Name: Craftsman LAWN TRACTOR 917.270822
Brand: Craftsman
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Owner's Manual

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19.5 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.270822

IEZ3

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip-

ment.

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

Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears, corn/craftsman

Table of Contents2
Safety Rules2
General Operation2
Slope Operation3
Children3
Safe Service3
Specifications5
Customer Responsibilities5
Contents of Hardware Pack6
Assembly8
Tools Required for Assembly8
To Remove Tractor from Carton/Attach Steering Wheel8
How to Set up the Tractor/Check Battery8
Install Seat9
To Roll/Drive Tractor off Skid9
Installing Mulcher Plate9
To Convert to Bagging or Discharging10
Necessary Checks/Checklist10
Operation11
Symbols Meaning11
Controls Diagram and Description12
To Set Parking Brake13
Stopping Mower Blades/Ground Drive/Engine13
Throttle Control/Choke Control/To Move Forward and Backward13
To Adjust Mower Cutting Height13
To Adjust Gauge Wheels14
To Operate Mower14
To Operate on Hills14
To Transport14
Towing Carts and Other Attachments15
Before Starting the Engine15
Check Engine Oil Level/Add Gasoline15
To Start Engine15
Cold Weather Starting (50 Degrees F and Below)16
Purge Transmission16
Mowing Tips16
Mulching Mowing Tips17
Maintenance Schedule/Recommendations18
Checks before each Use18
Lubrication Chart18
Brake Operation19
Operator Presence System19
Blade Care/Removal/Sharpening19
Battery19
Transaxle Cooling/Pump Fluid20
Lubrication20
To Change Engine Oil20
Clean Air Screen/Air Filter20
Engine Cooling Fins21
Muffler/Spark Plugs21
In-Line Fuel Filter21
Cleaning21
Service and Adjustments22
To Remove/Install Mower22
To Level Mower Housing22
Front-To-Back Adjustment22
To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt23
To Adjust Brake23
To Replace Motion Drive Belt23
Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment24
Transmission Removal/Replacement24
To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment/Front Wheel Toe-In/Camber/To Remove Wheel for Repairs24
To Start Engine with a Weak Battery24
Replacing Battery25
To Replace Headlight Bulb25
Interlocks and Relays/To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly25
Engine/To Adjust Throttle Control Cable25
To Adjust Choke Control26
To Adjust Carburetor26
Acceleration Test26
Storage27
Troubleshooting28
Schematic Diagram31
Electrical Parts Diagram32
Chassis and Enclosures Exploded Diagram34
Ground Drive Exploded Diagram36
Steering Assembly Exploded Diagram38
Engine Exploded Diagram40
Seat Assembly Exploded Diagram42
Decals43
Wheels and Tires Exploded Diagram43
Lift Assembly Exploded Diagram44
Mower Deck Exploded Diagram46
Hydro Gear Tansaxle Exploded Diagram48
Briggs & Stratton Engine Exploded Diagram50
Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation59

Engine Type	Briggs & Stratton Intek
Cutting Width	42 inches
Transmission	Automatic
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Deck Material	Steel
Wheel Size - Front	15 inches
Wheel Size - Rear	20 inches
Weight	450 lbs

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