Craftsman 917.271630 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual16.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.271630• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Repa

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE(If previously removed)1. Raise and holddeflectorshieldinupright position.2. Place front of muloher plate over frontof mower deck

These symbolsmay appear onyour tractororin literaturesuppliedwiththe product,Learn and understandtheir meaning.,,liltBATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWAR

KNOWYOURTRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORComparethe illustrationswith yourtractorto familiarizeyourse

The operationof any tractorcan result in foreign objects thrownintothe eyes, whichcan resultinsevere eye damage. Alwayswear safetyglassesor eye shield

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

ADD GASOLINE• Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regularunleaded gasolinewith a minimumof87 octane. (Use of leaded gasolinewill increase carbonand lead

MOWINGTIPS• Mower shouldbe propedyleveledforI_estmowingperformance. See "TOLEVELMOWER HOUSING" intheServiceandAdjustmentssecUonof thismanual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL iN DA_ESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVtCE SERVICE DATESCheCk Brske Operation I_ I_Check1"IrePressu{e if t_CheckOperatorPres

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

BATTERYYourtractorhas a battery chargingsystemwhichis sufficientfor normaluse. How-ever periodicchargingof the batterywith_nautomotivechargerwil exten

Warran_ ... 2Safety Nules ... 3Product Specifications ...

Closed OilDrainValve_ndked_ ,_'_ DrainTubsPosition_CapCLEAN AIR SCREENAir screenmust be keptfree of dirt andchaff to prevent enginedamage fromove

3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaksand clamps are properly positioned.4." Immediately wipe up any spilledgasoline.ClamP_clampFuel RtterCLEANI

TOLEVELMOWERHOUSINGAdjustthemowerwhiletractorisparkedonlevel groundor driveway. Make suretires are propertyinflated (See "PROD-UCT SPECIFICATIONS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVEBELTTl_emowerblade drive belt maybereplacedwithouttools. Parkthetractoronlevelsurface. Engage parkingbrake.BELTREMOVAL-1.

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVERNEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTThe transaxleshouldbe in neutralwhenthe gear shiftleveris in neutral(N) (lockgate) position.The adjustment

PositiveTerminalNegativeTerminalNutHexBoltBatteryPositiveTerminalNegativeTerminalREPLACING BATTERY_,CAUTION: Do not short batteryterminals by allowing

ENGINEMaintenance, repair, or replacement oftheemission controldevices end systems, whichare being done at the customersexpense,may be performed by an

Immediatelyprepareyour tractorforstorageat the end of the seasonor if thetractorwillnot be usedfor30 days ormore,CAUTION: Neverstorethe tractorwithgas

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not startHard to startEnginewlll notturn overEngine clicks butwill not start1. Out of fuel.2. Engine

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTI_ROBLEMLoss of powerExcessivevibrationCAUSE1. Cutting too much grass/too2.3,4.5.6.7. Dirtyfuelfilter.8, Staleor dirtyfuel,9. Wat

IMPORTANT Ths cuttingmach nes capabe of amputatinghandsand feet andthrowingobjects.Failureto observethe followingsafetyinstructions couldresultinsedou

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONMowerbladeawlll 1, Obstructionin clutch 1, Removeobstruction.not rotate mechanism.2, Worn/damaged mower 2

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630AMMETER(OPTIONAL)IGNITION SWITCHPOSITIONRUN CIRCUITB.A1 "MAKE"db,[OPTIONAL)_=UEL/ UNIT _ SPARKPL

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630ELECTRICAL24222832

; "ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1281621222425262728293O33404142434552144925 Batter'j 12 VOLT 25 A

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.271630CHASSISANDENCLOSURES2812742O8134

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 169830 Chassis2 169061 Drawbar3 17060612 Screw 3/3-16 x 3/45 155

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630GROUND DRIVE3722 26 2736

TRACTOR- - MODELNUMBER917.271630GROUNDDRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 ... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 57 106855Dana D4360-140 58 127

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630STI:ERING ASSEMBLY_13H"'"222)':-:2'-2::'"_41.LJIt_ 4438

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 139768 SteedngWheel2 154427 FrontAxle Assembly3 169840 SpindleAssembl

lit.CHILDRENTragicaccidentscan occurif the operatoris not alert to the presenceof children.Childrenare oftenattractedto themachine andthe mowingactivi

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27163081 1329OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSparkArresterI784O

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION170545 ControiThrottle/Cedke17720410 ScrewHex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8T... Engine(S

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 140122 Seat 3350 BIk/blk Craftsman 13 121248X

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27163042102O14--13KEY PARTNO, NO,1 1563682 1772583 1716964 1716975 1709455 1336447 1772538 1723319 16320419 156439K

TRACTORo-MODELNUMBER917.271630LIETASSEMBLY44

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 WasherAsmInnerSpdngW/Plunger2 159471 ShaftAsm.Lift RH3 105767X Pin

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630MOWER DECK157 __0 ,j _" 40IS _'37144 154054O 3714534106"_ 102 103 105lo3_ \/_ Jr. /lo2__>21iLI\161

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO,1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 53 1318462 STD533107 Bo

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917,271630DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-1402021222426 3127 3225484948

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1709812 2274J3 1

• Use slowspeed. Choose a lowgear sothat youwJllnothave to stopor shiftwhile on the slope.• Avoidstartingorstoppingon a slope.Iftireslose traction,dis

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917_71630BRIGGS&STRATrONENGINE-MODELNUMBER310707,TYPENUMBER0137-E1REQUIRESSPECIALTOOLS _1_TO INSTALL.SEE REPAIR,_ST.UO,,O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630BRIGGS & STRATI'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1467_ 971I 1019 LABEL KIT I108A _'_jv

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630BRIGGS&STRATI"ONENGINE-MODELNUMBER310707,TYPENUMBER0137-E1802•797287 _789A524_52

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917_1630BBIGGS&STRA1TONENGINE-MODELNUMBER310707,TYPENUMBER0137-E1977 CARBURETORGASKET SET1095 VALVE GASKET SETNIKKI217812

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630B'RIGGS& STRA'n'ONENGINE-MODELNUMBER310707,TYPENUMBER0137-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271630BRIGGS&STRATrONENGINE-MODELNUMBER310707,TYPENUMBER0137-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTIO

SERVICE NOTES

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTING _"GUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL° ra°y°urTrct°rupand wotheoeosopn

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 1.25CAPACITY UNLEADEDANDTYPE: REGULAROILTYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F'API-SF- SJ): SAE 5W-30(BELOW 32°F)OIL CAPACITY: 3.0

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SteeringWheel insertSteering Wheel@(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1(1) LargeFlatWasher®M(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18_ (1)Lockwasher3/8 H/_i/

Yournewtractorhasbeenassembledatthefactorywithexceptionofthosepartsleftunassembladfor shippingpurposes.To ensuresafe and properoperationof yourtractor

INSTALL SEATAdjustseat beforetightening adjustmentknob.1. Removeadjustmentknoband flatwashersecuringseat to cardboardpackingandset asidefor assemblyof