Craftsman 917.270820 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual®t9o5 HPELEC:TR_C START42" MOWERAUTOMATHCTRACTORModel No.917,270820o Safety®Assembly®Operation® MaintenanceRepair PartsCAUTION

I_NSTALL_ULCHER PLATE= Installtwolatchhooksto mutcherplateusingscrew,washehloci<washer,andweld nut as shown,NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latchhoo

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TOMOWER DECKThe gauge wheels are designed to keepthe mower deck In proper position whenoperating mower, Be sure they are proper-

These symbolsmayappearonyourtractoror in literaturesuppliedwiththe product°Learnand understandtheir meaning,rBATTERY CAUT ION OR REVERSE FORWARD'

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURTR AOTO RCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiari

heo_per=_tiol_"of"_an'_=y'iractorcan res_u{tinfore'_----_g-'n-0bjects_ih;ownintoth__yes,whichcan resultin severe eye dam

The clurlin_,,height range is approximately1-1/2 to 4L The heights are measuredfrom tt_e ground to the blade tip with theengine not running, These hei

* Check engine oil with tractor' on levelground,o Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipeclean, reinsert the dipstick and screwcap tight, wait for

o Placethe motioncontrolleverin neu-tral. Releasethe parking brake andlet the clutch!brake slowly return tooperating positiono Allbw one minute for tr

o Donot mowgrasswhenit tswet°Wetgrasswillplugmowerandleaveunde-sirableclumps.Allowgrassto drybeforemowing.,, Always operate engine at _ull throtllewhe

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITtIESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.FILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICECheck Br_ke OperationCheck Tire PressureCheck Operator Prese

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

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per-forming any maintenance°BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high

,, Rinsethebatterywith plainwateranddry.,, Cleanterminalsand batterycableendswithwirebrushuntilbright.o Coatterminalswithgreaseor petroleumjelly°o Rei

AiR FILTERYourenginewiltnotrunproperlyusingadirtyairfilter. Cleanthe foampre-cteanerafterevery25hoursof operationor everyseason. Servicepapercartridge

Clamp C.lamp_-_--_-_--- Fuel FilterCLEANING,, Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.of all foreign matter,,, Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

TO LEVELMOWERHOUSINGAdjustthemowerwhiletractoris parkedon levelgroundor driveway°Makesuretiresareproperlyinflated(See"PROD-UCTSPECIFICAT'ION

BELTINSTALLATION..,_ Install new belt In reverse order ofremoval.MandrelPulleyMake sure belt is in alf pulley groovesand inside all belt guides.,, Ins

TOADJUSTMOTIONCONTROLLEVER]"he motioncontrolleverhasbeenpresetat thefactoryand adjustmentshouldnotbe necessary°Iffor anyreasonthemotioncontrollev

TOREMOVECABLES,REVERSEORDERo RemoveBLACKcablefirstfrom chassisandthenfrom thefullychargedbattery,o RemoveREDcablelastfrombothbat-teries."Positive

TO REMOVEHOODAND GRILLAS-SEMBLY,_ Raisehood°,, Unsnapheadlightwireconnector.o Standinfront of tractor: Grasp hood atsides, tilt toward engine and lift

,, While still holding throttle lever againstidle speed screw, turn idle mixturescrew in(c!oclwvise) until engine beginsto die and then turn out (coun

o Turnoffbladeswhen notmowing..,, Stopenginebeforeremovinggrasscatcheror uncloggingchute.,, Mow only in daylight or good artificiallight°o Do not oper

o Drainthefueltank.o Starttheengineand let it rununtilthefuel linesandcarburetorareempty.Never use engine or carburetor cleanerproducts in the rue! ta

TROUBLESHOOTaNG CHARTWill not startHard to startEngine w!ll not turnoverCAUSEo Out of fuel,Engine not "CHOKED" prop*erly,° Engine flooded.En

1tROUBLESHOOTiNG CHARTPROBLEM CAUSELoss of power (cont'd) • Build-,up of grass, leaves andtrash under mower.,o Dirty air filter.o Low oil level/d

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSEPoor grass discharge o Mower deck not level,(cont'd) o Low/uneven tire air pressure.Headlight(s) notworking (if

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27082012ItIII28551t2tI!!¢tt34

ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9!7.270820KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONt 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x3/43 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x

'TRACTOR ° ° ,_-_ODEL NUMBER 9'17.270820CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES285B t237_35557543714i' 36

TRACTOR - - MODEL NU_BEIR 917.2'70820CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1603922 1403563 174906124 STD5510255 1552729 !61917X013tO

