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Craftsman 917.273398 User Manual

Craftsman 917.273398
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Owner's Manual
CRI FTSMIIN°
18.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.273398
[l_]j] This product has a mowemission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.
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, 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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Craftsman 917.273398 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.273398
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Owner's Manual Introduction

Important Safety Precaution

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment.

Safety Rules

Assembly and Pre-Operation Setup

Know Your Tractor Controls

Control Panel Identification and Functions

Diagram and description of key tractor controls and their functions.

Basic Tractor Operation Procedures

Brake, Stopping, and Throttle Controls

How to set brake, stop, use throttle, and move tractor forward/backward.

Fueling and Starting the Engine

Safe Gasoline Handling and Starting Procedures

Procedures for fueling and step-by-step guide for starting the engine in warm and cold weather.

Maintenance Schedule and Lubrication

Regular Maintenance Schedule and Recommendations

Table outlining maintenance tasks, intervals, and general recommendations for tractor upkeep.

Mower Deck Leveling Adjustments

Side-to-Side and Front-to-Back Deck Leveling

Procedures to ensure the mower deck is level for optimal cutting performance.

Engine Adjustments and Tuning

Throttle Cable and Carburetor Adjustments

Procedures for adjusting the throttle cable and carburetor for optimal engine performance.

Tractor Storage Procedures

Preparing Tractor and Engine for Storage

Instructions for cleaning, fueling, and securing the tractor and engine for long-term storage.

Troubleshooting Engine Starting Issues

Diagnosing Engine Start and Turn-Over Problems

Troubleshooting steps for engines that will not start, are hard to start, or click without starting.

Engine Components and Parts

Briggs Engine Assembly Diagram

Exploded view of the Briggs & Stratton engine, showing key parts.

Briggs Engine Component Assemblies

Detailed diagrams of engine sub-assemblies like valve gaskets and carburetor parts.

Briggs Engine Part Identification

List of Briggs & Stratton engine parts with their corresponding numbers and descriptions.

Additional Briggs Engine Parts

Further listing of Briggs & Stratton engine parts with their corresponding numbers and descriptions.

Mower Deck Components

Mower Deck Assembly Diagram

Exploded view of the 42-inch mower deck, showing all parts.

Mower Deck Part Identification

List of mower deck parts with their corresponding numbers and descriptions.

Dana Transaxle Components

Dana Transaxle Assembly Diagram

Exploded view of the Dana transaxle, detailing internal gears and components.

Safe Slope Operation Guide

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