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Craftsman 917.27242 User Manual

Craftsman 917.27242
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Owner's Manual
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272420
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
_ 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 toyour questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sear• Craft•man Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, I160179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

Table of Contents

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Craftsman 917.27242 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.27242
CategoryLawn Mower
Engine TypeGasoline
EngineBriggs & Stratton
Engine Power6.75 HP
Engine Displacement190cc
Cutting Positions6
Speed SettingsVariable Speed
Oil Capacity20 oz
Cutting Height AdjustmentLever
Drive TypeRear-wheel drive
Warranty2 years

Summary

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION

General safety guidelines for operating the lawn tractor.

SLOPE OPERATION

Safety precautions for operating the tractor on slopes.

CHILDREN

Safety warnings regarding children and the tractor.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

Familiarization with the tractor's controls and adjustments.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

Detailed instructions for operating the tractor's functions.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

Safety guidelines for operating the tractor on sloped terrain.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Pre-start checks and procedures for the tractor engine.

TO START ENGINE

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

MOWING TIPS

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A schedule of maintenance tasks and their intervals.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Details on engine oil types and changes.

ENGINE PARTS LIST

List of part numbers for engine components.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

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

AIR FILTER

Service procedures for the air filter.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE MOWER

Steps to detach the mower deck from the tractor.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Steps to attach the mower deck to the tractor.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

How to adjust the mower deck for side-to-side levelness.

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

How to adjust the mower deck for front-to-back levelness.

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

Procedure for replacing the mower blade drive belt.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

How to adjust the tractor's braking system.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Procedure for replacing the motion drive belt.

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting the transaxle control lever for neutral position.

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

Steps for replacing the tractor's battery.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

How to adjust the throttle control cable.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Procedures for adjusting the engine's carburetor.

STORAGE

ENGINE

Engine preparation for storage, including fuel system.

FUEL SYSTEM

Preparing the fuel system for storage.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Will not start

Causes and corrections for the engine not starting.

Hard to start

Causes and corrections for difficult engine starting.

Engine will not turn over

Causes and corrections when the engine doesn't crank.

Engine clicks but will not start

Causes and corrections for clicking sounds without starting.

Loss of power

Causes and corrections for reduced engine power.

Loss of power (continued)

Further causes and corrections for reduced engine power.

Excessive vibration

Causes and corrections for excessive tractor vibration.

SCHEMATIC

REPAIR PARTS

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

GROUND DRIVE

GROUND DRIVE PARTS LIST

List of part numbers for ground drive components.

STEERING ASSEMBLY

STEERING ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST

List of part numbers for steering assembly components.

LIFT ASSEMBLY

MOWER DECK

MOWER DECK PARTS LIST

List of part numbers for mower deck components.

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE PARTS LIST

List of part numbers for the Hydro Gear transaxle.

KOHLER ENGINE

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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