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Owner's Manual
CRRFT.TMRN°
LAWN TRACTOR
24.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.273621
r_ 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 equip-
ment,
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

Table of Contents

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Summary

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION

General operational safety guidelines for the tractor.

SLOPE OPERATION

Guidelines for operating the tractor safely on slopes.

CHILDREN

Safety precautions related to children around the tractor.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

ASSEMBLY;PRE-OPERATION

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

Key steps for setting up the tractor before operation.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID

Detailed steps to drive the tractor off the shipping skid.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

How to check if the tractor's brake system is functioning correctly.

CHECKLIST

A comprehensive checklist of items to verify before operating the tractor.

OPERATION

HAZARD SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

Definitions and meanings of different hazard alert symbols.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

Step-by-step guide on how to operate the tractor's functions.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Steps for engaging and operating the mower blades.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES

Procedure for safely disengaging and stopping the mower blades.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

Critical safety guidelines for operating the tractor on hills.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

How to check and maintain the correct engine oil level.

ADD GASOLINE

Safe and proper procedures for adding gasoline to the tractor.

TO START ENGINE

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

PURGE TRANSMISSION

Recommended procedure to purge air from the transmission.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A comprehensive schedule for regular tractor maintenance tasks.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Overall procedure for leveling the mower deck.

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

Procedures for removing and installing the mower drive belt.

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT

How to replace the secondary mower blade drive belt.

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE

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

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Procedures for replacing the motion drive belt.

REPLACING BATTERY

Safety and procedure for replacing the tractor battery.

STORAGE

TRACTOR

Steps for preparing the tractor itself for storage.

ENGINE

Procedures for preparing the engine for storage.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Will not start

Causes and corrections for the engine not starting.

Engine will not turn over

Causes and corrections for the engine not turning over.

REPAIR PARTS

MOWER DECK

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE

BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445777

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Summary

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION

General operational safety guidelines for the tractor.

SLOPE OPERATION

Guidelines for operating the tractor safely on slopes.

CHILDREN

Safety precautions related to children around the tractor.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

ASSEMBLY;PRE-OPERATION

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

Key steps for setting up the tractor before operation.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID

Detailed steps to drive the tractor off the shipping skid.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

How to check if the tractor's brake system is functioning correctly.

CHECKLIST

A comprehensive checklist of items to verify before operating the tractor.

OPERATION

HAZARD SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

Definitions and meanings of different hazard alert symbols.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

Step-by-step guide on how to operate the tractor's functions.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Steps for engaging and operating the mower blades.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES

Procedure for safely disengaging and stopping the mower blades.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

Critical safety guidelines for operating the tractor on hills.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

How to check and maintain the correct engine oil level.

ADD GASOLINE

Safe and proper procedures for adding gasoline to the tractor.

TO START ENGINE

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

PURGE TRANSMISSION

Recommended procedure to purge air from the transmission.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A comprehensive schedule for regular tractor maintenance tasks.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Overall procedure for leveling the mower deck.

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

Procedures for removing and installing the mower drive belt.

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT

How to replace the secondary mower blade drive belt.

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE

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

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Procedures for replacing the motion drive belt.

REPLACING BATTERY

Safety and procedure for replacing the tractor battery.

STORAGE

TRACTOR

Steps for preparing the tractor itself for storage.

ENGINE

Procedures for preparing the engine for storage.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Will not start

Causes and corrections for the engine not starting.

Engine will not turn over

Causes and corrections for the engine not turning over.

REPAIR PARTS

MOWER DECK

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE

BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445777

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Craftsman 917.273621 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model Number917.273621
CategoryLawn Mower
Cutting Width21 inches
Cutting Positions6
Drive SystemSelf-Propelled
Oil Capacity20 oz
Weight85 lbs
TypeGas
Engine Power6.75 HP
Cutting Height1.25 to 3.75 inches
SpeedVariable
Warranty2 year limited

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