Craftsman 917.270815 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual£RI:IFTXMRN°19.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No,917,270815• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maint

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

KNOWYOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOURTRACTORCompare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yo

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

TOADJUST MOWER CUTrlNG HEIGHTThe cutting height is controlled by turningthe height adjustment knob in desired direc-tion.• Tum knob clockwise (_) to r

TO TRANSPORT• Raise attachment lift to highest positionwith attachment lift control.• When pushing or towing your tractor,be sure gearshift lever is i

TO START ENGINEWhen starting the engine for the first timeor if the engine has run out of fuel, it willtake extra cranking time to move fuel fromthe t

MOWING TIPS• Mower should be properly leveled forbest mowing pedormanoe. See =TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in theService and Adjustments section of thi

REGULARSERVICE I/_9"_/_ _" _,_/€_/O_/_,_/_P_ SERVICE... DATESC_eckBrakeOpera,on IfCh=*_,, e,,==, l/Chec_ OperMor prlmer_ andT Int*rk_ Sy

1RACI-OHAlways observe safety rules whenperforming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high

BATTERYYour tractor has a battery charging systemwhich is sufficient for normal use. How-ever, periodic charging of the battery withan automotive char

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

ENGINE COOLING FINSRemove any dust, dirt or oil from enginecooling fins to prevent engine damagefrom overheating. Air guide covers mustbe removed. Rem

CLEANING• Clean engine, batted/, seat, finish, etc.of all foreign matter.• Keep finished surfaces and wheels freeof all gasoline, oil, etc.• Protect p

! U Lr.VI=I.. MUWP-.H HUU_INGAdjust the mower while tractor is parkedon level ground or ddveway. Make suretires are properly inflated (See =PROD-UCT S

BELT INSTALLATION -• Install new belt in reverse order ofremoval.• Make sure belt is in all pulley groovesand inside all belt guides,• Install mower i

Gearshift Lever NeutralLock Gate... AdjustmentBoltTO ADJUST STEERING WHEELALIGNMENTIf steedng wheel crossbars are nothodzontal (left to right) when

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

• Remove air cleaner cover, filter andcartridge plate to expose carburetorchoke (see "AIR FILTER" in theMaintenance section of this manual).

Immediately prepare your tractor forstorage at the end of the season or if thetractor will not be used for 30 days ormore.Also, experience indicates t

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSEWill notstartHard to startEngine will not turnover• Out of fuel.• Engine not =CHOKED"properly.• Engine flooded.

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONEngine clicks but * Loose or damaged wiring. * Check all wiring.will not start * Faulty solenoid or starte

• Never leave a running machineunattended. Always turn off blades, setparking brake, stop engine, and removekeys before dismounting,•Tum off blades wh

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONPoor cut- uneven • Clogged mower deck vent • Clean around mandrels to(cont'd) holes from buildup of

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270815BATTERYAMMETER(OPTIONAL)IGNITIONSWITCHREDI_ ... 1CLUTCH / BRAKE(PEDAL UP)i ...SOLENOIDWHITESTARTERI

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ELECTRICALTRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270015I_'Y P._l"NO. NO. DE_FI_1 163465 Battery 12 VOLT 28 AMP2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20ur_: x 3/48 76

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMB ER 917.270815CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2858 12207532O23S4207374)l,o,j [2O834

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270815CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESI<_Y PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 16983O2 1690618 170606125 '1552729 168337X61310 SrD533710

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270815GROUNDDRIVE5718 113 "_'."52518616615637i26 2736

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270815GROUNDDRIVEKEY PART _ PARTNO, NO. OESCR_ NO. NO.1 ... Transaxle (See Braakdown) 62 8883RPeedess 206-545C 63 1401

STEERINGTRACTOR - MODEL NUM BER 917.270815"------ Iklt I f": "-'-'-'-- I,"-'--42I$2 44117447O4 0787$738

STEERINGTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270815I_EY P/Urn"NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONt 1397682 1544273 1698404 1698395 62661-16 121748X7 192720168 120000299 3

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially bladeattachment bolts, tight and keepequipment in good condition.• Never tamper with safety devices.Check their prop

ENGINETRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.27081531393229tI OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT pSpark Arrester/313 10/40

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270815KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIP;K)N1 1621522 177204103 °°°---4 1497235 1440696 1440687 1381298 15017610 14555211 S&apo

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270815SEATASSEMBLYlOI<_EYPART I<LcY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONSeat 3350 BIk/blk Craftsman 13 121248X

DECALSTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270815772 --1513I<LW PARTNO. NO.1 1564392 1653923 1632004 1632025 1632076 13,36447 1632598 1671809 16320411 156368

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270815LIFT ASSEMBLY2725 2423713449630319133213 _ 3132131920 ./_d_ _y 1544

TRACTOR - MODEL NU MBER 917.270815LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Lift Lever tnnet Wire Assembly2 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift3 105767

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270815MOWERDECK6834iloe"_^1o2 1o3los104_/J"_ ,_a",o,-,,/y ,,//101/_,,,_ 104 106102I_\21611829_117_1162746

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270815MOWERDECKPART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIFnON NO. NO.1 165892 IVlowerDeckAssembly 42" 56 1657232 STD533107 Bolt 59 14

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270815PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545C157O _ 71B8706AI1504748

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270815PEERLESSTRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545CKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 772147 Trensaxle Cover 39 786026

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 3.5GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADEDANDTYPE: REGULAROILTYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F(API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30(BELOW 32°F)OILCAPACITY: 3

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270815BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3I 112546113226634 o552A552404 o2581 I1018LASELKr

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270815BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E351122 { 51A205634A •202 ,-'-"50 _ 212 -

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270815BRIGGS& STRA'I-FONENGINE-MODEL NUMBER461707, TYPE NUMBER0145-E:78310515445138033,797A797 @801358 GASKET SETr

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270815BRIGGS& STRATTON ENGINE-MODELNUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCR

TRACTOR - MODEL NU MBER 917.270815BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 014,5-E_KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIO

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL!Operate your Tractor up and down the fac

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 dom

SteeringWheel InsertSteering Wheel(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4@(1) Locknut 5/16-18, _ Stee/_idngpWheelL JO(1) LargeFlat Washer(1) Lockwasher 3/8Steeri

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

°,., ...:,s ." "ZJ.,tJ_ oLabelINSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.• Remove adjustment knob and fiatwasher securing seat

ACAUTION: Do not remove deflectorshield from mower. Raise and hold shieldwhen attaching mulcher plate and allow itto rest on plate while in operation.