Sears Craftsman Help Line | Craftsman 917.271023 instruction

Owner's Manual

CRAFTSMAN+

15.5HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No. 917.271023

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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Craftsman 917.271023 manual Sears Craftsman Help Line, Am 5 pro, Mon- Sat

Contents

Am 5 pro, Mon- Sat Sears Craftsman Help Line Limf Assemb Operati MainterFor two Riding Equipment is main Children ServiceSlope Operation Do not Grass can hide obstacles TY is Involved Customer Responsibilities Maintenance Agreement Parts BAG Contents Shown Full Size Lock #10 x 5/8Weld Nuts #10 16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge Parts packet separately in carton To Remove Tractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Attach Steering Wheel Check Deck Levelness HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Please Review the Following Checklist Install Mulcher PlateCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake System Learn and understand their meaning H L Know Your Tractor Tractor Before Starting the Engine Towing Carts and Other Aiiachments To Start Engine ADD GasolineAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing Tips RGE TransmissionPage CheckforLooseFasteners Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USE Operator Presence System BatteryBlade Care Blade Removal Transaxle Cooling To Clean Battery and TerminalsTransaxle Pump Fluid Engine Lubrication IN-LINE Fuel Filter Engine OIL FilterAIR Filter To Install Mower CleaningTractor To Remove Mower FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentBelt Removal To Adjust Brake Belt InstallationMandrel Pulley To Start Engine with a Weak Battery To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Replace Headlight Bulb OrderInterlocks and Relays To Replace Fuse Acceleration Test To Adjust Carburetor Engine Fuel System OtherEngine OIL Cylinders Problem Troubleshooting ChartCause Correction Chart Cause TroubleshootingProblem Correction Charge Replace Mower drive belt Idler pulley Blade mandrel Engine OFF Chart STA,T Tractor - Model Number Electrical Electrical KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive 150071B Tractor - Model Number Steeringassembly KEY Part NO. no TRACTOR- Model Number Steering Assembly Optional Equipment Tractor - Model Number3329 KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Wheels Tires KEY Part Description Decals Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly LiftLever Inner Wire Assembly ShaftAssembly, Lift 105767X Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck Stlt 139 KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41572 AIR Intake KEY Part NO. no Fuel System J Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather J Valve, Exhaust,.25 Oversize Ignition I Electrical OIL PAN I Lubrication Dowel,Locating4 Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41572Page Sighting Guide Only Ride UP and Down HILL, not Across Hill Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation 10.19.98 Part