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Craftsman 917.276842 User Manual

Craftsman 917.276842
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Operator's Manual
CRRFTSMIIN°
LAWN TRACTOR
24.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.276842 \ 276843
276844 \ 276846
Espahol, p. 35
This product has a low emission engine which operates
_]_ differently from previously built engines. Before start the
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
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Craftsman 917.276842 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.276842
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Warranty Information

Limited Warranty on Craftsman Tractor and Battery

Details 2-year tractor and 90-day battery warranty coverage and exclusions.

Safety Rules

General Operation Safety

Read and follow all instructions, keep clear of moving parts, allow only responsible adults.

Slope Operation Safety

Cautions for operating on slopes, including speed, direction, and terrain.

Children Safety Precautions

Warnings about keeping children away from the operating area and supervising them.

Unassembled Parts

Assembly and Pre-Operation

Instructions for unpacking, checking the battery, adjusting the seat, and moving the tractor off the skid.

Assembly and Pre-Operation Steps

Driving Tractor Off Skid

Steps to safely drive the tractor off its shipping skid after initial setup.

Operating Your Tractor

Know Your Tractor Controls

How to Use Your Tractor

Setting the Parking Brake

Step-by-step instructions for engaging the parking brake.

Tractor Operation Guide

Moving Forward and Backward

How direction and speed are controlled by drive pedals.

Adjusting Mower Cutting Height

How to set the cutting height using the attachment lift lever.

Adjusting Gauge Wheels

Procedure for adjusting gauge wheels for proper deck positioning.

Operating the Mower

Stopping Mower Blades

Steps to disengage the attachment clutch and stop mower blades.

Using the Reverse Operation System (ROS)

How to enable and use the ROS for reverse mowing.

Operating on Hills

Warnings and guidelines for safely operating the tractor on slopes.

Before Starting the Engine

Check Engine Oil Level

Procedure for checking the engine oil level before operation.

Adding Gasoline

Guidelines for adding fuel, including type, octane, and safety precautions.

Starting the Engine

Maintenance Schedule and Recommendations

Maintenance Schedule

A table outlining maintenance tasks by hours/season.

Tractor Maintenance

Operator Presence and ROS Systems

Ensuring safety systems like operator presence and ROS are functional.

Engine Lubrication

Changing Engine Oil

Detailed procedure for draining and refilling the engine oil.

Service and Adjustments

Removing the Mower

Step-by-step instructions for detaching the mower deck from the tractor.

Installing the Mower

Step-by-step instructions for attaching the mower deck to the tractor.

Replacing the Motion Drive Belt

Steps for removing and installing the motion drive belt.

Leveling the Mower

Procedures for adjusting the mower deck side-to-side and front-to-back.

Replacing the Mower Drive Belt

Instructions for removing and installing the mower drive belt.

Starting Engine with Weak Battery

Replacing Battery

Engine Adjustments

Carburetor Adjustments

Information regarding carburetor adjustability and service recommendations.

Storage Instructions

Troubleshooting Chart

Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes

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