Table Of Contents - Craftsman 917.256562 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Safety Rules2
Slope Operation2
Safety Of Children2
Safe Service2
Specifications3
Table Of Contents4
Index4
Accessories And Attachments5
Contents Of Hardware Pack6
Assembly7
Attach Steering Wheel7
To Roll Tractor Off Skid7
Connect Battery7
Install Seat8
Check Tire Pressre8
Check Deck Levelness8
Assemble Gauge Wheels To Mower Deck8
Install Mulcher Plate9
To Convert To Bagging Or Discharging9
Checklist9
Operation10
Symbols Meaning10
Controls Overview11
To Set Parking Brake12
Stopping12
To Use Throttle Control/To Use Choke Control12
To Adjust Mower Cutting Height12
To Operate Mower13
To Operate On Hills13
Checking Engine Oil Level13
Adding Gasoline13
Carburetor13
To Start Engine14
Mowing Tips14
Mulching Mowing Tips14
Maintenance Schedule15
Maintenance Recommendations15
Checks Before Each Use15
Lubrication Chart15
Brake Operation16
Tires16
Blade Care16
Battery Care16
V-Belts17
Engine Lubrication17
Clean Air Screen17
Air Filter17
Engine Cooling Fins18
Spark Plugs18
In-Line Fuel Filter18
Cleaning18
Service And Adjustments19
To Remove Mower19
To Install Mower19
To Level Mower Housing20
Side-To-Side20
To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt21
To Adjust Brake21
To Replace Motion Drive Belt21
To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment22
Front Wheel Toe-In/Camber22
To Remove Wheel For Repairs22
To Start Engine With A Weak Battery22
To Replace Headlight Bulb23
To Remove Hood And Grill23
To Adjust Throttle Control Cable23
To Adjust Choke Control23
To Adjust Carburetor24
Acceleration Test24
Throttle Control Cable24
Storage25
Terminals25
Troubleshooting26
Schematic Diagram29
Electrical Parts View30
Electrical Parts List31
Chassis And Enclosures View32
Chassis And Enclosures Parts List33
Drive View34
Drive Parts List35
Steering Assembly View36
Steering Assembly Parts List37
Seat Assembly View And Parts List38
Decals39
Wheels And Tires View And Parts List39
Engine View40
Engine Parts List41
Mower Lift View42
Mower Lift Parts List43
Mower Deck View44
Mower Deck Parts List45
Dana Transaxle View46
Dana Transaxle Parts List47
Briggs & Stratton Engine Diagrams48
Briggs & Stratton Engine Parts List52
Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation55
Replacement56
Transaxle56
Type56
Seat56