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Craftsman 917.276040 User Manual

Craftsman 917.276040
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Owner's Manual
CRRFTSMRN°
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25.0 HE 50"Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.276040
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.
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 o5 pm, Mort oSat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

Table of Contents

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Craftsman 917.276040 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model Number917.276040
CategoryLawn Mower
EngineBriggs & Stratton
Engine Power6.75 HP
Cutting Height1.25 - 3.75 inches
Cutting Positions6
Drive TypeSelf-Propelled
Drive SystemRear-Wheel Drive
Wheel Size (Front)8 inches
Mulching CapabilityYes
Bagging CapabilityYes
Side Discharge CapabilityYes

Summary

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

Details warranty coverage and exclusions for riding equipment.

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY

Provides essential safety guidelines for general tractor operation.

SLOPE OPERATION SAFETY

Details critical safety precautions for operating on slopes.

CHILD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Safety rules concerning children around the tractor.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Detailed technical data for the tractor's components and systems.

ASSEMBLY AND PRE-OPERATION

INSTALLING MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

Detailed instructions for mounting the mower and connecting the drive belt.

PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST

A comprehensive list of checks before operating the tractor.

OPERATION SYMBOLS AND HAZARDS

SAFETY HAZARD DEFINITIONS

Defines the severity levels of safety alerts (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION).

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

TRACTOR CONTROL IDENTIFICATION

Identifies and explains the function of various tractor controls.

KEY CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Detailed explanation of each major control's operation.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

OPERATING ON HILLS

Safety and operational guidelines for mowing on slopes.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Comprehensive steps for starting the tractor engine.

MAINTENANCE

REGULAR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A schedule outlining required maintenance tasks and intervals.

CHANGING ENGINE OIL

Step-by-step instructions for changing the engine oil.

ENGINE LUBRICATION

Guidelines for engine oil selection and use.

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

Instructions for cleaning and servicing the air filter.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Critical safety steps before performing any service or adjustments.

LEVELING THE MOWER HOUSING

How to adjust the mower deck for proper cutting height.

SIDE-TO-SIDE MOWER LEVEL ADJUSTMENT

Using a level to adjust the mower deck side-to-side.

FRONT-TO-BACK MOWER LEVEL ADJUSTMENT

How to adjust the mower deck for correct front-to-back tilt.

REPLACING MOWER DRIVE BELT

Detailed steps for removing and installing the mower drive belt.

REPLACING MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

Instructions for replacing the belt that drives the mower blades.

REPLACING MOTION DRIVE BELT

Steps for replacing the belt that drives the tractor's motion.

ADJUSTING THE CARBURETOR

Detailed steps for adjusting the engine carburetor.

STORAGE PROCEDURES

TRACTOR STORAGE PREPARATION

Steps to prepare the tractor for long-term storage.

ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM STORAGE

Procedures for preparing the fuel system for storage.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

ENGINE WILL NOT START

Common causes and corrections for an engine that won't start.

ENGINE IS HARD TO START

Troubleshooting steps for difficult engine starting.

ENGINE WILL NOT TURN OVER

Diagnosing why the engine starter motor doesn't engage.

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER

Identifying causes and solutions for reduced engine power.

POOR OR UNEVEN CUT QUALITY

Causes and solutions for uneven grass cutting.

MOWER BLADES WILL NOT ROTATE

Troubleshooting why mower blades are not turning.

POOR GRASS DISCHARGE

Issues causing ineffective grass clipping discharge.

LOSS OF DRIVE

Issues causing a loss of forward or reverse drive.

SLOPE SIGHTING GUIDE FOR SAFE OPERATION

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