Craftsman 917.273100 User Manual

Owner's Manual
ICRRFTSMRN°I
22.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
50" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
GARDEN TRACTOR
Model No
917.2731 O0
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
_ his 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.
CAUTION:
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 o5 pro, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
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Craftsman 917.273100 Specifications

General

Engine Displacement	190cc
Cutting Width	21 inches
Fuel Tank Capacity	1.6 quarts
Deck Material	Steel
Oil Capacity	20 oz
Drive System	Rear Wheel Drive
Engine Type	Briggs & Stratton
Wheel Size	8-inch front, 12-inch rear

Summary

Warranty Information

Two Year Limited Warranty on Riding Equipment Parts

Details the two-year warranty for Craftsman riding equipment parts.

90 Day Limited Warranty on Battery

Safety Rules and Precautions

General Operation and Slope Safety

Instructions and precautions for general operation and safe use on slopes.

Child Safety Precautions

Warnings and advice to prevent accidents involving children.

Assembly Instructions

Unpacking and Tools Required

Tractor Setup and Initial Assembly

Steering Wheel and Seat Installation

Tractor Preparation for Operation

Mower Installation and Skid Removal

Procedures for installing the mower and safely removing the tractor from its skid.

Pre-Operation Checklist

Assembly Completion and Learning Operation

Checklist for assembly completion and key points for learning operation.

Tractor Controls and Basic Operation

Key Controls Explanation

Description of major controls like Ignition, Throttle, and Motion Control.

Basic Operation Procedures

Mower Operation and Hill Safety

Operating Mower and Adjusting Gauge Wheels

Safe Operation on Slopes

Critical safety advice for operating the tractor on inclines.

Pre-Start Procedures and Engine Starting

Transporting Tractor and Fueling

Engine Starting and Warm-up

Instructions for starting the engine and warm-up procedures.

Maintenance Schedule and Recommendations

Maintenance Schedule Overview

A schedule for routine maintenance tasks based on usage hours.

Lubrication Chart

Tractor Maintenance Procedures

Brake, Tire, and Blade Care

Battery, Belts, and Engine Oil Maintenance

Service and Adjustments: Mower Deck

Mower Removal/Installation and Leveling

Steps for mower removal, installation, and leveling adjustments.

Mower Deck Adjustments and Drive Belt Replacement

Engine Adjustments

Choke and Carburetor Adjustment

Tractor Storage Procedures

Preparing Tractor and Engine for Storage

Steps for preparing the tractor, battery, and engine fuel system for storage.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Engine Starting Problems

Performance and Cutting Issues

Safe Slope Operation Guide

Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation