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Craftsman 917.273012 User Manual

Craftsman 917.273012
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Owner's Manual
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20.0 HP
ELECTRIC STAP_
46" MOWER
6 SPEED
GARDEN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.273012
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equip-
ment.
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mort- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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Craftsman 917.273012 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.273012
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

WARRANTY INFORMATION

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY

Details the two-year warranty for riding equipment.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

Details the 90-day warranty for the battery.

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY

General safety guidelines before operating the machine.

SLOPE OPERATION SAFETY

Guidelines for safe operation on slopes.

CHILDREN AND SERVICE SAFETY

Safety precautions regarding children and service.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

TOOLS AND PREPARATION

Lists necessary tools and unpacking procedures.

ATTACHING STEERING AND ROLLING OFF SKID

Guides for steering wheel attachment and skid removal.

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

TRACTOR CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Explains the purpose and operation of various tractor controls.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

PARKING BRAKE AND STOPPING PROCEDURES

Engaging brake and stopping the tractor safely.

DRIVING AND ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT

Operating controls for movement and height adjustment.

OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES

MOWER OPERATION AND SLOPE SAFETY

Procedures for operating mower and on slopes.

TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR

Instructions for transporting the tractor.

PRE-STARTING AND STARTING PROCEDURES

TOWING AND FLUID CHECKS

Guidelines for towing and checking oil/fuel.

ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES

Instructions for starting the engine in different conditions.

MOWING TIPS

GENERAL MOWING AND SLOPE TIPS

Advice for mowing techniques and slopes.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND GENERAL

GENERAL MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS

General advice for maintaining the tractor.

BEFORE USE CHECKS AND LUBRICATION

Routine checks and lubrication details.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

BRAKE, TIRE, AND SAFETY SYSTEM CARE

Maintenance for brakes, tires, and safety systems.

BLADE AND BATTERY CARE

Guidance on blade maintenance and battery care.

ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN MAINTENANCE

BATTERY, BELTS, AND TRANSAXLE

Procedures for battery, belts, and transaxle maintenance.

ENGINE LUBRICATION AND CLEANING

Engine oil changes and air screen cleaning.

ENGINE FILTRATION AND REPLACEMENT

AIR INTAKE AND FILTER SERVICE

Cleaning air intake and servicing the air filter.

FILTER AND SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT

Replacing oil filter, fuel filter, and spark plugs.

CLEANING AND SERVICE

GENERAL CLEANING AND SAFETY

Guidelines for cleaning and service safety precautions.

MOWER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Steps for removing and installing the mower deck.

MOWER HOUSING LEVELING

SIDE-TO-SIDE AND FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting mower housing for optimal cutting.

MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Steps to remove and install the mower drive belt.

BELT, CLUTCH AND BRAKE ADJUSTMENTS

BLADE DRIVE BELT AND CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT

Replacing blade belt and adjusting clutch.

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

Procedure to adjust the tractor's brake system.

DRIVE BELT AND STEERING ALIGNMENT

MOTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

Steps to replace the motion drive belt.

STEERING AND FRONT WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS

Adjusting steering wheel and front wheel toe-in.

WHEEL, BATTERY, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BATTERY AND STARTING PROCEDURES

Battery replacement and starting with weak battery.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Headlight bulb replacement and interlocks.

ENGINE CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS

FUSE, HOOD, AND CABLE ADJUSTMENTS

Replacing fuse, removing hood, adjusting cables.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Procedures for adjusting the engine carburetor.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT AND TESTING

FINAL SETTINGS AND ACCELERATION TEST

Final adjustments for idle and acceleration testing.

STORAGE PROCEDURES

TRACTOR, ENGINE, AND FUEL SYSTEM PREP

Preparing tractor, engine, and fuel system for storage.

BATTERY, CYLINDER, AND OTHER STORAGE

Storing battery, cylinders, and other components.

TROUBLESHOOTING STARTING PROBLEMS

Engine Will Not Start

Causes and corrections for an engine that won't start.

Engine Hard to Start

Causes and corrections for an engine that is hard to start.

Engine Will Not Turn Over

Causes and corrections for the engine not turning over.

Engine Clicks But Will Not Start

Causes and corrections for clicking but no start.

TROUBLESHOOTING PERFORMANCE ISSUES

Loss of Power and Vibration

Causes and corrections for power loss and vibration.

Engine Runs Incorrectly / Poor Cut

Troubleshooting engine issues and uneven cuts.

TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATIONAL FAULTS

Mower Blades Not Rotating / Poor Discharge

Troubleshooting blades not rotating and discharge issues.

Electrical and Backfiring Issues

Troubleshooting headlights, battery charging, and backfiring.

ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR WIRING DIAGRAM

Diagram showing tractor electrical connections and components.

REPAIR PARTS - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS DIAGRAM

Illustrated view of electrical parts with reference numbers.

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

CHASSIS COMPONENTS DIAGRAM

Illustrated view of chassis parts with reference numbers.

GROUND DRIVE SYSTEM

GROUND DRIVE COMPONENTS DIAGRAM

Illustrated view of ground drive parts with reference numbers.

STEERING ASSEMBLY

STEERING ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

Illustrated view of steering assembly parts with reference numbers.

ENGINE COMPONENTS

ENGINE HEAD, VALVE, AND BREATHER

Illustrated components of the engine's cylinder head assembly.

CRANKCASE COMPONENTS

Illustrated components of the engine's crankcase.

SEAT ASSEMBLY

SEAT ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

Illustrated view of seat assembly parts with reference numbers.

DECALS AND WHEELS/TIRES

DECAL LOCATIONS

Diagram showing placement of various decals on the tractor.

WHEELS AND TIRES COMPONENTS

Illustrated view of wheel and tire parts.

LIFT ASSEMBLY

LIFT ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

Illustrated view of lift assembly parts with reference numbers.

MOWER DECK ASSEMBLY

MOWER DECK DIAGRAM

Illustrated view of mower deck parts with reference numbers.

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

TRANSAXLE DIAGRAM

Illustrated view of transaxle parts with reference numbers.

KOHLER ENGINE SPECIFICS

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE, AND BREATHER

Illustrated components of the engine's cylinder head assembly.

CRANKCASE COMPONENTS

Illustrated components of the engine's crankcase.

ENGINE EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

IGNITION AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Illustrated components of the ignition and electrical system.

BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES

Illustrated components of the blower housing and baffles.

AIR INTAKE SYSTEM

Illustrated components of the air intake system.

ENGINE OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS

STARTING SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Illustrated components of the engine's starting system.

ENGINE CONTROLS COMPONENTS

Illustrated components of engine controls.

OIL PAN AND LUBRICATION COMPONENTS

Illustrated components of the oil pan and lubrication system.

ENGINE CORE SYSTEMS

CRANKSHAFT COMPONENTS

Illustrated components of the engine's crankshaft.

EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Illustrated components of the engine's exhaust system.

FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Illustrated components of the engine's fuel system.

SLOPE OPERATION GUIDE

SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Visual guide for safely operating on slopes.

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