Craftsman GARDENTRACTOR 917.27528 User Manual

Owner's Manual
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GARDEN TRACTOR
27.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.275280
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.
CAUTION:
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, II 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

Craftsman GARDENTRACTOR 917.27528 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	GARDENTRACTOR 917.27528
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

Details the warranty coverage for riding equipment, including parts and labor.

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION

Essential safety guidelines for operating the tractor and attachments.

SLOPE OPERATION

Precautions and procedures for safely operating the tractor on slopes.

CHILDREN SAFETY

Safety measures to protect children from hazards associated with tractor operation.

SERVICE SAFETY

Safety instructions to follow when performing maintenance or repairs on the tractor.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

Familiarize yourself with tractor controls, indicators, and safety rules.

OPERATING PROCEDURES

Learn how to use controls, start, stop, and adjust the tractor for operation.

MOWER AND SLOPE OPERATION

Instructions for operating the mower deck and safely handling slopes.

TRANSPORT AND STARTING

Procedures for transporting the tractor, preparing for starting, and starting the engine.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Overview of maintenance tasks, schedule, and general advice for upkeep.

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS AND LUBRICATION

Essential checks before use and the lubrication chart for tractor maintenance.

TRACTOR SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE

ENGINE COMPONENTS MAINTENANCE

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

MOWER DECK SERVICE

DRIVE BELT AND CLUTCH/BRAKE SERVICE

ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS

STORAGE

TRACTOR PREPARATION FOR STORAGE

ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM PREPARATION

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

SCHEMATIC

REPAIR PARTS

MOWER DECK

TRANSAXLE

ENGINE SYSTEMS

CYLINDER HEAD AND CRANKCASE COMPONENTS

IGNITION, ELECTRICAL, AND AIR INTAKE

STARTING, CONTROLS, AND LUBRICATION

CRANKSHAFT, FUEL, AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION