Craftsman 917.275682 User Manual

Owner's Manual
CRRFTSMRN°
LAWN TRACTOR
24 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.275682
i_ 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 917.275682 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	917.275682
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

Details the limited warranty for Craftsman riding equipment, including exclusions.

SAFETY RULES

SLOPE OPERATION

CHILDREN

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

CHECKLIST

OPERATION

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS

Defines the meaning of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and other safety alert symbols used in the manual.

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO OPERATE MOWER

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Instructions for checking the engine oil level before starting the tractor.

ADD GASOLINE

Guidelines on adding the correct type and amount of fresh gasoline to the fuel tank.

TO START ENGINE

PURGE TRANSMISSION

MOWING TIPS

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

BEFORE EACH USE

TRACTOR

BRAKE OPERATION

How to check and adjust the tractor's brake system for proper stopping distance.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

Instructions to verify the proper functioning of safety systems like OPS and ROS.

BLADE CARE

Advice on maintaining mower blades for optimal cutting performance and safety.

BATTERY

ENGINE LUBRICATION

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

ENGINE OIL FILTER

AIR FILTER

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

SPARK PLUG(S)

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

TO ADJUST BRAKE

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

BELT INSTALLATION

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

REPLACING BATTERY

ENGINE

STORAGE

ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM

Crucial steps to prevent fuel system issues during storage, especially with alcohol fuels.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Will not start

Identifies causes and corrections for the engine failing to start.

Hard to start

Identifies causes and corrections for difficulty starting the engine.

Engine will not turn over

Identifies causes and corrections for the engine not rotating when the key is turned.

Engine clicks but will not start

Loss of power

Loss of power (continued)

Excessive vibration

Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse

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

Poor cut - uneven

Mower blades will not rotate

Poor grass discharge

Battery will not charge

Loss of drive

SCHEMATIC

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST

GROUND DRIVE

GROUND DRIVE PARTS LIST

STEERING ASSEMBLY

STEERING ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST

ENGINE

LIFT ASSEMBLY

MOWER DECK

MOWER DECK PARTS LIST

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE

TRANSAXLE PARTS LIST

BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0168-E1

CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT

CARBURETOR GASKET SET

VALVE GASKET SET

ENGINE GASKET SET

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION