Craftsman 917.270831 User Manual

Owner’s ManualCMFTSMnN^20.5HPELECTRIC START 42” MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.270831• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Repa

Hook PointsTO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGINGSimply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or insta

OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.- +BATTERY©ENGINE ONa

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

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or

• Turn knob counterclockwise (>^) to lower cutting height.The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The heights are measu

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTSTow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor.

control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds

MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICECheck Brake Operatiorr✓ ✓Check Tire Pressure✓ ✓Check Operator Presence and

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

BATTERYYour tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive cha

TABLE OF CONTENTSWarranty...2Maintenance...17Safety Rules...

AIR FILTERYour engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Se

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS^CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:• Depress ciutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.• Place gears

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT• Raise mower to its highest position.• At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to g

BELT INSTALLATION -• Install new belt in reverse order of removal.• Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides.• Install mo

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENTIf steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove s

Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative {•) battery terminal with remaining hex boll and keps nut. Tighten securely Close terminal access doors.Clos

Choke ClosedCasingClampScrewChoke LeverTO ADJUST CARBURETORThe carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Howev

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.A CAUTION: Never s

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONWill not start• Out of fuel.• Fill fuel tank.• Engine not “CHOKED”• See TO START ENGINE”properly.in Operati

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM ngine clicks but will lot start (Cont’d)CAUSELoose or damaged wiring.Faulty solenoid or starter.CORRECTIONCheck all wi

SAFETY RULES• Turn off blades when not mowing.• Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute.• Mow only in daylight or good artifi

TROUBLESHOOTING C :hartPROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONMower blades will not rotate• Obstruction in clutch mechanism.• Worn/damaged mower drive belt.• Frozen

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831IGNITION SWITCHPOSITIONCIRCUrr “HAKE" .OFF G + M + L NONERUN/LIGHT B + LA +YRUN B + L NONESTART B + L

ELECTRICALREPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.2708312232

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831ELECTRICALKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery 12 VOLT 28 AMP274760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4'20unc x 3/48 7603

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES34

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PART NO. NO.1 166819*2 1403563 170606124 STD5510255 1552729 165454X01310 STD53371011

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831GROUND DRIVE89- I - '--iw *'. ' " -'Í'* *'.-Cl ¿^' « “ ***-'o ...2

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831GROUND DRIVEKEYPAFirKEY PARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTKmNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1T ransaxle (See Br^kdown) Peeriess206-545C59 140312 61

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831STEERING-38-63-11Cí:\i '37-38

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831STEERINGKEY PART NO. NO.1 1397682 1544273 1564834 1574735 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299 3366R ‘10 156

SAFETY RULESNever make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which c

TRACTOR ~ MODEL NUMBER 917.270831ENGINE29OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester40

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831ENGINEKEY PAFtr NO. NO.1&15217720410149723 144069 144068 138129 8 150176.10 14555211 STD55112512 ST052250713

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY PART NO. NO.1 140123140551 STD523710 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X8 170606169 1913161410 155

TRACTOR-MODELNUMBER 917.270831DECALS8 7^ ^l\ I... \\ry_15---------KEYPARTKEY PARTNO.NO. DESCRIPTK)NNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1156439 Decal, Fender Dan

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831LIST ASSEMBLY44

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831LIST ASSEMBLYKEY PART NO. NO.123456 7159460 159471 105767X 12000002 19211621 120183X 125631X 8 122365X11 13986512

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831MOWER DECK46

TRACTOR - MODELNUMBER 917.270831MOWER DECKKEY PARTKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.1 165892Mower Deck Assembly, 42’56 1657232STD533107 Bolt59 14104331

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545CW yV '^9 9J /°35.15748

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545CREF PART REF PARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 772147Transaxle Cover

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE:3.5 GALLONSUNLEADEDREGULAROILTYPESAE 30(ABOVE 32“F)(APl-SF/SG/SH);SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32“F)OIL CAPACITY:

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-El50

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-El5112251A51 • /_' 205or"»A 634AW9202 ^5

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-El52

TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER 917.270831BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-ElKEY PARTKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.DESCRIPTI

TRACTOR-MODELNUMBER 917.270831BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1KEY PARTNO.NO.332230674333 394891334947313378025923

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILLVVYVVVVtyvVVVVVVV>VtVVVV>VVVVVyVVY

For in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week1-800-4-MY-HOME®“ (1-800^6^-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparación a ¿(omici

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKParts Bag contents shown full size(1) Large Flat Washer(1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16x1(1) Lockwasher 3/8(1) Locknut 5/16-18(1) Hex Bolt

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKParts packed separately in carton Parts Bag contents not shown full sizeSeatManual□VideoCassetteParts BagSteeringWheelInsert(

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

INSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.• Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.• Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.