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Craftsman 917.271532 User Manual

Craftsman 917.271532
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Owner's Manual
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271532
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
For answers toyourquestions
about this product,Call:
1-800-659-59t7
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5prn, Mon - Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.conYcraftsman

Table of Contents

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Craftsman 917.271532 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.271532
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Warranty

Limited Two Year Warranty

Details Craftsman riding equipment parts warranty coverage and service availability.

Limited 90 Day Warranty on Battery

Covers warranty for the included battery proving defective in material or workmanship.

Safety Rules

General Operation

Safe operating practices for the lawn tractor, including clearing area and operator alertness.

Slope Operation

Guidelines for safely operating on inclines, emphasizing slow and gradual movements.

Children

Safety precautions regarding children around the tractor, preventing access and operation.

Product Specifications

Assembly

Tools Required for Assembly

Lists necessary tools for assembling the tractor, such as wrenches and pliers.

How to Set Up Your Tractor

Steps for preparing the tractor after initial assembly, including checking battery and tires.

Operation

How to Use Your Tractor

To Set Parking Brake

Instructions for engaging and disengaging the parking brake securely.

Stopping

Procedures for stopping mower blades and the tractor's ground drive safely.

To Move Forward and Backward

Control of tractor direction and speed using the gearshift lever.

Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended service intervals for tractor upkeep, categorized by usage hours.

Before Each Use

Daily checks to ensure safe operation, including oil level and brake check.

Engine Lubrication

Engine oil selection based on temperature and change procedures.

Service and Adjustments

To Remove Mower

Steps for detaching the mower deck from the tractor for service or storage.

To Level Mower Housing

Procedure for adjusting mower deck balance for optimal cutting results.

To Start Engine with a Weak Battery

Guidance on jump-starting the tractor's battery using jumper cables.

To Adjust Carburetor

Instructions for tuning the engine's carburetor for optimal performance.

Storage

Tractor

Pre-storage cleaning and inspection of the tractor for long-term preservation.

Fuel System

Preparing the fuel system for long-term storage to prevent gum deposits.

Troubleshooting Chart

Schematic

Repair Parts

Electrical

Part numbers and diagrams for the tractor's electrical components.

Chassis and Enclosures

Exploded views and part numbers for the tractor's frame and body.

Ground Drive

Exploded views and part numbers for the tractor's drive system.

Steering

Exploded views and part numbers for the tractor's steering mechanism.

Engine

Exploded views and part numbers for the tractor's engine.

Mower Deck

Exploded views and part numbers for the mower deck components.

Transaxle

Exploded views and part numbers for the tractor's transaxle.

Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation

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