Craftsman 917.204130 Service Manual

Operator ManualII III/°Z6200 ZERO TURN MOWER22 HP* 46" owerModel No.917.204130*as rated by the manufacturerFor answers to yourquestions about thi

o Themachineistestedandapprovedonlywiththeequipmentoriginallyprovidedorrecommendedbythemanufacturer,Onlyuseapprovedrepairpartsforthemachine,o Theblade

ThisoperatormanualdescribestheCraftsmanZeroTurnRider,TheriderisfittedwithaKohlerfour-strokeoverheadvalveengine,Transmissionfromtheengineismadeviaabelt

Steering Control Levers1Forward2NeutralNeutral4 LockReverseThe machine's speed and direction are continuously variableusing the two steering cont

Throttle Control ignition SwitchThe throttle control regulates the engine speed and therebythe rate of rotation of the blades, assuming the blade swit

Fuse Cutting Height Lever0The 20 amp primary fuse is located on the left hand side of themachine, It is accessed by tilting the seat forward, The fuse

Fuel TankIMPORTANT INFORMATION Experience indicates thatalcohol blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or methanol)can attract moisture which leads to

ReadtheSafety section and following pages, if you areunfamiliar with the machine,TrainingDue to unique steering capabilities, zero turn mowers are far

Starting the Engine1, Sit on the seat,2, Raise the mower deck by pushing the release button onthe top of the lifting lever, Pull the lifting lever bac

8, Pressinandturntheignitionkeytothestartposition, 3, Pushthereleasebuttononthecuttingheightleverandmovelevertothepin,releasethebutton,IMPORTANTINFORM

Stopping the Engine1, Move the throttle to the minimum position (tortoisesymbol),2, Move the steering controls outward,5, When the machine is standing

CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTYFOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, all non-expendable parts of this riding equipmentare warranted against any defects in

Mowing Tipso Observe and flag rocks and other fixed objects to avoidcollisions.o Begin with a high cutting height and reduce it until thedesired mowin

Moving Machine By HandWhen pushing or pulling the mower, engage the EZT bypasslinkages, The EZT bypass linkages are located on the rear ofthe frame, b

Maintenance ScheduleThe following is a list of maintenance procedures that mustbe performed on the machine, For those points not describedin this manu

DaUyBefore AfterAtleastonceeachyearMaintenance intervalin hoursMAINTENANCE 25 50 100 300Check/adjust throttle cable []Check the condition of belts, be

BatteryYour mower is equipped with a maintenance free battery anddoes not need servicing. However, periodic charging of thebattery with an automotive

Safety SystemThe machine is equipped with a safety system that preventsstarting or driving under the following conditions,The engine can only be start

Caster WheelsCheck every 200 hours. Check that wheels rotate freely. Ifwheels do not rotate freely take the unit to your dealer forservice.Foam filled

Adjusting the Mower DeckLeveling deckAdjust the deck while the mower is on a level surface,Make sure the tires are inflated to the correct pressure, S

Cutting BladesFor the best mowing results, it is important that blades are wellsharpened and not damaged,Replace blades that have been bent or cracked

12/I211/52 1/365 25h 50h 100h 200h 300hEngine Oil ChangeNOTE: Change the engine oil when the engine is warm. Referto the engine owner's manual fo

INTRODUCTION...5DrivingandTransportonPublicRoads...5Towing...

Wheel and Deck ZerksUse only good quality bearing grease,Grease from well-known brand names (petrochemicalcompanies, etc,) usually maintains a good qu

Problem / CauseEngine will not startBlade switch is engagedSteering controls are not locked in the neutral positionPark brake is not activatedBattery

Winter StorageThe machine should be readied for storage at the end of themowing season or if it will not be in use for more than 30 days,Fuel allowed

NOTES:1. SEAT UNOCCUPIED2. BRAKE SWITCH IN OFF POSITION3. MOTION CONTROL LEVERS OUT4. PTO IN OFF POSITIONSOLENOIDYELYELGRNRED/BLKOUTLETENGINEGROUNDKEY

Engine FrameManufacturer Kohler Cutting Width 46" / 117 cmType KT725 Cutting Height 1,5" - 4"/3,8 - 10,2 cmPower 22 hp 1) Uncut Circle

Engine crankshaft boltDeck pulley boltsLug nutsBlade boltTorque Specifications75 ft/Ib (100 Nm)75 ft/Ib (100 Nm)75 ft/Ib (100 Nm)60 ft/Ib (81 Nm)Stand

Action Date,mtrreading,stamp,signDelivery ServiceCharge the batteryAdjust the tire pressure of all wheels to 15 PSi (1 bar)Mount the steering controls

ActionAfter the First 10 HoursChange engine oil25-Hour ServiceCheck the fuel pump's air filterSharpen/Replace mower blades if requiredCheck the t

Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign100-Hour ServicePerform the 25-hour servicePerform the 50-hour serviceChange the engine oil filterClean/replace t

Action Date,mtrreading,stamp,signAt Least Once Each YearClean the engine's cooling air intake (25 hours)Replace the air cleaner's foam pre-f

CONFORMITY CERTiFiCATESUSA requirementsLabels are placed on the engine and/or in theengine compartment stating that the machinewill fulfill the requir

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CongratulationsThank you for purchasing a Craftsman ride-on mower. Thismachine is built for superior efficiency to rapidly mow primarilylarge areas, A

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Safety instructionsThese instructions are for your safety, Read them carefully,Genera_ Operation,_ WARNING! THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLEOF AMPUTATI

Slope OperationSlopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-overaccidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Operationon all

o Neverfillcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckortrailerbedwithplasticliner,Alwaysplacecontainersonthegroundawayfromthevehiclewhenfilling,o Removegas-po