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Craftsman 917.271110 User Manual

Craftsman 917.271110
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Owner's Manual
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16.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271110
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 917.271110 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.271110
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

WARRANTY

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

Explains the two-year warranty for riding equipment.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

Explains the 90-day warranty for the battery.

SAFETY RULES

SLOPE OPERATION

Guidelines for operating the tractor on slopes to prevent accidents.

CHILDREN

Safety precautions regarding children around the machine.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

Lists the tools needed for assembling the tractor.

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

Steps for assembling the steering wheel onto the tractor.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY

Steps for correctly connecting the tractor's battery.

INSTALL SEAT

Instructions for installing and adjusting the tractor seat.

OPERATION

OPERATOR SYMBOLS

Explains the meaning of various symbols used on the tractor and in its literature.

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

TRACTOR CONTROLS

Overview and function of key tractor operating controls.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

SETTING THE PARKING BRAKE

Procedure for engaging the tractor's parking brake.

ADJUSTING MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

How to set the desired cutting height for the mower deck.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR (Continued)

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Preparations and checks before starting the tractor engine.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE (Continued)

COLD WEATHER STARTING

Procedure for starting the engine in cold temperatures.

MOWING TIPS

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

Best practices for mulching grass clippings.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A schedule of regular maintenance tasks for the tractor.

BEFORE EACH USE

Daily checks and maintenance tasks before operating the tractor.

ENGINE

CHANGING ENGINE OIL

Step-by-step guide to changing the engine oil.

CLEANING THE AIR FILTER

Instructions for cleaning the air screen and servicing the air filter.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

REMOVING THE MOWER DECK

Step-by-step guide to detach the mower deck from the tractor.

LEVELING THE MOWER HOUSING

How to adjust the mower deck for proper side-to-side and front-to-back level.

ADJUSTING THE TRACTOR BRAKE

How to adjust the brake system for proper stopping distance.

TROUBLESHOOTING

TRACTOR WILL NOT START

Addresses issues when the tractor fails to start.

HARD TO START

Covers reasons and solutions for difficulty starting the tractor.

LOSS OF POWER

Identifies causes and solutions for reduced engine power.

SCHEMATIC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SCHEMATIC

Diagram illustrating the tractor's electrical system wiring.

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

Diagram and list of electrical parts for the tractor.

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES DIAGRAM

Exploded view of the tractor's chassis and enclosure parts.

GROUND DRIVE

GROUND DRIVE DIAGRAM

Exploded view of the tractor's ground drive components.

STEERING ASSEMBLY

STEERING ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

Exploded view of the tractor's steering assembly parts.

KOHLER ENGINE COMPONENTS

CRANKCASE COMPONENTS

Diagram of engine crankcase components.

SEAT ASSEMBLY

SEAT ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

Exploded view of the tractor's seat assembly parts.

DECALS

WHEELS & TIRES

WHEELS AND TIRES COMPONENTS

Diagram and list of tractor wheels and tires.

LIFT ASSEMBLY

LIFT ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

Exploded view of the tractor's lift assembly parts.

MOWER DECK

MOWER DECK DIAGRAM

Exploded view of the tractor's mower deck components.

DANA TRANSAXLE

DANA TRANSAXLE DIAGRAM

Exploded view of the Dana transaxle components.

KOHLER ENGINE COMPONENTS (Continued)

CRANKCASE COMPONENTS

Diagram of engine crankcase components.

KOHLER ENGINE ELECTRICAL & AIR INTAKE

IGNITION/ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

Diagram of ignition and electrical system parts.

KOHLER ENGINE SYSTEMS

STARTING SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Diagram of engine starting system parts.

KOHLER ENGINE MISCELLANEOUS

CRANKSHAFT COMPONENTS

Diagram of engine crankshaft components.

SERVICE NOTES

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SLOPE SAFETY

SAFE SLOPE OPERATION

Visual guide for safe operation on slopes, emphasizing angle limits.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND SERVICE

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

Information on ordering parts for home delivery from Sears.

MAJOR BRAND REPAIR SERVICE

Information on scheduling in-house repair services from Sears.

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