Craftsman 917.275350 User Manual

Operator's Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
16.0 HE 38" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.275350
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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.
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Craftsman 917.275350 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	917.275350
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION

Instructions for safe operation of the tractor, covering general use and precautions.

SLOPE OPERATION

Guidelines for safe operation on slopes, including angle limits and maneuvers.

GENERAL SERVICE

General safety guidelines for maintaining and servicing the tractor.

CHILDREN

Precautions regarding children around the tractor to prevent accidents.

SERVICE

Safety precautions for handling gasoline during service and refueling.

ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID

INSTALL SEAT

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

CHECKLIST

OPERATION

HAZARD TYPES

Definitions of DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION symbols and their meanings.

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS

Detailed explanation of the function of each control on the tractor.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Instructions on how to engage and use the parking brake.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Steps for engaging and operating the mower blades.

MOWING TIPS

STOPPING

Procedures for stopping the mower blades, ground drive, and engine.

USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

How to use the Reverse Operation System for mowing in reverse.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Pre-start checks, including engine oil level and adding gasoline.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

Safety warnings and procedures for operating the tractor on slopes.

TO START ENGINE

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

Instructions on controlling the tractor's movement using the gearshift.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

How to adjust the mower deck to the desired cutting height.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A chart detailing required maintenance tasks and their frequency.

BEFORE EACH USE

TRACTOR

BRAKE OPERATION

ENGINE LUBRICATION

Details on engine oil type, viscosity, and changing procedures.

AIR FILTER

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

How to check the functionality of safety systems.

BLADE CARE

BLADE REMOVAL

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE MOWER

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE

TO INSTALL MOWER

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

REPLACING BATTERY

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

Safety warnings and instructions for jump-starting the tractor.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES

Detailed steps for connecting jumper cables for starting.

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Will not start

Common causes and corrections for an engine that will not start.

Loss of power

Causes and corrections for reduced engine power.

Mower blades will not rotate

Causes and corrections when mower blades fail to spin.

Hard to start

Causes and solutions for difficulty in starting the engine.

Engine will not turn over

Reasons and fixes when the engine fails to crank.

Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse

Troubleshooting for engine stalling when shifting to reverse.

Engine clicks but will not start

Troubleshooting steps for an engine that clicks but doesn't run.

Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged

Diagnosing why the engine doesn't shut off when the operator leaves the seat.

Poor cut - uneven

Causes and solutions for an uneven or poor quality cut.

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION