Craftsman 917.270823 User Manual

Owner's Manual
£RI:IFT [MI:IN°
19.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.270823
• 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 pm, _lon - Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears, com/craftsman

Craftsman 917.270823 Specifications

General

Model Number	917.270823
Category	Lawn Mower
Type	Walk-Behind Mower
Engine Type	Briggs & Stratton
Cutting Width	21 inches
Deck Material	Steel
Fuel Tank Capacity	1.6 quarts
Cutting Height	1.25 - 3.75 inches
Wheel Size	7 inches (front), 8 inches (rear)
Drive System	Rear-wheel drive

Summary

Warranty Information

Two-Year Riding Equipment Warranty

Details the two-year warranty terms for the riding equipment.

Safety Rules

General Operation and Slope Safety

Covers fundamental safety guidelines and slope operation precautions.

Child Safety and Service Precautions

Emphasizes precautions regarding children and safety during service.

Assembly and Setup

Assembly Tools and Procedures

Lists necessary tools and steps for assembling the tractor from the carton.

Tractor Setup Procedures

Operating Your Tractor

Know Your Tractor Controls

Explains the function of various tractor controls and levers.

Basic Operation and Safe Practices

How to start, move, stop, adjust height, and operate safely.

Hill Operation and Transport

Before Starting the Engine

Pre-Start Checks and Fueling

Procedures for verifying engine oil, adding fuel, and starting the engine.

Service and Adjustments

Mower Deck Servicing

Brake, Belt, and Control Adjustments

Troubleshooting

Slope Operation Safety Guide