Craftsman 917.273142 User Manual

Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
17.0 HI:',42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.273142
[_ This 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.
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

Craftsman 917.273142 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	917.273142
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

WARRANTY

Limited Warranty on Riding Equipment

Covers defects in material or workmanship for riding equipment.

SAFETY RULES

General Operation Safety

Covers safe practices for tractor operation.

Slope Operation Safety

Covers specific safety rules for operating on slopes.

Child Safety and Service Precautions

Fuel and Equipment Handling Safety

ASSEMBLY AND PRE-OPERATION

Steering Wheel and Seat Assembly

Pre-Operation Checks and Battery Status

OPERATION

Controls, Symbols, and Hazard Awareness

Explains tractor controls, symbols, and potential hazards.

Basic Driving, Stopping, and Mower Operation

Covers driving, stopping, throttle, and mower height adjustment.

Slope Operation and Tractor Transport

Covers safe practices on slopes and procedures for transporting the tractor.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Fueling, Oil Check, and Towing Precautions

Engine Starting and Warm-Up Procedures

Details starting, warm-up, and purging for various conditions.

MAINTENANCE

Scheduled Maintenance Tasks

Pre-Use Checks

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

System Checks and Basic Component Service

Covers brake, tire, operator systems, battery, belts, and engine oil.

Blade Care and Engine Air Filter Service

Fuel Filter Replacement and Tractor Cleaning

TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Starting and Power Issues

Addresses problems like not starting, hard starting, and loss of power.

Operational and Component Faults

Covers issues like vibration, poor cut, and system malfunctions.

REPAIR PARTS