Craftsman 917.25081 User Manual

Operator's Manual
19.0 HR* 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.25081
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engine, read and understand this manual.
IMPORTANT:
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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, tL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www,craftsman.com
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Craftsman 917.25081 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	917.25081
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

Warranty Information

Craftsman Limited Warranty

Details the two-year warranty against defects in material or workmanship for non-expendable parts.

Warranty Service and Exclusions

Safety Rules

General Operation Safety

Instructions for safe operation, including keeping clear of moving parts and discharge openings.

Children Safety

Warnings regarding the severe injury or death children can sustain from this equipment.

Slope Operation Safety

Guidance on operating the tractor safely on slopes, avoiding inclines over 15 degrees.

Towing Safety Guidelines

Safe Handling of Gasoline

Precautions for handling flammable gasoline to prevent fire and explosion hazards.

General Service Safety

Assembly and Pre-Operation

Pre-Operation Checks

A comprehensive checklist of essential checks before operating the tractor for the first time.

Operation Guide

Tractor Controls and Symbols

Explains symbols, hazard definitions, and identifies all operator controls and their functions.

Pre-Operation Engine Procedures

Covers checking oil, adding fuel, and starting the engine in various weather conditions.

Basic Tractor Operation

Covers setting parking brake, using throttle, stopping, and moving forward/backward.

Mower and System Operation

Details adjusting cutting height, operating mower blades, and using the Reverse Operation System (ROS).

Slope and Transport Operation

Critical safety guidance for operating on slopes and procedures for transporting the tractor.

Mowing Best Practices

Service and Adjustments

Safety System and Brake Checks

Blade Care and Mower Deck Service

Mower Removal and Installation

Engine and Belt Maintenance

Drive Belt Replacement and Control Adjustments

Battery Service and Component Checks

Troubleshooting Common Problems

Engine Starting Issues

Addresses problems like the engine not starting, hard starting, or clicking without starting.

Engine Not Turning Over

Diagnoses causes and corrections for the engine failing to turn over when attempting to start.

Power and Vibration Issues

Mower Cutting Performance

Blade Rotation and Grass Discharge

Lighting, Battery, and Drive Issues

Engine Backfiring and Stalling

Guide for Sighting Slopes