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Craftsman 917.273351 User Manual

Craftsman 917.273351
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Owner's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
160 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.273351
[_ 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
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Craftsman 917.273351 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model Number917.273351
CategoryLawn Mower
EngineBriggs & Stratton
Cutting Width21 inches
Deck MaterialSteel
Fuel TypeGasoline
Starter TypePull Start
Mulching CapabilityYes
Bagging CapabilityYes
Side Discharge CapabilityYes
Cutting Height1.25 - 3.75 inch
Wheel Size7 inch (front), 8 inch (rear)

Summary

Warranty

Limited Warranties

Covers warranties for riding equipment and the battery, detailing terms and conditions.

Safety Rules

General Operation and Slope Safety

Provides comprehensive safety guidelines for operating the tractor, including specific rules for slopes.

Children and Service Safety

Emphasizes safety precautions for children and during maintenance procedures.

Assembly and Pre-Operation

Assembly Steps and Checks

Covers tools, carton removal, steering wheel, and seat installation.

Initial Tractor Roll-Off and Starting

Details procedures for safely moving the tractor off its skid and starting the engine.

Operation

Tractor Controls and Basic Operation

Familiarizes the user with tractor controls, parking brake, throttle, and basic driving.

Mowing, Slopes, Transport, and Fueling

Instructions for mowing, slope navigation, transporting, and fueling the tractor.

Maintenance

Schedule, Recommendations, and Lubrication

Outlines the maintenance schedule, general recommendations, and lubrication chart.

Component Checks and Blade Care

Details checks for brakes, tires, operator presence system, and blade maintenance.

Engine Maintenance

Battery, Transaxle, Belts, and Oil

Covers maintenance for the battery, transaxle cooling, V-belts, and engine lubrication/oil changes.

Filters, Spark Plugs, and Fuel System

Instructions for maintaining air filter, fuel filter, spark plug, and cleaning the cooling system.

Service and Adjustments

Service Precautions and Mower Deck Operations

Covers service safety, mower removal/installation, and deck leveling.

Drive Belts, Brakes, Steering, and Starting Systems

Details belt replacement, brake adjustment, steering alignment, and weak battery starting.

Engine Adjustments

Throttle Cable and Carburetor Adjustments

Provides procedures for adjusting the throttle control cable and the engine carburetor.

Storage

Preparation for Storage

Guidelines for preparing the tractor, battery, and fuel system for storage.

Troubleshooting

Engine Starting and Performance Issues

Addresses problems like engine not starting, loss of power, and excessive vibration.

Operational and Cut Quality Issues

Solves problems related to mower blades, grass discharge, and component failures.

Diagrams and Parts Identification

Electrical System Schematic

Visual representation of the tractor's electrical system, showing component connections.

Repair Parts - Chassis, Drive, Steering

Lists part numbers for chassis, ground drive, and steering assembly components.

Repair Parts - Engine, Mower Deck, Transaxle

Lists part numbers for engine, mower deck, and transaxle components.

Repair Parts - Seat, Decals, Wheels, Lift, and Other

Lists part numbers for seat, decals, wheels, lift assembly, and other miscellaneous parts.

Service Notes and Slope Guide

Service Notes and Slope Safety Guide

Provides important service reminders and a visual guide for safe slope operation.

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