Craftsman 917.271631 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manuall16.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.27163!oSafetyAssemblyoOperationo MaintenanceRepair Pa

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE(If previously removed)i. Raise and hold deflector shield inupright position°2, Place front of mulcher plate over frontof mower d

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product,Learn and understand their meaning°BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSEWARNI

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

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

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

ADD GASOLINEo Fill fuel tank_ Use fresh, clean, regularunleaded gasoline with a minimum of87 octane.. (Use of leaded gasolinewill increase carbon and

MOWING TiPSo Mower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance, See "TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in theService and Adjustments section

MA,,TE,A,OESO,EOUL,AS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE /_./_ ERV'C E DATESchec_Br.kaOpo,a,on V" it'...Check Tire Pressure

TRACTORAlwaysobservesafety ruleswhenperformingany maintenance.BRAKEOPERATIONIf tractorrequiresmorethansix (6)feetstoppingdistanceat highspeedinhighest

BATTERYYour tractor has a battery charging systernwhich is sufficient for normal use° How-ever; periodic charging of the battery withan automotive cha

LIMITEDTWOYEARWARRANTYONCRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENTPARTSFor'two (2)yearsfrom thedateof purchase,if this CraftsmanRidingEquipmentismaintained,lubrica

B,Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick forchectdng level. Be sure dipstick cap istightened securely for accuratereading_ Keep oil at "FULL" li

4. Immediatelywipe up any spilledgasoline.Clamp__--_-_ ClampFuelFilter----_.__-L__.,'CLEANING,, Cleanengine,battery,seat,finish,etc.of all foreig

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

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVEBELTThe mower blade drive belt may bereplaced without tools_ Park the tractor onlevel surface Engage parking brake,BELT RE

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVERNEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTThe transaxle should be in neutral whenthe gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lockgate) position, The adj

Positive Terminal Negative TerminalKe HexNut BoltCablesChargedBatteryPositive TerminalNegative TerminalREPLACING BATTERY_CAUTION: Do not short battery

ENGINEMaintenance, repair, or replacement of theemission control devices and systems, whichare being done at the customers expense,may be performed by

Immediately prepare your tractor forstorage at the end of the season or if thetractor wil! not be used for 30 days ormore.CAUTION: Never store the tra

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEnginewi!l notturn overEngine clicks butwill not startCAUSE CORRECTION1. Out of fue!.2. Engine

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSELoss of power 1,, Cutting too much grass/tooExcessivevibrationCORRECTIONfast.2. Throttle in "CHOKE"positio

IMPORTANT:This cuttingmachineis capableof amputatingIlands and feet andthrowingobjects_Failureto observethefollowingsafetyinstructionscould resultinse

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMMower blades wiltnot rotatePoor grassdischargeCAUSE1, Obstruction in clutchmechanism°Headlight(s) notworking(if so equippe

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271631BATTERY_R REDI (OPT(O_) WHI_EIGN_TtO_SWITCHIGNITION SWITCHPOSITION C{RCUE "MAKE"..._# ...

ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271631tItt33 _126I/ /t//!/t f• t"/32

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27t631KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144925 Batter:/12 VOLT 25 AMP2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 114-20unc x 3/48 156417

'TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271631CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2B12312075320720207515455572066O74337i1,,14520834

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271631CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNOo NO. DESCRIPTIONt 174619 Chassis2 176554 Drawbar3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/45 155

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271631GROUNDDRIVE57// i/ 22 26/ 1 2736

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271631GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO.I Transaxle (See Breakdown) 62 8883RDana D4360-140 63 175410

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271631STEERING ASSEMBLY;_._._ 511t rt ... /JI\\\\\\i.j _ ,..,.t43 '_211_37i11838

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271631STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNOo NO.I 1397682 1544273 1698404 1698395 6266H6 12t748X7 192720168 120000299 3366R10 17512

HI.CHILDRENTragic accidents can occur if the operatoris not alert to the presence of children.Children are often attracted to themachine and the mowin

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27163178_@29OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester726281?1314_._ /1 "_"_',,,,_ _'4O

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271631KEY PARTNO, NO.I 1705452 177204103 ...4 13735213 16529114 14845616 STD55123723 16983729 13718031 t09202X

TRACTOR -- MODEl,, NUMBER 917.271631SEAT ASSEMBLYf1015126" 21KEYNO.123456789lO1112PARTNO.1401221405517111061619131610145006STD541437I24181X170006

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27i63164\ 2102O14013KEY PAR]'NO. NO,1 1563682 1772583 1716964 1716975 1766776 1336447 1772538 1723319 16320410

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271631LIFT ASSEMBLY71t19I332!312325133\62O44

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271631LIFT ASSEr_BLYKEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTIONt t59460 Washer Asm inner Spring W/Plunger2 159471 Shaft Asm_ Lift RH3 105

MOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9'17.27i 631t51157' 1ti14734\106105110I102''_1051031611813_10_!i1B2921 22_23 24282746

MOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271631KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1658922 STD5331073 1380174 1654605 STD6240086 1308328 8508579 STD55t13710 14029611 13414

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271631DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140... , ... ,: -... L/I4B

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271631DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 170981 Housing,

o Useslow speed..Choosea low gear sothatyouwill not haveto stopor shiftwhileon the slope°o Avoidstartingor stoppingon a slope.,iftires losetraction,di

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271631BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 3'10707) TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1"k REQUIRES SPEClALTOOLSTO INSTALL.

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271631BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1971!i 1019 LABEL KIT I[ 1o56OwNER'sMANUAL7

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271631BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0t37-E11051 ,, %'_"_;'_310.5;_;"80

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271631BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET51_ 137 0 27601095 VA

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271631BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNOo NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO, D

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27t631BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO, D

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SUGGESTED GUHDE FOR SDGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONol¢.DONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LINE OR TREE.15

PRODUCT SPECiFICATiONSGASOLINE 1°25CAPACITY UNLEADEDANDTYPE: REGULAROILTYPE SAE30 (ABOVE32°F)i(APFSF-SJ): SAE5W-30(BELOW32°F)OILCAPACITY: 3.0PINTSSPAR

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SteeringWheel InsertSteering Wheel(1) Hex Bolt318-t6 x 1(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-1B x t-I/4@(1) Locknut 5/16-18(1) Large Fiat Washer(I) Lockwasher 3/8Steerin

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of tlnose parts leftunassembled for shipping purposes° To ensure safe and proper ope

INSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob_1. Remove adjustment knob and flatwasher securing seat to cardboardpacking and set aside for