Craftsman 917.271080 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual£RI:IFTSMRN°16.0 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWERAUTOMATICLAWN TRACTORModel No917.271080• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• R

CHECKFORPROPERPOSITIONOFALL BELTSSeethefiguresthat areshownfor replac-ing motion and mower blade drive belts inthe Service and Adjustments sectoin oft

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.BATTERY CAUTION ORWARNINGREVERS

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR 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 safety glassesor ey

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

NOTE: Toprotecthoodfrom damagewhentransportingyourtractoron a truckor a trailer,besurehoodis closedandsecuredto tractor. Usean appropdatemeansof tying

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F andbelow)• When engine starts, allow engine to runwith the throttle control in the chokeposition until the engine runs

MOWING TIPS• Mower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. See "TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in theService and Adjustments section

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESRLL IN DATESAS*OOCO. REGULAR SERVICE ATESChock Brake Operation _CheckTire PressureCheck Operator Presence andT Interlock Sys

TRACTORAlwaysobservesafetyruleswhenper-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high spee

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

NOTE:The originalequipmentbatteryonyourtractoris maintenancefree. Do notattemptto openor removecaps or cov-ers.Addingor checkinglevelof electrolyteis

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

Fuel Filler_ .,.J_.z_____j• Place new fuel filter in position in fuelline with arrow pointing towards carbu-retor.• Be sure there are no fuel line lea

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parkedon level ground or driveway. Make suretires are properly inflated (See =PROD-UCT SPECIFI

Mandrel Idler PulleysMandrelPulleyTO ADJUST BRAKEYourtractor is equipped with an adjustablebrake system which is mounted on theside of the transaxle.I

Motion Control LeverNeutralLock Gate':.. Adjustment BoltTRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-MENTShould your transmission require removalfor service or r

REPLACINGBATTERYA, CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-nals by allowing a wrench or any otherobject to contact both terminals at thesame time. Before

TO ADJUST CARBURETORThe carburetor has been preset at the fac-tory and adjustment should not be neces-sary. However, minor adjustment may berequired t

Immediatelyprepareyourtractorfor stor-age at the end of the season or if the trac-tor will not be used for 30 days or more._,CAUTION: Never store the

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will not turnoverCAUSEi •i"!eOut of fuel. •Engine not "CHOKED" •properly.

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

rROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSEEngine clicks butwill not startLoss of powerExcessive vibrationEngine continues torun when operatorleaves seat witha

"ROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONPoorcut-unevenMower blades willnot rotatePoor grass dischargeHeadlight(s) notwork ng (if soequipped)B

1ROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMLoss of driveEngine "backfires"when turningengine =OFPCAUSE• Freewheel control in =dis-engaged" position.•

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080REDBATTERY SOLENOID@IGNmON SWITCH_6moN clRcu_ _OFF G+M+I NONE,, RUN B+LRELAY---e---NON-REMOVABLEREMOVABLEC

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2710804224 41222_/t26I/Iq///I34

ELECTRICALTHACTOFI - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1634652 747604128 15641716 16134319 STD5511252O 7335O4OO21 16618222 4152J24 4799J25 146

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES58 123114 11" . 453546O37438_ 391436

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1655832 1403563 174906124 191312165 1552729 161917X01310 STD5337

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080GROUND DRIVE156 166356297/ 3619 _32'98 30 617729-_. I.14652 2722 16 /"_ . 8438

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO.1 ... Transaxle(See Breakdown) 74 121199XHydro Gear Model 31

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

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080STEERING ASSEMBLY1_ 444765304O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080STEERINGASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397662 1544273 1564834 1574735 62661-16 121748X7 192720168 120000299

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080ENGINE4043329OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester42

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1621562 177204109 ...4 15942014 1328032815 1320030016 STD55123723 15988029 13

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080SEAT ASSEMBLY!JKEY PARTNO. NO.I 1401232 1405513 STD5237104 191316105 1450066 STD5414377 124181X8 174906169 19131614

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2710802216 313 104162O11PARTNO. NO.1 1568112 1397693 1632OO4 1632(_6 1336448 1668879 1632O410 15643911 16921012 146

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080LIFTASSEMBLY28 27233O2O7652O1546

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly2 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift3 10576

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080MOWER DECK58>21\2161813_10..-_9_2122\28 \2924262748

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080MOWER DECKKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1443932 STD5331073 1380174 1384405 STD6240086 1308328 8508579 STD55113710 14029611 13414

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 1.25 GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADEDAND TYPE: REGULAROILTYPE SAE 10W30API-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)SAE 5W30(below 32°F)OIL CAPAC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 319-06505828599123194355O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 142930 Hous

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV16S,TYPENUMBERPS-43519CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER J12 11 1_t420--_S'CRANKCASE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHERKEY PARTNO. NO.CRANKCASE345789101

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519IGNITION / ELECTRICAL I_-- 2322 _ -- 6/ ..I-- 10--tt1! .4AIR

TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.271080KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519IGNmON/ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO, NO.DESCRIPTION1 12.086-142 12-4

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519STARTINGSYSTEM Io3--oO°llGENGINE CONTROLS I_ld( ,1tOIL PAN/ L

TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.271080KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519STARTING SYSTEMKEY PARTNO. NO.1 M.O8390702 25-098-O53 12-755

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519CRANKSHAFT I%j6FUEL SYSTEM I/13358

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519FUEL SYSTEMKEY PARTNO. NO.1 M-06410603 X-22-114 M-06291165 12

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE(1) Large Flat WasherO(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 ""SIGHTINGONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLO_IOperate your Tractor up and d

For in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week1-800-4-MY-HOME SM (1-800-469-4663)Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domici

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE(2) Screws #10 x 5/8(2) Weld iNuts#10(2) LockWashers #10(2) WashersI 3/16 x 3/4 x 16GaugeParts packet separately in

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 TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCHECK BATTERY• Lift seat pan to raised position and openbattery box door.• If this battery is put into service aftermonth an