Craftsman Model 917 Manual and Wiring Diagram for 16.5HP Electric Start Mower

Owner's Manual

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16.5HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.271110

•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 pm, Mon - Sat

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

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Contents

Am 5 pm, Mon Sat CnnFTSn#+ Limited 90 Daywarranty on Battery Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentSears, Roebuckand Co., D/817 WA, HoffmanEstates,IL General Operation Slope Operation ServiceDo not Children Beforerestarting Never make adjustmentsor repairswith the engine running Maintenance Agreement MaintainyourtractorproperlyAlways. observethe Safety Rules Liltlliillllliillllillll Parts Bag contentsshownfull size Parts packed separately in .carton Parts Bag contentsnot shownfull size Installsteering Wheel Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Connect Battery Close batterybox door.Open battery box doorfor Installtwolatch hooksto mulcherplate Install Mulcher PlateCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Ed correctly Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck Please Review the Following ChecklistWasher Ga-geWheel t Reverse Neutral High LOW Parking Brake Clutch Engaged N H L Position LightSwitchThrottle/Choke Control Plunger Mower Blades To Adjust Mower Cutting Height HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake Throttle Control To Transport To Operate MowerBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level ADD Gasoline Above Warm Weather Starting 50 FTo Start Engine Cold Weather Starting 50 F Below Mulching Mowing Tips Customer Responsibilities General Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Battery Alwaysobservesafety ruleswhen per- formingany maintenanceTo Clean Batteryand Terminals Tractor To Service PRE-CLEANER Muffler CleaningSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel Filter To Remove Mower To Install MowerRollbelt offengine pulley Anti-Swaybar FRONT-TO-BACKADJUSTMENT To Level Mower HousingSuspension Important Deck mustbe level side-to To Adjust Brake To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Replace Motion Drive Belt Order To Start Engine That has a Weak BatteryTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Remove Hood and Grill AS- Sembly To Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throifle Control CableAcceleration Test Move throttle control lever from slow to Engine OIL =-I0CLEAN Batteryand TermiCylinders Other Switches Troubleshooting ChartProblem Cause Excessivevibration CorrectionPoorcut uneven Conrd Bent blade mandrel Loose/damagedparts Engine=backfires Lossof drive Tractor - Model Number Electrical KEY Part Description Electrical Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures 160392 ChassisAssemUy Tractor -- Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Ground Drive Sheftse.y Tractor -- Model Number Ground Drive Tractor Model Number Steering Assembly KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly Spark Arrester Optional Equipment Tractor -- Model Number Part KEY Description Tractor --MODEL Number 917.271110 Seat Assembly Wheels Tires KEY Part Decals Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly #5133-62 Tractor - Model Number UFT Assembly Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck UNC StltPage Keypart NO.NO Description Sprocket,ST Crankcase Sprj,actuaUng Connecg RodSURingSetS Cylinder H EADNALVE/BREATHER Crankcase Keypart NO.NO Ignition / Electrical Blower Housing and Baffles AIR Intake IGNITION/ELECTRICAL Keypart NO.NO Blower Housing & BafflesAIR INTAKE/FILTRATION Keypart NO.NO Description Not Illustrated OIL PAN I Lubrication Starting System J Engine Controls 19 12-032-03Seal,1P.T.Oend Kit,brush&sprjStarting System Keypart NO. no OIL PAN/LUBRICATION Cnha Exhaust KEY Part NO. noPage Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sears

Craftsman Complete Manual and Wiring Diagram for Model 917 Lawn Mower

Models: 917.271110

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LAWN TRACTOR

917.271110

5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat

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