Craftsman 917.272060 User Manual

Owner’s Manual16.0 HPELECTRIC START 42” MOWER AUTOMATICLAWN TRACTORModel No.917.272060• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Repair PartsThis pro

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE(If previously removed)1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.2. Place front of mulcher plate over front

OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.a AÎ♦XBATTERY CAUTION

KNOWYOURTRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize

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

• For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height shouid be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an approp

• The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute

MOWINGTIPS• Mower should be property leveled for best mowing performance. See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" In the Service and Adjustments section of

MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN OATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICECheck Brake Operation✓ ✓Check Tire Pressure✓Check Operator Presence end tn

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 Schedule...18Safety Rules...

BATTERYYour tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive ch

8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking levei. Insert dipstick Into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap o

3. Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the oibber gasket on replacement oil filter.4. Install replacement oil filter on filter adapter. Turn o

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS^CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place mot

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 -4. Install new belt in reverse order of removal.5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides.6. Install

2. Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep.3. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.4. Start engine and tes

i&CAUTlON: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting b

TO ADJUST CARBURETORThe carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment m^ be required to

STORAGEimmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the iractor wiil not be used for 30 days or more.A CAUTION: Never s

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSECORRECTIONWill not start 1. Out of fuel.2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly.3. Engine flooded.4. Bad spark plug.5.

ROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONLoss of power (continued)3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.4. Dirty air filter.5. Low oi

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSECORRECTIONPoor grass discharge1. Engine speed too slow.2. Travel speed too fast.3. Wet grass.4. Mower deck not

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272060SCHEMATICPOSITION CIRCUrr "MAKE"OFFM-hQ+AI NONEftUN/LIGHT S+A1A2+LRUNB+A1 NONESTART 9t-S*AlNONENON-REMOVABLE

REPAIR PARTSELECTRICALTRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.27206034

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272060ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp2 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/48 156417

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272060CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES36

TRACTOR-CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESMODEL NUMBER 917.272060KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 169830 Chassis Stamping2169061Drawbar3 17060612Screw 3/8-16x3/45 15

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272060GROUND DRIVE38

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272060GROUND DRIVEKEYPARTKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION NO. NO.DESCRIPTION1 Transaxte (See Breakdown)65 STD551143 WasherHydro

SAFETY RULESIII. CHILDRENTragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mac

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272060STEERING ASSEMBLY1-----1---------^11; !—^—« '’CH"rr-----------9640

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272060STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTno; NO. DESCRIPTION1 139768 Sleeting Wheelz 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL3 169840 Spi

ENGINETRACTOR--MODELNUMBER 917.272060OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester80.I\'i-101\.' «'' I i s;,' K, o.'S,-' fi

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272060ENGINEKEYNO.PARTNO. DESCRIPTION1170548Control, Throttle2 17720410Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/83...

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER 917.272060SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1140123 Seat13 121248X Bushing, Snap2140551Bracket

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272060DECALSKEY PARTKEY PARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTIONNO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 156811Decal, Oper. Instr.13177336 Decal, Lower Dash2177368

TRACTOR - • MODEL NUMBER 917.272060LIFT ASSEMBLYleV Y \46

LIFT ASSEMBLYTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272060KEYNO.PARTNO.DESCRIPTION1159460Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly2159471Shaft Assembly. Lift3 105767X Pin,

MOWER DECKTRACTOR-'MODEL NUMBER 917.272060A19 2148

TRACTOR-'MODEL NUMBER 917.272060MOWER DECKKEYPART KEY PARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 165892Mower Deck Assembly, 42"67149846Knob

SAFETY RULES• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.• Avoid starting or stopping on a slop

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272060HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510^ '--------^Si 2 8 n ° S ®50

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272060HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE • - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510KEY PARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTION1 170351Main Housing, Assembly2 170352Side Hous

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272060KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER |NoéD^'^16/CRANKCASE

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272060KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509CYLINDER HEADA/ALVE«REATHERCRANKCASEKEYPARTKEYPARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTI

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272060KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 2650954

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272060KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509IGNITION/ELECTRJCALKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 12-086-14-S Scre

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER 917.272060KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 2650956

TRACTOR "MODEL NUMBER 917.272060KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509STARTING SYSTEMENGINE CONTROLSKEYPARTKEYPARTNO.NO. DESCRIPTION

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER 917.272060KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509CRANKSHAFTEXHAUST—1<FUEL SYSTEM58

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272060KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509fuel systemCRANKSHAFTKEY PARTKEY PARTNO.NO. DESCRIPTIONNO.NO. DE

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE:1.25 GALLONSUNLEADEDREGULAROILTYPE(API-SF-SJ):SAE 10W30(above32"F) SAE5W-30 (below 32"F)OIL

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILLo>Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slo

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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

LabelTerminalSeat PanBattery Box- DoorTerminalINSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.1. Remove adjustment knob and fiat washer secu