Craftsman 917.275282 User Manual

Owner's Manual
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GARDEN TRACTOR
27.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.275282
[_]] 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

Craftsman 917.275282 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	917.275282
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

Details the limited warranty for Craftsman riding equipment.

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION

Provides essential safety instructions for general tractor operation.

SLOPE OPERATION

Covers critical safety precautions for operating on slopes.

SAFETY RULES (CONTINUED)

CHILDREN SAFETY

Safety measures to protect children around the tractor.

SERVICE SAFETY GUIDELINES

Safety guidelines related to tractor maintenance and service.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION

ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION (CONTINUED)

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

Essential checks before operating the tractor.

OPERATION OVERVIEW

HAZARD ALERT DEFINITIONS

Defines hazard alert symbols and their meanings.

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR: CONTROLS

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

MOWER OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT

OPERATING AND STOPPING THE MOWER

Procedures for engaging, operating, and disengaging mower blades.

SLOPE OPERATION GUIDELINES

Safety and operational guidelines for mowing on slopes.

OPERATION PROCEDURES

PRE-START ENGINE CHECKS

Essential checks and procedures before starting the engine.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Step-by-step guide to starting the tractor's engine.

ENGINE STARTING AND TRANSMISSION PROCEDURES

TRANSMISSION WARM-UP AND PURGING

Procedures for warming up and purging the transmission.

MOWING TIPS

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND GUIDELINES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A schedule outlining regular maintenance tasks and intervals.

BEFORE EACH USE CHECKS

Pre-operation checks to perform before each use.

TRACTOR MAINTENANCE AND CARE

ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE

ENGINE OIL AND LUBRICATION

Proper engine oil selection and changing procedures.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE DETAILS

AIR FILTER SERVICE

Servicing the air filter for optimal engine performance.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENTS

LEVELING THE MOWER HOUSING

MOWER DECK PITCH ADJUSTMENT

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS (CONTINUED)

MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

SECONDARY MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH AND BRAKE ADJUSTMENTS

MOTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

STARTING SYSTEM PROCEDURES

EMERGENCY STARTING AND BATTERY REPLACEMENT

ENGINE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS

THROTTLE, CHOKE, AND CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

ENGINE ADJUSTMENT AND TESTING

STORAGE PROCEDURES

TRACTOR AND ENGINE STORAGE PREPARATION

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE: ENGINE STARTING PROBLEMS

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE: ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND MOWING

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE: OPERATION AND SYSTEM ISSUES

SLOPE OPERATION SAFETY GUIDE