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Craftsman 917.270830 User Manual

Craftsman 917.270830
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Owner's Manual
£RI:IFTSMI:IN
20.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.270830
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, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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Craftsman 917.270830 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.270830
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

WARRANTY

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

Details warranty for riding equipment, covering defective parts.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

Details warranty for the included battery, covering defects.

SAFETY RULES

SLOPE OPERATION

Provides guidelines for safely operating the tractor on slopes.

CHILDREN SAFETY

Warns about tragic accidents with children near mowing activity.

EQUIPMENT SERVICE SAFETY

Provides safety guidelines for handling fuels and servicing the equipment.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DATA

Lists key specifications like fuel, oil, tire pressure, and battery details.

ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

Lists necessary tools for assembling the tractor.

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

Instructions for safely removing the tractor from its shipping carton.

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

Steps for attaching the steering wheel assembly.

INSTALL SEAT

Steps for installing and adjusting the tractor seat.

ASSEMBLE MOWER DECK COMPONENTS

Instructions for attaching gauge wheels to the mower deck.

OPERATION OVERVIEW

SYMBOLS EXPLANATION

Explains the meaning of various symbols used on the tractor.

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS

Explains the function of each control and lever on the tractor.

USING YOUR TRACTOR

STARTING AND STOPPING PROCEDURES

Procedures for starting, stopping, and engaging the parking brake.

DRIVING AND OPERATING CONTROLS

Guidance on driving, using throttle, choke, and gearshift.

MOWER DECK OPERATION

Covers adjusting cutting height and engaging mower blades.

SAFE OPERATION GUIDELINES

Safety advice for slopes, transport, and pre-start checks.

MOWING TIPS

GENERAL MOWING TECHNIQUES

Tips for efficient and effective mowing techniques.

MULCHING MOWING TECHNIQUES

Specific advice for mulching grass clippings.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Provides a schedule for regular tractor maintenance tasks.

LUBRICATION CHART

Details lubrication points and recommended lubricants.

TRACTOR MAINTENANCE

BRAKE AND TIRE MAINTENANCE

How to check and adjust the tractor's brake system and tires.

BLADE CARE AND SHARPENING

How to care for mower blades, including removal and sharpening.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

ENGINE OIL AND AIR FILTER SERVICE

Steps for changing engine oil and servicing the air filter.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

MOWER DECK SERVICE

Instructions for mower deck removal, installation, and leveling.

BRAKE AND BELT ADJUSTMENTS

Procedures for adjusting the brake system and replacing belts.

ENGINE AND STARTING ADJUSTMENTS

Adjustments for weak battery starts, throttle, and choke controls.

TROUBLESHOOTING

ENGINE STARTING PROBLEMS

Causes and corrections for the engine not starting.

POWER AND PERFORMANCE ISSUES

Causes and corrections for reduced engine power.

CUTTING QUALITY PROBLEMS

Causes and corrections for uneven grass cutting.

SCHEMATIC

WIRING DIAGRAM

A schematic showing the tractor's electrical wiring system.

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS LIST

A list of electrical parts with their corresponding key numbers.

ENGINE COMPONENTS LIST

A list of engine parts with their key numbers.

MOWER DECK COMPONENTS LIST

A list of mower deck parts with their key numbers.

TRANSAXLE COMPONENTS LIST

A list of transaxle parts with their key numbers.

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE COMPONENTS LIST

A list of Briggs & Stratton engine parts with key numbers.

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