ICRIIFTSMIIHi | Craftsman 917.270732 instruction

Owner's Manual

ICRIIFTSMIIH°i

17HP

ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No. 917.270732

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

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Read and follow all Safety	about this product,	Call:
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operating this equipment.	Sears Craftsman Help	Line
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Contents

Sears Craftsman Help Line Am 5 pm, Mon- Sat ICRIIFTSMIIHi Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery General Operation Slope OperationDo not Children Chine. Tall grass can hide obstacles Service Customer Responsibilities Seat HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Shoulder Seat Pan Bolt Install SeatRemove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor To Drive Tractor OFF Skid To Convert to Bagging or Discharging ChecktirepressureCheckdecklevelness Checkforproperposition Ofallbelts H L Knowyour Tractor Stopping HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate on Hills Towing Carts and Other Attachments Addgasoline Before Starting the EngineTo Start Engine Check Engine OIL Level Mowing Tips Mulching Mowing Tips General Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Check engine oil level Check brake operation Operator Presence System Raise mower to highest position to allow access to bladesBlade Care Blade Removal Transaxle Cooling BatteryEngine Engine Cooling Fins IN-LINE Fuel FilterAIR Filter Muffler To Install Mower CleaningInstall mower in reverse order of removal instructions To Remove Mower SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingGroundUneV.T-EA Front Links To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Start Engine with a Weak BAI-IERY To Replace Headlight Bulb To Remove Hoodand Grill Assembly Final Setting Preliminary SettingAcceleration Test Idle Mixture valve Fuel System TractorEngineoil Cylinders Problem Troubleshooting ChartCause Correction Engine valves out of adjustment Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Problemcause Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Correction Tractor --MODEL Number SchematicRemovable Tractor --MODEL Number Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor -- Model Number Electrical Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Chassis and Enclosures Tractor -.. Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly T.,I UM - Muuil FIUMUP,.H 911.2/U/32 Steering Assembly IOPTIONALSpark ArresterEQUIPMENT Tractor - Model Number8113 Bushing, Snap, Fuel Line Plug, Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown KEY Tractor --MODEL Number Seat Assembly Decals Decal, ReplacementWheels Tires Decal, Hood, R.H 3219 Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Inch = 25.4 mm Mower Deck Washer #10 Numbers Here Brake Lever ReplacementMST 206-545CScrew 1/4 20 x 1-1 /4 Screw 1/4 20 x 2 1/4 Valve Overhaul KIT Manual Choke Systems Carburetor GA.SKETSET 783A 1051 276A 5195A 117Aq 130A 95A 633A 117A 137A 276A105A 633 231A 137A O 51137AO276A Briggs ENGINE-MODEL Number 311707, Type Number 0132-E3 Tractor - Model Number 3RIGGS ENGINE-MODEL Page Page Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation 800 488 1222 Anytime, day or night Au Canada pour service en franctaisDays a week