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Craftsman 917.273481 User Manual

Craftsman 917.273481
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Owner's Manual
20.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.273481
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[_ This product has a low emission engine which operates I
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
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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 917.273481 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.273481
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

Describes the warranty coverage for the Craftsman riding tractor.

LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY

Details the warranty coverage specific to the tractor's battery.

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION

Safety guidelines for everyday use of the tractor.

SLOPE OPERATION

Precautions and guidelines for operating on slopes.

CHILDREN

Safety precautions to protect children from hazards.

SERVICE SAFETY

Safety guidelines for fuel handling and general maintenance.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties of the owner regarding maintenance and safe operation.

REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

Information on extended warranties and service plans.

UNASSEMBLED PARTS

UNASSEMBLED PARTS LIST

Lists and illustrates components requiring assembly.

ASSEMBLY AND PRE-OPERATION

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

Lists necessary tools for the assembly process.

CHECK BATTERY

Instructions for checking and preparing the tractor's battery.

INSTALL SEAT

Steps for installing and adjusting the tractor seat.

MOVING TRACTOR OFF SKID

Procedures for safely moving the tractor off its shipping skid.

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK

Instructions for attaching gauge wheels to the mower deck.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

Instructions for installing the mulcher plate on the mower deck.

TIRE AND DECK CHECKS

Importance and procedure for checking tire pressure and deck level.

BELT AND BRAKE SYSTEM CHECKS

Verifying belt routing and brake system function.

PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST

A pre-operation checklist to ensure everything is ready.

OPERATION

SYMBOLS AND HAZARD DEFINITIONS

Explains various symbols and hazard classifications used in the manual.

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

TRACTOR CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Detailed descriptions of each control on the tractor.

OPERATING PROCEDURES

SETTING PARKING BRAKE

Instructions on how to properly engage the parking brake.

STOPPING PROCEDURES

Procedures for safely stopping the engine and mower blades.

OPERATING CONTROLS

Guidance on throttle, movement, and cutting height.

MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENTS

Steps to properly adjust mower deck gauge wheels.

OPERATING THE MOWER AND ON HILLS

How to engage blades and safety for slopes.

TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR

Instructions for safely transporting the tractor.

TOWING AND FUELING

Guidelines for towing and adding gasoline.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Procedures for starting the engine, including warm weather.

COLD WEATHER STARTING AND TRANSMISSION

Procedures for cold starts and transmission warm-up.

PURGE TRANSMISSION AND MOWING TIPS

Transmission purging and advice for optimal mowing.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

Advice for achieving best results when mulching grass.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A table detailing regular service intervals and tasks.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

General advice for maintaining the tractor and warranty.

BEFORE EACH USE CHECKS

Daily checks to perform before operating the tractor.

LUBRICATION CHART

Visual guide for lubrication points and types of grease.

BRAKE AND TIRE MAINTENANCE

How to check brakes and maintain tires.

OPERATOR PRESENCE AND BLADE CARE

Safety interlock checks and mower blade maintenance.

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

Proper care and charging of the tractor battery.

BATTERY AND TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE

Cleaning battery terminals and transaxle cooling.

V-BELTS AND ENGINE LUBRICATION

Inspecting belts and selecting engine oil.

CHANGING ENGINE OIL

Detailed procedure for changing the engine oil.

ENGINE OIL FILTER AND AIR FILTER

Replacing oil filter and servicing air filter.

CLEANING AIR INTAKE AND MUFFLER

Ensuring cooling areas and muffler are clean.

SPARK PLUG AND FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT

Replacing spark plug and in-line fuel filter.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE SERVICE

Critical safety steps before performing any service.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE MOWER

Step-by-step guide to detach and reattach the mower deck.

MOWER HOUSING LEVELING

Procedures for side-to-side and front-to-back deck leveling.

BELT REPLACEMENT

Instructions for replacing drive belts.

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT AND CHECK

Procedure for adjusting and verifying brake system.

BELT INSTALLATION AND TRANSMISSION SERVICE

Steps for belt installation and transmission notes.

STEERING AND BATTERY STARTING ADJUSTMENTS

Aligning steering wheel and jump-starting tips.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENT REPLACEMENT

Replacing battery, bulbs, fuses, and hood/grill.

ENGINE

ADJUSTING ENGINE CABLES

Procedures for adjusting throttle and choke control cables.

