Craftsman 917.270814 owner manual Raftxmiin

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Owner's Manual

[RAFTXMI:IN"

19.5HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.270814

EZ

•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 pro, Mort -:Sat

Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, tL 60179 Visit our Craftsmanwebsitetwww.sears.com/craftsman

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Contents Raftxmiin Prpduct Specifications SafetyRulesMaintenance Schedule Parts Ordering Back Cover Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentSlope Operation ServiceDo not ChildrenGrass can hide obstacles Safety is InvolvedProduct Specifications Parts BAG Contents Shown Full Size Boot Install Steering Wheel Assemble Extension Shaft and BootBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Install Mulcher Plate HOW to SET UP Your Tractor ConnectbatteryInstall Seat Check Tire Pressure To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsEi= Know Your Tractor Rules Before Operating To SET Parking Brake HOW to USE Your TractorStopping Mower Blades Ground DriveTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightBracket Positin =Disengaged LowTo Transport ADD GasolineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelWarm Weather Starting 50 F Above Cold Weather Starting 50 F BelowPage Customer Responsibilities Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETractor Lubrication EngineTo Service PRE-CLEANER Tractor To Remove Mower To Install MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment To Replace Mower Blade DriveTo Adjust Brake Belt InstallationTransaxle Gear Shift Lever Adjustment To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Remove Hoodand Grill Assembly Replacing BatteryTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysPreliminary Setting To Adjust CarburetorAcceleration Test Idle Speed ScrewTo Clean Battery and Termi BatteryTractor Engine Fuel SystemProblem Cause ChartProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting ChartExcessive vibration Correction Troubleshooting Chart ProblemcausePage Tractor - Model Number SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Tractor --MODELNUMBERTractor -- Model Number 917.270814 Chassisand Enclosures KEY Part Tractor - Model Number 917.270814 Chassisand EnclosuresTractor - Model Number Ground Drive + + Model NumberTractor - Model Number 917.270814 Steeringassembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Tractor ,MODEL Number 917,270814 Steering AssemblyOptional Equipment Cnp, Hose Tractor - Model Number 917.270814 Seatassembly Tractor -- Model Number DecalsWheels & Tires OnlyTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Lift AssemblyTractor - Model Number Mower Deck ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 Tractor Model Number 917,270814 MowerdeckCw.-27 Ring Page 8ss 30a Y309 5101513 Tractor - Model Number697 #y803 797 @ 544801 Gasket SET27803 4r,Gasket-Breather KEY Part NO. no DescriptionCarburetor Kit, Ref Number Page Page Sighting Guide Only Ride UP and Down HILL, not Across Hill Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationPartsDirect s