Craftsman 917.271041 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualrRRFTSMRN"16.0 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWERAUTOMATICLAWN TRACTORModel No.917.271041• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenanc

CHECKFORPROPERPosmoN OFALL BELTSSeethefiguresthatare shown for replac-ing motion and mower blade drive belts inthe Service and Adjustments ssctoln oft

These symbols may appear on your tractoror in literaturesupplied with the product.Leam and understand their meaning.BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrationswith yourtractorto familiarize yo

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objectsthrown intotheeyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glassesor eye

• The average lawn should be cut toapproximately2-1/2 inches during thecool season and to over 3 inches dudnghot months. For healthier and betterlooki

• Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil off. Reineert the dipstickinto the tube and rest oil fill cap on thetube. Do not thread the cap

_RGE TRANSMISSIONCAUTION: Never engage or disen-gage freewheel lever while the engine isrunning.To ensure proper operation and perfor-mance, it is rec

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

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESREGULAR SERVICE €l_'yT interkx_s_t_s I/R C_ck _ Loo_ Famners IV" Ill'7 V'A Shmpen/Replace Mower Blades _4

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

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

• Keep battery and terminals clean.• Keep battery bolts tight.• Keep small vent holes open.• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour.TO CLEAN BATTERY AND

CLEAN AIR SCREENAir screen must be kept free of dirt andchaff to prevent engine damage from over-heating. Clean with a wire brush or com-pressed air t

• Place new fuel filter in position in fuelline with arrow pointing towards carbu-retor,• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks andclamps are properly

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parkedon level groundor driveway. Make suretires are properly inflated (See "PROD-UCT SPE

BELTINSTALLATION-* Install new belt in reverse order ofremoval.MandrelPulley• Make sure belt is in all pulley groovesand inskle all belt guides.• Inst

TOADJUSTMOTIONCONTROLLEVERThemotioncontrolleverhasbeenpresetatthefactoryand adjustmentshouldnotbenecessary.If foranyreasonthemotioncontrolleverwillnot

Posl_ve Terminal NegativeTerminalBatteryPo6i_ve TerminalNegative TerminalREPLACING BATTERY4=CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-nals by allowing a wre

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROLCABLEThe throttle control has been preset at thefactory and adjustment should not be nec-essary. Check adjustment as descdbe

Immediately prepare your tractorfor stor-age at the end of the season or if the trac-tor will not be used for 30 days or more._,CAUTION" Never st

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMWill not startHard to startCAUSE• Out of fuel.CORRECTIONEngine will not tumover• Fillfuel tank.• Engine not=CHOKED" •

• Turnoff bladeswhennotmowing.* Stop engine before removing grasscatcher or unclogging chute.• Mow only in daylight or good artificialligM.• Do not op

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSEPROBLEMEngine clicks butwill not startLoss of powerExcessive vibrationEngine continues torun when operatorleaves seat withat

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMPoor cut - unevenCAUSE•Wom, bent or loose blade.• Mower deck not level.• Buildup of grass, leaves,and trash under mower.•

TROUBLESHOOTING CHAFn"PROBLEMLoss of ddveEngine =backfires"when tumingengine "OFF"CAUSE• Freewheel control in "dis-engaged&qu

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041B_TTERY SOLENOID_j_ •I _ SPARK •- J C_ _NmON PLUGOPERATOR iI UNn" GAP(2PLUGSONRELAY#2 "iWINCYL E

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27104124 41Ii Ii rIItIIIIIIIII it26iJI\i \IIItII\/J34

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1634652 747604128 15641716 16134319 STD55112520 7335O4O021 14742622 4152J24 4799,125 146

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES14 114/3374 35436

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 160_92 Chassis Stamplng2 140356 Dmwbar3 17490612 Screw,Thd. Reil

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041GROUND DRIVE,. 150• 151• 51772698 30 61ss38

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041GROUI_D DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.I 150071 TransaxleAssembly 70 1346832 142431 Sprlng,Return

before restarting.• Never make adjustments or repairs withthe engine running.• Grass catcher components are subjectto wear, damage, and deterioration,

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041STEERING ASSEMBLY1• S_41i,"----aI. - .*41_ 4414O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 1564834 1574735 62661-16 121748X7 192720168 120000299

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041i43329Spark Arrester_- ', "? I;'-" -" ,• • ill . /)23 %'_"• _*"42

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1621562 177204103 ...4 15942014 132803_815 1320030016 STD55123723 15988029 13

TRACTOR ..- MODEL NUMBER 917.271041SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 140123 Seat 13 121248X Bushing,2 140551 Brac

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2710412216 313 104162O1112KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1568112 1397693 1632004 1632026 1336448 1632039 16320410 15643911 142341

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041LIFT ASSEMBLY5 491311__ 6 1332O46

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041UFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 LntLever InnerWireAssembly2 159471 ShaftAssembly,Lift3 105767X Pin,

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041MOWER DECK7371798231 1o_ -_585113 111621I2162122f 23*, 2429,18262748

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 144393 Mower Housing 58 1400862 STD533107 Bolt 59 1410433 1

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS3ASOUNE 1.25GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADEDfkNDTYPE: REGULAROILTYPEAPI-SF/SG/SH):OIL CAPACITY:SAE 10W30(above32°F)SAP- 5W30(below32°F)4

tTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650912319436355O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 142930 Housing,Lower 43

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43514CYUNOERHEAD,VALVE AND BREATHER.JCRANKCASE52

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43514CYUNDER HEAl)NAIVE/BREATHERKEY PARTNO. NO.CRANKCASE1234578910

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43514IGNrrlON / ELECTRICAL I--2D6-- I-- 10--tt,,-_;_ _ "_,-_A

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43514IGNmON/ELEJ_rRI_?_d.KEY PARTNO. NO.BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS.43514STARTINGSTSll=Mo3h @oOENGINE CONTROLS I10OIL PAN / LUBRICATIO

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43514STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLSKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCR

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43514CRANKSHAFT_--1• §__13--@358

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43514FUEL SYSTEMKEY PARTNO. NO.1 M-06410603 X-22-114 M-06291165 12

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE(1) Large Rat Washer(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1(1) Lockwasher3/8(1) Hex Bolt5/16-18x 1-1/4@(1) Locknut5/16-18(1) Shoulder

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONI ""SIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLI_ Operate your Tractor up

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

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE/ (2) Screws /_ (2) Locki__ #10 x 5/8 _b_ Washers #10. _10_w_.ugParts packet separately in cartonSeat,,,,7mr--nVideo

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

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCHECKBATTERY• Liftseatpanto raisedpositionand openbattery box door.• If this battery is put into service aftermonth and year