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Craftsman 917.276090 User Manual

Craftsman 917.276090
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Owner's Manual
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25.0 HP, 54" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.276090
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1 800 659 8917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am =5 pm, Mort = Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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Craftsman 917.276090 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.276090
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

Details warranty coverage, repair/replacement, in-home service, and exclusions for riding equipment.

LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY

Covers battery warranty, including in-home service and exclusions.

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY

Provides instructions for safe operation of the tractor and mower.

SLOPE OPERATION SAFETY

Details safety precautions and procedures for operating on slopes.

SAFETY RULES

DO AND DO NOT LIST

Lists recommended actions and actions to avoid for safe operation.

CHILDREN SAFETY

Highlights risks and safety measures regarding children around the tractor.

SERVICE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Covers safety precautions related to fuel handling, maintenance, and repairs.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Outlines user duties for maintaining the tractor and safety.

UNASSEMBLED PARTS

ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS

Lists components for steering wheel, gauge wheels, nose roller, seat, etc.

ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

Guides for unpacking, attaching steering wheel, checking battery, and installing seat.

ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION

TRACTOR REMOVAL FROM SKID

Steps for driving or rolling the tractor off its shipping skid.

ATTACH NOSE ROLLER

Instructions for attaching the nose roller to the mower deck.

ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION

MOWER DECK ASSEMBLY

Guides on assembling gauge wheels and installing the mower and drive belt.

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

OPERATIONAL CHECKLIST

A final checklist for tire pressure, mower levelness, belts, brakes, and controls.

OPERATION

OPERATION SYMBOLS AND HAZARDS

Explains tractor symbols and defines hazard alert symbols (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION).

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR AND CONTROLS

Familiarizes users with tractor controls and their functions.

OPERATION PROCEDURES

BASIC OPERATION

Instructions for setting brake, stopping, using throttle/choke, and moving tractor.

MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Steps to adjust the mower's cutting height.

OPERATION PROCEDURES

MOWER OPERATION AND HILL SAFETY

Procedures for operating the mower and safety guidelines for hills.

GAUGE WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

How to properly adjust gauge wheels for mower deck leveling.

OPERATION AND PREPARATION

TRANSPORT AND STARTING

Guidelines for transporting, towing, and starting the tractor engine.

MOWING TIPS

MOWING TECHNIQUES

Advice for optimal mowing performance, techniques, and conditions.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND LUBRICATION

Schedule for regular maintenance tasks and a lubrication chart.

BEFORE EACH USE CHECKS

Daily checks to perform before operating the tractor.

MAINTENANCE

BRAKE, TIRE, AND SYSTEM CHECKS

Maintenance for brakes, tires, operator presence system, and blades.

MAINTENANCE

BATTERY, TRANSAXLE, BELTS, AND ENGINE LUBE

Maintenance for battery, transaxle, V-belts, and engine oil/filter.

MAINTENANCE

AIR FILTER, MUFFLER, FUEL FILTER, AND CLEANING

Procedures for air filter service, muffler, fuel filter, and general cleaning.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

SAFETY AND MOWER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Safety precautions and steps to remove/install the mower deck.

MOWER HOUSING LEVELING

Procedure for leveling the mower deck for optimal cutting.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

MOWER DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS

Side-to-side and front-to-back adjustments for mower deck leveling.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

Detailed steps for replacing the mower drive belt.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH AND BRAKE ADJUSTMENTS

Procedures for adjusting the attachment clutch and brake system.

MOTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

Steps for replacing the motion drive belt.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

BATTERY STARTING AND REPLACEMENT

Procedures for starting with a weak battery and replacing the battery.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

HEADLIGHT, FUSE, AND HOOD/GRILL SERVICE

Replacing headlight bulb, fuse, and removing hood/grill.

THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT

How to adjust the throttle control cable for proper operation.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CHOKE CONTROL AND CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Procedures for adjusting choke control and carburetor for engine performance.

