Craftsman Riding Mower Troubleshooting Manual Overview

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Owner's Manual

ICRRFTSMRNel

21.0HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No. 917.271840

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

Thls product has a low emlsslon englne which operates differently from prevlously bullt englnes. Before you start the en- glne, read and understand thls 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 - Set

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179

Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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Contents ICRRFTSMRNel Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Slope Operation General OperationIII. Children IV. ServiceSafety is Involved Repair Agreement 17/32 x 1-3/16x 12 Gauge To Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyBefore Removingtractor from Skid Attach Steering Wheel Packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor Install SeatCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Deck LevelnessCheck Brake System To Convert to Bagging or DischargingBefore YOU Operate and Enjoy ChecklistRlR N H L Engine speed Stopping Howto UseyourtractorTo Operate Mower To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate on Hills To TransportBefore Startingthe Engine Check Engine OIL Level Towing Carts and Other AI-FACHMENTSADD Gasoline To Start EnginePurgetransmission Automatic Transmission Warm UPMulching Mowingtips MowingtipsBefore Each USE General Recommendations Lubrication ChartTires Brake OperationOperator Presence System Blade CareTransaxle Cooling BeltsTransaxle Pump Fluid Engine LubricationTo Service PRE-CLEANER Clean AIR ScreenEngine Cooling RNS AIR FilterTo Install Mower CleaningTo Level Mower Housing TractorTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentBelt Removal Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt With Parking BrakeTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentReplacing Battery Transmission REMOVAUREPLACE- MentEngine Preliminary Setting To Adjust CarburetorFinal Setting Acceleration TestTractor To Clean Battery and TermiEngine Fuel System Engine OILCause ProblemCorrection Cause Troubleshooting ChartCorrection ChartTractor - Model Number SchematicTRACTOR- Model Number Lectrical KEY Part Descripon ElectricalTractor -- Model Number 917.271840 Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. no Description Tractor - Model Number 917.271840 Chassis and EnclosuresTractor - Model Number 3ROUND Drive KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Ground DriveTractor - Model Number 917.271840 Steering Assembly KEY Part Description Optional Equipment EngineEngine Part KEY Description TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.271840 SeatassemblyKEY Part Wheels &TIRESTRACTOR- Model Number Lift Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck \ ..-% !iTRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.271840 Mowerdeck Rim 316x1.5Ox.1046 Instructionmanual 5a4P75 Gasket SET 5o91RPM KEY Part NO. no261463 Page Page Sighting Not Across Hill Guide Only Ride UP and Down HillGet it fixed, at your home or ours