Craftsman 917.270821 Specifications

ClInFT$+Mn+N-19.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWERAUTOMATICLAWN TRACTOR_vlodel No.9!7_-27_0821• Safety*--ASsembly• .Operation• Maintenance• Repair Parts

• [hstall two latch hooks to mulcher plateusing screw, washer, lock washer, andweld nut as shown.NOTE,-'Pre-assemble weld nut to latchhook by ins

AS-SEMBLEGAUGE WHEELS TOMOWER DECKThe gaugewheelsare designedto keepthe mower deck in proper positionwhenoperating mower. Be sure they are proper-ly a

The,_e._syrobols may appear on yourtractor or in literaturesuppliedwith the product.Leam and understandtheir meaning.BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWAR

"KNUW IruuN.mm'i.,.k_murt ;All GYOREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE 0PE N URTRACTORCoriipam the illustrations with your

-____. The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown _to the ' Ieyes,.which can resuR in severe eye damage. Always wear safet

height.• Turn knob countemlockwise (O)tolower cutting heighLThe _g height range is approximately1-1/2" to 4". The heights are measuredfrom t

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

Before driving the unitin cold weather,.the transmission should be warmed upasrfollo_s:• Be sure the tractor is on level ground.,• Place the motion co

-grass will plugmower,and!eav e unde-sirable cluinpe.Allow grassto drybefore mowing.• Always operate engine at full throttlewhen mowing to assure bett

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILmES-MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATES /__¢__/__AS YOU COMPLETE ._- .REGULAR SERVICE ICE DATESCheck Brake Operation IV _ V rCheck T

Warranty;.,...,,L,.,,.,._,,.. ... _... 2Safety Rules ... ,_2Proo_::t Specifications ... ...

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

• Keep battery bolls tighL• Keep small vent holes open_• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour.TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALSCorrosion and dirt on the b

(our engine will not run properly using a _ _"lirtyair filter. Clean.the foam pre-deanerafter ev.ery 25_hours of operation or every3eason. Servic

C_mp Ch_mpFuel FilterCLEANING-• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.of all foreign matter.Keep finished surfaces arid wheels freeof all gasoline,

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjustthe mower whiletractor is parkedon levpLgmundor driveway. Make suretires am properlyinflated (See"PROD-UCT SPECIFICAT

"BELT IN_ IALI.AI IUN.-• Install new belt in reverse order ofremoval.MandrelPulleyandinsidean guides;• Install mower,in reverse order ofremoval i

I U--AI._JIU:51 MU I IUN UUIt I hull. I.r.v r..hThe n_otion control lever hasbeen presetat the factory and adjustment Should notbe necessary. ' :

• Connect the other end of the BLACKcable to good CHASSIS GROUND,awayfrom fuel tank and battery.TO RE'Mc)vIE CABLES, REVERSEORDER - _.• BLACK cab

-TO-REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-SEMBLY• Raise hood.• Unsnap headlight wire connector.• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood atsides, tilt towardengine a

• While still holding throttle lever againstidle speed screw, tum idle mixturescrew in (.clockwise) until engine beginsto d_e-and then tum out (counte

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

• Drain the fuel tank.• Start the engine and let it run until thefuel UDps and carburetor are empty.• Never use engine or carburetor cleanerproducts i

:TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMWill r_otstartCAUSEOut of fuel.Engine not "CHOKED" prop-CORREC'RON• Fill fuel tank.• See "TO START EN

_UBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMLos._of po'Rer (cont'd)CAUSE• Build-up of grass, leaves andtrash under mower.• Dirty air filter.• Low oil level/di

_TROUBLESHOOTING CHART,IPROBLEM CAUSEPoor-grass_discharge • Mower deck not level.(cont'd) • Low/uneven tire air pressure.Headlight(s) notworking

ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270821l26 40 : "I ...!Ii IIIIII I11#134

-LE(_TRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery2 74760412 BolLHex 1/4-20x3/48 7603J Tray, Battery10 145211 BolLBtr Front 1/4-20x7-1/211 150109

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES291257i1436

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917 270821 •CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 16O3922 1403563 174906124 STD5510255 1552729 161917X01310 STD533

GROUND DRIVE TRACTOR . . MODEL NUMBER 917.27082119727O37221oo2711649_150.. 151.. 5138

GROUND DRIVEKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1 1500712 1424313 1439958 15479210 STD56121015 7449054416 STD54143118 STD52371019 TD-54143721 13056422 14562724

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

STEERINGASSEMBLY# t IL I i_ 1_ ... ,,-... _ ,i• _. t e .- o o40

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270821STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 1564834 1574735 6268H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299 3

ENGINE1 3814381i" 29\OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester42

7.-- ., °ENGINEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1621522 17720410...4 1497235 144069._6-- 1440687 1381298 15017610 14555211 STD55112512 STD52250713 272

SEAT ASSEMBLY! iIIII' 15_:__ 1112KEYNO.1234567891011" PARTNO.1401231405517476061619131610145006STD541437124181X1749061619131614155925120068X

DECALSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270821-146319222O4111 21314KEYNO.123456PARTNO.1564391632_1632_1632__735031_64413 14604614 163259KEY PARTDESCRIPTION

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.27UUz]LIFT ASSEMBLY282725 24231113456303\26619"133213_I321319152046

.IFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO." DESCRIPTION1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm.2 159471 ShaftAsm. Uft3 105767X Pin Groove4 12000002 E Ring5 19211621

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBEH 917.,?.7OU21MOWER DECK175868363331lol105103106\2163 2425291848

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270821MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.I 144393 Mower Housing 59 1410432 STD533107 Bolt 67 1621133 1

...-GASOUNECAPACITYAN[LTY'PE:OIL'WPE(API-SF/SG/SH): --3.5 GALLONSUNLEADEDREGULARSAE 3O(above 32°F)SAE 5W-3O(below 32"F)OIL CAPACITY: 3

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLEM50

wDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE -,- MODEL NUMBER 319-650:EY PART KEY PART]O. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 532142930 Housing, Lower 43 5321428842 532142931

BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER42E707, TypI=NUMBER 2631-E1601523842422284A525524053564244553752

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270821BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1358 GASKET SET I861 PUMP REPAIR KII_121 CARBUR

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270821BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1615A653783803801802209A 209222' 224_J .,,

BRI_;GS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1g57210AlO5 792443043O53073 _22881SA13I 1019 LABEL Krl 1"A"REQUIRES SPE

r.BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1KEY--PARTNO. NO.1 4970742 3992653 391O864 4933045 4934575A 4934587 2718677A 271

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270821BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. D

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270821BATTERYAMMETER._IO_ONAL)REO -~IG LIGNITIONSWITCHI_ ... O_ _FUSE30 AMP.;---I".,.r. I'0: 0-I,_I

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION_r _ONLy RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL¢,n¢DSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LINE OR TRE

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKParts Bag contents shown full sizeIII(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x I(1) Lockwasher 3/8(1) Large Flat Washe

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

PartspackedseparatelyincartonManualSeatMulcherPlate|Parts BagVideoCassetteSteeringBootSteedngWheelParts Bag contents not shown full size(2) ShoulderBa

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts leftunEs,sem61ed for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper ope

CHECK BAr'[ERY• Lift hoodto raisedposition• If_is battery is put into service aftermonth and year indicatedon label (labellocated betweenterminal