Craftsman 917.275031 owner manual SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL

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Owner'sManual

JCRIIFTSMI H°J

23.0HP

ELECTRIC START

50" MOWER 6 SPEED

GARDEN TRACTOR

Model No. 917.275031

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructionsbefore

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

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

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Contents Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm, Mon Sat SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Hoffman ESTATES, ILLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery This Warranty does not coverDo not General Operation II. SlopeIII. Children IV. ServiceNever carry children. They may fall off Page Repair Agreement Product SpecificationsCapacity Unleaded Repair Agreement is available on thisSteering 2Flanged PinsSeat Washer 17/32 x %3/16 x 12 Gauge Mower Retainer Spdngs Etainer SpringsHowto SET Upyourtractor Check Battery Tools Required for AssemblyTo Removetractor from Unpack CartonInstall Seat Retainer Spring Outward pointing Deck pins Loop Up Install Mower and Drive BeltChecktire Pressure Check Mower Levelness ChecklistCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemATrACHMENT Lift Lever Plunger Clutch/Brake Control KnowyourtractorLift Lever Parking Brake Shift Lever Howto To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightUseyourtractor To SET Parking BrakeTo Operate Mower To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Stop Mower Blades To Operate on HillsBefore Startingthe Engine Check Engine OIL Level Towing Carts and Other Attach MentsADD Gasoline To Start EnginePage General Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Tie Rod Ball Joints ZerkBrake Operation BatteryTires Operator Presence SystemTransaxle Cooling BeltsCheck Transaxle OIL Level To Change Engine OILClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Clean AIR ScreenTo Service PRE-CLEANER CleaningTo Level Mower Housing To Install MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Remove MowerBoth Front Links Must be Equal Length FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Mower Drive Belt Removal To Adjust Brake To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Sway Bar Bracket Idler PulleyFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Belt RemovalReplacing Battery To Start Engine with Aweak BatteryTo Remove Wheel for Repairs Front Wheel Rear WheelEngine To Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Choke ControlPreliminary Setting Engine Fuel System TractorEngineoil CylindersProblem Troubleshooting ChartCause CorrectionReplace blade. Tighten blade bolt Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mowerNot rotatemechanism Battery will NotLow/uneven tire air pressure Place Throttle controlTRACTOR-- Model Number SchematicTRACTOR-- Model NUMBER917.275031 Electrical Eiectrical TRACTOR-- Model NUMBER917,275031Chassis and Enclosures TRACTOR-- Model NUMBER917.275031KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION TRACTOR-- Model Number Chassis and EnclosuresTRACTOR-- Model Number Ground Drive TRACTOR- Model Number Ground Drive TRACTOR-- Model Number Steering Assembly TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.275031 Steeringassembly Spark Arrester KIT J TRACTOR- Model NumberTRACTOR.. Model Number Seat AssemblyWheels &TIRES Tractor - Model NumberDecals LiFT Assembly Mower Deck Tractor - Model Number 917,275031Mower Deck Transaxle KEY Part NO. no XI-7 Description KEY PartBlower Housing and Raffles J Not Illustrated KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONKohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV674, Type Number =-aiINO. NO. Description Crankshaft J Exhaust Fuel System J Crankshaft Fuel System KEY Part Description Page Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Guide Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation800YERMC Parapedirsewiciodere1888SU-HOGAR