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Owner's
Manual
[RRFTSMRN
°
19.0
HP
ELECTRIC
START
42"
MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN
TRACTOR
Model
No.
917.270780
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Repair
Parts
CAUTION
Read
and
follow
all
Safety
Rules
and
Instructions
before
operating
this
equip-
ment.
For
answers
to
your
questions
about
this
product,
Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears
Craftsman
Help
Line
5
am
-
5
pro,
Mon-
Sat
Sears,
Roebuck
and
Co.,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL
60179
2
Table of Contents
Main Page
Table of Contents
2
Safety Rules
2
General Operation
2
Slope Operation
3
Safety of Children
3
Safe Service
3
Specifications
5
Maintenance
5
Customer Responsibilities
5
Hardware Pack Contents
6
Assembly
8
Tools Required for Assembly
8
Attach Steering Wheel
8
To Roll Tractor off Skid
8
Check Battery
9
Install Seat
9
Install Mulcher Plate
9
To Convert to Bagging or Discharging
9
Checklist
10
Operation
11
Symbols Meaning
11
Controls Overview
12
To Set Parking Brake
13
Stopping
13
To Move Forward and Backward
13
To Adjust Mower Cutting Height
13
To Operate Mower
14
To Operate on Hills
14
To Transport
14
Towing Carts and Other Attachments
14
Check Engine Oil Level
15
Adding Gasoline
15
To Start Engine
15
Purge Transmission
16
Mowing Tips
16
Automatic Transmission Warm-Up
16
Mulching Mowing Tips
17
Maintenance Schedule
18
Maintenance Recommendations
18
Checks before each Use
18
Lubrication Chart
18
Brake Operation
19
Operator Presence System
19
To Sharpen Blade
19
Battery
19
V-Belts
20
Transaxle Cooling
20
Transaxle Pump Fluid
20
Engine Lubrication
20
Clean Air Screen
21
Air Filter
21
Spark Plugs
21
In-Line Fuel Filter
21
Service and Adjustments
22
To Remove Mower
22
To Install Mower
22
Cleaning
22
To Level Mower Housing
23
To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt
23
To Adjust Brake
24
To Replace Motion Drive Belt
24
Belt Installation
24
To Adjust Motion Control Lever
25
Transmission Removal/Replacement
25
To Remove Wheel for Repairs
25
To Start Engine with a Weak Battery
25
Replacing Battery
26
To Replace Headlight Bulb
26
To Replace Fuse
26
To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly
26
To Adjust Choke Control
27
To Adjust Carburetor
27
Acceleration Test
27
Storage
28
Troubleshooting
29
Troubleshootin!; Chart
31
Service Notes
32
Schematic Diagram
33
Electrical Parts View and List
34
Exploded Views and Parts Lists
36
Chassis and Enclosures
36
Ground Drive
38
Steering Assembly
40
Seat Assembly
44
Decals
45
Wheels and Tires
45
Lift Assembly
46
Mower Deck
48
Engine Diagrams and Parts List
52
Briggs & Stratton
56
Engine-Model
56
Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation
59
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Craftsman 917.270780 Specifications
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Brand
Craftsman
Model
917.270780
Category
Lawn Mower
Language
English
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