Raftxmiin | Craftsman 917.270814 instruction

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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Craftsman 917.270814 owner manual Raftxmiin

Contents

Raftxmiin Prpduct Specifications SafetyRulesMaintenance Schedule Parts Ordering Back Cover Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Slope Operation ServiceDo not Children Grass can hide obstacles Safety is Involved Product 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 Belts Ei= Know Your Tractor Rules Before Operating To SET Parking Brake HOW to USE Your TractorStopping Mower Blades Ground Drive To Adjust Gauge Wheels To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightBracket Positin =Disengaged Low To Transport ADD GasolineTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level Warm Weather Starting 50 F Above Cold Weather Starting 50 F BelowPage Customer Responsibilities Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USE Tractor Lubrication Engine To Service PRE-CLEANER Tractor To Remove Mower To Install Mower SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment To Replace Mower Blade Drive To Adjust Brake Belt InstallationTransaxle Gear Shift Lever Adjustment To Replace Motion Drive Belt To Start Engine with a Weak Battery To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs To Remove Hoodand Grill Assembly Replacing BatteryTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and Relays Preliminary Setting To Adjust CarburetorAcceleration Test Idle Speed Screw To Clean Battery and Termi BatteryTractor Engine Fuel System Problem Cause Chart Problem Cause Correction Troubleshooting ChartExcessive vibration Correction Troubleshooting Chart ProblemcausePage Tractor - Model Number Schematic Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor --MODELNUMBER Tractor -- Model Number 917.270814 Chassisand Enclosures KEY Part Tractor - Model Number 917.270814 Chassisand Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive + + Model Number Tractor - Model Number 917.270814 Steeringassembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Tractor ,MODEL Number 917,270814 Steering Assembly Optional Equipment Cnp, Hose Tractor - Model Number 917.270814 Seatassembly Tractor -- Model Number DecalsWheels & Tires Only Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 Tractor Model Number 917,270814 Mowerdeck Cw.-27 Ring Page 8ss 30a Y 309 5101513 Tractor - Model Number697 #y803 797 @ 544801 Gasket SET 27803 4r,Gasket-Breather KEY Part NO. no Description Carburetor Kit, Ref Number Page Page Sighting Guide Only Ride UP and Down HILL, not Across Hill Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation PartsDirect s