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TRAOTOR - - JiODEL NUMBER 917.270820GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO,.I 150071 Transaxte (See Breakdown) 64 71170764Hydro Gear

oNever make adjustments or repairs withthe engine running.Grass catcher components are subjectto wear, damage, and deter!oration,which could expose mo

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270820STEERING ASSE[_BLYi it -"'IF-"-----=B.. i_f. -_t_ _2_7__.._tIx. :I; i',,----\_----_68G740

TRACTOR _- _'vlODSL NUMBER 917.270820STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONt 1397682 1544273 1564834 1574735 6266H6 t21748X7 19272016,_O000

ENGINETRACTOR - - E_ODEL NUMBER 9t7.270820148129\OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester<.,_%23 L2"a_.,""---_'_,, 42

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUtViBEF_ 9"_7.270820KEY PARTNO, NO.t 1621522 177204104 1497235 1440696 1440687 1381298 15017610 1455521t STD55t12512 STD5

TRACTOR - - _,ilODSL NUB)IIBER 9t7.270820SEAT ASSEMBLY\521KEYNO.t2345678910tlPART K:EY PARTNO. DESCRIP!riON NO. NO,140123 Seat 3450 Blldblk Craftsman

DECALSTRACI'OR - - _v]ODEL NUi'_BEf_ 917.2708202O41tl 2I41413KEYNO.12345691t13t4PARTNO.15643916320516320016320227350313364416320415681114604

TRACTOR - - MODE[. NL_BER 917.270820LIFT ASSEMBLY29 --._._ 28 2725 2423\ 1256493O5O3\26619\13323213202O46

TRACTOR - - it,'iODEL NU_BER 917.270820LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 !59460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm2 159471 Sha|tAsm Lift3 t05767X

TRACTOR ,.- _ODEL NU[_,r_BER9'17.270820MOWERDECK7372 z71i 434517tot,3433 IOZ ''_"32105103/621 222'7i48

"TRACTOR -- MODEL NUI'vIBER 917.270820MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PAR'i"NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 144393 Mower Housing 59 1410432 ST

PROOUCT SPECBFRCAT_ONSGASOLINE 3.5 GALLONSCAPACITYAND TYPE: UNLEADEDREGULAROIL TYPE SAE 30(APFSFiSG/SH): (above 32°F)SAE 5W-30(below 32°F)OIL CAPACITY

TRACTOR -- MODEL NU_,_Et,ER 917.2.70820HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - _,/tODI:=L NU_'_BER 310-65091!t5O

TRACTOR - - MODEL f'_U_diBER 917.270820HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 310-650KEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO,1 532142930 Housi

TRACTOR -° MODEL NUMBER 9t7.270820BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER42E707,TYPENUMBER2631.-E1220 @3230 _-_219240525524 O523..,_ 842%422284A642£_t

TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 9t 7.270820BRtGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1121 CARBURETOR KiT]5t51A• 515254205@ 634524683

TRACTOF'Y - - _IODEL NUMBER 9_ 7.270820BRIGG$ & STRATTON ENGtNE.4VtODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE; NUMBER 2G31-E1783_ L_61s_A...

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBEF_ 917,270820BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631.-E18AIOA304572102443058811019 LABEL KITl_t_ REQ

TRACTOR - - _]ODEL NU_P_,ER 917.270820BRtGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1_<EY PART KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270820BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1KEY PARTNO. NO.227 491297229 62199230 22388223

SCHEMATICTRACTOR o o _'v'IODEL NUMBER 917,270820BATTERYAMMETER_OPTIONAL)IGNITIONSWITCHIGNITION SWITCHPosmoN CIRCUIT "MAKE"G_,4t #_

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SBGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTINGONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLLqG3SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LINE OR

(1,_Hex Bolt 5f16-18 x t-I/4_ (1) He× Bolt3/8-16 x t(1) Lockwasher 3f8(i) Large Flat Washer_' (1) Locknut 5t16-18(1) Knob(1) Washer17/32 x 1-3/16

For the repair or replacement parts you needdelivered directly to your homeCall 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days a weekloS00-366 PART(1-800-366-7278)Para ordenar

Parts packed separately in cartonSeatMutcherPlateC2VideoCassetteSteeringBoolSteedngManual WheelI It |I 1t 1I 1l lI tt tPa_s BagPa_s Bag contents not s

Yournew tractorhas beenassembledatthe factorywithexceptionofthosepalls leftunassemMedfor shippingpurposes,To ensuresafeandproperope[ationof your tract

HOW TO SE"_¢ UP YOUR TRACTORCONNECT BATTERY,&CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-nals by allowing a wrench or any otherobject to contact both