Craftsman 917.271750 - User Manual

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Owner's Manual

JCRI FTSMRWJ

LAWN TRACTOR

18.0 HP, 42" Mower

Electric Start

6 Speed Transaxle

Model No.

917.271750

[_ 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 pm, 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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Table of Contents2
Safety Rules3
General Operation3
Slope Operation3
Safety of Children4
Safe Service4
Specifications6
Unassembled Parts7
Assembly/Pre-Operation8
Tools Required for Assembly8
Attach Steering Wheel8
Check Battery8
Install Seat9
To Roll Tractor off Skid9
To Drive Tractor off Skid9
Install Mulcher Plate10
To Convert to Bagging or Discharging10
Check Tire Pressure10
Checklist10
Operation11
Symbols Meaning11
Controls Overview12
To Set Parking Brake13
To Use Throttle Control13
To Move Forward and Backward13
To Adjust Mower Cutting Height13
To Adjust Gauge Wheels14
To Operate Mower14
To Operate on Hills14
To Transport14
Towing Carts and Other Attachments15
Check Engine Oil Level15
Adding Gasoline15
To Start Engine15
Before Starting the Engine15
Mowing Tips16
Mulching Mowing Tips16
Maintenance Schedule17
Maintenance Recommendations17
Checks before each Use17
Lubrication Chart17
General Recommendations17
Tires18
Operator Presernce System18
Blade Care18
Battery Care18
Transaxle Cooling19
V-Belts19
Engine Lubrication19
To Change Engine Oil19
Air Filter20
Clean Air Screen20
Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas20
In-Line Fuel Filter20
Service and Adjustments21
To Remove Mower21
To Install Mower21
To Level Mower Housing22
To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt22
To Adjust Brake23
To Replace Motion Drive Belt23
Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment24
Front Wheel Toe-In/Camber24
To Remove Wheel for Repairs24
To Start Engine with a Weak Battery24
Replacing Battery25
To Replace Headlight Bulb25
Interlocks and Relays/To Replace Fuse25
To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly25
To Adjust Throttle Control Cable26
To Adjust Carburetor26
Storage27
Troubleshooting Chart28
Schematic Diagram31
Electrical Parts View32
Electrical Parts List33
Chassis and Enclosures View34
Chassis and Enclosures Parts List35
Ground Drive View36
Ground Drive Parts List37
Steering Assembly View38
Steering Assembly Parts List39
Engine View40
Optional Equipment40
Engine Parts List41
Seat Assembly View and Parts List42
Decals43
Wheels and Tires View and Parts List43
Lift Assembly View44
Lift Assembly Parts List45
Mower Deck View46
Mower Deck Parts List47
Peerless Transaxle View48
Peerless Transaxle Parts List49
Briggs Engine Diagrams50
Briggs Engine Parts List54
Suggested Guide for Sigthing Slopes for Safe Operation59

Brand	Craftsman
Model	917.271750
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Craftsman 917.271750 - User Manual

Table of Contents

Summary

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

SAFETY RULES

ASSEMBLY;PRE-OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

ENGINE

STORAGE

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Will not start

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Craftsman 917.271750 Specifications

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