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Craftsman 917.273401 User Manual

Craftsman 917.273401
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Owner's Manual
ICRRFTSMRN'I
LAWN TRACTOR
18.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.273401
[_ 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 917.273401 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model Number917.273401
CategoryLawn Mower
Cutting Width21 inches
Cutting Positions6
Mulching CapabilityYes
Bagging CapabilityYes
Side Discharge CapabilityYes
Engine TypeBriggs & Stratton
Cutting Height1.25 to 3.75 inches
Wheel Size8 inches (front)

Summary

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

Details the warranty coverage and exclusions for riding equipment.

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION

Instructions for safe operation of the tractor.

SLOPE OPERATION

Guidelines for safely operating the tractor on slopes.

CHILDREN

Safety precautions regarding children and the tractor.

SERVICE

Safety precautions related to servicing the tractor.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

UNASSEMBLED PARTS

ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID

Steps to drive the tractor off the shipping skid.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

How to check and ensure the mower deck is level.

CHECKLIST

A pre-operation checklist for the tractor.

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

Familiarization with tractor controls and adjustments.

CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS

Explains the function of various tractor controls.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

Guides on operating the tractor's various functions.

STOPPING

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

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

How to operate the motion control lever for movement.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

Safety and operational guidelines for mowing on slopes.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Steps to check before starting the engine, including oil level.

TO START ENGINE

Step-by-step guide for starting the tractor engine.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A schedule of recommended maintenance tasks.

BEFORE EACH USE

Essential checks to perform before operating the tractor.

ENGINE LUBRICATION

Recommendations for engine oil type and viscosity.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Step-by-step instructions for changing the engine oil.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE

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

ENGINE

STORAGE

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Will not start

Troubleshooting steps for when the engine will not start.

SCHEMATIC

REPAIR PARTS

ENGINE

MOWER DECK

PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777, TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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