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Craftsman 917.274641 User Manual

Craftsman 917.274641
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Owner's Manual
CRRFTSMIIN°
LAWN TRACTOR
18.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.274641
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 917.274641 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.274641
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Rules

General Operation Safety

Basic safety guidelines for operating the tractor.

Product Specifications

Assembly and Pre-Operation

Remove Tractor from Carton

Steps for unpacking the tractor from its shipping container.

Drive Tractor Off Skid

Procedure to safely drive the tractor off its shipping skid.

Operation

Understanding Operation Symbols

Explanation of tractor control symbols and their meanings.

Tractor Controls Overview

Identification and function of major tractor controls and levers.

How to Use Your Tractor

Set Parking Brake

Steps to engage and disengage the parking brake.

Adjust Mower Cutting Height

How to set the desired cutting height for the mower.

To Operate on Hills

Guidelines for safe operation on slopes.

To Start Engine

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

Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended service intervals for tractor upkeep.

Engine Oil Change

Instructions for changing the engine oil and filter.

Air Filter Service

Cleaning or replacing the air filter for engine performance.

Service and Adjustments

Warning for Service/Adjustments

Critical safety precautions before performing service.

To Level Mower Housing

Procedures to ensure the mower deck is properly adjusted.

To Check and Adjust Brake

Steps to check and adjust the tractor's braking system.

To Adjust Carburetor

Procedures for adjusting the engine's carburetor.

Storage

Fuel System Storage

Preparing the fuel system for storage to prevent issues.

Troubleshooting Chart

Engine Will Not Start

Common causes and solutions for starting problems.

Loss of Power

Troubleshooting steps for reduced engine power.

Poor Grass Discharge

Diagnosing and fixing issues with grass clipping dispersal.

Schematic

Repair Parts

Chassis and Enclosures

Ground Drive

Steering Assembly

Engine

Seat Assembly

Decals

Wheels & Tires

Information and parts for wheels and tires.

Lift Assembly

Mower Deck

Mower Deck Parts List

Detailed list of components for the mower deck.

Hydro Transaxle

Briggs Engine

Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation

Slope Measurement Guide

Instructions on how to use the guide to measure slope angles.

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