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Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm, Mon Sat
Limited Warranty on Battery
Warranty
Limited Warranty On Craftsman Riding Equipment
Neutral, you may lose control of the tractor
General Operation
I1. Slope Operation
IV. Service
Do not
Remove obstacles such as recks, tree limbs, etc
Product Specifications
Repair Agreement
Customer Responsibilities
Gasoline Gallons Capacity Unleaded Type Regular
Unpack Carton
Adjust Seat
To Remove Tractor from Carton
Checklist
Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts
Check Deck Levelness
Check Brake System
Failure to follow instructions
Attachment Clutch Switch Used
Know Your Tractor
Drive Pedal
Freewheel
HOW to USE Your Tractor
To Adjust Gauge Wheels
To Operate Mower
To Stop Mower Blades
To Operate on Hills
Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments
Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level
ADD Gasoline
To Start Engine
Purge Transmission
Mowing Tips
Before Each USE
Lubrication Chart
General Recommendations
Battery
Brake Operation
Tires
Operator Presence System
Engine
Transaxle Pump Fluid
Transaxle Cooling
Belts
Muffler
Clean AIR Screen
Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas
Gaged
Cleaning
To Remove Mower
To Level Mower Housing
SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment with Bubble Level
Level Decal
Brake Pedal
Both Front Links Must be Equal Length
Alternate SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Method
FRONTO-BACKADJUSTMENT
Mower Drive Belt Removal
Mower Drive Belt Installation
To Replace Mower Drive Belt
Pulleyring
To Replace Mower Blade
Secondary Drive Belt
To Check and Adjust Brake
To Adjust Brake
To Check Brake
To Replace Motion Drive Belt
To Remove Wheel for Repairs
Engine
To Replace Headlight Lamp
Interlocks and Relays
To Remove Hood and Grill AS Sembly
To Adjust Choke Control
To Adjust Carburetor
Final Setting
Preliminary SEI-I-ING
Battery
Other
Fuel System
Engine OIL
Cause
Troubleshooting Chart
Problem
Troubleshooting Chart
Correction
Ower blades will
Rmt rotate Mechanism
Troubleshooting Chart
Problem Cause Correction
Service Note
Tractor --MODEL Number Schematic
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Tractor - Model Number 917,272247 Electrical
Tractor --MODEL Number Electrical
KEY Part NO. NO. Description
Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures
Tractor - Model Number 917.272247 Chassis and Enclosures
KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION
Tractor --MODEL Number Ground Drive
Tractor -- Model Number Ground Drive
KEY Part Description
Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly
Tractor - Model Number 917.272247 Steering Assembly
72 19182411 Washer 9/16 ID x 1-1/20D 11Ga
Spark Arrester
Tractor - Model Number Engine
Optional Equipment
169837
Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly
KEY Part Description
Tractor --MODEL Number
Decals
Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly
18 73800800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc
Tractor --MODEL Number Mower Deck
Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck
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Tractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number
Pin, Jackshaft
Crankcasei
HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY Part Description
Crankcase KEY Part Descripon
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KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION
KEY Part NO. no
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Starting System
Engine Controls KEY Part NO. no
Echappement
Fuel Svstme
Exhaust KEY Part Description
24-041-02-S Gasket, exhaust 25-072-04-S Stud, MSxl.25x33
Not Illustrated Description
Kit, carburetor w/gaskets Includes
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Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation
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