Craftsman Complete Manual and Wiring Diagram for Model 917 Lawn Mower

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Owner's Manual

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16.5HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.271110

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip- ment.

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, IL 60179

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Contents Am 5 pm, Mon Sat CnnFTSn#+Limited 90 Daywarranty on Battery Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentSears, Roebuckand Co., D/817 WA, HoffmanEstates,IL General OperationSlope Operation ServiceDo not ChildrenBeforerestarting Never make adjustmentsor repairswith the engine runningMaintenance Agreement MaintainyourtractorproperlyAlways. observethe Safety RulesLiltlliillllliillllillll Parts Bag contentsshownfull sizeParts packed separately in .carton Parts Bag contentsnot shownfull sizeInstallsteering Wheel Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Connect Battery Close batterybox door.Open battery box doorforInstalltwolatch hooksto mulcherplate Install Mulcher PlateCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Ed correctlyAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck Please Review the Following ChecklistWasher Ga-geWheel t Reverse Neutral High LOW Parking Brake Clutch Engaged N H LPosition LightSwitchThrottle/Choke Control PlungerMower Blades To Adjust Mower Cutting Height HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake Throttle ControlTo Transport To Operate MowerBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineAbove Warm Weather Starting 50 FTo Start Engine Cold Weather Starting 50 F BelowMulching Mowing Tips Customer Responsibilities General Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Battery Alwaysobservesafety ruleswhen per- formingany maintenanceTo Clean Batteryand Terminals TractorTo Service PRE-CLEANER Muffler CleaningSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel FilterTo Remove Mower To Install MowerRollbelt offengine pulley Anti-SwaybarFRONT-TO-BACKADJUSTMENT To Level Mower HousingSuspension Important Deck mustbe level side-toTo Adjust Brake To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Replace Motion Drive BeltOrder To Start Engine That has a Weak BatteryTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Remove Hood and Grill AS- SemblyTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throifle Control CableAcceleration Test Move throttle control lever from slow toEngine OIL =-I0CLEAN Batteryand TermiCylinders OtherSwitches Troubleshooting ChartProblem CauseExcessivevibration CorrectionPoorcut uneven Conrd Bent blade mandrel Loose/damagedpartsEngine=backfires Lossof driveTractor - Model Number Electrical KEY Part Description ElectricalTractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures 160392 ChassisAssemUy Tractor -- Model Number Chassis and EnclosuresGround Drive Sheftse.y Tractor -- Model Number Ground DriveTractor Model Number Steering Assembly KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Steering AssemblySpark Arrester Optional EquipmentTractor -- Model Number Part KEY Description Tractor --MODEL Number 917.271110 Seat AssemblyWheels Tires KEY Part DecalsTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly #5133-62 Tractor - Model Number UFT AssemblyTractor - Model Number Mower Deck UNC StltPage Keypart NO.NO Description Sprocket,STCrankcase Sprj,actuaUng Connecg RodSURingSetS Cylinder H EADNALVE/BREATHER Crankcase Keypart NO.NOIgnition / Electrical Blower Housing and Baffles AIR Intake IGNITION/ELECTRICAL Keypart NO.NO Blower Housing & BafflesAIR INTAKE/FILTRATION Keypart NO.NO Description Not IllustratedOIL PAN I Lubrication Starting System J Engine Controls19 12-032-03Seal,1P.T.Oend Kit,brush&sprjStarting System Keypart NO. no OIL PAN/LUBRICATIONCnha Exhaust KEY Part NO. noPage Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sears