Craftsman 917.270312 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual[RnFTSMnllo12.5 HPELECTRIC START38" MOWER5 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.270312,, Safety• Assembly,, Operation• Main

,/'CHECKLISTPLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWINGCHECKLIST:All assembly instructions have beencompleted.,/ No remaining loose parts in carton.,/ Battery is

Thesesymbolsmayappearonyourtractoror inliteraturesuppliedwiththeproduct.Learnand understandtheirmeaning.BATTERYENGINE ONFUELk!MOWER LIFTATTACHMENTCLUT

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

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORYour tractor is equipped with an operatorpresence sensing switch. When engineJs running, any attempt by the operator toleave th

° Forbestcuttingperformance,grassover6 inchesinheightshouldbemowedtwice. Makethe first cut rela-tivelyhigh;thesecondto desiredheight.TO OPERATEMOWERYo

See Storage Instructions for additionalinformation. Never use engine or carbure-tor cleaner products in the fuel tank or per-._nent damage may occur.O

MOWING TIPS° T_re chains cannot be used when themower housing is attached to tractor.° Mower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. Se

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESAS YOU COMPLETE, Check Brake Operation V' . If . ...Check Tire Prep=sure _ V'check Operator Presence endT Inte

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per_forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONtf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high

NOTE:Theoriginalequipmentbatteryonyour tractor is maintenance free, Do notattempt to open or remove caps or covers°Adding or checking level of electro

Warranty ... 2Safety Rules ... 2Product Specifications ...

, Reinstallcartridge,nut,precteaner,coverand securewithknob(s).IMPORTANT:Petroleumsolvents,suchaskerosene,are notto beusedto cleanthecartridge.They ma

,_kCAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:• Depress clutch!brake pedal fully and set parking brake,o Place gearshift lever in neutral (

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parkedon level ground or driveway. Make suretires are properly inflated (See "PROD-UCT SP

BELT INSTALLATION -• Install new belt in reverse order ofremoval.MandrelPulley° Make sure belt is in all pulley groovesand inside all belt guides.• In

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-MENTIf steering wheel crossbars are not hori-zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi-tioned straight forward, remov

• Connect BLACK grounding cable tonegative (-) terminal with remaining hexbolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.° Close battery box door,Seat PanBattery

TOADJUSTCARBURETORNOTE: The carburetor on this engine islow emission, it is equipped with an idlefuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap,which allows

Immediatelyprepareyourtractorfor stor-ageat the endof the seasonor if thetrac-tor will notbe usedfor 30 claysor more__CAUTION: Never store the tractor

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART"PROBLEM CAUSEWill not startHard to start• Out of fuel.o Engine not "CHOKED"properly.• Engine flooded.• Bad spark

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMEngine clicks butwill not start(cont'd)Loss of powerCAUSEo Loose or damaged wiring.° Faulty solenoid or starter,= Cut

° Turn off blades when not mowing.• Stop engine before removing grasscatcher or unclogging chute.• Mow only in daylight or good artificiallight.° Do n

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTPROBLEM CAUSEPoor cut - uneven • Clogged mower deck vent(cont'd) holes from buildup ofgrass, leaves, and trasharound mandrels

SCHEMATICTRACTOR -- MODEL NUlVlBER 917.270312BATTERYI (OP"nONAL) ,... {:S_-,WNff_ 1/ __ _'=_,-I-0, 07-'-_d8 - Mk-.• -- _ ... JCLU

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9'17.270312ELECTRICAL4!25' 32

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBEB 917,270312KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1449252 747604128 15641716 15366419 STD55112520 7335040021 13685022 4152J24

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917'.270312CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES3O26265!2122182633101716129281414'_ 34

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBEB 917.2703'12CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION1 1603932 1403563 174906124 STD5510255 1552726 155924X0117 1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270312GROUND DRIVE35 373636

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBEB, 917.270312GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.2 1466823 t23666X4 1200O0285 121520X6 174905127 1622408 131

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270312STEERING ASSEMBLY1Ii--4\,=__°._k._'- i ¸"-,. " _2938

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBEI_ 917.270312STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 139768 Steering Wheel2 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL3 156483

IINever make adjustments or repairs withthe engine running.Grass catcher components are subjectto wear, damage, and deterioration,which could expose m

ENGINETRACTOR " " MODEL NUMBER 91T,270312333329I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 1Spark Arrester2340

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMB EEl 917.270312KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 1621442 177204104 13734813 16529114 1328032415 13200300I6 STD55123723 15988029

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270312SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY PAR]" KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 151205 Seat V350 13 121248X2 140551 Bracket Pnt Pi

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBEB 917,27031232111191521218!31019KEYNO,34689t011PARTNO.156867165347163990163991133644163247163204149516156439KEY PARTDESCR

'TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,270312LIFT ASSEMBLY111346513l3231 _ 19321315 " 20161718 2044

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,270312LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 t59460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprgw/Plunger tT2 159474 Shaft Asmo Lift3 105767X P

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270312MOWER DECK76 77II29' 46

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270312MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIP"f]ON NO, NO.! 142629 Mower Housing Assembly 55 1339402 STD533167 Bo

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270312PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 205-507B_EA35NUMBERS48

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUNIBEB 917.270312PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 205-5078REF PART REF PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO.DESCRIPTIO N1 7721472 7800

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS;CAPACITY UNLEADEDAND TYPE: REGULAROILTYPE SAE 30 (above 32°F)(API-SF/SGJSH): SAE 5W.._O_ (below 32 F)OIL C

TRACTOR . . MODEL NUMBER 917.270312BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 289707_ TYPE NUMBER 1179-E1_3713307757j :50

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270312BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 289707, TYPE NUMBER 1179-E1965 53%123284A_,786_1044121 CARBUp.E'f&ap

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270312BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 289707, TYPE NUMBER 1179-E110J 801783("J 615802544803503i i •11036 L

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBEB 917,270312BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 289707, TYPE NUMBER 1!79-E1KEY PARTNO. NO.1 4964132 3992653 3910865 494240

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,270312BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 289707, TYPE NUMBER 1179-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DE

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-- iiii ir i_ _ , ,Parts packed separately In cartonf' ISealVideo SteeringCassette Wheel___="Sleeting ... j_Manual Boot Parts BagParts

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts leftunassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper oper

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCHECK BATTERY• Lift seat pan to raised position and openbattery box door.= If this battery is put int_, service aftermonth a