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Craftsman 917.2736404 User Manual

Craftsman 917.2736404
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Owner's Manual
CRIIFTSMHN°
LAWN TRACTOR
18.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.2736404
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 917.2736404 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model Number917.2736404
TypeLawn Mower
EngineBriggs & Stratton
Horsepower6.75 HP
Engine Displacement190cc
Cutting Positions6
Oil Capacity20 oz
Wheel Size (front)8 inches
Weight85 lbs
Mulching CapabilityYes
Bagging CapabilityYes
Side Discharge CapabilityYes
Engine Type4-Cycle

Summary

WARRANTY INFORMATION

LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

Details coverage and exclusions for riding equipment, including repair or replacement of defective parts.

LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY

Details coverage and exclusions for the included battery, covering defects in material or workmanship.

SAFETY RULES AND GUIDELINES

GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY

Covers fundamental safety practices for operating the tractor, including operator responsibilities and hazard awareness.

SLOPE OPERATION SAFETY

Specific safety guidelines for operating the tractor on slopes, emphasizing caution and proper techniques.

CHILD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Safety measures to prevent accidents involving children around the tractor.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Outlines the operator's duties for maintaining the tractor and observing safety rules.

ASSEMBLY AND PRE-OPERATION PROCEDURES

INITIAL SETUP AND SKID REMOVAL

Steps for unpacking the tractor, setting up the battery, and safely removing it from the shipping skid.

OPERATION OVERVIEW

TRACTOR SYMBOLS AND HAZARD DEFINITIONS

Explains the meaning of various symbols and hazard alert definitions found on the tractor and in the manual.

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR CONTROLS

CONTROL LOCATIONS AND FUNCTIONS

Identifies and describes the function of key controls, indicators, and levers on the tractor.

USING YOUR TRACTOR

MOVEMENT, STOPPING, AND MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Instructions for operating the motion control, parking brake, and adjusting mower cutting height.

OPERATING ON HILLS

SAFE SLOPE OPERATION TECHNIQUES

Provides guidelines and warnings for safely operating the tractor on hilly terrain.

STARTING THE ENGINE

TRANSMISSION PURGING AND WARM-UP

Procedures for purging air from the transmission and warming up the engine and transmission.

MOWING AND MULCHING TIPS

OPTIMAL MOWING AND MULCHING TECHNIQUES

Advice for achieving the best mowing performance and effective grass mulching.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND PROCEDURES

REGULAR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A comprehensive schedule outlining required maintenance tasks at specific intervals.

TRACTOR COMPONENT CARE

BRAKE, TIRE, AND BLADE MAINTENANCE

Procedures for maintaining the tractor's brake system, tires, and mower blades.

BATTERY MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Instructions for cleaning battery terminals and maintaining battery health.

ENGINE OIL AND TRANSAXLE CARE

ENGINE OIL CHANGE AND TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE

Steps for changing engine oil, and guidelines for transaxle cooling and pump fluid.

AIR FILTER AND ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

AIR FILTER AND COOLING SYSTEM CARE

Procedures for cleaning and maintaining the air filter and engine cooling system.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

MOWER DECK LEVELING AND ADJUSTMENTS

Instructions for leveling the mower deck side-to-side and front-to-back.

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT AND BELT REPLACEMENT

BRAKE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT AND DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

Procedures for adjusting the tractor's brakes and replacing mower drive belts.

TRANSAXLE ADJUSTMENTS AND BELT REPLACEMENT

TRANSAXLE ADJUSTMENTS AND MOTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

Guidelines for adjusting the transaxle motion control lever and replacing the drive belt.

STEERING, BATTERY, AND STARTING PROCEDURES

STEERING ADJUSTMENT AND BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Procedures for adjusting steering alignment and replacing the tractor battery.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES

Steps for adjusting the carburetor for optimal engine performance and acceleration.

STORAGE PROCEDURES

TRACTOR AND ENGINE PREPARATION FOR STORAGE

Guidelines for preparing the tractor, battery, and engine fuel system for long-term storage.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

A chart listing common tractor problems, their causes, and recommended corrections.

ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR WIRING DIAGRAM

Diagram illustrating the tractor's electrical system layout and connections.

REPAIR PARTS - ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

ELECTRICAL COMPONENT PARTS LIST

List of electrical components with part numbers and descriptions.

BRIGGS ENGINE COMPONENTS

ENGINE PART DIAGRAM AND LIST

Diagram and part numbers for the Briggs engine components.

MOWER DECK ASSEMBLY

MOWER DECK PART DIAGRAM AND LIST

Diagram and list of parts for the mower deck assembly.

SLOPE OPERATION SAFETY GUIDE

VISUAL GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES

A visual guide to help determine slope angles for safe operation.

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