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Craftsman 917.271550 User Manual

Craftsman 917.271550
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Owner's Manual
JCRAFTSMI N°J
LAWN TRACTOR
15.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.271550
This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built 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 pro, Mon - Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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Craftsman 917.271550 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.271550
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION

Instructions for safe and proper use of the tractor during normal mowing.

SLOPE OPERATION

Guidelines for safely operating the tractor on inclines and slopes.

CHILDREN

Precautions to ensure child safety around the tractor.

SERVICE

Safety precautions related to maintenance and repair of the tractor.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties of the owner for maintaining the tractor and ensuring safe operation.

UNASSEMBLED PARTS

ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

List of tools needed for assembling the tractor.

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

Steps for safely unpacking the tractor from its shipping container.

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

Instructions for assembling the steering wheel and related components.

CHECK BATTERY

Procedure to check and prepare the tractor's battery before operation.

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

Identification of tractor controls and their functions.

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

How to engage and disengage the tractor's parking brake.

STOPPING

Procedures for stopping the mower blades, ground drive, and engine.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

Proper use of the throttle for engine speed and performance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

How to operate the tractor's forward and reverse motion.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

Steps to adjust the mower deck height for desired cut.

TO OPERATE MOWER

How to engage and disengage the mower blades.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

Safety guidelines for operating the tractor on slopes.

TO TRANSPORT

Instructions for safely transporting the tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Checks to perform before starting the tractor's engine.

ADD GASOLINE

Procedures for adding fuel to the tractor's tank.

TO START ENGINE

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

MOWING TIPS

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A schedule of maintenance tasks and their frequencies.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

General advice and warranty considerations for maintenance.

BEFORE EACH USE

Essential checks to perform before operating the tractor.

LUBRICATION CHART

Diagram and instructions for lubricating tractor components.

TRACTOR

BRAKE OPERATION

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

TIRES

Maintaining proper tire pressure and care.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Checking the functionality of safety interlock systems.

BLADE CARE

Instructions for maintaining mower blades, including sharpening.

BATTERY

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Procedure for cleaning battery and terminals to prevent corrosion.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

V-BELTS

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Guidelines for engine oil selection and use.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Step-by-step instructions for changing the engine oil.

AIR FILTER

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

How to clean and oil the foam pre-cleaner element.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

How to clean or replace the air filter cartridge.

ENGINE COOLING FINS

MUFFLER

SPARK PLUG(S)

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

CLEANING

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TRACTOR

General procedures for servicing the tractor.

TO REMOVE MOWER

Steps for detaching the mower deck from the tractor.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Steps for attaching the mower deck to the tractor.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

How to adjust the mower deck for optimal cutting.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

Procedure for leveling the mower deck left to right.

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

Procedure for adjusting mower deck front to back tilt.

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE BELT

Instructions for replacing the mower blade drive belt.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

How to adjust the tractor's braking system for stopping distance.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Instructions for replacing the tractor's motion drive belt.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

How to align the tractor's steering wheel.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

Procedures for jump-starting the tractor's engine.

REPLACING BATTERY

Instructions for removing and installing a new tractor battery.

TO REPLACE FUSE

How to replace the tractor's fuse.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

How to adjust the throttle cable for proper engine speed control.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

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

STORAGE

TRACTOR

Procedures for preparing the tractor for long-term storage.

BATTERY

How to prepare the battery for storage to maintain its charge.

ENGINE

Steps for preparing the engine for storage, including fuel and oil.

FUEL SYSTEM

How to prepare the fuel system for storage to prevent gumming.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Will not start

Common causes and solutions for engine starting problems.

Hard to start

Troubleshooting steps for engines that are difficult to start.

Engine will not turn over

Diagnosing why the engine fails to crank.

Engine clicks but will not start

Identifying causes for clicking sounds without engine turnover.

Loss of power

Troubleshooting engine power loss issues.

Excessive vibration

Identifying causes and fixes for excessive tractor vibration.

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

Addressing safety system malfunctions related to operator presence.

Poor cut - uneven

Diagnosing and fixing issues causing uneven mowing.

Mower blades will not rotate

Troubleshooting why the mower blades are not spinning.

Poor grass discharge

Solutions for problems with grass clipping discharge.

Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped)

Diagnosing and fixing non-functional headlights.

Battery will not charge

Troubleshooting issues with the battery charging system.

SCHEMATIC

REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

GROUND DRIVE

STEERING

ENGINE

SEAT ASSEMBLY

DECALS

WHEELS AND TIRES

LIFT ASSEMBLY

MOWER DECK

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