Craftsman 917.272410 User Manual

Owner’s Manual18.0 HPELECTRIC START 42” MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.272410• 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 m

OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.O AX♦HI,BATTERY CAUTI

KNOWYOURTRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the iltustrations 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 OTHER ATTACHMENTSTow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your iractor.

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

MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE .Check Brake Operation✓ ✓Check Hre 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

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

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. Clean the cool

3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.ClampCLEANING• Clean engine,

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

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

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

5. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.6. Close battery box door.Seat PanB

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

STORAGEImmediateiy prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or rnore.AcautiON: Never s

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONWill not Start1. Out of fuel1. Fill fuel tank.2. Engine not “CHOKED”2. See "TO START ENGINE”properly.i

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONLoss of power1. Cutting too much grass/too fast.2. Throttle in “CHOKE” position.3. Build-up of grass, le

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

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

SCHEMATICTRACTOR--MODELNUMBER 917.272410KSNmON SWITCHPOSITIONCIRCUIT "MAKE"OFFhttO+AlNONERUM1M3HT B+A1A2-»!.RUNB+A1NONESTART9«8 + A1NONEPOSI

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272410ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272410ELECTRICALKEYPARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTION1163465Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp274760412Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 uncx 3/48156417Case, Bat

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272410CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES34

TRACTOR-CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESMODEL NUMBER 917.272410KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis Stamping2 176554 □ismbar3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x3/45

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272410GROUND DRIVE36

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272410GROUND DRIVEKEYPARTKEY PARTNO.NO. DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1 T ransaxle (See Breakdown)6117060612 Screw 3/8-16x3/4

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272410STEERING ASSEMBLY38

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER 917.272410STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1159944X428Steering Wheel2 172393Axle Assembly Cast Iron3169840Spindle Assem

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

ENGINETRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272410'"''"'ÍdwÍ105OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark ArresterII , I 'i f*-J.-"--------

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER 917.272410ENGINEKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1 170548Control, TTvotlle217720410Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20x5/83Engine, (S

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272410SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTKEYPARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTIONNO.NO.DESCRIPTION1 140123 Seat13121248XBushing, Snap2140551Bracket, Pivo

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER 917.272410DECALSKEYNO.PARTNO. DESCRIPTIONKEYNO.PARTNO. DESCRIPTION1156368Decal, Open Insir.11 164065 Decal, Stmg. WhI. Domed Prem

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER 917.272410LIFT ASSEMBLY44

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272410LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1 159460Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly2159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift31057E7X Pin.

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272410MOWER DECK46

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272410MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1165692 Mower Deck Assembly, 42"55 155046Arm, I

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER 917.272410PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545CX7D MJJ48

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272410PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545CKEY PAHTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPnONNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 772147Transaxle Cov

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 917.272410KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492,TYPE NUMBER 27506crankcase! CARTER-HOTEUR I50

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272410KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492,TYPE NUMBER 27506CYLINDER HEAEWALVE/BREATHER KEY PARTNO.NO. DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.125-35

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272410KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492,TYPE NUMBER 2750652

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272410KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492,TYPE NUMBER 27506IGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEY PARTBLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PARTNO.

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272410KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492.TYPE NUMBER 2750654

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER 917.272410KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492,TYPE NUMBER 27506STARTING SYSTEMENGINE CONTROLSKEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONKEY PART NO.

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER 917.272410KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492.TYPE NUMBER 2750656

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272410KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492.TYPE NUMBER 27506FUEL SYSTEMKEY PAFIT NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONCRANKSHAFTKEY PART NO. NO.DES

SERVICE NOTES58

SUGGESTE-D GUIDE FOH SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL,VVtVVVtVV>VWV>HVVVV»W»VvttVV№VV№VVttvTWt

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINECAPACITYANDTYPE:1.25 GALLONSUNLEADEDREGULAROILTYPE(API-SF-SJ):SAE 10W30 (ABOVE32“F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)OIL CAPACITY:W

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UNASSEMBLED PARTS

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

Seat PanBattery Box- DoorTerminalINSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to