Craftsman Riding Mower and Lawn Tractor Manual and Troubleshooting Guide

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Owner's Manual

JCRnFTSMAN'I

LAWN TRACTOR

17.5HP, 42" Mower Electric Start

Automatic Transmission

Model No. 917.273180

i_	differently from previously built		.	Before	you start the
	This product	has a low emission engines		which	operates
	engine, read	and understand this	Owner's Manual.

IMPORTANT:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pro, Mon - Sat

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A

Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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Contents JCRnFTSMANI Storage Limited Warranty on BatteryII. Slope Operation General OperationDo not IV. ServiceIII. Children Page Sears Installation Service Product SpecificationsRepair Protection AgreementsOil Drain To Remove Tractor from Carton HOW to SET UP Your TractorBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Attach Steering Wheel Function of controls Check BatteryCheck Deck Levelness Install Mulcher PlateCheck Brake System H L I\1 Motion Control Know Your TractorFreewheel Control To SET Parking Brake HOW to USE Your TractorStopping Mower Blades To Move Forward and BackwardTo Operate Mower To Adjust GaugewheelsTo Operate on Hills To TransportBefore Starting the Engine Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Purge TransmissionMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Tractor Engine AIR Filter Tractor To Install MowerTo Remove Mower SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level MowerhousingBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Adjust Brake To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Remove Wheel for Repairs Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove CABLES, Reverse Qrder Replacing BatteryTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjustthroifle Control CableEngine Acceleration TestTractor BatteryEngine Fuel System Engine OILProblem Troubleshooting ChartCause CorrectionProblem Troubleshooting ChartCause CorrectionBlades improperlyinstalled 10oImproper blades used Troubleshooting ChartPage Regu *OR Tractor - Model Number SchematicTractor - Model Number Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number 917,273180 ElectricalTractor -- Model Number 917.273180 Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number 917.273180 Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part NO, NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number Ground DriveTractor - Model Number 917.273180 Steering Assembly Tractor -- Model Number 917,273180 Steering Assembly Optional Equipment Tractor - Model Number EngineKEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number 917.273180 Seat AssemblyDecals Tractor - Model NumberWheels & Tires 13 \ Tractor - Model Number Lift AssemblyTractor - Model Number Mowerdeck Mower Deck Tractor - Model Number€o111 Spacer Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather J Crankcas Crankcase Cyunder HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER Ignitionielectricali Blowerhousing & Baffles OIL PAN I Lubrication Control,speedassembly Crankshaft J Exhaust Fuel System Fuel System Crankshaft KEY Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Ears