Craftsman 917.271110 owner manual MaintainyourtractorproperlyAlways. observethe Safety Rules

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE	1.25 GALLONS
CAPACITY
AND TYPE:	UNLEADED
	REGULAR
OIL TYPE	SAE 30
(API-SF/SG/SH):	(above 32°F)
	SAE 10W-30
	(below 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY:	W/RLTER: 4.0PINTS
	WK_FILTER:3.5PINTS
SPARK PLUG:	Champion J19LM
GAP: .030")	STD361458-
GROUND SPEED	FORWARD:
(MPH):	1sr	1.1
	2ND	1.4
	3RD	2.3
	4TM	3.5
	5TM	4.5
	6 TM	6.0
	REVERSE: 1.7
TIRE PRESSURE:	FRONT:	14 PSI
	REAR:	10 PSI
CHARGING	3 AMPS BATTERY
SYSTEM:	5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BATTERY:	AMP/HR: 20
	MIN. CCA:240
	CASE SIZE: UIR
BLADE BOLT	27-35 FT. LBS.
TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONSon your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed,engineeredand manufactured to give you the bestpossibledependability and performance.

Shouldyou experienceany problemyou cannoteasilyremedy,please contactyour nearest SearsAuthorizedServiceCenter. We have competent,well-trainedtechni- cians and thepropertoolsto serviceor repairthistractor.

Please read and retainthismanual.The instructionswillenable you to assemble

and maintainyourtractorproperlyAlways. observethe "SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears MaintenanceAgreementis avail- able on this product.Contactyournearest Sears storefor details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintain- ing, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under =Mainte-

nance" and =Storage" sections of this owner'smanual.

,AWARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim- proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through

your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

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Contents Am 5 pm, Mon Sat CnnFTSn#+ Limited 90 Daywarranty on Battery Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Sears, 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 correctlyWasher Ga-geWheel t Please Review the Following ChecklistAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck 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 Before Each USE General Recommendations Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities 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