ADJUSTING THE CARBURETOR

Guidance on adjusting the carburetor for performance.

CARBURETOR FINAL SETTING AND ACCELERATION TEST

Final adjustments and testing for carburetor.

STORAGE

TRACTOR, BATTERY, AND FUEL SYSTEM STORAGE

Preparing tractor, battery, and fuel system for storage.

ENGINE OIL AND CYLINDER PROTECTION

Oil change and cylinder protection for storage.

TROUBLESHOOTING

ENGINE STARTING AND POWER ISSUES

Diagnosing and resolving engine start and power loss problems.

VIBRATION, CUTTING, AND BLADE ISSUES

Troubleshooting vibration, poor cut, and blade problems.

GRASS DISCHARGE AND SAFETY INTERLOCKS

Solutions for grass discharge and safety interlock issues.

LIGHTS, BATTERY, DRIVE, AND BACKFIRE ISSUES

Troubleshooting lights, battery, drive, and engine backfire.

SCHEMATIC

ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

Wiring diagram for the tractor's electrical system.

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS DIAGRAM

Diagram showing the location of electrical components.

ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST

Part numbers and descriptions for electrical components.

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES DIAGRAM

Diagram of the tractor's main structural components.

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PARTS LIST

Part numbers and descriptions for chassis and enclosure components.

GROUND DRIVE

GROUND DRIVE DIAGRAM

Diagram illustrating the tractor's ground drive system.

GROUND DRIVE PARTS LIST

Part numbers and descriptions for the ground drive system.

STEERING ASSEMBLY

STEERING ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

Diagram of the tractor's steering system components.

STEERING ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST

Part numbers and descriptions for the steering assembly.

KOHLER ENGINE

ENGINE COMPONENTS DIAGRAMS

Diagrams of cylinder head, crankcase, and exhaust.

SEAT ASSEMBLY

SEAT ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

Diagram of the tractor's seat assembly.

DECALS

DECALS DIAGRAM AND LIST

Illustrations and list of decals applied to the tractor.

WHEELS & TIRES

WHEELS & TIRES DIAGRAM AND LIST

Diagram and list of parts for wheels and tires.

LIFT ASSEMBLY

LIFT ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

Diagram of the tractor's lift mechanism components.

MOWER DECK

MOWER DECK DIAGRAM

Diagram of the mower deck assembly.

MOWER DECK PARTS LIST

Part numbers and descriptions for mower deck components.

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE

TRANSAXLE DIAGRAM

Diagram of the Hydro Gear transaxle components.

TRANSAXLE PARTS LIST

Part numbers and descriptions for the transaxle.

KOHLER ENGINE COMPONENTS

CRANKSHAFT AND EXHAUST DIAGRAMS

Diagrams of engine crankshaft and exhaust system.

FUEL SYSTEM DIAGRAM

Diagram of the engine fuel system components.

HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER AND CRANKCASE PARTS LISTS

Parts for cylinder head and crankcase.

IGNITION AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES

Diagram of engine blower housing and baffles.

AIR INTAKE AND FILTRATION

Diagram of air intake and filtration system components.

IGNITION/CHARGING PARTS LIST

Parts for ignition and charging system.

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PARTS LIST

Parts for blower housing and baffles.

AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION PARTS LIST

Parts for air intake and filtration.

ENGINE STARTING AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

STARTING SYSTEM

Diagram of the engine starting system components.

ENGINE CONTROLS AND OIL PAN

Diagrams of engine controls and oil pan/lubrication.

STARTING SYSTEM PARTS LIST

Parts for the starting system.

ENGINE CONTROLS PARTS LIST

Parts for engine controls.

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION PARTS LIST

Parts for oil pan and lubrication.

KOHLER ENGINE CRANKSHAFT AND EXHAUST

KOHLER ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM DIAGRAM

Diagram of the engine fuel system.

CRANKSHAFT AND EXHAUST PARTS LISTS

Parts for engine crankshaft and exhaust.

FUEL SYSTEM PARTS LIST

Parts for the engine fuel system.

SERVICE NOTES

GENERAL SERVICE NOTES

General notes and tips related to service.

SLOPE OPERATION GUIDE

SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Instructions on how to measure slope angles for safe operation.

SEARS SERVICE INFORMATION

SEARS SERVICE CONTACTS

Contact details and services offered by Sears.

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