Craftsman 917.272247 owner manual Jcrrftsmiiwi, Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm, Mon Sat

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Owner'sManual

JCRRFTSMIIWI

LAWN TRACTOR

20.0HP, 48" Mower

Electric Start

AutomaticTransmission

Model No. 917.272247

from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read

i]_This product has a low emission engine which operates differently and understand this Owner's Manual.

IMPORTANT:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip- ment.

For answers to your questions about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, 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 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm, Mon Sat JcrrftsmiiwiLimited Warranty On Craftsman Riding Equipment WarrantyLimited Warranty on Battery I1. Slope Operation General OperationNeutral, you may lose control of the tractor Do not IV. ServiceRemove obstacles such as recks, tree limbs, etc Repair Agreement Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities Gasoline Gallons Capacity Unleaded Type RegularTo Remove Tractor from Carton Adjust SeatUnpack Carton Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts ChecklistCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemFailure to follow instructions Know Your Tractor Attachment Clutch Switch UsedDrive Pedal FreewheelHOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Stop Mower Blades To Operate on HillsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsADD Gasoline To Start EngineMowing Tips Purge TransmissionGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Brake Operation BatteryTires Operator Presence SystemTransaxle Pump Fluid EngineTransaxle Cooling BeltsClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Clean AIR ScreenMuffler To Remove Mower CleaningGaged SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment with Bubble Level To Level Mower HousingLevel Decal Brake PedalFRONTO-BACKADJUSTMENT Alternate SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment MethodBoth Front Links Must be Equal Length To Replace Mower Drive Belt Mower Drive Belt InstallationMower Drive Belt Removal Secondary Drive Belt To Replace Mower BladePulleyring To Adjust Brake To Check and Adjust BrakeTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Replace Headlight Lamp EngineInterlocks and Relays To Remove Hood and Grill AS SemblyTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Choke ControlFinal Setting Preliminary SEI-I-INGOther BatteryFuel System Engine OILProblem Troubleshooting ChartCause Correction Troubleshooting ChartOwer blades will Rmt rotate MechanismProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting ChartService Note Spar Tractor --MODEL Number SchematicTractor - Model Number 917,272247 Electrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Tractor --MODEL Number ElectricalTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number 917.272247 Chassis and EnclosuresTractor --MODEL Number Ground Drive KEY Part Description Tractor -- Model Number Ground DriveTractor - Model Number Steering Assembly 72 19182411 Washer 9/16 ID x 1-1/20D 11Ga Tractor - Model Number 917.272247 Steering AssemblyOptional Equipment Tractor - Model Number EngineSpark Arrester 169837 KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Seat AssemblyDecals Tractor --MODEL NumberTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly 18 73800800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc Tractor --MODEL Number Mower Deck Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck OcD =oooPin, Jackshaft Tractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model NumberCrankcasei Crankcase KEY Part Descripon HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY Part DescriptionDre ArriveJ KEY Part NO. no KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONDmarrant Svstme I Moteur Contr61e Engine Controls KEY Part NO. no Starting SystemFuel Svstme Echappement24-041-02-S Gasket, exhaust 25-072-04-S Stud, MSxl.25x33 Exhaust KEY Part DescriptionNot Illustrated Description Kit, carburetor w/gaskets IncludesPage Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation MY-HOME Anytime, day or night A. and Canada Your Home