Table Of Contents - Craftsman 917.270820 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents2
Safety Rules2
General Operation2
Slope Operation3
Children3
Service3
Product Specifications5
Maintenance Agreement5
Customer Responsibilities5
Contents Of Hardware Pack6
Assembly8
Tools Required For Assembly8
To Remove Tractor From Carton8
Unpack Carton8
How To Set Up Your Tractor9
Connect Battery9
Install Seat9
Install Mulcher Plate10
To Convert To Bagging Or Discharging10
Assemble Gauge Wheels To Mower Deck11
Check Brake System11
Checklist11
Check Tire Pressure11
Operation12
Know Your Tractor13
How To Use Your Tractor14
To Set Parking Brake14
Stopping14
Choke Control14
To Operate Mower15
To Operate On Hills15
To Transport15
Towing Carts And Other Attachments15
Add Gasoline16
To Start Engine16
Warm Weather Starting16
Cold Weather Starting16
Purge Transmission17
Mowing Tips17
Mulching Mowing Tips18
Maintenance19
General Recommendations19
Lubrication Chart19
Brake Operation20
Tires20
Blade Care20
Blade Removal20
V-Belts21
Transaxle Cooling21
Transaxle Pump Fluid21
Engine Lubrication21
Air Filter22
Engine Cooling Fins22
Muffler22
Spark Plugs22
Service And Adjustments23
To Remove Mower23
To Install Mower23
To Level Mower Housing24
Side-To-Side Adjustment24
Front-To-Back Adjustment24
To Replace Mower Blade Drive24
To Adjust Brake25
To Replace Motion Drive Belt25
Belt Installation25
To Adjust Motion Control Lever26
Transmission Removal/Replacement26
To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment26
Front Wheel Toe-In/Camber26
To Replace Headlight Bulb27
Interlocks And Relays27
To Replace Fuse27
To Remove Cables27
To Remove Hood And Grill Assembly28
Engine28
To Adjust Throttle Control Cable28
To Adjust Choke Control28
Storage29
Acceleration Test29
Troubleshooting Chart31
Repair Parts34
Electrical34
Chassis And Enclosures Repair Parts36
Ground Drive Repair Parts38
Steering Assembly Repair Parts40
Engine Repair Parts42
Seat Assembly Repair Parts44
Decals45
Wheels & Tires45
Lift Assembly Repair Parts46
Mowerdeck Repair Parts48
Hydro Gear Transaxle Repair Parts50
Schematic58
Suggested Guide For Sighing Slopes For Safe Operation59