Craftsman 917.273399 Manual do Proprietário

Owner's ManualCRI FTSMIIN°18.0 HP, 42" MowerElectric Start6 Speed TransaxleModel No.917.273399[l_]j] This product has a mowemission engine w

mNSTALLMULCHER PLATE(If previously removed)1. Raise and hold deflector shield inupright position.2. Place front of mulcher plate over frontof mower de

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 TRACTORREADTHINSOWNER'SMANUAL AND SAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATmNGYOURTRACTORComparethe illustrations'withyour tractorto familiarizeyour

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 lo

ADD GASOUNEFill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Donot overfill. Use fresh, clean, regularunleaded gasoline with a minimum of87 octane. (Use of lea

MOWING TIPSMower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. See "TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in theService and Adjustments section of

AS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE/_J/_'_ E RVICED ATESCheck Brake Operation _1_ I_Check Tire PressureCheck Operator Presence andT Interlock Systems

TRACTORAlwaysobservesafety ruleswhen per-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATmONIf tractor requiresmorethanfive (5) feettostop at highestspeedin highe

BATT E RYYour tractor has a battery charging systemwhich is sufficient for normal use. How-ever, periodic charging of the battery withan automotive ch

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

ENGmNEOIL FmLTERReplacethe engine oil filter everyseasonor everyotheroil changeif the tractor isused morethan 100 hoursin one year.AIR RLTERYourengine

Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.of all foreign matter.Keep finished surfaces and wheels freeof all gasoline, oil, etc.Protect painted surface

2. Slide mowerundertractor withdeflec-tor shieldto rightside of tractor.3. Lowerlift leverto its lowestposition.4. Connectfront linksto mowerdeck ands

TO REPLACE I_OWER BLADE DRmVEBELTThe mower blade drive belt may be re-placed without tools. Park the tractor onlevel surface. Engage parking brake.BEL

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. Connectone end ofthe BLACKcableto the NEGATIVE(-) terminal (C)offullychargedbattery.3. Connectthe otherend ofthe BLACKcable(D) to goodchassisground

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

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._I, WARNmNG: Never stor

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:See appropriate section in rnanuam unmess directed to Sears service centerPROBLEi_ CAUSE CORRECTmONWiii not startHard to startEn

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMLoss of powerCAUSE1. Cutting too much grass/toof

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

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:See appropriate section in marluam unmess directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMMower blades wiiinot rotatePoor grassdischargeH

SCHEMATmCTRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273399BATTERYIRED O: REoFUSE II STARTERi r--I ' BLBCKWH,TE ,© , _,, _... ,I I SOLENOID/_ II i i___( )G AI(

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273399ELECTRmCAL/ \I4224 41 :::_/ [/ I/I I2712226//IIIII\\292890I\k / \J\\\//\\\\IiiIiiii I\i32

ELECTRmCALTRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273399KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRmPTmON1 1634652 747604128 17668916 17613821 18375922 4152J24 4799J25 14614726 1751582

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273399CHASSmSAND ENCLOSURES2839278208312099_2O72092O86074209208chassis-Laser-It.stlt 2734

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273399CHASSmSAND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRmPTmON1 1746192 1765545 1552729 187846X01310 STD53371011 17499613 172105X0

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273399GROUND DRmVE25752627drive-fender, stir 4136

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273399GROUND DRmVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRiPTiON NO, NO, DESCRiPTiON1 Transaxle Peerless 206-545C 63(See Breakdown)

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273399STEEFImNGASSEMBLYI ,_4__ i 37j.f" _t2917steering pl.lt 4782464O/lO68 6713656738

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273399STEERmNG ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRmPTmON1 186780 Steering Wheel2 184706 Axle Assembly3 169840 Spindle Assembly,

DO:Mow up and down slopes, not across.Remove obstacles such as rocks, treelimbs, etc.Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un-even terrain could overturn t

ENGINETRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273399278384O23OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester728162/134engine-bs.lcyl 49KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1705452 1772040834 13735

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273399SEAT ASSEMBLY1417seat It,knob 91112\\KEYNO.123456789101112PARTNO.1887161801667111061619131610145006STD541437124181X

DECALSTRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273399lO1316201112KEYNO.PARTNO.1 1563683 1847284 1847295 1896436 1336447 1847308 1723319 18489910 15643911 17912812

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TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273399MOWER DECK464__2 55.146142_147105"101102 j_105103/1065619f 2142 D man-t-path stlt 3\213_10 _,9_18ii21291823242

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273399MOWERDECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRiPTiON NO, NO, DESCRiPTiON1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 48 1339442 S

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273399PEERLESS TRANSAXLE ° ° MODEL NUMBER 206-545C35A47184/1326833_44MODEL andSERIALNUMBERS HERE575859606148 293515741A (

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273399PEERLESS TRANSAXLE ° ° MODEL NUMBER 206-545CKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRmPTmON NO. NO. DESCRIPTmON1 772147 Transax

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273399BRmGGSENGmNE-MODELNUMBER31P777,TYPE NUMBER0299°E1I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I11329REPLACEMENTENGINEI3073_358 ENGINE GASKET

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273399BRmGGS ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0299oE1238351022616_404 # 914614 I_1022305A64354'_65433458_1095 V

Be sure the area is clear of other peoplebefore mowing. Stop machine if anyoneenters the area.Never carry passengers or childreneven with the blades o

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TRACTOR ° o MODEL NUMBER 917.273399BRmGGS ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0299=E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTmON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 6971

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273399BRmGGSENGmNE=MODELNUMBER31P777,TYPE NUMBER0299=E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRmPTmON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON310 690323

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

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasolineCapacity1.25Unleadedand Type: RegularOilType SAE 30 (above32°F)IAPFSG-SL): SAE 5W-30(below 32°FOil Capacity: W/Filter 3.

SteeringWheel InsertSteering Wheel(1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4[__ Steering WheelAdapterI II I<b(1) Locknut 1/2-20Seat(1) Large Flat Washer@(1) Lockn

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

5. Pivot seat and pan forward and as-semble adjustment knob and fiatwasher loosely. Do not tighten.6. Lower seat into operating position andsit in sea