Craftsman 917.272070 User Manual

Owner’s Manual17.0 HPELECTRIC START 42” MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.272070• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Repair Parts

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

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

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 result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or

* The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and bette

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

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50“ F and below)6, When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine run

MAINTENANCEMAPNTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN OATES AS YOU COMF-LETE REGULAR SERVICEdatesCheck Brake Operation✓ ✓Check Tire Pressure✓✓TCheck Operator Pre^erw

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

• Keep battery and terminals clean.• Keep battery bolts tight.• Keep small vent holes open.• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The origin

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

Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Ciean the cool

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

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See “PRODUCT SPECI

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVEBELTThe mower blade drive belt may bereplaced without tools. Park the tractor onlevel surface. Engage parking brake.BELT R

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTThe transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The

Positive TerminalNegative TerminalKepS'NutCablesChargedBatteryNegative TerminalPositive TerminalREPLACING BATTERY^^CAUTION: Do not short battery

ENGINEMaintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed

STORAGEIrnmedialely 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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSECORRECTIONWill not start1. Out of fuel.1. Fill fuel tank.2, Engine not “CHOKED" properly.2. See "TO START

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTTROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONLoss of power1. Cutting too much grass/too1. Set in “Higher Cut” position/fast.reduce

SAFETY RULES(MPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects, Faiiure to observe the following safety inst

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONMower blades will not rotate1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism.2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt.3. Froze

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070SCHEMATICPOSITION CIRCUIT MAKE’OFF M+G+A1NONERUN/LlGHT BtAlA2+-LRUN B+AlNONESTART B+S + A1noneRELAYREMOVABLECONNECT

REPAIR PARTSELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27207032

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTION1163465Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/48 156417Case Battery16 16134

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES\2oe--i^ ,p’fj58 V \'r'l «i-3i^ .- *•• -vT •26—r K'^: K M-14426 iio^\- &apo

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PART NO. NO,1235910 11 12 1317182526 28293031373839 58 60 64 74114115142143144145 159 168

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070GROUND DRIVE36

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070GROUND DRIVEKEYPARTKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTIONNO.NO.DESCRIPTION1...Transaxle (See Breakdown)63140186 Pulley, Engi

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070STEERING ASSEMBLY0—-38

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 139768 SteeringWheel2 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL3 1

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

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070ENGINEKEY PARTKEYPARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1 170548Control, Throttle37137040Line, Fuel217720410Screw,

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070SEAT ASSEMBLYKEYNO.PARTNO.DESCRIPTIONKEYNO.PARTNO. DESCRIPTION1 140123Seat13 121248XBushing Snap Bik Nyl 50 Id2 140

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070DECALSKEYNO.PARTNO.DESCRIPTIONKEYNO,PARTNO. DESCRIPTION1 156368Decal, Oper. Instr. 11177325 Decal, Hood Side2 17176

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070LIFT ASSEMBLY8,\r / /1112, /19: fL.r\,3 \... \ 'I201 y' 1 1! :t. '1 15r \ ' 1 19

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070MOWER DECK44

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070MOWER DECKKEY PARTKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION NO.NO. DESCRIPTION1 165892Mower Deck Assembly, 42”6714Э846 Knob Custom

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070PEERLESS TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 206-545Ct/3®/ 37,. ,46

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545CREF PARTREF PARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTION NO.NO.DESCRIPTION1 772147 Transaxle C

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490,TYPE NUMBER 2750548

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490,TYPE NUMBER 27505CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHERKEY PART NO. NO.78910 111213141516171

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

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490,TYPE NUMBER 2750550

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272070KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490,TYPE NUMBER 27505IGNITION/ELECTBICALBLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART NO. NO.des

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV4S0,TYPE NUMBER 2750552

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27505STARTING SYSTEM KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 M-839070-S Screw,

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490,TYPE NUMBER 2750554

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490,TYPE NUMBER 27505FUEL SYSTEMKEY PART NO. NO.678910 11121314151617181920 21 22M-641

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONcnCD^ SIGHTING GUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILLOperate your Tractor up and down

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE:1.25 GALLONSUNLEADEDREGULAROILTYPESAE 10W30 (ABOVE 32°F)(API-SF-SJ):SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32° F)OIL CAPACI

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UNASSEMBLED PARTS

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

Seat PanBattery Box- DoorTerminalLabelTerminalINSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer secu