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Craftsman 917.272674 User Manual

Craftsman 917.272674
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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
175 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.272674
This product has a low emission engine which operates
IIL__IIIdifferently 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 pm, 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 917.272674 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.272674
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Warranty

Safety Rules

General Operation Safety

Instructions for safe operation, including adult operators, clearing areas, and not carrying passengers.

Slope Operation Safety

Guidelines for safely operating the tractor on slopes to prevent tipovers and loss of control.

Children Safety

Precautions to ensure children's safety around the operating mower and to prevent accidents.

Service Safety

Safety measures for handling fuel, performing maintenance, and ensuring safety devices are functional.

Product Specifications

Assembly/Pre-Operation

Operation

Know Your Tractor

How to Use Your Tractor

Setting the Parking Brake

Instructions on how to properly engage the parking brake to secure the tractor.

Stopping Procedures

Guidance on how to stop mower blades, ground drive, and the engine safely.

Operating on Hills

Safety precautions and techniques for operating the tractor on slopes.

Starting the Engine

Step-by-step instructions for starting the tractor engine, including cold and warm weather procedures.

Mowing Tips

Mulching Mowing Tips

Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

A schedule outlining regular service tasks to be performed before each use, every 8/25/50/100 hours, and seasonally.

Brake Operation and Maintenance

Information on brake system checks, adjustments, and potential issues.

Engine Maintenance

Engine Lubrication

Details on selecting the correct API oil grade and checking oil levels.

Changing Engine Oil

Procedure for draining old oil and refilling the engine with new oil, including filter replacement.

Air Filter Service

Instructions for cleaning and replacing the air filter to ensure proper engine running.

Service and Adjustments

Leveling Mower Housing

Procedure for adjusting the mower housing for optimal side-to-side and front-to-back levelness.

Checking and Adjusting the Brake

Procedures for checking brake performance and adjusting the brake system.

Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment

Starting Engine with a Weak Battery

Attaching Jumper Cables

Replacing Battery

Interlocks and Relays

Engine Adjustments

Adjusting the Carburetor

Instructions for adjusting the carburetor's idle speed and mixture for optimal performance.

Storage

Troubleshooting Chart

Engine Will Not Start

Diagnosing and correcting issues when the engine fails to start.

Engine Hard to Start

Troubleshooting steps for when the engine is difficult to start.

Engine Will Not Turn Over

Identifying causes and solutions when the engine does not crank.

Engine Clicks But Will Not Start

Troubleshooting a clicking sound when trying to start the engine.

Loss of Power

Diagnosing and resolving issues related to the engine losing power during operation.

Excessive Vibration

Identifying causes of excessive vibration and how to correct them.

Engine Runs When Operator Leaves Seat

Troubleshooting the operator presence system if the engine continues to run.

Poor Cut - Uneven

Addressing issues that cause an uneven or poor quality grass cut.

Mower Blades Will Not Rotate

Diagnosing why the mower blades are not rotating when engaged.

Poor Grass Discharge

Troubleshooting problems related to ineffective grass discharge.

Schematic

Ground Drive

Steering Assembly

Engine Diagrams

Seat Assembly

Lift Assembly

Mower Deck

Peerless Transaxle

Briggs Engine

Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation

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