Craftsman Comprehensive Manual for Lawn Tractor Models Including GT5000 and LT2000

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Owner's Manual

ICRRFTSMRN'I

LAWN TRACTOR

18.5HE 42" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission

Model No.

917.273823


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[_	This product	has a low emission engines		which	operates
	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 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 Crrftsmrni Limited Warranty on Battery Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentII. Slope Operation General OperationIII. Children Do notMow up and down slopes 15 Max, not across Product Specifications Sears Installation ServiceCustomer Responsibilities Repair Protection AgreementsSteering Wheel To Remove Tractor from Carton Howto SET UP Your TractorUnpack Carton Before Removing Tractor from Skid Attach Steering WheelTo Drive Tractor OFF Skid Install SeatCheck Deck Levelness Install Mulcher PlateDischarging Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts@@@@@ Know Your Tractor To Adjust Mower Cutting Height HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake To USE Throttle ControlTo Operate On Hills To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower To Stop Mower BladesTo Start Engine Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other Attach Ments Check Engine OIL LevelAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Purge TransmissionMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsLubrication General RecommendationsBefore Each USE CSFBrake Operation TractorTires Operator Presence SystemTransaxle Cooling EngineTransaxle Pump Fluid BeltsAIR Filter Clean AIR ScreenEngine OIL Filter Engine Cooling SystemMuffler CleaningSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel FilterTo Install Mower Service or AdjustmentsTractor To Remove MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment Belt RemovalBelt Installation To Adjust BrakeTo Check and Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Start Engine with a Weak BAT Tery To Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing BatteryTo Remove Hood and Grill AS Sembly Preliminary Setting To Adjustthrottle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor Acceleration TestFuel System BatteryOther TractorProblem Troubleshooting ChartCause Correction Vibration ProblemcausecorrectionOFF Problem Cause CorrectionBattery Tractor - Model Number SchematicTractor - Model Number Electrical Harness, Ignition KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number 917.273823 Chassis and Enclosures 184265 Bezel Grille Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Transaxle See Breakdown KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number 917.273823 Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number 917.273823 Steering Assembly Engine Tractor - Model NumberOptional Equipment KEY PartKEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number 917.273823 Seat AssemblyWheels & Tires KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number DecalsTire, Front Ring Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly173288 Link Front Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck STD624008 Retainer Spring 104 STD551110 Los Brake Pad Plate 750 IDFSl 1022 914 729 Pin-Piston Cylinder HeadCasing Clamp ExhaustPlate-Trim Pump-FuelSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Your Home