Craftsman 917.270961 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
CLEANING
i Clean engine, battery, seat finish etc.
°f all reign mauttr_r" h is
Keep fin'shed s aces and wee
free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
Protect painted surfaces with automo-
tive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden
hose to clean your tractor unless the
electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out.
Water in engine can result in a short-
ened engine life.
,& CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:
Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.
Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.
Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.
Turn ignition key =OFF" and remove key.
Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with plug.
TRACTOR
TO REMOVE MOWER
Mower will be easier to remove from the
right side of tractor.
Piece attachment clutch in =DISEN-
GAGED" position.
Move attachment lift lever forward to
lower mower to its lowest position.
Roll belt off engine pulley.
Remove small retainer spring, and lift
clutch spdng off pulley bolt.
Remove large retainer spring, slide
collar off and push housing guide out of
bracket.
Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis
bracket by removing retainer spring.
Disconnect suspension arms from rear
deck brackets by removing retainer
springs.
Disconnect front links from deck by
removing retainer springs.
Raise lift lever to raise suspension
arms. Slide mower out from under
tractor.
Small Retainer Spring
IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than
the mower deck is to be mounted onthe
tractor, remove the front links and hook
the clutch spring into square hole in
frame.
TO INSTALL MOWER
Raise attachment lift lever to its highes
position.
Slide mower under tractor with dis-
charge guard to right side of tractor.
Lower lift lever to its lowest position.
Install mower in reverse order of
removal instructions.
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
Adjust the mower while tractor is parked
on level ground or driveway. Make sure
tires are properly inflated (See =PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this
manual). If tires are over or
underinflated, you will not properly
adjust your mower.
Arms ._;_',._._.-_Square Hole
ine Pulley
Retainer
Anti-Swa'
Link
Sides)
Housing
Large Retainer
Spring 22