Craftsman 917.272464 owner manual Icraftsmani, Sears Craftsman Help Line Am 5 pro, Mon Sat

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Owner's Manual

ICRAFTSMAN°I

LAWN TRACTOR

21.5HP, 42" Mower

Electric Start

Automatic Transmission

Model No. 917.272464

differently from previously built engines. Before you start the

_]his product has a low emission engine which operates engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.

IMPORTANT:

Read and follow all Safety

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

Rules and Instructions before 1-800-659-5917

operating this equipment.

Sears Craftsman Help Line

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Contents Sears Craftsman Help Line Am 5 pro, Mon Sat IcraftsmaniSafety Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentLimited Warranty on Battery ScheduleII. Slope Operation General OperationMow up and down slopes, not across IV. ServicePage Repair Agreement Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities API-SF-SJ11/4-Locknut20 Check Battery Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonInstall Seat To Convert to Bagging or Discharging Install Mulcher PlateCheck Brake System Failure to follow instructions H L I,,IKnowyour Tractor To USE Choke Control HOW to USE Your TractorTo Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower To TransportBefore Starting the Engine MentsCheck Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Purge TransmissionMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Check engine oil levelOperator Presence System Blade Center Edge Up Hole Flat Washer Mandrel AssemblyBlade Care Blade RemovalBelts BatteryTransaxle Pump Fluid Engine LubricationClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Clean AIR ScreenEngine OIL Filter AIR FilterMuffler CleaningSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel FilterTo Remove Mower To Install MowerLarge SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltBrake needs to be adjusted or the pads need to be replaced To Check and Adjust BrakePulley With Parking BrakeTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral AdjustmentTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACE- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERInterlocks and Relays To Replace Headlight BulbTo Replace Fuse Engine To Adjust CarburetorTo Remove Hood and Grill AS- Sembly CableFuel System EngineEngine OIL CylindersProblem Troubleshooting ChartCausecorrection Correction CausePoorcut-uneven LevelRoblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting ChartFast OFFStarter Tractor --MODELNUMBER SchematicElectrical TRACTOR-- ModelnumberKEY Part NO, NO,DESCRIPTION Tractor --MODEL Number ElectricalTRACTOR-- Modelnumber 917.272464 Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Tractor --MODEL Number Chassis and EnclosuresTractor - Model Number Ground Drive TRACTOR-- Modelnumber Grounddrive Tractor - Model Number 917.272464 Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Tractor --MODEL Number 917.272464 Steering AssemblyOptional Equipment Tractor - Model Number EngineSpark Arrester UNF TRACTOR-- Modelnumber EngineKEY Part Tractor - Model Number Seat AssemblyDecals Tractor - Model NumberWheels & Tires KEY Part Tractor --MODEL Number Liftassembly Tractor - Model Number Liftassembly TRACTOR-- Modelnumber Mowerdeck UNC Tractor --MODEL Number Mower DeckMo rrt1 Zl =Ow Spring Clip Housing Thrust Check Plug AssemblyFilter Assembly Fan Pulley Service Assembly929 t Page Oos Tractor --MODEL Number KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation A. and Canada Anytime, day or night