Craftsman 917.270822 owner manual Sears, Help Line, Pm, Mon Sat

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Owner's Manual

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19.5HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRACTOR

IEZ3

Model No.

917.270822

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

	CAUTION:	For answers to your questions
	Read and follow all	about	this product,		Call:
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	Safety Rules and Instructions
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	before operating this equip-
		5 am-	5 pm, Mon-	Sat

ment.

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

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Contents Help Line SearsPm, Mon Sat Limited 90 DAY Warranty on BAI-FERY Slope Operation ServiceChildren Do notBirth defects, or other reproductive harm Safety is InvolvedProduct Specifications Maintenance AgreementCustomer Responsibilities Batiery16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge Lock 16 x Hex Bolt Lackwasher 3/8 Large Flat WasherSteering Mulcber Plate VideoParts Bag Tools Required For Assembly Howto SET Upyour TractorBefore Rolung Tractor OFF Skid AI-IACHSTEERING WheelInstall Mulcher Plate Install SeatTo Drive Tractor OFF Skid Check Brake System To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessH L Knob Brake Motion Freewheel Control Lever Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate on Hills To TransportCheck Engine OIL Level Efore Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To Start EngineAutomatic Transmission WARM-UP Coldweatherstarting 50 Fand BelowPurge Transmission Mowing TipsMulching Mowing Tips Maintenance Schedule Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETires Brake OperationOperator Presence System Blade CareBelts Clean AIR ScreenTransaxle Cooling Transaxle Pump FluidCleaning To Install Mower To Level Mower HousingTo Remove Mower Equal in length. Both links should be To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt RemovalTo Start Engine with Aweak Battery To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Choke ControlPreliminary SEI-FING Final SE1-FINGCylinders EngineProblem Causecorrection Troubleshooting ChartCorrection ProblemcauseChart Cause TroubleshootingProblem Loss of driveTractor Model Number Eo IJTractor - Model Number ElectricalElectrical Tractor - Model Number4799J 166180 Fuse 73510400 NUtKeps Hex 1/4-20 Unc 14,5491Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number 917,270822 Ground Drive Tractor --MODEL Number Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly Optional Equipment EngineSpark Arrester Tractor - Model Number Engine KEY Part NO. no Tractor - Model Number Seat AssemblyKEY Part Wheels & Tires KEY Part KEY DescriptionTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Nut, Special Mower Deck BracketAssembly,Sway Bar BracketAssembly,Sway Bar Spring,Torsion Brakes164961 155046Tractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number Assembly,Upper Housing Housing,LowerDifferentialAssembly Ring,Wire Retaining 142961 Seal 75 x 1.25 x Ring, Retaining615 24 634A 552 53525 J 601 534 642 643 523 525 i 284A 1611861 13581121 51A801 783 8O2803 653 209A 414 207 y 307 592 Label Kiti 8A5729 10A 304 881305 573 308 3O6 307497074 Piston Assembly, Standard Size270884 Gasket, intake Manifold Bushing MountingWire, Stop 851 493880 332 230674 Nut, Hex 803 497604 Housing,Starter 333 394891592 92278 615APage Page Page Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Sighting Guide Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation£ S