Craftsman 917.276071 User Manual

Owner's Manual
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GARDEN TRACTOR
26.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.276071
This product has a low emission engine which operates
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you
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 917.276071 Specifications

General

Engine	Briggs & Stratton
Engine Power	6.75 HP
Engine Displacement	190cc
Deck Material	Steel
Drive Type	Self-Propelled
Cutting Positions	6
Drive System	Rear Wheel Drive
Speed	Variable
Oil Capacity	20 oz
Cutting Width	21 inches
Fuel Tank Capacity	1 quart
Cutting Height	1.25 - 3.75 in

Summary

WARRANTY

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION

Read, understand, and follow all instructions before operating the machine.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tipover accidents.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

Check battery, adjust seat, prepare for removal from skid.

CHECKLIST

Pre-operation checklist to ensure proper setup and readiness.

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

Familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

Instructions on controlling tractor direction and speed using levers.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

Guidelines for safely operating the tractor on slopes and hills.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

TO START ENGINE

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

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Schedule of required maintenance tasks based on usage hours or time.

BEFORE EACH USE

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

STORAGE

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Will not start

Common causes and corrections for the engine failing to start.

Hard to start

Loss of power

SCHEMATIC

REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE

BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777, TYPE NUMBER 0244-E1

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION