Craftsman 917.275371 Manuel du propriétaire

Owner's ManualCRRFTSMRN°LAWN TRACTOR17.5 HP, 42" MowerElectric Start6 Speed TransaxleModel No.917.275371i_ This product has a low emission e

CHECKTIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overin-flated at the factory for shipping purposes.Correct tire pressure is important for bestcutting

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.R N H L I'.,,IREVERSE NEUT

KN OW YOU R TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOURTRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiariz

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safetyglasses or ey

• The average lawn should be cut to ap-proximately 2-1/2 inches during the coolseason and to over 3 inches during hotmonths. For healthier and better

TO TRANSPORT• Raise attachment lift to highest positionwith attachment lift control.• When pushing or towing your tractor,be sure gearshift lever is i

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F andbelow)6. When engine starts, leave throttlecontrol in choke position until enginewarms up and begins to run roughly.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ____°_ ''_FILL IN DATES /_/_/_-_,_'_AS YOU COMPLETE /_'_ _'_ _Oq'_ "BEGOLARSERV,CE /'

TRACTORAIways observe safety ruleswhen per-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than five (5) feet tostop at highest speed

• To check blade balance, you will need a5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a conebalancer. (When using a cone balancer,follow the instructions su

Warranty ... 2Safety Rules ... 3Product Specifications ...

6. Remove the drain tube and replace thecap onto the end of the drain valve.7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip-stick tube. Pour slowly. Do

4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso-line.p_. ClampClam _7I FilterCLEANING• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.of all foreign matter.• Keep f

TO INSTALL MOWER1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highestposition.2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec-tor shield to right side of tractor.3.

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVEBELTThe mower blade drive belt may be re-placed without tools. Park the tractor onlevel surface. Engage parking brake.BELT

5. Make sure belt is in all pulley groovesand inside all belt guides and keepers.6. Install mower (See "TO INSTALLMOWER" in this section of

2. Connect one end of the BLACK cableto the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) offully charged battery.3. Connect the other end of the BLACKcable (D) to good c

ENGINEMaintenance, repair, or replacement of theemission control devices and systems, whichare being done at the customers expense,may be performed by

Immediatelyprepareyourtractor for stor-age at the end of the seasonor if the trac-tor will notbe used for 30days or more._IWARNING: Neverstore the tra

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will notturn o

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION1. Cutting too much grass/toofa

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw-ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions co

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONPoor cut - unevencontinuedMower

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275371ELECTRICAL90_ _ ...ii424122/I]]1 II I/ I26xI/I48 I\\//////32

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275371KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1634652 747604128 17668916 17613821 18375922 4152J24 4799J25 14614726 17515827 735104002

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275371CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES29212/283927831209_/5@/5208209 208607420960-209 37_2091438_ 38_4208chassis-Laser-It.stlt 2734

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275371CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1746192 1765545 1552729 193510X01210 STD53371011 17499613 172105

GROUND DRIVE TRACTOR . . MODEL NUMBER 917.2753717737• 4875262753drive-fender.stlL4136

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275371GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEYNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO.1 Transaxle Dana D4360-140 63(See Breakdown) 642 146682 Spring Brake

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275371STEERING ASSEMBLY-38-_97JJ_ tt ,_42_ 716567 6767J ,J" 382 _ 1"steering pl.lt 5838

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275371STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 186780 Steering Wheel2 175131 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL3 169840

II, SLOPE OPERATIONSlopes are a major factor related to loss ofcontrol and tip-over accidents, which canresult in severe injury or death. Opera-tion o

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275371I3323372938726281E78/134OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arresterengine-bs.lcyl 49KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1705452 177204084 1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275371SEAT ASSEMBLY17seat_It.knob_95108_'!12\\\ \KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 188716 Seat2 180166 Bracket, Pivot, Se

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275371146 117 3 5 1410812151613KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1933082 1863773 1862804 1791285 1862816 1336447 1961308 1380479 186

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275371LIFT ASSEMBLY7191313321913652018 20KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1594602 1594713 105767X4 120000025 192116216 120183X7 125631X8

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275371MOWER DECK185ii4714256f19 2142 D man-topath stir 3162128292744

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275371MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 44 1400882

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,275371DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 4360-1402O2122811.1011.715452536O59627O6364695246

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275371DANATRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 4360-140KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 1709812 2274J3 1344004 105904X

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275371BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707, TYPE NUMBER 0230-E127307_358 ENGINE GASKET SET20@ 6170868_)943 O81_524 @1022691

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275371BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707, TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1238g51o22617010229141095 VALVE GASKET SET617 0 102286813_ ..4

• Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truckor trailerand refuel it on theground.If this is not possible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentwith a portablecontainer

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275371BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707, TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1142_ 117_}-- 106105137276@95o_[ 10911869127 G108A _e,.1184311

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275371BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707, TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1305A _30419683o_1265801 (_603 _ 310 1802 (_87-q-- _o1_(_783A_

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275371BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707, TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 697

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275371BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707, TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION383 8

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONL_O1ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL15 DEGREES MAX._ ARNING: To avoid serious injury,

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline Capacity 1.25 Unleadedand Type: RegularOil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F)API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30(below 32°FOil Capacity: W/Filt

SteeringWheel Insert(1) Hex Bolt5/16-18 x 4-_ Steering WheelAdapter' I I iSteering Wheel@(1) Large Flat Washer©(1) 5/16 Lock WasherSteeringBootSt

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts leftunassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper

7. Slideseat until a comfortablepositionis reachedwhich allowsyou to pressclutch/brakepedalall the waydown.8. Getoff seatwithout movingits ad-justed p