Craftsman 917.271023 manual Sears Craftsman Help Line, Am 5 pro, Mon- Sat

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Owner's Manual

CRAFTSMAN+

15.5HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No. 917.271023

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

	CAUTION:	For answers to your questions
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	before operating this equip-	Sears Craftsman Help Line
	before operating this equip-	5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat
	ment.

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

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Contents Am 5 pro, Mon- Sat Sears Craftsman Help LineLimf Assemb Operati MainterFor two Riding Equipment is mainChildren ServiceSlope Operation Do notGrass can hide obstacles TY is InvolvedCustomer Responsibilities Maintenance AgreementParts BAG Contents Shown Full Size Lock #10 x 5/8Weld Nuts #10 16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge Parts packet separately in cartonTo Remove Tractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Attach Steering Wheel Check Deck Levelness HOW to SET UP Your TractorPlease Review the Following Checklist Install Mulcher PlateCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemLearn and understand their meaning H LKnow Your Tractor Tractor Before Starting the Engine Towing Carts and Other AiiachmentsTo Start Engine ADD GasolineAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing Tips RGE TransmissionPage CheckforLooseFasteners Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEOperator Presence System BatteryBlade Care Blade RemovalTransaxle Cooling To Clean Battery and TerminalsTransaxle Pump Fluid Engine LubricationIN-LINE Fuel Filter Engine OIL FilterAIR Filter To Install Mower CleaningTractor To Remove MowerFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentBelt Removal To Adjust Brake Belt InstallationMandrel Pulley To Start Engine with a Weak Battery To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentTo Replace Headlight Bulb OrderInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseAcceleration Test To Adjust CarburetorEngine Fuel System OtherEngine OIL CylindersProblem Troubleshooting ChartCause CorrectionChart Cause TroubleshootingProblem CorrectionCharge Replace Mower drive belt Idler pulley Blade mandrelEngine OFF ChartSTA,T Tractor - Model NumberElectrical Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Chassis and EnclosuresTractor - Model Number Ground Drive 150071B Tractor - Model Number Steeringassembly KEY Part NO. no TRACTOR- Model Number Steering AssemblyOptional Equipment Tractor - Model Number3329 KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Wheels Tires KEY Part Description DecalsTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly LiftLever Inner Wire Assembly ShaftAssembly, Lift 105767X Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck Stlt 139 KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model NumberKohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41572 AIR Intake KEY Part NO. no Fuel System J Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather J Valve, Exhaust,.25 Oversize Ignition I Electrical OIL PAN I Lubrication Dowel,Locating4 Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41572Page Sighting Guide Only Ride UP and Down HILL, not Across Hill Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation10.19.98 Part