Craftsman 917.272069 User Manual

Owner's Manual
iCRRFTSMAN°I
LAWN TRACTOR
16.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.272069
I_ his product has a low emission engine which operates I
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
I
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 ore, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 U.S.A
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

Craftsman 917.272069 Specifications

General

Model Number	917.272069
Category	Lawn Mower
Engine Power	6.75 HP
Deck Material	Steel
Cutting Height Positions	6
Speed Settings	Variable
Mulching Capability	Yes
Bagging Capability	Yes
Side Discharge Capability	Yes
Cutting Width	21 inches
Starting System	Recoil start
Drive System	Rear-wheel drive
Oil Capacity	20 oz.
Wheel Size	8 inches (front)

Summary

WARRANTY

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS

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

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

SAFETY RULES

I. GENERAL OPERATION

Provides general instructions for safe tractor operation.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Offers guidance for safely operating the tractor on slopes.

IV. SERVICE

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

Guidance for operating the tractor safely on sloped terrain.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Procedure for checking the engine oil level before operation.

TO START ENGINE

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

PURGE TRANSMISSION

MOWING TIPS

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A schedule outlining regular maintenance tasks for the tractor.

BRAKE OPERATION

BLADE CARE

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Detailed steps for changing the tractor's engine oil.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

AIR FILTER

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE MOWER

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Steps to ensure the mower deck is properly leveled.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

ENGINE

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Instructions for adjusting the engine's carburetor.

STORAGE

ENGINE STORAGE

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

KOHLER ENGINE

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

FUEL SYSTEM

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION