Craftsman 917.271110 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualcnnFTSn#+16.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.271110• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintena

CHECKTIREPRESSUREThetiresonyourtractorwereovednflatedatthefactoryforshippingpurposes.Correcttirepressureisimportantforbestcuttingperformance.• Reducet

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TOMOWER DECKThe gauge wheels are designed to keepthe mower deck in proper position whenoperating mower. Be sure they are proper-

These symbolsmayappearon yourtractororin literaturesuppliedwiththeproduct.Learn andunderstandtheirmeaning.BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

KNOWYOURTRACTORREADTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURTRACTORComparetheillustrationswithyourtractortofamiliarizeyourselfwiththeloc

The operationof any tractorcan resultinforeignobjectsthrownintothe Ieyes,whichcan resultin severeeye damage.Alwayswear safetyglassesIoreye shieldswhil

• The averagelawnshouldbe cuttoapproximately2-1/2 inchesduringthecoolseasonandto over3 inchesduringhotmonths. For healthierandbetterlookinglawns,mowof

mixoilwithgasoline.Purchasefuelinquantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin30daystoassurefuelfreshness.IMPORTANT:Whenoperatingintempera-turesbelow 32°F(0°C), usefr

• When mowing large areas, start by turn-ing to the right so that clippings will dis-charge away from shrubs, fences, drive-ways, etc. After one or tw

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _./_ __..,,,__.,,_€.JAS YOU COMPLETEDATESlieCheck Brake Operation t_ V pCheck Tire Pressure I_i Check Op

TRACTORAlwaysobservesafetyruleswhenper-formingany maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high speed

Warranty ... 2Safety Rules ... 2Assembly ...

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleumjelly.• Reinstall battery (See =CONNECT BAT-TERY" in the Assembly section of thismanual).V-BELTSCheck V-

TOSERVICECARTRIDGE• Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged car-tridge.NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridgeor use pressurized air, as this will damagethe c

,_CAUTION: Before pedorming any service or adjustments:• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.• Place motion control lever in neutra

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjustthe mowerwhiletractoris parkedon levelgroundor driveway. Make suretiresare properlyinflated(See =PROD-UCT SPECIFICATIONS&a

BELTINSTALLATION-• Install new belt in reverse order ofremoval.• Make sure belt is in all pulley groovesIdlerPulleyMandrelPulleyand inside all belt gu

TOREMOVEWHEELFORREPAIRS• Block up axle securely.• Remove axle cover, retaining ring andwashers to allow wheel removal (rearwheel contains a square key

TOREPLACEFUSEReplacewith30ampautomotive-typeplug-infuse.Thefuseholderislocatedbehindthedash.ENGINETO ADJUST THROI"FLE CONTROLCABLEThe throttle co

Immediatelyprepareyourtractorforstor-age at the end ofthe seasonor ifthe trac-torwillnotbe usedfor 30 daysor more._CAUTION: Neverstorethetractorwithga

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not startHard to startEngine wi, not turnoverEngine dicks but willnot startLoss Of power• Out of fue

PROBLEMLoseofpower(cont'd)TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSE• Build-up of grass, leaves andtrash under mower.• Dirty air filter.• Low oil level/dirty oil

•Tum offbladeswhennotmowing.• Stopenginebeforeremovinggrasscatcheror uncloggingchute.• Mowonlyindaylightor goodartificiallight.• Do notoperatethe mach

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSEPoor grass discharge • Mower deck not level.(cont'd) • Low/uneven tire air pressure.Headlight(s)notworking(if s

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270720[m_pAMMETER(OPTIONAL)IGNITIONSWITCHBAI-rERY SOLENOIDFUSE30 AMP. _ _ ' =TAD'n_"_ aI ,,PED_.U

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110i\ii/isii/32

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery,12 Volt 28 Amp2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 114-20 x 3/43 STD551025 Wa

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESI2858 1253\ _1 52 5554_13 3 60 2534

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271110CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 160392 ChassisAssemUy2 140356 Drawbar3 17490612 Screw, Thd.,Roll.

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110GROUND DRIVE36

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271110GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 161451 Transaxle(See Breakdown) 52 STD541431Dana, Model Nu

TRACTOR " " MODEL NUMBER 917.271110STEERING ASSEMBLY,'L':... _... i i¸-----,I_.$2 44...__27 17X/88

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 139768 Wheel, Steering2 154427 Axle, Asm Front3 156483 Spindle, Asm L

beforerestarting.• Nevermake adjustmentsorrepairswiththe enginerunning.• Grass catchercomponentsare subjectto wear, damage,and deterioration,whichcoul

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110i3 3740 _ 33 29I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester68O4234O

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271110KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 162156 Control, Throt I Ch2 17720410 Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T3 Engine (See

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271110SEATASSEMBLY5211234567891011PART ... KEY PART ...NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION140122 Seat 3350 BIk/blk Craft

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110KEYNO.134563/4 10PARTNO. DESCRIPTIONKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION156368 Decal, Oper. Instr. 10 156439163200 Dec

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110LIFT ASSEMBLY28 2725 242313131913f321349303\26.I /,/ /',/ 1'/ /54201544

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110UFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/Plunger LT2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift3 105767X P

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110MOWER DECK5817 ,_-212122'2324_2 261613_ 18_11\28 \2746

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION12345689101112131415161718192O2122232425262728293

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-1222O2122244748

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110DANA TRANSAXLE-- MODEL NUMBER D4360-122KEYPART KEYPARTNO.NO. DESCRIPTION NO.NO.1 160955 Housing, Upper 37 2231J2 22

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 1.25 GALLONSCAPACITYAND TYPE: UNLEADEDREGULAROIL TYPE SAE 30(API-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)SAE 10W-30(below 32°F)OIL CAPAC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER J2_ /-220--0CRANKCASE ]155

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513CYLINDER HEADNALVE/BREATHERKEYPARTNO.NO.CRANKCASE12345678910

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513IGNITION / ELECTRICAL I_ I-- 101220_._AIR INTAKE I1-84--1;_r

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513IGNITION/ELECTRICALKEYPARTNO.NO. DESCRIPTION1 12-086-142 12-

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513STARTING SYSTEM J3_@ooENGINE CONTROLS Ito 2OIL PAN I LUBRICA

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513STARTING SYSTEMKEYPARTNO. NO.ENGINE CONTROLSKEYPARTDESCRIPTIO

KEYNO.TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513PART KEY PARTNO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONC_N_HA

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513KEY PARTNO. NO.KEY PARTDESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONFUEL S

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLO1t.OSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LINE OR TREE.15

Parts Bag contentsshownfullsize©(1) Large Rat Washer(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x I(1) Lockwasher 3/8Q(1) Locknut 5/16-18(1) Knol_(

For the repairor replacementpartsyouneeddelivereddirectlytoyourhomeCall7 am - 7 pm,7 daysa week1-800-366-PART(1-800-366-7278)Para ordenar piezas con e

Parts packedseparately in.cartonManual(2) ShoulderSeatPlateVideoCassetteSteeringBootIParts BagSteeringWheelBolts_(2) Center-lockNuts(2) Washers 3/8x 7

Yournewtractorhasbeenassembledat thefactorywithexceptionof thosepartsleftunassembledfor shippingpurposes.Toensuresafeand properoperationof yourtractor

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCONNECT BATTERYACAUTION: Do not short battery termi-nals by allowing a wrench or any otherobject to contact both terminals a