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Craftsman 917.271530 User Manual

Craftsman 917.271530
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Owner's Manual
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271530
Safety
Assembly
Operation
* Maintenance
* Repair Parts
This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously bulk engines. Before you start the
engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual,
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
VisitourCraftsmanwebsite:www.sears.com/craftsman

Table of Contents

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Craftsman 917.271530 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model Number917.271530
CategoryLawn Mower
EngineBriggs & Stratton
Engine Displacement190cc
Cutting Height1.5 to 4 inches
Cutting Height Positions6
Oil Capacity20 oz
Weight80 lbs
TypeGasoline
Engine Type4-Cycle
Cutting Width21 inches
Drive SystemRear-Wheel Drive
Speed SettingsVariable speed
Engine Power6.75 ft-lbs Gross Torque
Wheel Size8 in (front) / 12 in (rear)

Summary

WARRANTY

SAFETY RULES

General Operation Safety

Provides essential safety guidelines for operating the tractor.

Slope Operation Safety

Covers critical safety precautions for mowing on slopes.

Children Safety

Highlights risks and precautions related to children near the equipment.

OPERATION

Know Your Tractor Controls

Identifies and explains the function of various tractor controls and levers.

How to Use Your Tractor

Provides instructions on basic tractor operation, including starting and moving.

Operating the Mower

Details how to adjust cutting height and operate the mower deck.

Operating on Hills

Covers safe practices and limitations for operating the tractor on slopes.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Check Engine Oil Level

Instructions for verifying and topping up engine oil before operation.

Starting Engine Procedures

Step-by-step process for starting the tractor engine, including warm/cold weather tips.

MOWING TIPS

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Schedule

A schedule outlining regular service intervals for the tractor.

TRACTOR MAINTENANCE

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

Tractor Service Precautions

Safety warnings and procedures before performing any service or adjustment.

MOWER HOUSING ADJUSTMENTS

BELT REPLACEMENT AND BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting the Tractor Brake

Procedure to adjust the brake rod for optimal stopping distance.

STEERING AND STARTING PROCEDURES

Starting Engine with a Weak Battery

Instructions for safely starting the tractor using jumper cables.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

STORAGE PROCEDURES

TROUBLESHOOTING

REPAIR PARTS

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