Craftsman 917.270760 User Manual

Owner’s ManualCRRFTSMHN18.5 HPELECTRIC START 42” MOWER AUTOMATICLAWN TRACTORModel No. 917.270760• Safety• Assembly •Operation• Maintenance• Repair Par

CHECKLISTBEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOYYOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEBEST PERFORMANCE ANDSATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITYPRODUCTP

OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.O ABATTE

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with t

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into F 1 the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety ^ ^ ^ g

These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed,• The average lawn should b

• Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position.• Do not push or tow tractor at more than t

• Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for mo

• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With motion control lever in neu

MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN OATES AS YOU COMPLETECheck Brake Operation✓ ✓Check Tire Pressure✓✓Check Operator Presence and intertock Systems

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at hig

TABLE OF CONTENTSWarranty...2Maintenance...18Safety Rules...

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to “leak" power.• Open battery box door.• Disconnect BLACK battery cab

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREASTo insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept c

CLEANING• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of ail gasoline, oil, etc.• Prot

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" sectio

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELTThe mower blade drive belt may bereplaced without tools. Park the tractoron level surface. Engage parking brake.BELT

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTThe motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.• Loo

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERYA CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteri

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYSLoose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.• Check wiring. See elec

STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.^ CAUTION: Never s

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONWill not start• Out of fuel.• Engine not “CHOKED” properly.• Engine flooded.• Bad spark plug.• Dirty a

SAFETY RULESIMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety inst

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONLoss of power• Build-up of grass, leaves• Clean underside of mower(Continued)and trash under mower.housing.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSECORRECTIONPoor grass • Engine speed too slow.• Place throttle control indischarge“FAST” position.• Travel speed too

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SCHEMATICTRACTOR - -MODELNUMBER 917.270760POStTION CIRCUIT“MAKE"OFF M-fQ+A1 NONERUNA.K3HT B+A1 A2+LRUNB+A1NONESTARTB + S + A1NONEWIRING INSULATED

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270760ELECTRICAL34

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270760ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1163465Battery2 74760412Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/48156417Case, Battery Me

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.270760CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES36

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270760CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONChassis Stamping DrawbarScrew 3/8-16x3/4 Bumper HcKxl/Dash DashBo

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270760GROUND DRIVE,'T'i i’ .-1 } ^ y%" * • * -' '''Sh!* .i''' -i

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270760GROUND DRIVEKEY PARTKEY PARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1Transaxle (See Breakdown)65STD551143 WasherHydro Gr

SAFETY RULES• Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.• Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270760STEERING ASSEMBLY-------40

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270760STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1139768 Steering Wheel2154427Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL3 169840Spin

ENGINETRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270760•1042

ENGINETRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270760KEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1 169387 Control, Throttle2 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/83 Engine (See Brea

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270760SEAT ASSEMBLYKEYNO.PARTNO.DESCRIPTIONKEYNO.PARTNO.DESCRIPTION1140123 Seat 13 121248XBushing, Snap2140551 Bracket, P

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270760S~\J IKEYNO.PARTNO. DESCRIPTIONKEYNO.PARTNO.DESCRIPTION1156811 Decal, Oper. Instr.14160396Decal, V-Belt Sche

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270760LIFT ASSEMBLY46

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270760LIFT ASSEMBLYKEYPARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTION1159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly2159471Shaft Assembly, Lift3 105767X Pin

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270760MOWER DECK157 jy^6748

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270760MOWER DECKKEY PARTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1 165892Mower Deck Assembly, 42”68 144959V-Belt2 STD

SAFETY RULES^Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEAWAREM! YOUR ^FETY IS INVOLVED. i&CAUTION:

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270760HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-051050

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270760HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510KEYPARTKEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1170351Main Housi

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270760BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NO. ^07777 TYPE NO. 0121-E3929 t,0 t"(?52

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270760BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NO. 407777 TYPE NO. 0121-E31 IW w7981925,®1921334JiJ40^®1100'* REQUIRES SPE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270760BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NO. 407777 TYPE NO. 0121-E3363635729510 I ^ -------- 783 ^57969754

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270760BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NO. 407777 TYPE NO. 0121-E3KEY PART NO. NO.123455A78910 11 12 131516 20 2223242

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270760BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NO. 407777 TYPE NO. 0121-E3KEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONKEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPT

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UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering Wheel1 1T~_. -----1 'steeringWheelAdapter(1) Large Flat Washer0=:SteeringSleeveSteeringExtensionShaft(1)Hex Bolt 3/8-

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ASSEMBLYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and pr

CHECK BATTERY• Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box door.• If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on la

• Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid.• Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place motion c