Craftsman 917.271061 owner manual Service Adjustments Storage, Repair, Parts Ordering Back Cover

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Safety Rules

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Product Specifications

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Assembly

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Operation

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Repair

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LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears Will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.

This Warranty does not cover:

Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts and oil filters.

Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass.

Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment, impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over speeding the engine.

Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris, or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con- tained in the owner's manual.

Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami- nated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within thirty (30) days of its purchase date.

Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge

will apply. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.

TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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Contents £RIIFTSMFIN Repair Service Adjustments StorageLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Parts Ordering Back CoverDo not General OperationSlope Operation ChildrenService Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the areaRepair Agreement Customer ResponsibilitiesShoulder To Remove Tractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidInstall Seat To Drive Tractor OFF SkidCheck Tire Pressure Check Brake SystemTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Deck LevelnessR N H L Adjustment Knowyour TractorTo SET Parking Brake HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height Backward StoppingTo Transport To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate on Hills Shoulder Bolt Gauge WheelADD Gasoline To Start EngineBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level Purge Transmission Automatic Transmission Warm UPMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartMaintenance Schedule Before Each USEBlade Care TiresOperator Presence System Blade RemovalTransaxle Pump Fluid BatteryTransaxle Cooling BeltsTo Service PRE-CLEANER Clean AIR ScreenClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas AIR FilterIN-LINE Fuel Filter CleaningHousing Guide Large To Remove MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing Ground Line VI-ATo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Adjust BrakeTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Start Engine with a Weak Baiiery To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Replace Fuse To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays Screw To Adjust CarburetorAcceleration Test Engine OIL EngineFuel System CylindersCause Correction Troubleshooting ChartProblem Tighten Troubleshooting Chart ProblemcauseCorrection Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Correction Cpdalup SchematicTractor - Model Number Electrical Tractor --MODEL Number DescriptionTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures TRACTOR-- Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor -- Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly Shaft Assembly, L.H19272016 Optional Equipment KEY Part NO. no 162156 17720410 159420 16 STD551237 101 M73030800 105Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires Tractor --MODEL NumberDecals Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Lift Inner Wire Assembly159471 130171116 Tractor - Model NumberMower Deck Tractor -- Model Number 6958 107 Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number @-+ Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV15.5S, Type NumberNot Illustrated Blower Housing and Baffles KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionAIR Intake KEY Part NO. NO. Description Crankshaft KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionJ11 Fuel System KEY Part NO. NO. Description Ignition I Electrical OIL PAN / Lubrication Starting System KEY Part NO. NO. Description Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV15.5S, Type NumberOIL PAN / Lubrication KEY Part NO. NO. Description Page Page Page Sighting Only Ride UP and Down HillNot Across Hill IuideRev 2.17.00 TR