Craftsman 917.270512 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual[RAFTZMAN +14.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel NO.917.270512• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Mainte

CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on yourtractor were overinflatedat the factoryfor shipping purposes.Correcttire pressureis importantfor bestcuttingperfor

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with _ p_.,_Leam and understand their meaning.tBATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD F

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURTRACTOR. ._3t._'; "_ , • __Compare the illustrations wi

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

• 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 Instructionsfor additionalinformation. Never use engine or carbure-tor cleaner products in the fuel tank or per-anent damage may occur.CAU

MOWING TIPS• Tire chains cannot be used when themower housing is attached to tractor.• Mower should be propedy leveled forbest mowing performance. See

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBlUTIESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE " _ _ ,e_./_.. _ -_^eVOUCOM ETE•REGUI./_R SERVlCE , .._"d _/'€'t_'_-'_/_&ap

TRACTOR kAlways observe safety rules when per-forming any maintenance.• BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at

However,periodic charging of the batterywith an automotivecharger will extend itslife.• Keep battery and terminals clean.• Keep battery bolts tight.•

•.Warranty ... _;... 2S_ificetions ... 5...:...8__o_.

• If very dirty or damaged, replacepre-cleaner.• Reinstall pre-cleaner overcartridge.• Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE• R

ACAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)

TO LEVEL MOWERHOUSINGAdjustthe mowerwhiletractor is parkedon level groundor driveway. Makesuretires are properlyinflated(See "PROD-UCT SPECIFICAT

BELT INSTALLATION• Installnew belt in reverse orderofremoval.MandrelPulley• Make sure belt is in all pulleygroovesand insideall belt guides.• Installm

TO ADJUST STEERINGWHEELALIGN-MENTIf steering wheelcrossbarsare not hori-zontal (left to right)whenwheels are posi-tioned straight forward, remove stee

Seat PanBattery BoxDoorKepsHex BoltPositive (Red) Cable Negative (Black) CableTO REPLACE HEADLIG.HT BULB• Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hol

TOADJUST CARBURETORNOTE:The carburetoron this engine islow emission. It is equippedwith an idlefuel adjustingneedlewith a limiter cap,which allows som

Immediatelyprepare your tractorfor stor-age at the end of the season or if the trac-tor will not be used for 30 days or more.'&CAUTION: Never

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMWill not startHard to startCAUSE• Out of fuel.• Engine not "CHOKED"properly.• Engine flooded.• Bad spark plug.•

PROBLEMEngine clicks butwill not start (cont'd)TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSE• Loose or damaged Wiring.• Faulty solenoid or starter.Loss of power• Cu

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMPoor cut - uneven(cont'd)Mower blades willnot rotatePoor grass dis-charge•Headlight(s) notworking (if soequipped)Batt

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SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270512"BATTERYAMMETER(OPTIONAL),G LBNmONSWITCH| !L- JCLUTCH/ BRAKE(PEDALUP)1 IFUSE 30 AMP. ; _, | ,_ Ill _&

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270512ELECTRICALtI|I\I II7OIII LI \iIIII34

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270512KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1449252 747604128 15641716 15366419 STD55112520 -.-7335040021 13685022 4152J

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270512CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES1726 31'_1426SI26I29192810342636

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270512CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1603932 14O3563 174906124 STD5510255 1552726 155924X0127 126842X

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270512GROUND DRIVE3438

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270512GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 48 154407Peerless Model 206-506

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

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270512STEERING ASSEMBLYM/iL27II\'\M4340

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270512STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 1564834 1574735 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299 3

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2705128138 78'3374s_ _ -% ! •_.•E)o L=,29\OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester2342

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270512KEYNO.12341314151623293132333537384O444662727881NOTE:PARTNO. DESCRIPTION16214417720410137352 _-16529113280324

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270512SEAT ASSEMBLY12KEYNO.123456789101112PART KEY PARTNO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.140122 Seat 13 121248X140551 Bracket Pvt St

DECALS916TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27051214 63214 1411lO12152131KEYNO.PARTNO.1 1568672 1653933 1639904 1639915 1331796 1336449 1632O410 14951611 15

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270512LIFT ASSEMBLY785! i/ i! /! i/ /1312132065201542046

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270512LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT2 159474 Shaft Asm Lift3 105767X P

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270512MOWER DECK767768_132_8440_3634333231\21618182921 2228 _.2748

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270512MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 164961 Mower Housing 48 1339442 STD533107 Bolt 49 1550663 1

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS1.25 GALLONSUNLEADEDGASOUNECAPACITYAND TYPE: REGULAROIL TYPE SAE 30 (above 32°F)(API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30(below 32°F)OIL CAPACIT

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270512PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-508B35A157!I1'834713NUMBERS HERE5O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270512PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-508BREF PART REF PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 772147 Transaxle Cover 41

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270512BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1718552 I156240102216610291034102623O230634AREQ

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270512BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1127 138 106 987 95 117 634121 CARBURETOR OVERH

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270512BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E13O4524_634A 842 524 868 868A1006358 GASKET SET1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270512BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE N_lBF_255-E12O97286632651019 LABEL KIT I 24011036 LABEL KIT-

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270512BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-EKEY PARTNO. NO.1 4964122 3992653 3910864 494238

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270512BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E"KEY PARTNO. NO.284 94704294 810068304 496

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Parts Bag contents shown full size(2) SheetMetalScrews#10-16 x 1/2_ (1) Locknut3/8-24(1) Large Flat Washer(1) Knob(1) Washer17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge(

For the repair or replacement parts you needdelivered directly to your homeCall 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week1-800-366-PART(1-800-366-7278)Para ordenar p

Parts packed separately in cartonSeatDVideoCassetteSteedngWheelManualSteeringBootIParts BagParts Bag contents not shown full sizeSteeringWheelInsertSl

Your new tractorhasbeen assembled at the factorywith exception of those partsleftunassembledfor shippingpurposes.To ensure safe and proper operationef

HOW TO SET UP YOUR-TRACTORCHECK BATTERY• Lift seat pan to raised position and openbattery box door.• If this battery is put into service aftermonth an