Craftsman 917.272762 manual ICRnFTZMnWl

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Owner's Manual

ICRnFTZMnWl

LAWN TRACTOR

18.0HP, 42" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission

Model No.

917.272762

This product has a low emission engine which operates

[1_ differently from previously built 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 ICRnFTZMnWl Limited Warranty on Battery Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentII. Slope Operation General OperationDo not IV. ServiceIII. Children Page Repair Protection Agreements Sears Installation ServiceHome Steering Wheel Tools Required for Assembly Howto SET UP Your TractorTo Remove Tractor from Before Removing Tractor from Skid Attach Steering WheelTo Drive Tractor OFF Skid Check BatterySee Operation section for location and function of controls Check Deck Levelness Install Mulcher PlateDischarging Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts@@@@@ Ammeter Know Your TractorAttachment Clutch Lever Used AttachmentTo SET Parking Brake HOW to USE Your TractorGround Drive EngineTo Operate Mower To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate on Hills Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Automatictransmissionwarm UPMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsBefore Each USE General RecommendationsCheck engine oil level Check brake operation Tractor BatteryOperator Presence System Blade RemovalTransaxle Pump Fluid EngineLubrication AIR Filter Clean AIR ScreenEngine OIL Filter Muffler CleaningSpark Plugs Protect painted surfaces with auto- motive type waxTo Install Mower Service or AdjustmentsTractor To Remove MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingBelt Removal Belt Installation Motion control lever has been preset Transaxle Motion Control LE VER Neutral AdjustmentTransmission Removal Replacement To Adjust Steering Wheel Align MentTo Attach Jumper Cables Replacing BatteryInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjustthrottle Control CablePreliminary Setting Fuel System BatteryEngine OIL CylindersProblem Troubleshooting ChartCause Causecorrection Troubleshooting ChartProblem Cause Correction 0EO OII1 Tractor - Model Number SchematicElectrical Tractor - Model NumberKEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number ElectricalTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures 175049 Grille Lens Asm Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive CAD Tractor -- Model Number Ground DriveTractor - Model Number 917.272762 Steering Assembly KEY Part Description Engine Bolt Tractor - Model Number Seat AssemblyWheels Tires KEY Part Tractor -- Model Number DecalsTractor -- Model Number Lift Assembly Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck 177563 Bracket, Deflector 105304X Cap, Sleeve 123713X 150 627 1o8o 783÷1 4741 Gasket-Crankcase KEY Part NO. no Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation 6E/A R