Craftsman 917.270530 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualI:RI:IFTSMI:IN14.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.270530• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Mai

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

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

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safetyglasses or ey

TO ADJUST MOWERCUTTINGHEIGHTThe position of the attachment lift leverdetermines the cutting height.• Grasp lift lever.• Press plunger with thumb and m

BEFORE STARTING THE ENIGNECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL• The engine in your tractor has beenshipped, from the factory, already filledwith summer weight oil.•

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

FILLDATESCheck Brake OperationCheck _re Pressure _Check Operator Presence andT Interiock Systems I_ #R CheckforLooseFaeleners I_ I_T Lubrication Chart

"tRACTORAlways observe safety rules whenperforming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at

BATrERYYour tractor has a battery chargingsystem which is sufficient for normal use.However, periodic charging of the batterywith an automotive charge

ENGINE COOLING FINSRemove any dust, dirt or oil from enginecooling fins to prevent engine damagefrom overheating.• Remove screws from blower housingan

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

CLEANING• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.of all foreign matter.• Keep finished surfaces and wheelsfree of all gasoline, oil, etc.• Protect p

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

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADEDRIVE BELTThe mower blade drive belt may bereplaced without tools. Park the tractoron level surface. Engage parking brake.BELT R

TO ADJUST STEERINGWHEELALIGNMENTIf steeringwheelcrossbarsare nothorizontal(left to right)whenwheelsarepositioned straight forward, removesteering whee

REPLACING BATrERYA_ILCAUTION: Do not short batteryterminals by allowing a wrench or anyother object to contact both terminals atthe same time. Before

• Check that holes =A_ in governorcontrol lever and hole in govemorplate line-up. If holes "A" are notaligned, loosen clamp screw andmove th

Immediately prepare your tractor forstorage at the end of the season or if thetractor will not be used for 30 days ormore.w_CAUTION: Never store the t

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will not turnoverEngine clicks but willnot startCAUSE• Out of fuel.• Engine not "CHO

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMLossofpowerExcessive vibrationEngine continuesto run when operatorleaves seat wlthattachment clutchengagedPoor cut - uneve

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTCAUSEPROBLEMMower blades will notrotate (Cont'n)Poor grass dischargeHeadlight(s) notworking (If soequipped)Battery will not c

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

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SCHEMATICTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270530REOBATTERY8AJ_,KREDAMMETER(oP'riONAL)iGAIGL__IGNrnONSWITCH)!i I• .EoFUSE _! Ii I STARTER' -L ...

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - MODEL NU MBER 917.27053021IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270530K]EY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1449252 747604128 15641716 15366420 733504(X)21 16618122 4152J24 4799J25 1461

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270530CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES3O_25 58 1228_., 5 5333102O9654295520834

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270530CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKL=Y pARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1698312 169O613 1706O6124 191312165 1552726 155924X0128 126471x9 1

TRACTOR - MODEL NUM BER 917.270530GROUND DRIVE!65151832 30 62_561_ 353625384234272627,. 151.. 5136

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270530GROUND DRIVEKEY PART _ PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION2 1466823 123666X4 120000285 121520X6 170605127 162

STEERINGTRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270530_4151 5447173 3215 "" -_29 / // -- _'\ 43'\, . d-- \ IS

STEERINGTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270530K]EY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 1698404 1698395 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299 3366R10 169

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, orother debris build-up. Clean oil or fuelspillage. Allow machine to cool beforestoring.• Stop and inspect the e

TRACTOR - MODEL NU MBER 917.2705303814= 15138 783329\OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ISpark Arrester23 ,_40

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270530I_-Y PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 1621572 1772041034 13735213 16529114 1328032415 1320030016 STD55123723 16983729

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270530SEAT ASSEMBLY17 12KL=YPARTNO. NO.1 1401222 1405513 711106164 191318105 1450066 STD5414377 t24181X8 170006169 1913161

DECALSTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.2705309166714161315KL=Y PARTNO. NO,1 1568672 1653933 1717045 1331796 1336447 1717609 16320410 149516125DESCRIPTIONDec

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270530LIFT ASSEMBLY1356268/ /I /"/ // /191313_31 _ 19321320152O44

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270530LIFT ASSEMBLYK]EY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 WireAsmlnner/Sprg W/plungerLT2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift3 105767X Pin

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270530MOWER DECK_147\21611829,182746

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270530MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly,42" 46 1377292 ST

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270530PEERLESSTRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545C0 _ 71B47'13150112935157I48

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270530PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545CKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 772147 Transaxle Co

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINECAPACITYAND TYPE:91LTYPEAPI-SF/SG/SH):31L CAPACITY:;PARK PLUG:GAP: .030")VALVECLEARANCE:1.25 GALLONSUNLEADEDREGULAR

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270530BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1238(_230_614@_4A_r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLSTO INSTA

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270530BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1137 _ 142 _VALVE OVERHAUL KIT7_r_lj-_k REQUIRES

TRACTOR -- MODEL NU MBER 917.270530BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E152342384213 20 634A 842 524 868868Al___ 1358 G

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270530BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E172878380110908034453

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270530BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DES

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270530BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DE

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION_r _ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LINE OR TREE.15

SteeringWheel InsertSteering Wheel(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4@(1) Locknut 5/16-18_ Steering Wheel' I j , Adapterxl(1) Large Flat Washer(1) Lockw

For in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week1-800-4-MY-HOME _" (1-800-469-4663)Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a d

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

SeBafle_ BoxLabelTeINSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.• Remove adjustment knob and flatwasher securing seat to cardboardpacking

CHECKTIREPRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overin-flated at the factory for shipping pur-poses. Correct tire pressure is importantfor best cuttin