Table Of Contents - Craftsman 917.272460 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents2
Limited Warranty2
Safety Rules3
Slope Operation3
Product Specifications6
Customer Responsibilities6
Unassembled Parts7
Asembly/Pre-Operation8
Tools Required8
To Remove Tractor From Carton8
Before Removing Tractor From Skid8
Install Seat9
To Drive Tractor Off Skid9
Operation Section For Location And Function Of Controls9
Install Mulcher Plate10
To Convert To Bagging Or Discharging10
Check Tire Pressure10
Checklist10
Operation11
Know Your Tractor12
Locations Of Controls And Adjustments12
How To Use The Tractor13
To Set Parking Brake13
Stopping13
To Adjust Mower Cutting Height13
To Adjust Gauge Wheels14
To Operate Mower14
To Operate O Hills14
To Transport15
Towing Carts And Other Attachments15
Before Starting The Engine15
To Start Engine15
Purge Transmission16
Warm Weather Starting16
Cold Weather Starting16
Automatic Transmission Warm Up16
Mowing Tips17
Mulching Mowing Tips17
Maintenance General Recommendations18
Maintenance Schedule18
Before Each Use18
Lubrication Chart18
Tractor19
Brake Operation19
Operator Presence System19
Blade Care And Removal19
Transaxle Cooling20
Transaxle Pump Fluid20
V-Belts20
Engine Lubrication20
Engine Oil Filter21
Air Filter21
Clean Air Screen21
Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas21
Service And Adjustments22
To Remove And To Install Mower22
To Level Mower Housing23
Side-To-Side Adjustment23
Front-To-Back Adjustment23
To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt24
To Adjust Brake24
To Replace Motion Drive Belt24
Belt Removal And Installation24
Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment25
Transmission Removal/Replacement25
To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment25
To Remove Wheel For Repairs25
To Start Engine With A Weak Battery26
Replacing Battery26
To Replace Headlight Bulb26
Interlocks And Relays26
Maintenance26
To Remove Hood And Grill Assembly27
To Adjust Throttle Control Cable27
To Adjust Choke Control27
To Adjust Carburetor27
Storage28
Battery28
Engine28
Fuel System28
Troubleshooting Chart29
Schematic33
Electrical34
Chassis And Enclosures36
Ground Drive38
Steering Assembly40
Optional Equipment42
Seat Assembly44
Decals45
Wheels And Tires45
Lift Assembly46
Mower Deck48
Hydro Gear Transaxle50
Briggs And Stratton Engine52
Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation59