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17.5HP, 42 Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle
1-800-659-5917
ICRAFT, MnN ,I
LAWN TRACTOR
LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT
I. GENERAL OPERATION
Wash hands after handling
before starting
II. SLOPE OPERATION
IV. SERVICE
Tall grass can hide obstacles
III. CHILDREN
Use only an approved container
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE
ISTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS
Some limitations and exclusions apply
Sheet
1 Washer
Slope
Tj_Tabs
1/4Lockn,,t
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CHECK BATTERY 1.Lift seat pan to raised position
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS
CHECK BRAKESYSTEM
CHECKL IS T
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American National Standards Institute
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
TO START ENGINE
MOWING TIPS
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
LUBRICATION CHART
ChockBrakeOpert,on
TRACTOR
e,,owI
amp--C,an
TRACTOR
TO REMOVE MOWER
9.Install belt onto engine pulley
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU- TRAL ADJUSTMENT
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT
horizontal. Tighten securely
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
TO REMOVECABLES,REVERSE ORDER
2.RED cable lastfrom both batteries
ENGINE
TO ADJUSTTHROTTLE CONTROL CABLE
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
ENGINE
BATTERY
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
9.Faulty operator presence switches
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM Loss of power Excessive vibration
1.Faulty operator-safetypresence control system
Poor cut - uneven
PROBLEMCAUSE
TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER SCHEMATIC
WHITE
TRACTOR - - MODEL
NUMBER
ELECTRICAL
22 21
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
ELECTRICAL
PART
DESCRIPTION
13 • j
28 39 166 2O9 2O8
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
PART
DESCRIPTION
Hood/Dash
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER GROUND DRIVE
drive-fender.stR_26
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER GROUND DRIVE
steedng_plJt_42
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KEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTION
9 3366R
ENGINE
Spark
PART
PART
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272673 SEAT ASSEMBLY
PART
PART
DESCRIPTION
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER DECALS
WHEELS &TIRES
PART
DESCRIPTION
7 5
6 13
32 j
PART
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
MOWER DECK
PART
PART
NUMBL=IRS HERE Model et S_rlel I Ch_ffrelGi
883 706A
57 15
PART
750 ID x .056W
6,,0
691@
I,o2_ I,.-_
y/ 2o,0_ ;,,_
o
1022
1091
987_
1266
977 CARBURE_R GASKETSET
NOTE:For ReplacementStarterMotor See Reference309
8OlA
802 @
_311A
HighSpeed:
Includedin EngineGasket Set, Key.No.
222698
311A
TRACTOR
MODEL
NUMBER
917.272673
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