Craftsman 917.27317 owner manual Jcriiftsmiinj

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Owner's Manual

JCRIIFTSMIIN'J

LAWN TRACTOR

17.5HP, 42" Mower Electric Start

6 Speed Transaxle

Model No.

917.273170

[_	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 pm, 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 Jcriiftsmiinj Limited Warranty on Battery Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentGeneral Operation Slope OperationDo not IV. ServicePage Customer Responsibilities Sears Installation Service11111 Assemble Extension Shaft and Boot Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from Skid Attach Steering WheelCheck Battery Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Install Mulcher PlateDischarging Check Tire PressureProperty damage Attachment Clutch Lever Used Know Your TractorTo USE Throttle Control HOW to USE Your TractorTo Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower To TransportTo Start Engine Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Maintenance ScheduleBefore Each USE Brake Operation TractorTo Sharpen Blade Lubrication BeltsTo Change Engine OIL Engine OIL FilterMuffler Clean AIR ScreenSpark Plugs AIR FilterTractor To Install MowerTo Remove Mower Belt Removal To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Adjust Brake To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Removewheel for Repairs Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEU Tral AdjustmentTo Start Engine with Aweak BAT TeryTo Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing BatteryTo Replace Fuse To Remove Hood and Grill AS SemblyTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableEngine Acceleration TestFuel System BatteryEngine OIL CylindersProblem Troubleshooting ChartCause Correction Start EngineProblem CAUSE3ORRECTION Fast Cause CorrectionSEATSW,TON I Tractor - Model Number SchematicElectrical Tractor - Model NumberKEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number ElectricalTractor - Model Number 917.273170 Chassis and Enclosures Oo oTractor - Model Number 917.273170 Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive X .1845/1865 Tractor - Model Number 917.273170 Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Optional Equipment Tractor - Model Number Engine3219 Tractor - Model Number Lift AssemblyDescription Tractor - Model Number Seat AssemblyKEY Part KEY Part NO, NO,DESCRIPTIONWheels Tires TRACTOR-- Model Number DecalsTractor - Model Number Mower Deck Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck 42A 890 Ylinder HEAD, Valve and Breatherj Crankcase Cylinder HEAD/VALVE/BREATHERNot Illustrated \9\ Part Description AIR INTAKE/FILTRATIONStarting Systemj Engine Controls KEY Part Description Starting System KEY Part DescriptionOIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part Description NO. no Fuel SystemNotillustrated Crankshaft Description KEY PartSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Our Home