Craftsman 917.203920 User Manual

Operator's Manual
FIN°
LAWN TRACTO
22 HR* 48" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.20392
• EspaSol, p. 35
This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
engine, read and understand this manual.
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
For answers to your questions
about this product, call:
1-888-331-4569
Craftsman Customer Help Line
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.craftsman.com
* The power rating as declared by the engine manufacturer is the
average gross power output at the specified RPM of a typical
production engine for the engine model measured using SAE
Standards for engine gross power. Please refer to the engine
manufacturer for details.
* La potencia nominal declarada por el fabricante del motor es la
salida media de potencia bruta a las RPM especificadas de un
motor de serie tipico para el modelo de motor, medida segQn
las normas SAE sobre potencia bruta de motor. Para mas
informaci6n, consulte al fabricante del motor.
586156349 Rev. 3

Craftsman 917.203920 Specifications

General

Model Number	917.203920
Category	Lawn Mower
Type	Walk-Behind
Engine	Briggs & Stratton
Engine Type	4-Cycle
Engine Displacement	140cc
Cutting Width	21 inches
Cutting Height	1.25 - 3.75 inches
Cutting Height Positions	6
Wheel Size (Front)	8 inches
Wheel Size (Rear)	11 inches
Weight	65 lbs
Mulching Capability	Yes
Bagging Capability	Yes
Side Discharge Capability	Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity	0.27 gallons

Summary

WARRANTY

CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY

Full warranty coverage for the tractor, excluding non-expendable parts.

WARRANTY COVERAGE

SAFETY RULES

I. CHILDREN AND SAFETY

Safety precautions concerning children around the equipment.

II. GENERAL OPERATION

General operating instructions and safety rules for the tractor.

III. SLOPE OPERATION

Guidelines and warnings for operating the tractor on slopes.

V. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

Safety procedures for handling gasoline and refueling the tractor.

ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION

OPERATION CHECKS

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

OPERATION

OPERATOR CONTROLS OVERVIEW

Identifies and explains the function of tractor controls.

UNDERSTANDING OPERATION SYMBOLS

Explains the meaning of various symbols used on the tractor.

ATTACHMENT AND DRIVE CONTROLS

Explains attachment lift, brake, throttle, clutch, and drive controls.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

STOPPING

TO ADJUST MOWER HEIGHT

Instructions for adjusting the mower cutting height for desired lawn appearance.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Steps for operating the mower deck safely and effectively.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

Safety guidelines for operating the tractor on slopes and hills.

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE CHECK OIL LEVEL

TO START ENGINE

Steps for starting the tractor engine.

MOWING TIPS

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A schedule outlining required maintenance tasks for the tractor.

BEFORE EACH USE

LUBRICATION CHART

Diagram and list of lubrication points on the tractor.

TRACTOR MAINTENANCE CHECKS

OPERATOR PRESENCE & ROS SYSTEM CHECKS

BLADE CARE

BLADE REMOVAL

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE MOWER

Step-by-step guide to removing the mower deck.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Step-by-step guide to installing the mower deck.

TO LEVEL MOWER

VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting mower deck side-to-side visually for even cutting.

PRECISION SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

Precise adjustment of mower deck side-to-side for even cutting.

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

BELT INSTALLATION