Contents
Main
Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMIIN
18.5 HE 42" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle
Model No. 917.273638
1_800-6595917
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATmONS Gasoline 4.0 Capacityand Unleaded Type: Regular OilType SAE30 (above32F)
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REPOSITION RmGHT REAR GAUGE
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Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards anstitute.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
STOPPmNG
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F,LL,,DATES
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REGULARSERV,OE f y4 yA TS ERV'CEDATES
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LUBRmCATION CHART
BEFORE EACH USE
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TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL
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TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in marluamunmessdirected to Sears service center
Hard to start
Engine clicks but wiii not start
CAUSE
10. Engine valves out of
TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART: See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center
CAUSE CORRECTmON 1.
Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attach- ment clutch engaged
15. Engine valves out of
TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:
See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center
Mower blades wiii not rotate
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON 1. Remove obstruction.
Poor grass discharge
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SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273638
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NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS
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ELECTRmCAL TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273638
NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON
TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917.273638 CHASSmSAND ENCLOSURES
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CHASSmSAND ENCLOSURES
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GROUND DRIVE
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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