Craftsman 917.271080 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualrRRFTSMRN"16.0 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWERAUTOMATICLAWN TRACTORModel No917.271080• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OFALL BELTSSee the figures that are shown for replac-ing motion and mower blade drive belts inthe Service and Adjustments se

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

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

Theoperationof anytractorcan resultinforeign objects thrown into theeyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glassesor eye shie

• The average lawn should be cut toapproximately 2-1/2 inches dudng theCoolseason and to over 3 inches duringhot months. For healthier and betterlooki

NOTE: To protect hood from damage whentransporting your tractor on a truck or atrailer, be sure hood is closed and securedto tractor. Use an appropria

COLDWEATHERSTARTING( 50° Fandbelow)Whenengine starts, allow engine to runw_th the throttle control in the chokeposition until the engine runs roughly,

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

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE +ChedcOperatorPr--,=,enceandT IntedockSystems I_'R Checkfor LooseFasteners 11_ I_;, V'A Sharpe

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

Warranty ... :... 2Safety Rules ..,..._.;;:.:-,,._ ... 2Product Specifications ...

NOTE: The original equipment battery onyour tractor is maintenance free. Do notattempt to open or remove caps or covers.Adding or checking level of el

CLEAN AIR SCREENAir screenmustbekeptfreeofdirt andchaffto preventenginedamagefrom over-heating. Clean with a wire brush or com-pressed air to remove d

• Placenewfuelfilterin positionin fuelline with arrow pointing towards carbu-retor.• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks andclamps are properly posit

TO LEVELMOWERHOUSINGAdjustthe mowerwhiletractoris parkedonlevelgroundor driveway.Makesuretiresare properly inflated (See "PROD-UCT SPECIFICATIONS

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

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

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

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

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._CAUTION: Never store t

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will not tumoverCAUSE CORRECTION• Out of fuel.• Engine not =CHOKED"properly.• Engin

• Turn off blades when not mowing.• Stop engine before removing grasscatcher or uncloggingchute.• Mow only in daylight or good artificiallight.• Do no

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE• Weak or dead battery.• Corroded battery termi-nals.• Loose or damaged wiring.• Faulty solenoid or starter.• Cuttin

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMPoor cut - unevenMower blades willnot rotatePoor grass dischargeHeadlight(s) notworking (if soequipped)Battery will notcha

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMLoss of driveEngine =backfires"when tumingengine "OFF"CAUSE• Freewheel control in "dis-engaged" p

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080RF.Dm.ACKAMMETER(OPTIONAL)GIGNmON SWITCHFUSE30AMP.It ... 3CLUTCH/ BRAKESTARTERSOLENOIDAIGNITION'

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27108022I2SiIII\\\34

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1634652 747604128 15641716 16134319 STD5511252O 7335O4OO21 16618222 4152J24 4799J25 1461

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2858 12535455$1436

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

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080GROUND DRIVE,14638

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

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

TRACTOR ° - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080STEERINGASSEMBLY_41I .sl $4..-----174O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 139768 SteeringWheel2 154427 AxleAssemblySTMP DroppedSTL3 156483 Spin

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271080332gI OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester442

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1621562 177204103 ...4 15942014 1328032815 1320030016 STD55123723 15988029 13

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080SEAT ASSEMBLY5KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 140123 Seat 13 121248X Bushing,Snap2 140551

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2710802216 313410162O11812KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1568112 1397693 1632004 1632026 1336448 1668879 16320410 15643911 142341

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080LIFTASSEMBLY28 27233O/! _/'/651546

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080• TLIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Lift Lever InnerWire Assembly2 159471 ShaltAssembly, Lift3 1057

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080MOWER DECK76 77687371794034,+3331113 11121\292212324,116262748

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080MOWERDECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO,1 144393 Mower Housing 58 1400862 STD533107 Bolt 59 1410433 13

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOUNE 125 GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADEDAND TYPE: REGULAROIL TYPE SAE 10W30_,PI-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)SAE 5W30(below 32°F)OIL CAPAC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-065058912319\41285926633515O

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

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER24 SleGRANKCASE I_*--1452

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV16S,TYPENUMBERPS-43519CYL|NDER HEAD4VALVE/BREATHERKEY PARTNO. NO.CRANKCASEt23457891011121

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519IGNmON I ELECTRICAL I--2lS_ _ 17 14B..-2_.._T. .-_ .,-8BLOWER

TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.271080KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519IGNmOWELECTRICALBLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART KEY PAR

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519_rA._NGSVST_.I3_0o8_ENGINE CONTROLS I_,\ !!! f T ,_l"7&q

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLSKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCR

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519C_NK_A_ Iml_j6FUEL SYSTEM i58

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519FUEL SYSTEMKEY PARTNO. NO.1 M-06410603 X-22-114 M'062911

IPARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE(1) Large Rat WasherO(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1(1) Lockwasher3/8(1) Hex Bolt5/16-18x 1-1/4@(1) Locknut5/16-18(1) Should

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

For in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hoursa day,7 days a week1-800-4-M¥-HOM E_ (1-800-469-4663)Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE(2) Screws #10 x 5/8(2) WeldNuts#10_ (2) LockWashers #10i_ (2) Washers3/16 x 3/4 x 16GaugeParts packet separately in

Yournewtractorhasbeen assembled at the factory with exception of those parts leftunassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operatio

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCHECKBATTERY• Liftseatpanto raisedpositionandopenbatteryboxdoor.• If this battery is put into service aftermonth and year in