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Craftsman 917.257720 User Manual

Craftsman 917.257720
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L NUMBER 917.257720 OWNER'SMANUAL
Assembly
Operation
Customer Responsibilities
Service and Adjustments
Repair Parts
CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment,

Table of Contents

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Craftsman 917.257720 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.257720
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION

Instructions for safe operation, adult use, clearing area, passengers, reverse mowing, discharge direction, unattended operation.

SLOPE OPERATION

Safety practices for operating on slopes, factors affecting control, tip-over accidents, and precautions.

CHILDREN

Safety precautions regarding children's presence near the mower, attracting them, and preventing accidents.

ASSEMBLY

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

Procedures for attaching the mower deck and its drive belt to the tractor.

INSTALL BATTERY

Detailed steps for installing the tractor battery, connecting cables, and securing components.

PREPARE BATTERY

Detailed instructions on preparing and charging the tractor's battery before initial use.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

Instructions to ensure the mower deck is properly leveled for optimal cutting.

OPERATION

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Steps to adjust the mower deck's gauge wheels for proper cutting height.

ADD GASOLINE

Instructions for filling the fuel tank with the correct type of gasoline and safety precautions.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Instructions on how to operate the mower deck using the attachment clutch.

TO START ENGINE

Step-by-step guide for starting the tractor's engine.

STOPPING

Procedures for stopping the mower blades, ground drive, and engine safely.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

Safety precautions and procedures for operating the tractor on slopes.

MOWING TIPS

Advice and best practices for effective and safe mowing.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Pre-start checks and procedures before operating the tractor's engine.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

How to control tractor movement using gearshift and range shift levers.

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

How to check the engine oil level using the dipstick.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

Instructions for adjusting the mower deck's cutting height.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A table outlining maintenance tasks and their recommended intervals.

ENGINE LUBRICATION

Guidance on selecting and using the correct engine oil based on temperature.

AIR FILTER

Procedures for servicing the foam pre-cleaner and paper cartridge air filter.

BLADE CARE

Instructions on blade sharpening, balancing, and replacement.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Detailed instructions for changing the engine oil.

BLADE REMOVAL

Steps for safely removing and reinstalling the mower blade.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

Detailed instructions on how to sharpen and balance mower blades.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

Instructions for adjusting the mower deck's front-to-back level.

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

Procedures for replacing the mower blade drive belt.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Steps for removing and installing the motion drive belt.

TO REMOVE MOWER

Step-by-step instructions for removing the mower deck from the tractor.

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

Steps for removing and installing the mower drive belt.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Instructions for adjusting the tractor's brake system for proper stopping distance.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Detailed steps for adjusting the engine's carburetor.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Instructions for leveling the mower deck for optimal cutting performance.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

Procedure for adjusting the mower deck's side-to-side level.

STORAGE

FUEL SYSTEM

Important precautions for fuel system storage to prevent gumming.

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

Will not start

Common causes and corrections for an engine that will not start.

Mower blades will not rotate

Reasons and solutions for the mower blades failing to rotate.

STEERING ASSEMBLY

ENGINE

44" MOWER DECK

TRANSAXLE

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SLOPING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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