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Owner's Manual
ICRRFTSMIIN°I
17.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.273383
This product has a mowemission engine which operates
differentmy from previously buimt engines. Before you start the
engine, read and understand this Owner's Manuak
Read and follow aH 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, Men =Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman
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Summary

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION

Instructions for safe operation of the machine.

SLOPE OPERATION

Precautions for operating the tractor on slopes.

CHILDREN

Safety precautions regarding children around the tractor.

SERVICE

Safety precautions related to maintenance and service.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Operator's duties for maintaining the tractor and warranty.

REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

Information about extended service plans.

ASSEMBLY;PRE-OPERATION

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

List of tools needed for tractor assembly.

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

Steps to unpack the tractor from its shipping carton.

INSTALL SEAT

Detailed steps for installing and adjusting the seat.

CHECK BATTERY

Instructions for checking and charging the battery.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID

Procedure for driving the tractor off the shipping skid.

OPERATION

SYMBOLS

Explanation of symbols used on the tractor and in literature.

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL DEFINITIONS

Definitions of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and HOT SURFACES symbols.

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS

Identification and description of tractor controls and adjustments.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Steps to engage and disengage the parking brake.

STOPPING

Procedures for stopping the mower blades, ground drive, and engine.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

How to control the tractor's movement.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Instructions for engaging and operating the mower blades.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

Safety warnings and procedures for operating on slopes.

TO TRANSPORT

Instructions for transporting the tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

How to check the engine oil level.

ADD GASOLINE

Guidelines for adding fuel to the tractor.

TO START ENGINE

Step-by-step procedure for starting the engine.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

Procedure for warming up the transmission in cold weather.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

Steps to purge trapped air from the transmission.

MOWING TIPS

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

Advice for optimal mulching performance.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A schedule for regular maintenance tasks.

BEFORE EACH USE

Daily checks to perform before operating the tractor.

TIRES

Tire maintenance and care.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Checking the function of safety interlock systems.

BLADE CARE

Information on maintaining mower blades.

ENGINE LUBRICATION

Engine oil recommendations and viscosity grades.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Steps for changing the engine oil.

AIR FILTER

Maintenance and replacement of the air filter.

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

Cleaning the engine's cooling system.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

Replacing the in-line fuel filter.

CLEANING

General cleaning tips for the tractor.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE MOWER

Steps for removing the mower deck from the tractor.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjusting mower deck for proper cutting.

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

Procedure for replacing the mower blade drive belt.

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE

How to check and adjust the tractor's brake system.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Procedure for replacing the motion drive belt.

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting the neutral position of the motion control lever.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

Procedures for starting the tractor with a weak battery.

REPLACING BATTERY

Steps for replacing the tractor battery.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

Steps to remove the tractor's hood and grill.

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

Adjusting the throttle control cable.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Adjusting the engine's carburetor for performance.

STORAGE

TRACTOR

Preparing the tractor for storage.

ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM

Preparing the fuel system for long-term storage.

ENGINE OIL

Engine oil preparation for storage.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

WILL NOT START

Common causes and solutions for starting issues.

HARD TO START

Causes and corrections for difficult starting.

ENGINE WILL NOT TURN OVER

Troubleshooting for engine not starting or turning.

LOSS OF POWER

Causes and solutions for reduced engine power.

EXCESSIVE VIBRATION

Causes and solutions for excessive tractor vibration.

POOR CUT - UNEVEN

Causes and solutions for uneven cutting performance.

MOWER BLADES WILL NOT ROTATE

Troubleshooting issues with mower blades not turning.

POOR GRASS DISCHARGE

Causes and solutions for poor grass discharge.

BATTERY WILL NOT CHARGE

Causes and solutions for battery charging problems.

ENGINE BACKFIRES WHEN TURNING ENGINE OFF

Causes and solutions for engine backfiring.

SCHEMATIC

IGNITION SWITCH

Diagram and functions of the ignition switch.

REPAIR PARTS - ELECTRICAL

KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION

List of electrical parts and their numbers.

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION

List of chassis and enclosure parts.

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION

List of ground drive parts and their numbers.

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION

List of steering assembly parts and their numbers.

ENGINE

KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION

List of engine parts and their numbers.

DECALS

KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION

List of decals and their part numbers.

WHEELS & TIRES

KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION

List of wheels and tires and their part numbers.

LIFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION

List of lift assembly parts and their numbers.

MOWER DECK

KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION

List of mower deck parts and their numbers.

PEERLESS TRANSAXLE

KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION

List of Peerless transaxle parts and their numbers.

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE

358 ENGINE GASKET SET

List of parts for the 358 engine gasket set.

1019 LABEL KIT

List of labels for the engine.

1095 VALVE GASKET SET

List of parts for the 1095 valve gasket set.

121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT

Parts for the carburetor overhaul kit.

977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET

Parts for the carburetor gasket set.

KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION

List of engine parts and their numbers.

RPM Settings

Engine speed settings for low and high operation.

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Summary

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION

Instructions for safe operation of the machine.

SLOPE OPERATION

Precautions for operating the tractor on slopes.

CHILDREN

Safety precautions regarding children around the tractor.

SERVICE

Safety precautions related to maintenance and service.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Operator's duties for maintaining the tractor and warranty.

REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

Information about extended service plans.

ASSEMBLY;PRE-OPERATION

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

List of tools needed for tractor assembly.

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

Steps to unpack the tractor from its shipping carton.

INSTALL SEAT

Detailed steps for installing and adjusting the seat.

CHECK BATTERY

Instructions for checking and charging the battery.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID

Procedure for driving the tractor off the shipping skid.

OPERATION

SYMBOLS

Explanation of symbols used on the tractor and in literature.

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL DEFINITIONS

Definitions of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and HOT SURFACES symbols.

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS

Identification and description of tractor controls and adjustments.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Steps to engage and disengage the parking brake.

STOPPING

Procedures for stopping the mower blades, ground drive, and engine.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

How to control the tractor's movement.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Instructions for engaging and operating the mower blades.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

Safety warnings and procedures for operating on slopes.

TO TRANSPORT

Instructions for transporting the tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

How to check the engine oil level.

ADD GASOLINE

Guidelines for adding fuel to the tractor.

TO START ENGINE

Step-by-step procedure for starting the engine.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

Procedure for warming up the transmission in cold weather.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

Steps to purge trapped air from the transmission.

MOWING TIPS

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

Advice for optimal mulching performance.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A schedule for regular maintenance tasks.

BEFORE EACH USE

Daily checks to perform before operating the tractor.

TIRES

Tire maintenance and care.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Checking the function of safety interlock systems.

BLADE CARE

Information on maintaining mower blades.

ENGINE LUBRICATION

Engine oil recommendations and viscosity grades.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Steps for changing the engine oil.

AIR FILTER

Maintenance and replacement of the air filter.

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

Cleaning the engine's cooling system.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

Replacing the in-line fuel filter.

CLEANING

General cleaning tips for the tractor.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE MOWER

Steps for removing the mower deck from the tractor.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjusting mower deck for proper cutting.

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

Procedure for replacing the mower blade drive belt.

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE

How to check and adjust the tractor's brake system.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Procedure for replacing the motion drive belt.

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting the neutral position of the motion control lever.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

Procedures for starting the tractor with a weak battery.

REPLACING BATTERY

Steps for replacing the tractor battery.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

Steps to remove the tractor's hood and grill.

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

Adjusting the throttle control cable.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Adjusting the engine's carburetor for performance.

STORAGE

TRACTOR

Preparing the tractor for storage.

ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM

Preparing the fuel system for long-term storage.

ENGINE OIL

Engine oil preparation for storage.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

WILL NOT START

Common causes and solutions for starting issues.

HARD TO START

Causes and corrections for difficult starting.

ENGINE WILL NOT TURN OVER

Troubleshooting for engine not starting or turning.

LOSS OF POWER

Causes and solutions for reduced engine power.

EXCESSIVE VIBRATION

Causes and solutions for excessive tractor vibration.

POOR CUT - UNEVEN

Causes and solutions for uneven cutting performance.

MOWER BLADES WILL NOT ROTATE

Troubleshooting issues with mower blades not turning.

POOR GRASS DISCHARGE

Causes and solutions for poor grass discharge.

BATTERY WILL NOT CHARGE

Causes and solutions for battery charging problems.

ENGINE BACKFIRES WHEN TURNING ENGINE OFF

Causes and solutions for engine backfiring.

SCHEMATIC

IGNITION SWITCH

Diagram and functions of the ignition switch.

REPAIR PARTS - ELECTRICAL

KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION

List of electrical parts and their numbers.

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION

List of chassis and enclosure parts.

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION

List of ground drive parts and their numbers.

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION

List of steering assembly parts and their numbers.

ENGINE

KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION

List of engine parts and their numbers.

DECALS

KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION

List of decals and their part numbers.

WHEELS & TIRES

KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION

List of wheels and tires and their part numbers.

LIFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION

List of lift assembly parts and their numbers.

MOWER DECK

KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION

List of mower deck parts and their numbers.

PEERLESS TRANSAXLE

KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION

List of Peerless transaxle parts and their numbers.

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE

358 ENGINE GASKET SET

List of parts for the 358 engine gasket set.

1019 LABEL KIT

List of labels for the engine.

1095 VALVE GASKET SET

List of parts for the 1095 valve gasket set.

121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT

Parts for the carburetor overhaul kit.

977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET

Parts for the carburetor gasket set.

KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION

List of engine parts and their numbers.

RPM Settings

Engine speed settings for low and high operation.

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Craftsman 917.273383 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.273383
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

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