Table Of Contents - Craftsman 917.256571 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Safety Rules2
General Operation2
Slope Operation2
Children2
Product Specifications3
Maintenance Agreement3
Table Of Contents4
Index4
Accessories And Attachments5
Performance5
Contents Of Hardware Pack6
Assembly7
Tools Required For Assembly7
To Remove Tractor From Carton7
Before Rolling7
Install Seat8
Check Tire Pressure8
Check Deck Levelness8
Check Brake System8
Install Mulcher Plate9
To Convert To Bagging Or Discharging9
Checklist9
Operation10
Know Your Tractor11
How To Use Your Tractor12
To Set Parking Brake12
To Use Throttle Control12
To Use Choke Control12
To Transport13
Before Starting The Engine13
Check Engine Oil Level13
Add Gasoline13
Carburetor13
Purge Transmission14
Mowing Tips14
Mulching Mowing Tips14
Customer Responsibilities15
General Recommendations15
Before Each Use15
Lubrication Chart15
Schedule15
Brake Operation16
Tires16
Blade Care16
Blade Removal16
V-Belts17
Transaxle Cooling17
Transaxle Pump Fluid17
Engine Lubrication17
Engine Cooling Fins18
Muffler18
Engine Oil Filter18
In-Line Fuel Filter18
Seat18
Service And Adjustments19
Tractor19
To Remove Mower19
To Install Mower19
Brake19
To Level Mower Housing20
To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt21
To Adjust Brake21
To Replace Motion Drive Belt21
To Adjust Motion Control Lever22
Transmission Removal/Replacement22
To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment22
Front Wheel Toe-In/Cabmer22
To Start Engine With A Weak Battery23
To Replace Headlight Bulb23
Interlocks And Relays23
To Replace Fuse23
To Adjust Throttle Control Cable24
To Adjust Choke Control24
To Adjust Carburetor25
Preliminary Setting25
Final Setting25
Acceleration Test25
Storage26
Troubleshooting Points27
Fuse27
Spark Plugs27
Schmeatic29
Repair Parts30
Electrical30
Chassis And Enclosures32
Drive34
Steering Assembly36
Seat Assembly38
Decals39
Wheels & Tires39
Engine40
Mower Lift42
Mower Deck44
Hydro Gear Transaxle46
Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation55