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Craftsman 917.271842 User Manual

Craftsman 917.271842
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Owner's Manual
JCRAFT$1qAWJ
21.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271842
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
Foranswers to yourquestions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Une
5 am - 5 pm, Mort - Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
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Table of Contents

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Craftsman 917.271842 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model Number917.271842
CategoryLawn Mower
EngineBriggs & Stratton
Power SourceGasoline
Engine Power6.75 HP
Cutting Width21 inches
Cutting Positions6
Cutting Height1.25 to 3.75 inches

Summary

Warranty Information

Two Year Parts Warranty

Details the limited two-year warranty for Craftsman riding equipment parts.

90 Day Battery Warranty

Outlines the limited 90-day warranty for the included battery.

Safety Rules

General Operation Safety

Essential safety instructions for operating the lawn tractor.

Slope Operation Safety

Guidelines for safely operating the tractor on slopes.

Children Safety

Precautions to ensure children's safety around the tractor.

Service Safety Precautions

Safety guidelines to follow when performing maintenance or repairs.

Tractor Safety Precautions

Important safety warnings and cautions for tractor operation.

Product Specifications

Customer Responsibilities

Owner's duties for maintaining and operating the tractor safely.

Unassembled Parts Identification

Tractor Assembly

Tools for Assembly

List of tools required for tractor assembly.

Unpacking and Initial Setup

Instructions for unpacking, initial setup, and steering wheel installation.

Seat Installation

Instructions for correctly installing and adjusting the tractor seat.

Removing Tractor from Skid

Procedures for rolling or driving the tractor off the shipping skid.

Pre-Operation Checklist

Operator Controls and Symbols

Familiarization with Tractor Controls

Operating Your Tractor

Mower Deck Operation and Adjustments

Adjusting gauge wheels, operating mower, and slope operation.

Tractor Transport

Instructions for safely transporting the tractor.

Engine Preparation and Starting

Checking Oil and Adding Fuel

How to check engine oil, add gasoline, and prepare for starting.

Starting the Engine

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

Engine and Transmission Starting Procedures

Steps for starting engine in various conditions and purging transmission.

Mowing Tips and Techniques

Mulching Mowing Tips

Specific advice for effective mulching with the mower.

Maintenance Schedule and Recommendations

Pre-Use Maintenance Checks

Routine checks to perform before each tractor use.

Lubrication Chart

Diagram and guide for lubricating the tractor's components.

Tractor Maintenance Procedures

Engine Maintenance

Engine Lubrication and Oil Change

Guidance on selecting oil and step-by-step instructions for changing engine oil.

Engine Maintenance Details

Service and Adjustments

Tractor Service Procedures

Steps for removing, installing, and leveling the mower housing.

Service and Adjustments (Continued)

Mower Deck Adjustments and Belt Replacement

Adjusting mower deck leveling and replacing the blade drive belt.

Service and Adjustments (Continued)

Brake and Belt Adjustments

How to adjust brakes, motion drive belts, and transaxle neutral.

Service and Adjustments (Continued)

Transmission, Steering, and Battery Service

Procedures for transmission service, steering alignment, and battery replacement.

Service and Adjustments (Continued)

Electrical System Maintenance

Replacing headlights, fuses, and servicing interlocks/relays.

Engine Control Adjustments

Adjusting throttle and choke control cables for proper engine operation.

Carburetor Adjustment

Storage Procedures

Tractor Storage

Instructions for preparing the tractor, engine, and fuel system for long-term storage.

Troubleshooting Guide

Wiring Schematic

Repair Parts - Electrical

Electrical Component Part Numbers

List of part numbers for electrical components.

Chassis and Enclosures Diagram

Chassis and Enclosure Part Numbers

List of part numbers for chassis and enclosure components.

Ground Drive System Diagram

Ground Drive Component Part Numbers

List of part numbers for the ground drive system.

Steering Assembly Diagram

Steering Assembly Part Numbers

List of part numbers for the steering assembly.

Engine Diagram

Engine Component Part Numbers

List of part numbers for the tractor's engine components.

Seat Assembly Diagram

Decals

Wheels and Tires

Diagrams and part numbers for tractor wheels and tires.

Lift Assembly Diagram

Lift Assembly Part Numbers

List of part numbers for the lift assembly.

Mower Deck Diagram

Mower Deck Part Numbers

List of part numbers for the mower deck components.

Hydro Gear Transaxle Diagram

Hydro Gear Transaxle Part Numbers

List of part numbers for the Hydro Gear transaxle.

Briggs & Stratton Engine Diagram

Briggs & Stratton Engine Part Numbers

List of part numbers for the Briggs & Stratton engine.

More Briggs & Stratton Engine Parts

Additional part numbers and kits for the Briggs & Stratton engine.

Briggs & Stratton Engine Components

Diagrams of various engine components.

Briggs & Stratton Engine Part Details

Detailed list of part numbers for Briggs & Stratton engine components.

Additional Briggs & Stratton Engine Parts

Further part numbers for the Briggs & Stratton engine.

Safe Slope Operation Guide

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