Craftsman Riding Mower 917.271551

The Craftsman Riding Mower 917.271551 is a type of lawn mower that is designed to be ridden by the operator while it cuts grass. This model is produced by the Roper Corporation for Sears under the Craftsman brand. It is equipped with a Briggs & Stratton 15.5 horsepower engine and has a fuel tank capacity of 1.25 gallons. The recommended fuel type for this model is regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87. The oil types recommended vary with the temperature, with SAE 30 recommended for temperatures above 32°F and SAE 5W-30 for below 32°F. The oil capacity is 3.0 pints.

The Craftsman Riding Mower 917.271551 has a number of features that contribute to its operation. The mower has various ground speeds, with six forward speeds ranging from 1.1 mph to 5.5 mph, and a reverse speed of 1.7 mph. The tire pressure recommendations are 14 PSI for the front tires and 12 PSI for the rear tires. The charging system capacity is 3 Amps while the battery is a 28 Amp/Hr with a minimum 230 CCA in a U1R case size. The blade bolt torque is between 27-35 Ft. Lbs. Maintenance recommendations include checking the safety interlock systems, lubricating the chassis, checking battery charge, changing engine oil and filter, sharpening mower blades, cleaning air filter and engine fins, replacing spark plug and air filter, and replacing the fuel filter.

• Model Number: 917.271551
• Product Type: Riding Mower
• Engine: Briggs & Stratton 15.5 HP
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 1.25 gallons
• Fuel Type: Regular unleaded gasoline, 87 octane minimum
• Oil Type: SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F
• Oil Capacity: 3.0 pints
• Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC, gap .030"
• Ground Speed:

• Forward:

• 1st: 1.1 mph

• 2nd: 1.4 mph

• 3rd: 2.2 mph

• 4th: 3.4 mph

• 5th: 4.3 mph

• 6th: 5.5 mph

• Reverse: 1.7 mph

• Tire Pressure: Front 14 PSI, Rear 12 PSI
• Charging System: 3 Amps
• Battery: 28 Amp/Hr, 230 CCA minimum, U1R case size
• Blade Bolt Torque: 27-35 Ft. Lbs

The Craftsman Riding Mower 917.271551 comes with a 2-year limited warranty. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship, assuming the mower is properly maintained according to the instructions in the owner's manual. If any parts are found to be defective, Sears will repair or replace them free of charge. During the first 30 days following purchase, in-home service calls for issues under warranty are provided free of charge. After the initial 30-day period, a trip charge will be incurred unless the mower is taken to an authorized Sears service location for the warranty claim.

Craftsman 917.271551 Owners Manual