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Craftsman 917.271061 - User Manual

Craftsman 917.271061
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Owner's Manual
£RI:IFTSMFIN°
15.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No
917.271061
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
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, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

Table of Contents

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Summary

WARRANTY

Limited Two Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Parts

Details the 2-year warranty coverage for riding equipment parts and exclusions.

SAFETY RULES

General Operation Safety

Provides essential safety guidelines for operating the tractor and mower.

Slope Operation Safety

Advises on safe practices for operating the tractor on slopes.

Children Safety

Highlights risks and precautions regarding children around the tractor.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

UNASSEMBLED PARTS

ASSEMBLY

MAINTENANCE AND PREPARATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

Motion Control Lever

Details how to select speed and direction of the tractor.

Ignition Switch

Used for starting and stopping the engine.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

Setting the Parking Brake

Procedure for engaging and ensuring the parking brake is secure.

Moving Forward and Backward

How to control the tractor's movement using the motion control lever.

Adjusting Mower Cutting Height

Steps to adjust the mower deck height.

MOWER OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS

Operating on Hills

Safety precautions and procedures for mowing on slopes.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Checking Engine Oil Level

How to check and maintain the correct engine oil level.

Starting the Engine

Step-by-step instructions for starting the tractor engine.

ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES

MOWING AND MULCHING TIPS

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Schedule

A schedule outlining regular service intervals and checks.

Before Each Use Checks

Essential checks to perform before every tractor operation.

TRACTOR MAINTENANCE AND CARE

Brake Operation

How to check and adjust the tractor's braking system.

ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN MAINTENANCE

To Change Engine Oil

Details on oil type, viscosity, and the procedure for changing engine oil.

ENGINE CLEANING AND FILTER SERVICE

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

MOWER DECK LEVELING

BELT AND BRAKE SERVICE

Adjusting the Brake

Instructions for adjusting the tractor's braking system.

STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Starting with a Weak Battery

Procedure for jump-starting the tractor with jumper cables.

ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS

Adjusting Carburetor

Procedure for minor carburetor adjustments for optimal engine performance.

STORAGE PROCEDURES

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

ENGINE PARTS

SLOPE OPERATION GUIDE

Summary

WARRANTY

Limited Two Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Parts

Details the 2-year warranty coverage for riding equipment parts and exclusions.

SAFETY RULES

General Operation Safety

Provides essential safety guidelines for operating the tractor and mower.

Slope Operation Safety

Advises on safe practices for operating the tractor on slopes.

Children Safety

Highlights risks and precautions regarding children around the tractor.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

UNASSEMBLED PARTS

ASSEMBLY

MAINTENANCE AND PREPARATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

Motion Control Lever

Details how to select speed and direction of the tractor.

Ignition Switch

Used for starting and stopping the engine.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

Setting the Parking Brake

Procedure for engaging and ensuring the parking brake is secure.

Moving Forward and Backward

How to control the tractor's movement using the motion control lever.

Adjusting Mower Cutting Height

Steps to adjust the mower deck height.

MOWER OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS

Operating on Hills

Safety precautions and procedures for mowing on slopes.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Checking Engine Oil Level

How to check and maintain the correct engine oil level.

Starting the Engine

Step-by-step instructions for starting the tractor engine.

ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES

MOWING AND MULCHING TIPS

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Schedule

A schedule outlining regular service intervals and checks.

Before Each Use Checks

Essential checks to perform before every tractor operation.

TRACTOR MAINTENANCE AND CARE

Brake Operation

How to check and adjust the tractor's braking system.

ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN MAINTENANCE

To Change Engine Oil

Details on oil type, viscosity, and the procedure for changing engine oil.

ENGINE CLEANING AND FILTER SERVICE

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

MOWER DECK LEVELING

BELT AND BRAKE SERVICE

Adjusting the Brake

Instructions for adjusting the tractor's braking system.

STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Starting with a Weak Battery

Procedure for jump-starting the tractor with jumper cables.

ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS

Adjusting Carburetor

Procedure for minor carburetor adjustments for optimal engine performance.

STORAGE PROCEDURES

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

ENGINE PARTS

SLOPE OPERATION GUIDE

Craftsman 917.271061 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.271061
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

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