Craftsman 917.275391 Bedienungshandbuch

Owner's ManualCRRFTSMRN°LAWN TRACTOR18.0 HP, 42" MowerElectric Start6 Speed TransaxleModel No.917.275391_]]] his product has a low emission

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

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.R N H L I\1REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURTRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize

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

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-MENTSTow only the attachments that are recom-mended by and comply with specificationsof the manufacturer of your tractor

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'_ "BE OLARSERV,CE OATESCheck Operator Prese

TRACTORAlwaysobservesafety ruleswhen per-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requiresmorethanfive (5) feettostopat highestspeedin highes

• The blade can be sharpened with a fileor on a grinding wheel. Do not attemptto sharpen while on the mower.• To check blade balance, you will need a5

Warranty...2SafetyRules...3ProductSpecifications...

3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inwardslightly and turning counterclockwise.4. To open, pull out on the drain valve.5. After oil has drained complete

IN-LINE FUEL FILTERThe fuel filter should be replaced onceeach season. If fuel filter becomesclogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbu-retor, replacemen

9. Raiselift leverto raisesuspensionarms.Slide mowerout from undertrac-tor.IMPORTANT:If an attachmentotherthanthe mowerdeckis to be mountedon thetract

Both Front.Unks Should beEgual in LengthTrunnionFront LinksTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVEBELTThe mower blade drive belt may be re-placed without tools.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELTPark the tractor on level surface. Engageparking brake. For assistance, there is abelt installation guide decal on bottom

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT-TERYi_IWARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen-erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flameand smoking materials away from bat-t

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

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-age at the end of the season or if the trac-tor will not be used for 30 days or more._WARNING: Never store t

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 centerCAUSE CORRECTION1. Cutting too much grass/toofast.2. Th

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 CORRECTION1. Remove obstruction.Mower bla

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27539102831 193372A _"AMMETER FUSE(OPTIONAL)SOLENOID STARTERIGNITIONUNIT s%s_ >ARKGAPPLUGS(2 PLUGS _1_ON

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275391/II424122I II I/ I2625// /I48 I_/ \\ /]/i IIi !32

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275391KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/48 176689 Box Battery Fe

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275391CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES212__3O26312092625@/5283927820820726209208331020920620937j1451438343426chassis-Laser -It.stlt

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275391CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1746192 1765545 1552729 193510X01210 STD53371011 17499613 172105

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275391GROUND DRIVEdrive-fender.stir 4636

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275391GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEYNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO.1 Transaxle Dana D4360-140 63(See Breakdown) 642 146682 Spring Brake

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275391STEERING ASSEMBLY1-\J9739... J ¢i _ 42_36567 6767\_ 4015steering_plJt 5843/ _ _\ 43/ 952 /30 I38

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275391STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 186780 Steering Wheel2 175131 Axle Assembly3 169840 Spindle Assembly,

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 917.2753914033I332337293872628114/13478OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arresterengine-bs.lcyl 4940

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275391KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION123170545177204084 13735213 16529114 14845623 16983729 13718031 18511532 14052733

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275391SEAT ASSEMBLY12seat It.knob 9115KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 188716 Seat2 180166 Bracket, Pivot, Seat3 71110616 Bol

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27539111101620135,613KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1933082 1891003 1862804 1862815 1961286 1336447 1935458 1723319 18628210 1564

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275391LIFT ASSEMBLY719133219201518 2044

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275391LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly2 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift3 10576

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275391MOWER DECK34\6859 /.148_1465619f 2142 deck rnan-t_path 3182918 \2746

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275391MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 34 721106122 STD533107

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275391DANA TRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140525354425743*/5956554-54647484-950605962/ 63J io,6948

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275391DANA TRANSAXLE-- MODEL NUMBER D4360-140KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION12345678910111213141

• Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truck or trailerand refuel it on theground.If this is not possible,thenrefuel suchequipmentwith a portablecontaine

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275391BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777, TYPE NUMBER 0297-E19141023404 #614_559238@35617054_65453_616_265_267%1095 VALVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275391BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777, TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1692 _142_ 117105137276 @950-1082311091127 O987A51105A104A127A

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275391BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777, TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 697

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275391BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777, TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION309 6

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONO7O7...,,...ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL15 DEGREES MAX._[i ARNING: To avoid s

Your HomeFor repair - in your home - of aH major brand appliances,lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems,no matter who made it, no

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

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

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 way down.8. Getoff seat withoutmovingits ad-justed