Craftsman 917.27182 manual Icrrftsmrni, For answers to your questions About this product, Call

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Owner's Manual

ICRRFTSMRN'I

19.5HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No. 917.271820

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read end 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, II 60179

Visit our Craftsmanwebsite:www.sears.corn/craftsman

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Contents For answers to your questions About this product, Call IcrrftsmrniLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery II. Slope Operation General OperationDo not Iiichildren IV. ServiceThat may obscure vision Mower blades are sharp and can cutNeutral, you may lose control of the tractor Safety is InvolvedRepair Agreement Product SpecificationsKeys Video Cassette SeatOil DrainTube For FutureUseBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Attach Steering Wheel Install Seat If previously removed All assembly instructions have been #CHECKLISTENG,NEONENG,NEOFFOLFRESSUREL,G.TSONO%MF Knowyourtractor IndicatorClutch BrakePedal Height MotionHowto Useyourtractor To SET Parking Brake To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightStopping Mower Blades Ground DriveTo Operate Mower To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate on Hills To TransportTowing Carts and Other Attachments Viscosity Chart in the Mainte- nance section of this manualBefore Stafitingthe Engine Check Engine OIL Level ADD GasouneSlowly Warm Weather Starting 50 F and aboveAutomatic Transmission Warm UP PurgetransmissionMulching Mowingtips MowingtipsAll adjustmentsin the Service Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Zerk SpindleTires Brake OperationOperator Presence System Blade CareBelts To Clean Battery and TerminalsTransaxle Cooling Tranbaxle Pump FluidCartridge Aution Before Performing ANY Service or Adjustments CleaningTo Install Mower Tractor To Remove MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Belt RemovalTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Replacing Battery To Adjust Steering WheelTo Start Engine with Weak TransmissionTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Adjust Choke Control Interlocks and RelaysPreliminary Setting To Adjust CarburetorFinal Setting RPMTractor Problem Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustmentDirty air filter Dirtyfuel filter Stale or dirtyfuelCause Troubleshooting ChartOrrection Replace blade Tighten blade boltPlace freewheel controlin BlownfuseEngaged position Replace motiondrive beltTractor -- Model Number SchematicTractor - Model Number ElectricalKEY Part Descripon ElectricalTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number 917.271820 Chassis and EnclosuresGROUNDDRIVETRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.271820 KEY Part Tractor -- Model Number 917,271820 Ground DriveTractor - Model Number 917.271820 Steering Assembly KEY Part Description Optional Equipment Tractor - Model Number 917,271820Spark Arrester KEY Paitt NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor MODELNUMBER917.271820 SEAT AssEMBLYWheels & Tires DecalsTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Lift Assembly Tractor . Model Number Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck 2629J Spacer\ \ 20w-50 2911 LO. Ownersmanual11019LABELKIT 971I 934 TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.271820803 797 544 801 5101 513 802 783 1051Gasket SET 634 1770 51A 16390569271411 272490 Page Page Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationRev 12.8.00 TR Get it fixed, at your home or ours