Rriiftsman | Sears 917.271051 instruction

Owner's Manual

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15.5HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No. 917.271051

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

differently from previously built engines. Before you start the en- This product has a low emission engine which operates

gine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.

CAUTION:		For answers to your questions
Read and follow all Safety		about this product, Call:
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operating	this equipment.	Sears Craftsman Help Line
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Contents

Sears Craftsman Help Line RRIIFTSMAN Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Limitedtwoyearwarrantyoncraftsmanridingequipmentparts Slope Operation General OperationDo not Children Mower blades are sharp and can cut Service 3ROUND Product SpecificationsRepair Agreement Keys Video Cassette Slope Sheet Steering Wheel To Remove Tractor from Carton HOW to SET UP Your TractorBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Unpack Carton To Drive Tractor OFF Skid Install SeatSee Operation section for location Function of controls Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Install Mulcher Plate H L Knowyour Tractor Stopping HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower Before Starting the Engine Towing Carts and Other AttachmentsAddgasoline Check Engine OIL Level Mulching Mowing Tips Mowing Tips General Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE ZerkZerk Tires Brake OperationOperator Presence System Blade Care Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Clean AIR ScreenTransaxle Cooling Belts IN-LINE Fuel Filter SparkplugsMuffler AIR Filter To Install Mower CleaningTractor To Remove Mower SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower Housing Belt Installation To Adjust BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Belt Removal To Start Engine with a Weak Battery To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTransaxlegearshiftlever Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Replacing Battery To Remove Hoodand Grill AssemblyTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and Relays To Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle ControlEngine Cable Acceleration Test Tractor BatteryEngine Fuel System Drain oil with engine warm and repla Correction Troubleshooting Chart ProblemCause Correction Troubleshooting Chart Problemcause Problem Cause Troubleshooting Chart 87A Tractor - Model Number SchematicFss Tractor - Model Number Electrical 163465 Tractor - Model Number Electrical146147 166180 Fuse 15AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20Uric Tractor - Model Number 917.271051 Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive 166231 106933X130804 Rod, Brake 150360 Nut, Nylock STD541237 158391X428 Bolt 145 Tractor - Model Number 917.271051 Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly 40t Tractor - Model Number EngineOptional Equipment Spark Arrester 17720410 162156 Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires Tractor --MODEL Number Decals Tractor - Model Number Lift Assembly Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X PinGroove KEY Part NO. NO,DESCRIPTION Tractor --MODEL Number Mower Deck A/,J Mower Deck KEY Part NO. no Tractor - Model NumberPage Ring Gear Part DescriptionGiven in U.S Crankshaft Fuel System Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather Io3 AIR Intake KEY Part Description Blower Housing and Baffles KEY Part DescriptionCrankshaft KEY Part Description Engine Controls KEY Part NO. NO,DESCRIPTION 12-041-0t-S Flange M6xl.012-757-03-S 24-186-03-S OIL PAN / Lubrication KEY Part Description Ignition ! Electrical Crankcase KEY Part DescriptionKEY Part NO. no Starting System KEY Part NO. NO,DESCRIPTIONPage Page Page Not Across Hill Only Ride UP and Down HillSighting AWL SU-HOGAR 8004694663