Craftsman 917.273663 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Be surethe area is clear of other people
before mowing.Stop machineif anyone
entersthe area.
Nevercarry passengersor children
evenwiththe bladesoff.
Do not mowin reverseunless abso-
lutely necessary.Alwayslookdown and
behind beforeandwhile backing.
Nevercarry children.Theymayfall off
and be seriouslyinjuredor interferewith
safe machineoperation.
Keepchildrenout of the mowingarea
and underthe watchfulcare ofanother
responsibleadult.
Be alert andturn machineoff if children
enterthe area.
Beforeand when backing,lookbehind
and downfor small children.
Mowup anddownslopes(15° Max),not
across.
Removeobstaclessuchas rocks,tree
limbs,etc.
Watchfor holes,ruts,or bumps.Uneven
terrain couldoverturnthe machine.Tall
grasscan hideobstacles.
Useslowspeed. Choosea low gear
so that youwill nothaveto stop or shift
while onthe slope.
Avoidstartingor stoppingon a slope. If
tires lose traction,disengagethe blades
and proceedslowlystraightdown the
slope.
If machinestopswhile goinguphill,
disengageblades,shift into reverseand
backdown slowly.
Do notturn on slopes unlessnecessary,
and then, turn slowlyand gradually
downhill,if possible.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Gasoline 4 Gallons
Capacity Unleaded
andType: Regular
Oil Type SAE 10W30
API-SG-SL): (above32°F)
SAE 5W-30
(below32°F)
Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.0 Pints
W/O Filter: 3.5 Pints
Spark Plug: ChampionRC12YC
(Gap: .030")
Ground Speed Forward: 0- 5.5
(MPH): Reverse: 0- 2.4
Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI
Rear: 10 PSI
Charging System: 15 Amps @ 3600 RPM
Battery: Amp/Hr: 35
Min. CCA: 280
Case size: U1R
Blade Bolt Torque:45-55 Ft. Lbs.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase
of a new tractor. It has been designed,
engineered and manufactured to give
you the best possible dependability and
performance.
Should you experience any problem you
cannot easily remedy, please contact a
Sears or other qualified service center.
We have competent, well-trained techni-
cians and the proper tools to service or
repair this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual. The
instructions will enable you to assemble
and maintain your tractor properly. Always
observe the "SAFETY RULES".
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