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