Table Of Contents - Craftsman 917.270412 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents2
Safety Rules2
General Operation2
Product Specifications5
Maintenance Agreement5
Customer Responsibilities5
Contents Of Hardware Pack6
Before Rolling Tractor Off Skid8
To Roll Tractor Off Skid8
Tools Required For Assembly8
How To Set Up Your Tractor9
Check Battery9
Install Seat9
Check Deck Levelness10
Check For Proper Position Of All Belts10
Check Brake System10
Checklist10
Operation11
Know Your Tractor12
How To Use Your Tractor13
To Set Parking Brake13
Stopping13
To Move Forward And Backward13
Before Starting The Engine14
To Operate Mower14
To Operate On Hills14
Check Engine Oil Level14
To Start Engine15
Warm Weather Starting15
Cold Weather Starting15
Mowing Tips16
Level Mower16
Maintenance Schedule17
General Recommendations17
Before Each Use17
Lubrication Chart17
Tractor18
Operator Presence System18
Blade Care/Removal18
To Sharpen Blade18
V-Belts19
Transaxle Cooling19
Engine Lubrication19
Air Filter19
Engine Cooling Fins20
Spark Plugs20
In-Line Fuel Filter20
Cleaning20
Service And Adjustments21
To Remove Mower21
To Install Mower21
To Level Mower Housing22
To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belts22
Side-To-Side Adjustment22
Front-To-Back Adjustment22
To Adjust Brake23
To Replace Motion Drive Belt23
To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment24
To Remove Wheel For Repairs24
To Start Engine With A Weak Battery24
Replacing Battery24
Engine25
To Replace Headlight Bulb25
To Remove Hood And Grill Assembly25
To Adjust Throttle Control Cable25
To Adjust Carburetor26
Preliminary Setting26
Final Setting26
Acceleration Test26
Storage27
Engine Oil27
Troubleshooting Chart28
Troubleshooting29
Schematic33
Repair Parts34
Electrical34
Chassis And Enclosures36
Ground Drive38
Steering Assembly40
Optional Equipment42
Seat Assembly44
Decals45
Wheels And Tires45
Lift Assembly46
Mower Deck48
Peerless Transaxle50
Briggs And Stratton Engine52
Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes Foe Safe Operation59