Craftsman 917.271023 - Manual (Page 22)

• Place new fuel filter In position in fuel
line with arrow pointing towards carbu­
retor.
• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
clamps are properly positioned.
• Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso­
line.
CLEANING
• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.
of all foreign matter.
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels 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 elec­
trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure­
tor are covered to keep water out. Water
in engine can result in a shortened engine
life.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTIVIENTS
.^CAUTION: Before perfonming 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 “OFP 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
light side of tractor.
• Place attachment clutch in “DISEN­
GAGED” position.
• Move attachment lift lever forward to
lower mower to its lowest position.
• Roll belt off engine pulley.
• Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever
by removing retainer spring.
• Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis
bracket by removing retainer spring.
• Disconnect suspension arms from rear
deck brackets by removing retainer
springs.
_ Clutch Lever-
Clutch Rod
Suspension *
Arms
Retainer
Spring
• Disconnect front links from deck by
removing retainer springs.
• Raise lift lever to raise suspension
arms. Slide mower out from under trac­
tor.
IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than
the mower deck is to be mounted on the
tractor, remove the front links.
TO INSTALL MOWER
• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest
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.
Retainer
Spring
Engine Pulley
Front
Link
Retainer Springs
{Both Sides)
Retainer Springs
(Both Sides)
Anti-Swaybar