Craftsman 917.271653 owner manual Sears Craftsman Help Line, Am 5 pro, Mon- Sat

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Owner's Manual

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LAWN TRACTOR

17 HP, 42" Mower

Electric Start

6 Speed Transaxle

Model No.

917.271653

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

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

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Contents Am 5 pro, Mon- Sat Sears Craftsman Help LineLimited Warranty on Battery Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentI1. Slope Operation General OperationMow up and down slopes, not across IV. ServiceDo not Page Repair Agreement Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities SAELocknut 1/2-20 Steering Wheel Hex Bolt Steering3/8-16x Wheel InsertSeat 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 GaugeTo Remove Tractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob Install SeatTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Install Mulcher PlateCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessH L Knowyourtractor Clutch/Brake Indicator PedalTo SET Parking Brake Howto UseyourtractorTo USE Throttle Control To Move Forward and BackwardTo Operate On Hills To Operate MowerTo Transport Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsADD Gasoline Adjustments section of this manualTo Start Engine Mulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsBeforeeachuse Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations SectionBrake Operation BatteryTires Operator Presence SystemEngine BeltsCleaning Clean AIR ScreenEngine Cooling Fins MufflerTo Install Mower Service or AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower Both SidesSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust BrakeBelt Removal To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral AdjustmentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly Replacing BatteryTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableEngine Holes a ThrottleEngineoil Fuel SystemCylinders OtherProblem Troubleshooting ChartCause CorrectionProblem Cause Correcon Troubleshooting ChartLevel Problem Cause CorrectionUnder Improper blades usedTractor - Model Number Schematic Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number ElectricalTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor -- Model Number 917.271653 Chassisand Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model NUM BER Tractor - Model Number 917.271653 Steering Assembly 160367 Tractor - Model Number Steering AssemblyEngine Optional Equipment Tractor - Model NumberSpark Arrester KEY Part2O2O Tractor - Model Number Lift AssemblyKEY Part NO. NO. Description 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 Tractor --MODEL Number Seat AssemblyTractor - Model Number Decals Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck 72140614 Tractor --MODEL Number Mower Deck5950 Part KEY Description 757 883 240 176 404@ 711 467971 I601Label KIT Ownersmanual 127 186 1421 202 562 267 276 1127LABEL-EMISSIONS 5803Valve Gasket SET Carburetor Overhaul KITEngine Gasket SET 121A Carburetor Overhaul KITAir Cleaner 729 Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation A. and Canada Anytime, day or night