Craftsman Lawn Mower Model 917 Owner's Manual - Safe Operation and Maintenance

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Owner's Manual

£RI:IFTSMFIN°

15.5HP

ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No 917.271061

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

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 pm, Mon- Sat

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

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

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Contents £RIIFTSMFIN Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Service Adjustments StorageRepair Parts Ordering Back CoverSlope Operation General OperationDo not ChildrenBe alert and turn machine off if children enter the area ServiceCustomer Responsibilities Repair AgreementShoulder HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidTo Drive Tractor OFF Skid Install SeatTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Brake SystemCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessR N H L Knowyour Tractor AdjustmentTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake Backward StoppingTo Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Transport Shoulder Bolt Gauge WheelBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level To Start EngineADD Gasoline Automatic Transmission Warm UP Purge TransmissionMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsMaintenance Schedule Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEOperator Presence System TiresBlade Care Blade RemovalTransaxle Cooling BatteryTransaxle Pump Fluid BeltsClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Clean AIR ScreenTo Service PRE-CLEANER AIR FilterHousing Guide Large CleaningIN-LINE Fuel Filter To Remove MowerTo Level Mower Housing To Install MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Ground Line VI-ATransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Replace Motion Drive BeltFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Baiiery To Remove Wheel for RepairsInterlocks and Relays To Replace Headlight BulbTo Replace Fuse Acceleration Test To Adjust CarburetorScrew Fuel System EngineEngine OIL CylindersProblem Troubleshooting ChartCause Correction Correction Troubleshooting Chart ProblemcauseTighten Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Correction Tractor - Model Number SchematicCpdalup Electrical Description Tractor --MODEL NumberTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description TRACTOR-- Model Number Chassis and EnclosuresTractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor -- Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly 19272016 Assembly, L.HShaft Optional Equipment 162156 17720410 159420 16 STD551237 101 M73030800 105 KEY Part NO. noTractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Decals Tractor --MODEL NumberWheels & Tires Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly 159471 Inner Wire AssemblyLift 130171Mower Deck Tractor - Model Number116 Tractor -- Model Number 6958 107 Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV15.5S, Type Number @-+AIR Intake KEY Part NO. NO. Description Blower Housing and Baffles KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionNot Illustrated Crankshaft KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionJ11 Fuel System KEY Part NO. NO. Description Ignition I Electrical OIL PAN / Lubrication OIL PAN / Lubrication KEY Part NO. NO. Description Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV15.5S, Type NumberStarting System KEY Part NO. NO. Description Page Page Page Not Across Hill Only Ride UP and Down HillSighting IuideRev 2.17.00 TR