Craftsman 917.272461 User Manual

Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
21.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.272461
I_ This product has a low emission engine which operates I
I
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
Iengine, 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

Craftsman 917.272461 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	917.272461
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY

Safe operating practices, adult supervision, clearing area, and passenger restrictions.

SLOPE OPERATION GUIDELINES

Guidelines for operating the tractor safely on slopes to prevent tip-overs and loss of control.

CHILD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Measures to prevent accidents involving children around the tractor.

SERVICE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATION OF THE TRACTOR

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR: CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Identification and explanation of all tractor controls and indicators.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

Step-by-step guidance on starting, moving, and adjusting the tractor.

STARTING AND SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE

MOWING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A tabular overview of routine maintenance tasks and intervals.

TRACTOR AND BELT MAINTENANCE

ENGINE AND BATTERY MAINTENANCE

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

MOWER DECK SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT

BRAKE AND STEERING ADJUSTMENTS

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

ENGINE STARTING AND POWER ISSUES

Solutions for common problems like engine not starting or loss of power.

OPERATIONAL AND CUTTING PROBLEMS