Craftsman 917.275013 owner manual Icriiftsmiini

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Owner'sManual

ICRIIFTSMIIN"I

GARDEN TRACTOR

23.0HP, 48" Mower

Electric Start 6 Speed

Model No. 917.275013

differently from previously built engines. Before you start the en-

I_his product has a low emission engine which operates gine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.

CAUTION:

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 pro, 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 SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.A IcriiftsmiiniLimited Warranty on Battery Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentGeneral Operation Safety is InvolvedII. Slope Operation III. Children IV. ServiceDo not Be sure the area is clear of other Repair Agreement Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities SystemVideo Cassette Slope Sheet To Rolltractor Check BatteryTo Remove Tractor From Carton Unpack Drive Tractor OFF SkidCheck Brake System Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsCheck Mower Levelness H L Our tractors conform to Knowyour TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower To Adjust Gauge WheelsLift Lever To Operate on HillsTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments To TransportBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMowing Tips General Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Tractor Transaxle Cooling EngineCheck Transaxle OIL Level BeltsCleaning To Remove Mower To Install MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment with Bubble Level To Level Mower HousingAlternate SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Method FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Recheck side-to-side adjustmentPrimary Idler Arm Both Front Links Must be Equal LengthReinstall Mower Drive Belt Install NEW Mower Blade Secondary Drive BeltTo Replace Mower Blade SEC- Ondary Drive Belt Remove Mower Drive BeltTo Adjust Brake To Adjust Attachment ClutchBelt Installation To Replace Motion Drive BeltFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel Camber To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable Replacing BatteryTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Choke ControlPreliminary Setting Final SettingOther EngineFuel System Engine OILProblem Troubleshooting ChartCause CorrectionTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Correction Page TRACTOR- Model Number SchematicTractor - Model Number Electrical Electrical Tractor - Model Number1u8is5 Part Tractor --MODEL Number Chassis and EnclosuresDescription Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Ground DriveTractor - Model NU Mber 917.275013 Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. no Tractor -- Model Number 917.275013 Steering AssemblyKEY Paii Description Tractor - Model Number EngineNO. NO. Description Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsOrgy Number Tractor - Model Lift AssemblyMower Deck Pin Head Rivet Tractor - Model Number Transaxle KEY Part NO. no TransaxleCylinder HEAD, Valve and Breatherj Crankcase KEY Part NO. no HEADNALVE/BREATHER KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONTl to IGNITION/CHARGING KEY Part Description Blower Housing & Baffles KEY Part DescriptionNot Illustrated AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONStarting V6EM Engine Controls OIL PAN I Lubrication OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part Description Staring System KEYCrankshaft J Exhaust J Fuel Systemj Fuel System NO. no Description CrankshaftExhaust KEY Part Description Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation MY-HOME Anyal dayornight 800-469J63 U.S. andCanada Get it fixed, at your home or ours