjustment25
Transmission Removal/Replacement25
To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment26
To Remove Wheel For Repairs26
To Start Engine With A Weak Battery26
Replacing Battery26
To Replace Headlight Bulb27
Interlocks And Relays27
To Remove Hood And Grill Assembly27
To Adjust Throttle Control Cable27
Maintenance27
To Adjust Carburetor28
Storage29
Troubleshooting Chart30
Troubleshooting32
Schematic33
Repair Parts34
Electrical34
Chassis And Enclosures36
Ground Drive38
Steering Assembly40
Engine42
Seat Assembly43
Decals44
Wheels & Tires44
Lift Assembly45
Mower Deck46
Hydro Gear Transaxle48
Briggs Engine50
Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation55