Craftsman 917.27481 owner manual Craftsman

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Owner's Manual

CRAFTSMAN°

LAWN TRACTOR

18.5HP, 42" Mower Electric Start

6 Speed Transaxle

Model No. 917.274810

i_	differently from previously built		engines	. Before	you start the
	his product	has a low emission		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 Craftsman Limited Warranty on Battery Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentGeneral Operation II1. Children ServiceIV, Towing Safe Handling of GasolineGeneral Service Customer Responsibilities Sears Installation ServiceSteering Wheel Before Removing Tractor From Skid Attach Steering Wheel Tools Required for AssemblyUnpack Carton Check Battery ALL Belts Checktire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemUnlocked ROS on TractorStopping HOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking BrakeTo Move Forward and Backward To Operate Mower Using the Reverse Operation SystemOperating in Reverse On Hills To TransportMents ADD GasolineMowing Tips ROS General RecommendationsBlade Care Operator Presence System Reverse Operation System ROSBlade Removal Batt E RY Engine OIL Filter Clean AIR ScreenAIR Filter MufflerTo Remove Mower To Install MowerTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Level Mower HousingTo Adjust Brake To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Remove Wheel for Repairs MentTo Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing BatteryInterlocks and Relays To Remove Hood and Grill AS- SemblyPreliminary Setting To Adjust CarburetorFinal Setting EngineFuel System BatteryEngine OIL CylindersCause 3ORRECTION ProblemStart Engine Cause ProblemCorrection OFF Problem Cause CorrectionO11o SchematicElectrical Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number 917,274810Part Tractor - Model Number 917,274810 Chassis and EnclosuresTractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number 917,274810 Ground DriveSteering Tractor - Model Number 917,274810 Spark Arrester Optional EquipmentPart Description Tractor - Model Number 917,274810 Seat AssemblyWheels and Tires DecalsKEY Part Description 161718 Tractor - Model Number Lift AssemblyTractor - Model Number 917,274810 Mower Deck Given U. S Inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 4PA Description REF Part NO. noMST 105137d276 rl 763 lO5% PTO All component Dimensions Given in U.S. inches Page Page Page Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationYour Home