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Craftsman 917.272911 User Manual

Craftsman 917.272911
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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
20.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.272911
This product has a low emission engine which operates
IIL_._II differently from previously budt 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

Table of Contents

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Craftsman 917.272911 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model Number917.272911
CategoryLawn Mower
Engine Type4-Cycle
Engine BrandBriggs & Stratton
Engine Displacement190cc
Cutting Width21 inches
Deck MaterialSteel

Summary

Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Details

Details the warranty coverage for riding equipment and the battery.

Safety Rules

General Operation and Slope Safety

Guidelines for safe operation, slope handling, and hazard awareness.

Children Safety and Service Precautions

Safety advice regarding children and maintenance/fuel handling procedures.

Slope Operation Guide

Visual and textual guidance on safe operation on slopes up to 15 degrees.

Product Specifications

Unassembled Parts

Assembly and Pre-Operation

Steering Assembly and Battery Check

Instructions for steering assembly and checking the tractor's battery.

Seat Installation and Tractor Removal

Steps for seat installation and safely moving the tractor off its shipping skid.

Operation

Know Your Tractor

Tractor Controls and Functions

Identifies and explains the function of key controls on the tractor.

Mower Operation and Slope Safety

Guidelines for operating the mower deck and critical safety for slopes.

Starting the Engine and Fueling

Procedures for adding fuel and starting the tractor engine.

Maintenance Schedule and Lubrication

Maintenance Schedule

A table outlining required maintenance tasks and their frequencies.

Tractor Maintenance

Brake System and Blade Care

How to check/adjust brakes and maintain mower blades.

Battery and Engine Oil Service

Guidance on battery maintenance and engine oil change procedures.

Tractor Maintenance

Service and Adjustments - Mower Deck

Mower Deck Removal and Installation

Detailed steps for safely removing and installing the mower deck from the tractor.

Service and Adjustments - Mower Leveling

Service and Adjustments - Brake and Belt

Service and Adjustments - Steering and Starting

Service and Adjustments - Electrical and Hood

Engine Service and Adjustments

Storage Procedures

Troubleshooting - Starting Issues

Engine Will Not Start or Clicks

Common causes and solutions for the engine failing to start or making clicking sounds.

Troubleshooting - Performance Issues

Loss of Power, Vibration, and Poor Cut

Reasons for reduced power, vibration, and uneven mower cuts, with solutions.

Troubleshooting - System Issues

Schematic Diagram

Electrical Components

Engine Components

Slope Operation Guide

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