WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

1.Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

2.Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

3.Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

4.Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key.

5.Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

6.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor.

1.Place attachment clutch in "DISEN- GAGED" position.

2.Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position.

3.Roll belt off engine pulley.

4.Remove small retainer spring, and remove clutch spring off pulley bolt.

5.Remove large retainer spring, slide

collar off and push housing guide out of bracket.

6.Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring.

7.Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs.

8.Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs.

Small Retainer Spring

Clutch

Small Retainer

Clutch

Retainer

Spring

Anti-Sway

Bar

Housing

GuideLarge Retainer

Spring

9.Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under trac- tor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor, remove the front links and hook the clutch spring Into square hole in frame.

TO INSTALL MOWER

1.Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

2.Slide mower under tractor with deflec- tor shield to right side of tractor.

3.Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

4.Connect front links to mower deck and secure with retainer springs.

5.Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer

springs.

6.Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring.

Engine

Pulley

prings

(Both Sides)

Deflector

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917.273134 specifications

The Craftsman 917.273134 is a remarkable lawn tractor that stands out in the realm of outdoor power equipment. Designed for homeowners seeking a reliable and efficient solution for maintaining their lawns, this tractor combines performance and user-friendly features, making lawn care tasks simpler and more enjoyable.

One of the key attributes of the Craftsman 917.273134 is its powerful engine. Equipped with a robust 19 horsepower Briggs & Stratton engine, this lawn tractor delivers dependable performance and is capable of handling challenging terrains and heavier workloads. The engine is designed for easy starting and efficient fuel consumption, allowing users to complete their mowing tasks without frequent refueling interruptions.

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In summary, the Craftsman 917.273134 is a versatile and powerful lawn tractor that effectively meets the needs of today’s homeowners. With its robust engine, efficient cutting system, user-friendly design, and advanced technologies, it stands out as a top choice for maintaining lush and healthy lawns.
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