Craftsman 917.27267 owner manual IC.nFTSMnN,I

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Owner's Manual

IC.nFTSMnN,I

LAWN TRACTOR

17.5HP, 42" Mower Electric Start

6 Speed Transaxle

Model No.

917.272670

This product has a low emission engine which operates

J_J differently from previously budt engines. Before you start the

engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.

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.nFTSMnN,I Limited Warranty on Battery Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentII. Slope Operation General OperationIII. Children IV. ServiceDo not Page Sears Installation Service Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities Repair Protection AgreementsSeat HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Check Battery Checktire Pressure H L I,,,I Know Your Tractor HOW to USE YOU R Tractor To Operate Mower Before Starting the EngineTo Stop Mower Blades Operate on HillsADD Gasoline To Start EngineMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations ChartBefore Each USE LubricationTractor BatteryBrake Operation Blade RemovalAIR Filter EngineBelts To Change Engine OILCleaning Clean AIR ScreenMuffler Spark PlugsTractor To Remove Mower To Install MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation Belt RemovalTo Adjust Brake Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEU- Tral AdjustmentTo Remove Wheel for Repairs Tostart Engine with Aweak BAT- TeryTo Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing BatteryInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CablePreliminary Setting Final SettingTractor BatteryFuel System CylindersProblem Troubleshooting ChartExcessive OFF SlowREoOII10LAC Tractor - Model Number SchematicTractor - Model Number Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number 917.272670 Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO, NO,DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Transaxle See Breakdown Tractor - Model Number 917.272670 Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION KEY Part NO, NO. Description Tractor - Model Number EngineKEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Seat AssemblyKEY Part Tractor - Model Number Decals1331 Tractor - Model Number Lift AssemblyTractor - Model Number Mower Deck Tractor - Model Number Mowerdeck Page 633 20@ 216/ 222 947 61 8o3A Briggs ENGINE-MODEL Number Tractor Model Number0230-E1 Briggs ENGINE-MODEL Number 31C707,TYPEPage Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation ARS