Sears 917.271051 owner manual Rriiftsman, Sears Craftsman Help Line

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Owner's Manual

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15.5HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No. 917.271051

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

differently from previously built engines. Before you start the en- This product has a low emission engine which operates

gine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.

CAUTION:		For answers to your questions
Read and follow all Safety		about this product, Call:
Rules and	Instructions before	1-800-659-5917
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Contents Sears Craftsman Help Line RRIIFTSMANLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery LimitedtwoyearwarrantyoncraftsmanridingequipmentpartsSlope Operation General OperationDo not ChildrenMower blades are sharp and can cut Service3ROUND Product SpecificationsRepair Agreement Keys Video Cassette Slope Sheet Steering WheelTo Remove Tractor from Carton HOW to SET UP Your TractorBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Unpack CartonTo Drive Tractor OFF Skid Install SeatSee Operation section for location Function of controls Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Install Mulcher PlateH L Knowyour Tractor Stopping HOW to USE Your TractorTo Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower Before Starting the Engine Towing Carts and Other AttachmentsAddgasoline Check Engine OIL LevelMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE ZerkZerkTires Brake OperationOperator Presence System Blade CareClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Clean AIR ScreenTransaxle Cooling BeltsIN-LINE Fuel Filter SparkplugsMuffler AIR FilterTo Install Mower CleaningTractor To Remove MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Belt RemovalTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTransaxlegearshiftlever Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERReplacing Battery To Remove Hoodand Grill AssemblyTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle ControlEngine CableAcceleration Test Tractor BatteryEngine Fuel System Drain oil with engine warm and replaCorrection Troubleshooting Chart ProblemCause Correction Troubleshooting Chart ProblemcauseProblem Cause Troubleshooting Chart87A Tractor - Model Number SchematicFss Tractor - Model Number Electrical 163465 Tractor - Model Number Electrical146147 166180 Fuse 15AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20UricTractor - Model Number 917.271051 Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Chassis and EnclosuresTractor - Model Number Ground Drive 166231 106933X130804 Rod, Brake 150360 Nut, Nylock STD541237 158391X428 Bolt 145Tractor - Model Number 917.271051 Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly40t Tractor - Model Number EngineOptional Equipment Spark Arrester17720410 162156Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires Tractor --MODEL Number DecalsTractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X PinGroove KEY Part NO. NO,DESCRIPTIONTractor --MODEL Number Mower Deck A/,JMower Deck KEY Part NO. no Tractor - Model NumberPage Ring Gear Part DescriptionGiven in U.S Crankshaft Fuel System Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather Io3 AIR Intake KEY Part Description Blower Housing and Baffles KEY Part DescriptionCrankshaft KEY Part Description Engine Controls KEY Part NO. NO,DESCRIPTION12-041-0t-S Flange M6xl.012-757-03-S 24-186-03-SOIL PAN / Lubrication KEY Part Description Ignition ! Electrical Crankcase KEY Part DescriptionKEY Part NO. no Starting System KEY Part NO. NO,DESCRIPTIONPage Page Page Not Across Hill Only Ride UP and Down HillSighting AWLSU-HOGAR 8004694663