Craftsman 917.270732 owner manual ICRIIFTSMIIHi, Sears Craftsman Help Line Am 5 pm, Mon- Sat

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Owner's Manual

ICRIIFTSMIIH°i

17HP

ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No. 917.270732

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

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Contents Sears Craftsman Help Line Am 5 pm, Mon- Sat ICRIIFTSMIIHiLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery General Operation Slope OperationDo not ChildrenChine. Tall grass can hide obstacles ServiceCustomer Responsibilities Seat HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Shoulder Seat Pan Bolt Install SeatRemove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor To Drive Tractor OFF SkidTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging ChecktirepressureCheckdecklevelness Checkforproperposition OfallbeltsH L Knowyour Tractor Stopping HOW to USE Your TractorTo Operate Mower To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate on Hills Towing Carts and Other AttachmentsAddgasoline Before Starting the EngineTo Start Engine Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Check engine oil level Check brake operationOperator Presence System Raise mower to highest position to allow access to bladesBlade Care Blade RemovalTransaxle Cooling BatteryEngine Engine Cooling Fins IN-LINE Fuel FilterAIR Filter MufflerTo Install Mower CleaningInstall mower in reverse order of removal instructions To Remove MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingGroundUneV.T-EA Front LinksTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Transaxle Gear Shift LeverFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Start Engine with a Weak BAI-IERYTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Remove Hoodand Grill AssemblyFinal Setting Preliminary SettingAcceleration Test Idle Mixture valveFuel System TractorEngineoil CylindersProblem Troubleshooting ChartCause Correction Engine valves out of adjustment Troubleshooting Chart Problem CauseProblemcause Troubleshooting ChartProblem Cause Correction Tractor --MODEL Number SchematicRemovable Tractor --MODEL Number Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor -- Model Number ElectricalTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Chassis and Enclosures Tractor -.. Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly T.,I UM - Muuil FIUMUP,.H 911.2/U/32 Steering AssemblyIOPTIONALSpark ArresterEQUIPMENT Tractor - Model Number8113 Bushing, Snap, Fuel Line Plug, Oil Drain See Engine BreakdownKEY Tractor --MODEL Number Seat AssemblyDecals Decal, ReplacementWheels Tires Decal, Hood, R.H3219 Tractor - Model Number Lift AssemblyInch = 25.4 mm Mower Deck Washer #10 Numbers Here Brake Lever ReplacementMST 206-545CScrew 1/4 20 x 1-1 /4 Screw 1/4 20 x 2 1/4Valve Overhaul KIT Manual Choke Systems Carburetor GA.SKETSET 783A 1051276A 5195A 117Aq 130A 95A 633A 117A 137A 276A105A 633 231A 137A O 51137AO276ABriggs ENGINE-MODEL Number 311707, Type Number 0132-E3 Tractor - Model Number 3RIGGS ENGINE-MODEL Page Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation 800 488 1222 Anytime, day or night Au Canada pour service en franctaisDays a week