Craftsman 917.271063 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualELECTRIC START42" MOWERAUTOMATICLAWN TRACTORModel No.917.271063• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Repair PartsCAUTION

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.BATrERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORW

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

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safetyglasses or ey

• The average lawn should be cut toapproximately 2-1/2 inches during thecool season and to over 3 inchesduring hot months. For healthier andbetter loo

NOTE: To protect hood from damagewhen transporting your tractor on a truckor a trailer, be sure hood is closed andsecured to tractor. Use an appropria

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F andabove)• When engine starts, move the throttlecontrol to the fast position.• The attachments and ground drive cannow b

MOWING TIPS• Tire chains cannot be used when themower housing is attached to tractor.• Mower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. Se

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___i_o_'_/"FILL IN DATES /_._.'_._._0_AS YOU COMPLETE _<x_ _-_ _-_; _-_'_ _-_'< _-J.c3 _,_Check Op

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

BATTERYYour tractor has a battery chargingsystem which is sufficient for normal use.However, periodic charging of the batterywith an automotive charge

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

/_ver KnobAir Cle_ x_j.gg NutCover ( _ ,__RubberFoam-_-_--_ r_. / GrommetPre- _ - .--'r_ /Cleaner_' _ C'_, _ XAir Cleaner'_ _ Pape

IN-LINE FUEL FILTERThe fuel filter should be replaced onceeach season. If fuel filter becomesclogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-tor, replacemen

• Disconnect front links from deck byremoving retainer springs.• Raise lift lever to raise suspensionarms. Slide mower out from undertractor.IMPORTANT

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADEDRIVE BELTThe mower blade drive belt may bereplaced without tools. Park the tractoron level surface. Engage parking brake.BELT R

• Loosen adjustment bolt in front of theright rear wheel, and lightly tighten.• Start engine and move motion controllever until tractor does not movef

Positive TerminalNegative TerminalCedBatteryPositive TerminalNegative TerminalREPLACING BATTERYA CAUTION: Do not short batteryterminals by aUowing a w

• With engine not running, move throttlecontrol lever from slow to chokeposition. Slowly move lever fromchoke to fast position.• Check to see if hole

immediately prepare your tractor forstorage at the end of the season or if thetractor will not be used for 30 days ormore._,b CAUTION: Never store the

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMWillnotstartHard to startEnginewill notturn overEngine clicks butwill not startCAUSE• Out of fuel.• Engine not "CHOKE

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSE• Cutting too much grass/toofast.• Throttle in"CHOKE"position.• Build-up of grass, leavesand trash under mower.• D

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine iscapable of amputating hands and feetand throwing objects. Failure to observethe following safety instructions couldr

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMMower blades willnot rotatePoorgrassdischargeHeadlight(s) not •working •(if so equipped) •'Battery will not •charge •

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271063REOBATTERYBLACK__ REDAMMETER(OPTIONAL)WHITEbG AllIGNITIONSWITCHo LoFUSE,;© : ,O--_-----CLUTCH/ BRAK_=(PEDA

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ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271063KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1634652 747604128 15641716 16134321 16618222 4152J24 4799J25 14614726 16618027 7351040028

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271063CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES292858 122O83153546O2o6742O834

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271063CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1698302 1690613 170606125 1552729 168337X01310 STD53371011 155927

TRACTOR'" MODEL" r_ul_,,-,...GROUND DRIVE103 973570 I_91622192S10536

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271063GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 72 19132012Hydro Gr 319-0650 73

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271063._TEERING ASSEMBLY_1)3i _ s" __)_ 41t ,'-'_423, /47406B 67 676743/ / 038

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUM BER 917.271063STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 1698404 1698395 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299

• Keep children out of the mowing areaand under the watchful care ofanother responsible adult.• Be alert and turn machine off ifchildren enter the are

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.27106331_1054O333729OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester2340

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271063KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1621562 1772041034 15942013 12-041-0314 1328032815 1320030016 STD55123723 16983729 13718031

TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.271063SEAT ASSEMBLYi521(EY_0.12345379101112PART KEY PARTNO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION140123 Seat 13 121248X140551

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2710639213104 13162O1214KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1568113 1716984 1716995 1717636 1336448 1668879 16320410 15643912 14604613

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271063LIFT ASSEMBLY13546238/ •/ 'I // /65133219132O201544

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUM BER 917.271063LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly2 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift3 1057

MOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271063lS8_ ls_ O'/s7151 ...C'/"..-_'_ - "_ 153 _, 155 _ 37 _ .._"_"I_ 144 ,_

MOWER DECKTRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271063KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1658922 STD5331073 1380174 1654605 STD6240086 1308328 8508579 STD55113710 14029611 1341491

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271063HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-065058911923349143403548

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271063HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 142930 Housing, Lower 43

_nLOOk,for this symbolto.point o_ impor-t saretyprecautions,h means L;AU-TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOURSAFETY IS INVOLVED.d_eCA.UTION: In order to preve

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271063KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596AIR INTAKE I@-,6--e12CRANKSHAFT I-1IBLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271063KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596AIR INTAKE ENGINE CONTROLSKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKEY PARTNO

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271063KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15,5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596FUEL SYSTEM t7//11J5/2 /ICYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I52

TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.271063KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596UEL SYSTEMIEY PART!0. NO.I M-641060-S_. X-22-1 t -SM-629116-S

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271063KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15,5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596IGNITION / ELECTRICAL ICRANKCASE I23 (_)--1210OIL PAN I LUBRICAT

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271063KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 0V15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596IGNITION / ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION12-086-14-S2 12

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SteeringWheel InsertC)(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1SteeringBootSteering Wheel(1) Large Flat Washer(1) Lockwasher 3/8(1) Hex Bolt5/16-18 x 1-1/4(1) Locknut5/1

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

LabelBatteryDoorTerminalINSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.• Remove adjustment knob and flatwasher securing seat to cardboardpac

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE(If previously removed)• Raise and hold deflector shield inupright position.• Place front of mulcher plate over frontof mower dec