Craftsman 917.272410 - Manual (Page 21)

3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks
and clamps are properly positioned.
4. Immediately wipe up any spilled
gasoline.
Clamp
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
electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out.
Water in engine can result in a shortened
engine life.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:
1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.
2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
3. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position.
4. Turn ignition key “OFP and remove key.
5. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
6. 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.
1. Place attachment clutch switch in
“DISENGAGED” position.
2. Move attachment lift lever forward to
lower mower to its lowest position.
3. Roll belt off electric clutch pulley.
4. Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis
bracket by removing retainer spring.
5. Disconnect suspension arms from
rear deck brackets by removing
retainer springs.
6. Disconnect front links from deck by
removing retainer springs.
7. Raise lift lever to raise suspension
arms. Slide mower out from under
tractor.
IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than
the mower deck is to be mounted on the
tractor, remove the front links.
TO INSTALL MOWER
1. Raise attachment lift lever to its
highest position.
2. Slide mower under tractor with
deflector shield to right side of tractor.
3. Lower lift lever to its lowest position.
4. Install mower in reverse order of
removal instructions.
Small Retainer
Spring
Suspension
Electric
'Clutch
Pulley
Front Link
Retainer
Spring
Anti-Sway
Bar
Retainer Springs
(Both Sides)
Retainer Spring