Craftsman 917.27285 owner manual IC.nFTSMnNI

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Owner's Manual

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LAWN TRACTOR

22.0HP, 42" Mower

Electric Start

6 Speed Transaxle

Model No. 917.272850

This product has a low emission engine which operates IIL-.L_II differently from previously budt engines. Before you start the

engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. J

IMPORTANT:		For answers to your questions
Read	and follow all Safety	about this product, Call:
Rules	and Instructions before	1-800-659-5917
operating this equipment.		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 IC.nFTSMnNI Limited Warranty on Battery Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIII. Children IV. ServiceDo not Page Sears Installation Service Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities Repair Protection AgreementsSeat HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Tools Required for AssemblyBefore Removing Tractor from Skid To Remove Tractor fromInstall Seat Checktire Pressure Install Mulcher PlateCheck Brake System Check Deck LevelnessH L I\I Know Your Tractor To USE Choke Control HOW to USE YOU R TractorTo Move Forward and Backward To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Transport Check Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineTo Start Engine Mulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations ChartBefore Each USE LubricationTractor BatteryBrake Operation Blade RemovalTransaxle Cooling EngineBelts To Change Engine OILCleaning To Service CartridgeAIR Filter Spark PlugsTractor Service or AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingBelt Removal Belt Installation To Adjust BrakeFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEU- Tral AdjustmentTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Start Engine with a Weak BAT TeryTo Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing BatteryInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjustthrottle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor EngineFuel System BatteryEngine OIL CylindersProblem Troubleshooting ChartExcessive Remove Obstruction Not rotate Problem Cause CorrectionRED01115BLACK Tractor - Model Number SchematicTractor - Model Number Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor -- Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Tractor Model Number Ground Drive X .1845/1865 Tractor -- Model Number Ground DriveTractor -- Model Number Steering KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor -- Model Number Engine 137180 Tractor -- Model Number Seat Assembly 186368 Tractor -- Model Number DecalsTractor -- Model Number Lift Assembly Tractor -- Model Number Lift Assembly Tractor -- Model Number Mower Deck LoaUNC 35A Teeth 265 22 o 783 I 240 Included in Engine Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sears