Craftsman 917.272861 - User Manual

Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
22.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.272861
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This product has a low emission engine which operates I
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
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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

Summary

Warranty Information

Safety Rules and Operation Guidelines

General Operation Safety

Covers essential safety practices for normal tractor operation.

Slope Operation Safety

Guidelines for safely operating the tractor on slopes.

Children Safety and Service Precautions

Product Specifications and Support Information

Tractor Assembly and Setup

Assembly and Pre-Operation Procedures

Covers tools, unpacking, and initial setup steps for the tractor.

Seat Installation and Skid Removal

Instructions for installing the seat and safely removing the tractor from its skid.

Tractor Operation and Controls

Tractor Controls Overview

Basic Operation Procedures

Guides on setting the parking brake, stopping, using throttle/choke, and adjusting height.

Operating on Hills and Transporting

Towing Attachments and Starting Engine

Mowing Tips and Techniques

Tractor Maintenance Procedures

Regular Maintenance Checks and Lubrication

Tractor Component Maintenance

Battery, Transaxle, and Engine Maintenance

Service and Adjustments Guide

Mower Removal and Installation

Mower Housing Leveling and Adjustments

Belt Replacement and Brake Adjustment

Engine Control Adjustments

Tractor Storage Procedures

Troubleshooting Common Tractor Issues

Troubleshooting Power, Vibration, and Cut Quality

Addresses issues with power loss, excessive vibration, poor cut, and non-rotating blades.

Troubleshooting Discharge, Lights, and Drive Issues

Wiring Schematic and Electrical Parts

Briggs & Stratton Engine Parts

Guide for Sighting Slopes Safely

Craftsman 917.272861 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	917.272861
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English