STORAGE PROCEDURES

TRACTOR AND ENGINE PREPARATION FOR STORAGE

Steps for storing the tractor, including fuel system, battery, and engine cylinder.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

STARTING AND ENGINE TURN OVER ISSUES

Troubleshooting for engine start problems and failure to turn over.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

POWER LOSS AND VIBRATION ISSUES

Troubleshooting for loss of engine power and excessive vibration.

ENGINE RUNNING AND CUTTING ISSUES

Troubleshooting for engine running issues and poor grass cut.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

MOWER, LIGHTING, AND BATTERY ISSUES

Troubleshooting for mower blades, headlights, battery charging, and engine backfire.

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

IGNITION AND PTO SWITCH CIRCUITS

Explains ignition and PTO switch positions and related circuits.

REPAIR PARTS - ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS DIAGRAM

Diagram illustrating electrical component locations with part numbers.

REPAIR PARTS - ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST

List of electrical parts with corresponding key numbers.

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

CHASSIS COMPONENTS DIAGRAM

Diagram showing chassis and enclosure components.

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

CHASSIS PARTS LIST

List of chassis and enclosure parts with key numbers.

GROUND DRIVE SYSTEM

GROUND DRIVE COMPONENTS DIAGRAM

Diagram illustrating the ground drive system components.

GROUND DRIVE SYSTEM

GROUND DRIVE PARTS LIST

List of ground drive parts with key numbers.

STEERING ASSEMBLY

STEERING SYSTEM DIAGRAM

Diagram illustrating the tractor steering system components.

STEERING ASSEMBLY

STEERING ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST

List of steering assembly parts with key numbers.

ENGINE COMPONENTS

CYLINDER HEAD AND CRANKCASE DIAGRAMS

Diagrams of engine cylinder head, valve, breather, and crankcase components.

SEAT ASSEMBLY

SEAT COMPONENTS DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST

Diagram and list of parts for the tractor seat assembly.

DECALS AND WHEELS

DECALS AND WHEELS/TIRES DIAGRAMS

Diagrams showing decals and wheels/tires with parts lists.

LIFT ASSEMBLY

LIFT ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST

Diagram and list of parts for the mower lift assembly.

MOWER DECK ASSEMBLY

MOWER DECK COMPONENTS DIAGRAM

Diagram of the mower deck components.

MOWER DECK ASSEMBLY

MOWER DECK PARTS LIST

List of mower deck parts with key numbers.

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

TRANSAXLE COMPONENTS DIAGRAM

Diagram of the tractor transaxle components.

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

TRANSAXLE PARTS LIST

List of transaxle parts with key numbers.

ENGINE COMPONENTS

CYLINDER HEAD AND CRANKCASE DIAGRAMS

Diagrams of engine cylinder head, valve, breather, and crankcase components.

ENGINE COMPONENTS

HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER AND CRANKCASE PARTS LISTS

Lists of engine head/valve/breather and crankcase parts.

ENGINE COMPONENTS

IGNITION, BLOWER HOUSING, AND AIR INTAKE DIAGRAMS

Diagrams of ignition, blower housing, and air intake system components.

ENGINE COMPONENTS

IGNITION, AIR INTAKE, AND BLOWER HOUSING PARTS LISTS

Lists of ignition, air intake, and blower housing parts.

ENGINE COMPONENTS

STARTING SYSTEM, CONTROLS, AND LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS

Diagrams of starting system, engine controls, and oil pan/lubrication systems.

ENGINE COMPONENTS

STARTING SYSTEM, CONTROLS, AND LUBRICATION PARTS LISTS

Lists of starting system, engine controls, and lubrication parts.

ENGINE COMPONENTS

CRANKSHAFT, EXHAUST, AND FUEL SYSTEM DIAGRAMS

Diagrams of crankshaft, exhaust, and fuel system components.

ENGINE COMPONENTS

CRANKSHAFT, EXHAUST, AND FUEL SYSTEM PARTS LISTS

Lists of crankshaft, exhaust, and fuel system parts.

SAFE SLOPE OPERATION GUIDE

SLOPE OPERATING WARNING AND GUIDE USE

Warning about slopes and instructions for using the sighting guide.

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