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Craftsman 917.20380 User Manual

Craftsman 917.20380
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04.07.15 TH Printed in the U.S.A.
GARDEN TRACTOR
19.0 HP,
*
42" Mower
Electric Start
6-Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.20380
• Español, p. 32
Operator's Manual
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average gross power output at the specified RPM of a typical
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motor de serie típico para el modelo de motor, medida según
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Craftsman 917.20380 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.20380
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

CRAFTSMAN LIMITED WARRANTY

Warranty Service

Details on obtaining free repair or replacement under warranty coverage.

Warranty Restriction

Conditions that void warranty coverage, such as commercial use.

SAFETY RULES

I. CHILDREN

Safety precautions regarding children around the operating equipment.

II. GENERAL OPERATION

General safety instructions for operating the equipment.

SAFETY RULES

III. SLOPE OPERATION

Critical safety guidelines for operating on slopes and inclines.

IV. TOWING

Safety instructions and recommendations for towing attachments.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION

CONNECT BATTERY

Step-by-step guide for safely connecting the tractor battery.

OPERATION

TRACTOR

Controls and basic operation procedures for the tractor.

STORAGE

Instructions for preparing the tractor for storage.

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

Critical safety precautions before servicing the tractor.

TO REMOVE MOWER

Step-by-step guide for safely removing the mower deck.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Step-by-step guide for safely installing the mower deck.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

BRAKE OPERATION

Checking and maintaining the tractor's brake system.

TIRES

Instructions for maintaining proper tire pressure and care.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

Ensuring safety systems function correctly.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Procedures for replacing the engine oil filter.

AIR FILTER

Instructions for cleaning or replacing the air filter.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Steps for changing the engine oil, including cover removal.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Will not start

Common causes and corrections for engine starting failures.

Hard to start

Troubleshooting difficult engine starting issues.

Engine will not turn over

Diagnosing problems when the engine doesn't crank.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Loss of power

Troubleshooting causes for reduced engine power.

Excessive vibration

Identifying and correcting excessive vibration issues.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY RULES

SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

Essential safety practices for handling gasoline.

SAFETY RULES

III. SLOPE OPERATION

Critical safety guidelines for operating on slopes and inclines.

CRAFTSMAN LIMITED WARRANTY

SAFETY RULES

I. CHILDREN

Safety precautions regarding children around the operating equipment.

II. GENERAL OPERATION

General safety instructions for operating the equipment.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Poor cut - uneven cutting

Causes and corrections for uneven grass cutting.

Mower blades will not rotate

Troubleshooting why mower blades are not turning.

ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION

CONNECT BATTERY

Step-by-step guide for safely connecting the tractor battery.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Engine clicks but will not start

Solutions for an engine that clicks but won't start.

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

REPLACING BATTERY

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

How to adjust the throttle control cable.

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Instructions on how to engage the parking brake system.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

How to control the tractor's direction and speed.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

TO OPERATE MOWER

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

Critical safety guidelines for operating the mower on hills.

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

TO CHECK BRAKE

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Ensuring the engine oil is at the proper level before starting.

TO START ENGINE

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

Critical safety precautions before servicing the tractor.

TO REMOVE MOWER

Step-by-step guide for safely removing the mower deck.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Step-by-step guide for safely installing the mower deck.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

Ensuring safety systems function correctly.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Procedures for replacing the engine oil filter.

AIR FILTER

Instructions for cleaning or replacing the air filter.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Steps for changing the engine oil, including cover removal.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Will not start

Common causes and corrections for engine starting failures.

Hard to start

Troubleshooting difficult engine starting issues.

Engine will not turn over

Diagnosing problems when the engine doesn't crank.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Loss of power

Troubleshooting causes for reduced engine power.

Excessive vibration

Identifying and correcting excessive vibration issues.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Battery will not charge

Causes and solutions for a battery that is not charging.

Loss of drive

Diagnosing and fixing issues related to loss of tractor drive.

SAFETY RULES

SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

Essential safety practices for handling gasoline.

SAFETY RULES

III. SLOPE OPERATION

Critical safety guidelines for operating on slopes and inclines.

SAFETY RULES

I. CHILDREN

Safety precautions regarding children around the operating equipment.

II. GENERAL OPERATION

General safety instructions for operating the equipment.

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