Craftsman 917.272672 User Manual

Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
17.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.272672
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.
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 corn/craftsman

Craftsman 917.272672 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	917.272672
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

WARRANTY

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL AND SLOPE OPERATION SAFETY

Guidelines for safe operation, including precautions for slopes.

SAFETY RULES (CONT.)

CHILDREN AND SERVICE SAFETY

Safety considerations for children and during maintenance operations.

ASSEMBLY AND PRE-OPERATION

OPERATION OVERVIEW

UNDERSTANDING TRACTOR AND HAZARD SYMBOLS

Explanation of symbols used on the tractor and for hazard identification.

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR AND CONTROLS

TRACTOR CONTROL LOCATIONS AND FUNCTIONS

Identification and explanation of tractor controls and their functions.

BASIC TRACTOR OPERATION

USING BRAKES, THROTTLE, GEARSHIFT, AND MOWER HEIGHT

OPERATION - MOWING AND TRANSPORT

MOWING TIPS AND SLOPE OPERATION

Advice for efficient grass cutting and safe operation on slopes.

STARTING THE ENGINE

ADDING GASOLINE AND STARTING PROCEDURES

Instructions for fueling and starting the engine in various conditions.

MOWING AND MULCHING TECHNIQUES

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND LUBRICATION

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommended service intervals, tasks, and general maintenance advice.

LUBRICATION CHART

TRACTOR MAINTENANCE - CHECKS AND BLADES

BRAKE, TIRE, AND SAFETY SYSTEM CHECKS

MOWER BLADE CARE AND REMOVAL

ENGINE AND AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

ENGINE LUBRICATION, OIL CHANGE, AND AIR FILTER SERVICE

Procedures for checking oil, changing oil, and servicing the air filter.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS - MOWER DECK

SERVICE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND MOWER DECK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENTS

LEVELING THE MOWER HOUSING AND REPLACING BELTS

BRAKE AND DRIVE BELT SERVICE

CHECKING AND ADJUSTING BRAKE SYSTEM

REPLACING MOTION DRIVE BELT

ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTING THROTTLE CABLE AND CARBURETOR

STORAGE PREPARATION

TRACTOR AND ENGINE STORAGE PROCEDURES

TROUBLESHOOTING - ENGINE STARTING

ENGINE STARTING PROBLEMS

Common causes and corrections for engine starting issues.

TROUBLESHOOTING - PERFORMANCE

POWER LOSS, VIBRATION, AND POOR CUT

TROUBLESHOOTING - OPERATION

BLADE, DISCHARGE, LIGHTS, BATTERY, BACKFIRE ISSUES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DIAGRAM

ENGINE COMPONENT DIAGRAM

MOWER DECK DIAGRAM

DANA TRANSAXLE DIAGRAM

BRIGGS ENGINE COMPONENTS (PART 1)

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES