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Craftsman 917.272671 User Manual

Craftsman 917.272671
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Owner's Manual
ICR"mHewl
LAWN TRACTOR
17.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.272671
L[_ his 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.
IMPORTANT:
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, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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Craftsman 917.272671 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.272671
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY

Safe operating practices for the tractor.

SLOPE OPERATION SAFETY

Guidelines for safe operation on inclines.

CHILD AND SERVICE SAFETY

Safety precautions related to children and maintenance.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Technical details of the tractor's performance and features.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

UNASSEMBLED PARTS

ASSEMBLY AND PRE-OPERATION

ASSEMBLY PREPARATION

Tools, unpacking, and initial component installation steps.

STEERING AND SEAT INSTALLATION

Instructions for attaching the steering wheel and seat.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT AND BATTERY CHECK

Adjusting the seat and checking the battery status.

TRACTOR REMOVAL FROM SKID

Safe procedures for removing the tractor from its shipping skid.

MOWER AND BELT INSTALLATION CHECKS

Installing the mulcher plate, checking tires, belts, and brakes.

FINAL PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST

Comprehensive checklist before operating the tractor.

OPERATION SYMBOLS AND HAZARDS

TRACTOR SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

Explanation of tractor symbols and hazard alert definitions.

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

TRACTOR CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Identification and description of all tractor controls.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

BRAKE, STOPPING, AND THROTTLE CONTROLS

Using parking brake, stopping procedures, and throttle control.

MOWER HEIGHT AND MOVEMENT CONTROL

Adjusting mower height and controlling tractor movement.

MOWER OPERATION AND SLOPE GUIDELINES

Operating mower, safe slope practices, and transport.

ENGINE OIL CHECK AND FUELING

Checking engine oil and adding gasoline.

ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES

Steps for starting the engine in various weather conditions.

MOWING BEST PRACTICES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND LUBRICATION

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Recommended service intervals for tractor components.

LUBRICATION CHART

Diagram showing lubrication points and types.

BRAKE, TIRE, AND OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

Checks and maintenance for brakes, tires, and safety systems.

BLADE CARE AND BATTERY MAINTENANCE

Procedures for mower blade care and battery upkeep.

BATTERY TERMINAL CLEANING AND BELT CHECKS

Cleaning battery terminals and inspecting transaxle/V-belts.

ENGINE LUBRICATION AND AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

Engine oil guidelines, oil changes, and air filter service.

ENGINE CLEANING AND FILTER REPLACEMENT

Cleaning cooling fins, air screen, and replacing fuel filter.

MUFFLER AND GENERAL CLEANING

Muffler inspection and general tractor cleaning procedures.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

MOWER DECK SERVICE

Procedures for removing and installing the mower deck.

MOWER DECK LEVELING AND BELT REPLACEMENT

Adjusting mower deck height and replacing the blade drive belt.

BRAKE AND MOTION DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENTS

Adjusting brakes and replacing the motion drive belt.

GEAR SHIFT, WHEEL, AND STEERING ADJUSTMENTS

Adjusting gear shift, front wheels, and steering alignment.

WEAK BATTERY STARTING AND WHEEL REPAIRS

Jump-starting with a weak battery and removing wheels for repair.

JUMPER CABLES, BATTERY, AND LIGHTING SERVICE

Procedures for jumper cables, battery replacement, and headlight service.

HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Instructions for removing the tractor hood and grill.

ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS

THROTTLE AND CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting the throttle cable and engine carburetor settings.

STORAGE PROCEDURES

TRACTOR AND ENGINE STORAGE PREPARATION

Preparing the tractor, fuel system, and engine for storage.

BATTERY AND GENERAL STORAGE ADVICE

Battery storage and other general precautions for storage.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

WIRING SCHEMATIC

Electrical diagram of the tractor's wiring system.

REPAIR PARTS IDENTIFICATION

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS LIST

List of electrical parts with part numbers.

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

GROUND DRIVE COMPONENTS

STEERING ASSEMBLY

ENGINE COMPONENTS

SEAT ASSEMBLY

DECALS AND VINYL GRAPHICS

WHEELS AND TIRES

LIFT ASSEMBLY

MOWER DECK ASSEMBLY

MOWER DECK PARTS LIST

Detailed list of parts for the mower deck.

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (PEERLESS)

TRANSAXLE PARTS LIST

Detailed list of parts for the Peerless Transaxle.

BRIGGS ENGINE ASSEMBLY

CARBURETOR COMPONENTS AND KITS

Diagrams and parts for the engine carburetor and overhaul kits.

ENGINE ACCESSORIES AND STARTER MOTOR

Diagrams and parts for engine accessories and starter motor.

BRIGGS ENGINE PART LIST

Part number list for the Briggs & Stratton engine.

BRIGGS ENGINE PART LIST (CONTINUED)

Continuation of the Briggs & Stratton engine parts list.

SERVICE NOTES

SLOPE OPERATION GUIDE

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