Craftsman 917.270510 Specifications

Owner's anuaR®TRANSAXLEL TRACTOModel No.917.270510• Safetyo Assembly,, Operation® Maintenance,, Repair PartsCAUTION:Read and follow allSafety Rul

CHECK DECK LEVELNESSFor best cutting results,mowerhousingshould be properly leveled.See "TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in theService and Adjustment

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.BATTERYENGINE ONFUELREVERSECAUT

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

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into theeyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glass-es or

o For best cutting performance, grassover 6 inches in height should bemowed twice. Make the first cut rela-tively high; the second to desiredheight.TO

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

MOWRNGTnPSo Tire chains cannot be used when themower housing is attached to tractor.o Mower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. See

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESAsYouCOMPL E ...Check Brake Operation _P' ..._ ...TFICheck'Tire Pressure _ . _' . , ...Check Op

TRACTORAkvays observe safety rules when per-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstoppingdistanceat highsp

+ Rinse the battery with plain water anddry.o Clean terminals and battery cable endswith wire brush until bright.o Coat terminals with grease or petro

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

o Reinstall cartridge,nut, precleaner,cover and secure with knob(s).BMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such askerosene, are not to be used to clean thecar

,_IkCAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:o Depressclutch/brakepedal fully and set parking brake.,, Place gearshiftlever in neutral(N)

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjustthe mowerwhile tractoris parkedon level groundor driveway. Make suretires are properlyinflated (See =PROD-UCT SPECIFICATIO

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

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALiGN-MENTIf steeringwheel crossbarsare not hori-zontal (left to right)when wheels are posi-tioned straightforward, remove st

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULBo Raise hood.o Pull bulb holder out of the hole in thebackside of the grill.• Replace bulb in holder and push bulbholder secu

TO ADJUST CARBURETORNOTE: The carburetoronthisengine islow emission.It is equippedwithan idlefuel adjustingneedle witha limitercap,which allowssome ad

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-age at the end of the season or if the trac-torwill not be usedfor 30 days or more.,_CAUTION: Never store th

TROUBLESHOOTBNG CHARTCAUSE' i,,i ii, iii,...PROBLEMWill not startHard to start= Out of fuel.,, Engine not "CHOKED"properly.• Engine

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM -Engine clicks butwill not start(cont'd)CAUSEo Loose or damaged wiring.o Faulty solenoid or starter.CORRECTRONi ii,l

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEN CAUSEPoor cut- uneven(cont'd)Mower blades willnot rotate,, ,,_... ,JllllPoor grass dis-chargeCORRECTIONgra

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SCHEMATICTRACTOR ,,= MODEL NUMBER 917o270510BATTERYBLACKI ... _1 REDAMMETER ,. J. ... '_ l _ .,.,.', Bu___jiI (OPTIONAL) , __: : I...

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917o270510ELECTRICAL191|!I|t%1t26L ...fI34

ELECTRICALTRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917.270510KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1449252 747604123 STD5510254 STD5511256 STD5410258 15641716 15366419 STD55112

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270510CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2631142621I729i28331031436

TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917,270510CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1603932 1403563 174906124 STD5510255 1552726 155924X0157 126842X

TRACTOR =- MODEL HUMBER 917.270510GROUND DRIVE101353343726275338

TRACTOR ,.= MODEL NUMBER 917.270510GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 Transaxle(See Breakdown) 42 19131312DanaMode!4360-113 47

Never make adjustments or repairs withthe engine running.Grass catcher components are subjectto wear, damage, and deterioration,which could expose mov

TRACTOR = .. MODEL NUMBER 917o270510STEERING ASSEMBLYL 't." .xtz;t117184O\\134O28104O

TRACTOR ° - MODEL NUMBER 917,270510STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTmON1 1397682 1544273 1564834 1574735 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299 3

ENGINETRACTOR =,, MODEL NUMBER 917.2705108144 38 7831403329OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester23/42

ENGINETRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917,27051(}KEYNO.t23413141516232931323335373840444662727881NOTE:PARTNO. DESCRIPTION162144177204101373522722931328032413

TRACTOR ,,., MODEL NUMBER 917.270510SEAT ASSEMBLY12KEYNO.123456789lO1112PARTNO.1401_140551ST052371019131610145006STD541437124181X174906161913161415592

DECALS9\16TRACTOR -" MODEL NUMBER 9! 7.27051014 6214 14\11 161012151813KEYNO.PARTNO.1 1_8_2 _35113 1_9_4 1_9916 1336449 1_2_10 14951611 15643912

TRACTOR - =MODEL NUMBER 917o270519LiFT ASSEMBLY115313,\48,f // /f I'! /5191332i3213192046

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUiVlBE_LiFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT2 159474 Shaft Asm Uft3 105767X Pin Groove

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,270510MOWER DECK76777471735817\_"'406834,333231i1\21629182748

TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917,270510MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 144393 MowerHousing 49 1550662 STD533107 Bolt 50 1313403 138

PRODUCT SPECRFICATIONSGASOLtNE 1.25 GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADEDAND TYPE: REGULAROIL TYPE SAE 30 (above 32°F)(API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30(below 32°F)01L CAPA

TRACTOR ,.., MODEL HUIVIBER 917.270510DANA TRANSAXLE =° MODEL NUMBER 4360-113820212225275331I011o575945484961627O50

TRACTOR .-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270510DANA TRANSAXLE - .. MODEL NUMBER 4360-113KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 '!60939 Hou

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUIVIBER 917.270510BRBGGS& STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1311230_614@634AREQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLSTO INSTA

TRACTOR =,, MODEL NUMBER 917.270519BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E152164_1231_ REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLSTO INSTALL SE

TRACTOR ,-=MODEL NUMBER 917.270510BRIGGS & STRATTON EHGIHE-IVtODEL HUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E130_]524i,i illlllllll, _39,,,i,ii ,,,i305 668

TRACTOR =oMODEL HUMBER 917.270510BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGIHE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1209729663265iio',="_=1783_J 6158032011

TRACTOR ..- MODEL NUMBER 9!7.270510BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E!KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. D

TRACTOR ==MODEL HUMBER 917.270510BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE HUMBER 1255-E1KEY PARTNO. NO.284 94704294 810068304 496318305

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONo'!_oONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LINE OR TR

Parts Bag contents shown full size(1) Large Flat Washer\(2) SheetMetalScrews#10-16 × 1/2(1) Locknut318_24(1) Knob(1) Washer17132x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge(1)

For the repair or replacement parts you needdelivered directly to your homeCall 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a weekI =800=366=PART(1-800-366-7278)Para ordenar

Parts packed separately in cartonSeatVideo SteeringCassette WheelSteering L.Manual Boot Parts Bag_ ... :L : : :::: ... ;: ...

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 TRACTORCONNECT BATTERY,_CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-nals by allowing a wrench or any otherobjectto contact both terminalsat