Craftsman 917.270912 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualJCRIIFTSMIIN"J19.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.270912• Safety• Assembly• Operation

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.I- _:1BATTERY CAUTION ORWARNING

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFOREOPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize

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

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

• When pushing or towing your tractor, besure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)position.• Do not push or tow tractor at more thanfive (5) MPH.NOTE: To

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 performance. See 'qOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in theService and Adjustments section

FILL IN DATESASYOUCOMPLETEDATES/i/Check Brake OperationCheck Tire Pressure _#Check Operator Presence andT Interlock Systems V pR Check for Loose Faste

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

ever, periodic charging of the battery withan automotive charger will extend its life.• Keep battery and terminals clean.• Keep battery bolts tight.•

Warranty ... 2Safety Rules ... 3Product Specifications ...

hood (See "TO REMOVE HOOD ANDGRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service andAdjustments section of this manual).AIR FILTERYour engine will not run proper

type wax.We do not recommend using a gardenhose to clean your tractor unless theelectrical system, muffler, air filter andcarburetor are covered to ke

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parkedon level ground or driveway. Make suretires are properlyinflated (See "PROD-UCT SPE

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

Gearshift LeverNeutralLock GateAdjustmentBoltTO ADJUST STEERING WHEELALIGNMENTIf steering wheel crossbars are nothorizontal (left to right) when wheel

REPLACING BA'rrERY_I_CAUTION: Do not short batteryterminals by allowing a wrench or anyother object to contact both terminals atthe same time. Be

• 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._CAUTION: Never store the tr

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMWill not startCAUSEHard to startEngine will not turnoverEngine clicks butwill not start• Out of fuel.• Engine not"CHO

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSE CORRECTIONPROBLEMLossofpowerExcessive vibrationEngine continuesto run when opera-tor leaves seat withattachment clutchengag

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine iscapable of amputating hands and feet andthrowing objects. Failure to observe thefollowing safety instructions could

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSEMower blades willnot rotatePoor grass dis-chargeHeadlight(s) not •working (if so •equipped) •Battery will not •charg

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912,I,Dill& =,oKBATFERY__ REDAMMETER(OPTIONAL)WHITE)G A1IGNITIONSWITCHFUSE, I -;10 : ,G-:_I i I_LUTCHIBRA

ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.27091226/IIIII /ii / ii / iI I iI I i125\\///!/#//%\522955 ...32

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery 12 VOLT 28 AMP2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/48 7603J Ca

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES\58741220834

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1698302 1690613 170606125 1552729 168337X01310 STD53371011 15592712 14566013

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912GROUND DRIVE2725192435363437_53I271515136

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 ... Transaxle(See Breakdown) 82 8883RPeerless 206-545

STEERINGTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912_41i j62 4451_S 427 _--_ 17/,/2$29+-,% 2915 1568 S7676743/ /P /38

STEERINGTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 1698404 1698395 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299 3366R10 169

• Before and when backing, look behindand down for small children.• Never carry children.They may fall offand be seriously injured or interfere withsa

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912313921151425 81329OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ISpark Arrester4O

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1621522 177204103 ...4 1497235 1440696 1440687 1381298 15017610 14555211 STD55

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912SEAT ASSEMBLYiiJt1517KEY PARTNO, NO.1 1401232 1405513 7111O6164 191316105 1450066 STD5414377 124181X8 170006169 1913

DECALSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2709127619713KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1564392 1653923 1716964 1716975 1632076 1336447 1632598 1718089 16320411 156368KEY PAR

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912LIFT ASSEMBLY13I1256// i/!,/6413191718 201544

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly2 159471 ShaftAssembly, Lift3 105767X

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912MOWER DECK_=_---___-=34153 1_156.Y_ 153i,i147 142144 68____ 105106/_ 102 lu;J /104 /103-/I101'\102/"119619

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 56 1657232

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C35A831841505O2g35157_ODEL and SERIALNUMBERS HEREModel et SdrielJ Chiffre Ic

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545CKEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 772147 Transaxle

_L,Look for this symbol to point outimportant safety precautions. It meansCAUTION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR_FETY IS INVOLVED.CAUTION" In order to p

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3449 ,,_:1081 o1121510A ,_57210 _'_1095 VAL

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912BRIGGS& STRATTON ENGINE-MODELNUMBER461707,TYPE NUMBER0145-E3240 _,_ 60152719753_ 54,:,...51A725 _861 PUMP REPAI

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E33o9110 I7831051 _:513544802lo,oly 803 797A79780

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3KEY PARTNO.NO. DESCRIPTION1 498583 Cylinder Ass

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3KEY PART KEY PARTNO,NO. DESCRIPTtON NO .NO.30794

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

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SteeringWheel Insert(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4Steering Wheel/ • f_F _Y'_-_'_ _(1) Locknut 5/16-18O(1)3/8-16 x 1(1) Large Flat Washer(1) Lo

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

• t_"• Labeli!INSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.• Remove adjustment knob and flatwasher securing seat to cardboardpacking

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