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Craftsman 917.270920 User Manual

Craftsman 917.270920
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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN"
19.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.270920
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety Rules
and Instructionsbefore operat-
ingthis equipment.
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat
Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II60179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman
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Craftsman 917.270920 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.270920
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

WARRANTY

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION

Provides essential safety guidelines for operating the tractor.

SLOPE OPERATION

CHILDREN

Safety precautions regarding children in the vicinity of the tractor.

SAFETY CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

Preventing Accidental Starting

Warning about disconnecting the spark plug wire during maintenance.

ASSEMBLY

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

Procedures for installing the steering wheel onto the tractor.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECKLIST

IMPORTANT ITEMS

Key items to pay extra attention to while learning tractor operation.

OPERATION

Tractor Symbols

Explanation of various symbols used on the tractor and in literature.

Controls Overview

Visual guide to the tractor's controls and their functions.

Slope Hazards

Information on hazards associated with operating on slopes.

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

Controls and Adjustments

Familiarization with tractor controls, levers, and adjustments.

Control Descriptions

Detailed explanation of each tractor control and its function.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO OPERATE MOWER

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

TO START ENGINE

Step-by-step process for starting the tractor's engine.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

MOWING TIPS

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A schedule outlining maintenance tasks and intervals.

TRACTOR

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Details on the safety system that detects operator presence.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

ENGINE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Instructions for leveling the mower deck for optimal cutting.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

TO ADJUST BRAKE

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

BATTERY PROCEDURES

ENGINE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS

STORAGE

STORAGE PREPARATION

Steps for preparing the tractor for long-term storage.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

STARTING PROBLEMS

Common causes and corrections for tractor starting issues.

POWER AND STARTING ISSUES

Diagnosing loss of power and engine turning over issues.

Excessive vibration

Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged

Poor cut - uneven

Mower blades will not rotate

OPERATIONAL ISSUES

SCHEMATIC

REPAIR PARTS

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

GROUND DRIVE

STEERING ASSEMBLY

ENGINE

Engine Components Diagram

Exploded view of the tractor's engine components.

SEAT ASSEMBLY

LIFT ASSEMBLY

MOWER DECK

Mower Deck Components Diagram

Exploded view of the tractor's mower deck components.

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE

Briggs & Stratton Engine Components Diagram

Exploded view of the Briggs & Stratton engine components.

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Slope Operation Safety

Critical safety advice for operating the tractor on slopes.

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