Craftsman 917.270823 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual£RI:IFT [MI:IN°19.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWERAUTOMATICLAWN TRACTORModel No.917.270823• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenanc

CHECKTIREPRESSUREThetiresonyourtractorwereoverinflatedat the factory for shipping purposes.Correct tire pressure is important for bestcutting performa

Thesesymbolsmayappearonyourtractoror in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAS

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

I_ he operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into theeyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glassesor

• For best cutting performance, grassover 6 inches in height shouldbemowed twice. Make the first cut rela-tively high; the second to desired height.TO

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

NOTE:A highaltitude(above3000feet)or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) thecarburetor fuel mixture may need to beadjusted for best engine performance.S

MULCHING MOWING TIPSIMPORTANT: For best performance, keepmower housing free of built-up grass andtrash. Clean after each use.• The special mulching bl

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

Warranty...2SafetyRules...2ProductSpecifications...

• Rinse the battery with plain water anddry.• Clean terminals and battery cable endswith wire brush until bnght,• Coat terminals with grease or petrol

• Reinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts, pre-cleaner, cover and secure with knob(s).IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, suchas kerosene, are not to be used

,A=CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.• Place motion control lever in neut

• Before making any necessary adjust-ments, check that both front links areequal in length. Both links should beapproximately 10-3/8 =.• If links are

• Installnew beltby reversing above pro-cedure.Engine Pulley-Clutching Idler_Stationary Idler---TransmissionInput Puney_0TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVE

• Connectthe other end of the BLACKcable to good CHASSIS GROUND,away from fuel tank and battery.TO R_MOVE CABLES, REVER_EORDER -• BLACK cable first fr

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROLThe choke control has been preset at thefactory and adjustment should not be nec-essary. Check adjustment as describedbelow bef

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-age at the end of the season or if the trac-tor will not be used for 30 days or more.A_,CAUTION: Never store

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CORRECTIONWill not startHerd to startEngine will not turnoverEngine clicksbut willnot startLossof powerCAUSEOut of fuel.E

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMLossof power (cant'd)Excessive vibrationEngine continues torun when operatorleaves seat with at-tachment clutchengage

• Turnoffbladeswhennot mowing.• Stopenginebeforeremovinggrasscatcheror uncloggingchute.• Mowonlyin daylightor goodartificiallight.• Donotoperatethemac

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONLoss of drive • Freewheel control in =disen- • Place freewheel control ingaged" position. "enga

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823LBAI-I_RY(OPTIONAL)-qm.UE LINE =I!JFUEL S._JT-OFFSOLENOIDIGNITION SWITCH• ONON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLEA•IF SPA

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823412532

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 16,3465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray,Batte_10 145211

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES582812315337236O54• 1145551434

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1668192 1403563 174906124 191312165 1552729 161917X01310 STD5337

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 ... Transaxle(See Breakdown) 71 140158HydroGr 319-0650

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823STEERING ASSEMBLYf--.-%"-'_-11r ... ._.__._j ii\2S38

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 1564834 1574735 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299 3

• Nevermakeadjustmentsor repairswiththe enginerunning.• Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjectto wear,damage,and deterioration,whichcouldexposemovingpartsor

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2708233_ _ ___343329OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester4O

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823KEY PARTNO. NO,1 1621532 1772041034 1497235 122434X6 122435X7 1381298 15017610 14555211 ...121314 1328033

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823SEAT ASSEMBLYKEYNO.123456789lO11PART KEY PARTNO. DESCRIPTION NO. NQ, DESCRIPTIONSeat 3450 BIIdblk Craftsman 12 1212

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27082364111 2KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1564392 1632053 1632004 1632025 1608766 1336448 1608799 16320410 16088011 156811142OK

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823LIFT ASSEMBLY2725 24237134496303\..8/ //// /651319131920• .._%'J 1718 2044

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 LiftLever Inner Wire Asm.2 159471 ShaftAsm. Lift3 105767X Pin Groo

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823MOWER DECK17_21>21119"\161810.----,9__,_..---1121223 24252746

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 164961 Mower Housing 55 1550462 STD533107 Bolt

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650584191433548

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 142930 Hous

JRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 3.5 GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADEDAND TYPE: REGULAROIL TYPE SAE 30API-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)SAE 5W-30(below 32°F)91L CAPACIT

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034-A15_A0081(SEEREPAIR_ MANUAL)5O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823BRIGGS & STRAI-rON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034-A11091 1_127A947918051

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034-A1189363_332 U 668100552

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034-A1Iliam m72Z I1_Q_11653

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034-A1KEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034-A1PART KEY PARTNO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLOl€.OIOperate your Tractor up and down the face of slo

PartsBagcontentsshownfullsize(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4e(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1(1) Lockwasher 3/8(1) Large Flat Washer(1) Locknut 5/16-18(1) Knob(1)

For in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week1-800-4- MY-H O M EsM(1-800-469-4663)Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domi

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

HOW iO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCHECK BATTERY• Lift hood to raised position.• If this battery is put into service aftermonth and year indicated on label (la