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Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm, Mon Sat
Warranty
Limited Warranty On Craftsman Riding Equipment
Limited Warranty on Battery
General Operation
I1. Slope Operation
Neutral, you may lose control of the tractor
IV. Service
Do not
Remove obstacles such as recks, tree limbs, etc
Customer Responsibilities
Product Specifications
Repair Agreement
Gasoline Gallons Capacity Unleaded Type Regular
Adjust Seat
To Remove Tractor from Carton
Unpack Carton
Check Deck Levelness
Checklist
Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts
Check Brake System
Failure to follow instructions
Drive Pedal
Attachment Clutch Switch Used
Know Your Tractor
Freewheel
HOW to USE Your Tractor
To Stop Mower Blades
To Adjust Gauge Wheels
To Operate Mower
To Operate on Hills
ADD Gasoline
Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments
Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level
To Start Engine
Purge Transmission
Mowing Tips
Lubrication Chart
General Recommendations
Before Each USE
Tires
Battery
Brake Operation
Operator Presence System
Transaxle Cooling
Engine
Transaxle Pump Fluid
Belts
Clean AIR Screen
Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas
Muffler
Cleaning
To Remove Mower
Gaged
Level Decal
To Level Mower Housing
SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment with Bubble Level
Brake Pedal
Alternate SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Method
FRONTO-BACKADJUSTMENT
Both Front Links Must be Equal Length
Mower Drive Belt Installation
To Replace Mower Drive Belt
Mower Drive Belt Removal
To Replace Mower Blade
Secondary Drive Belt
Pulleyring
To Check Brake
To Check and Adjust Brake
To Adjust Brake
To Replace Motion Drive Belt
To Remove Wheel for Repairs
Interlocks and Relays
Engine
To Replace Headlight Lamp
To Remove Hood and Grill AS Sembly
Final Setting
To Adjust Choke Control
To Adjust Carburetor
Preliminary SEI-I-ING
Fuel System
Battery
Other
Engine OIL
Troubleshooting Chart
Problem
Cause
Ower blades will
Troubleshooting Chart
Correction
Rmt rotate Mechanism
Troubleshooting Chart
Problem Cause Correction
Service Note
Tractor --MODEL Number Schematic
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Tractor - Model Number 917,272247 Electrical
Tractor --MODEL Number Electrical
KEY Part NO. NO. Description
Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures
Tractor - Model Number 917.272247 Chassis and Enclosures
KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION
Tractor --MODEL Number Ground Drive
Tractor -- Model Number Ground Drive
KEY Part Description
Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly
Tractor - Model Number 917.272247 Steering Assembly
72 19182411 Washer 9/16 ID x 1-1/20D 11Ga
Tractor - Model Number Engine
Optional Equipment
Spark Arrester
169837
Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly
KEY Part Description
Tractor --MODEL Number
Decals
Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly
18 73800800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc
Tractor --MODEL Number Mower Deck
Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck
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Tractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number
Pin, Jackshaft
Crankcasei
HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY Part Description
Crankcase KEY Part Descripon
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KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION
KEY Part NO. no
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Starting System
Engine Controls KEY Part NO. no
Echappement
Fuel Svstme
Not Illustrated Description
Exhaust KEY Part Description
24-041-02-S Gasket, exhaust 25-072-04-S Stud, MSxl.25x33
Kit, carburetor w/gaskets Includes
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