Craftsman 917.271734 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualICRRFTSMRWI17.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.271734• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Mainte

CHECKDECKLEVELNESSForbestcuttingresults,mowerhousingshouldbepropedyleveled.See"TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in theService and Adjustments section

Thesesymbolsmayappearonyourtractororinliteraturesupptiedwiththeproduct.Learnendunderstandtheirmeaning.BATI"ERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SL

KNOWYOURTRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yo

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

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

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATtACH-MENTSTow only the attachments that arerecommended by and comply withspecifcabons of the manufacturer of yourtractor. Use

• The attachments can also be usedduring the engine warm-up pedod.NOTE: Ifat a highal_tude(above3000 feet)or incoldtemperaturss(below32 F) thecarburet

.,.NTE.,NC SCHEOULECho__roPreSsure 5/C_eck OpenCor Pmsena_T InterlockSysWrns 5/Sharpe_ReplaceMowerBlades t/,R C_ansnfy _ Tem_m 5/ 5/Ched¢ Tmnsa_e Co_r

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

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.NOTE: The original equipment battery onyour tractor is maintenance free. Do notattempt to open or remove caps or

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1. Removescrewsfromblowerhousingandlifthousingand dipstick tubeassembly off engine.2. Cover oil fill opening to prevent entryofdirt.3. Use compressed

,_CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress clutch/broke pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place gearshift lever in neutral

• If adjustment is necessary, makeadjustment on one side of mower only.• To raise one side of mower, tighten liftlinkadjustment nut on that side.• To

TO ADJUST BRAKEYour tractor is equipped with an adjust-able brake system which is mounted onthe right side of the transaxle.Iftractorrequires more tha

TOREMOVEWHEELFORREPAIRS1. Blockupaxlesecurely.2. Removeaxle cover, retaining ring andwashers to allow wheel removal (rearwheel contains a square key -

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB1. Raise hood.2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in thebackside of the grill.3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulbholder s

2, Move throt_econtmHeverto slowpos_on. Withfinger,rotateand holdthrottre lever againstidlespeedscrew.Turn idlespeedscrew to attain1750RPM.3. While s_

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMWilln_s_Hard to startEngine will notturn overEngine clicks butwill not startCAUSE CORRECTION1. Out of fuel.2. Engine not &

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION!Loss of powerExcessivevibrationEngine continuesto runwhen operatorleaves seat withwith attachmentclutch e

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet andthrowingob ects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMMower blades willnot rotatePoor grassdischargeHeadlight(s) notworking(if so equipped)CAUSE1. Obstruction in clutchmechanis

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ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271734i/i

ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271734KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144925 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/48 156417 Case BattePj16 1

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271734CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES12f7434

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271734CHASSISAND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION1 174819 Chassis2 176654 Drawt_er3 17060612 ,Scn_ 3/8-16 x 3/45 1552

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271734GROUNDDRIVE5770116262736

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271734GROUNDDRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 ... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 62peedess 206

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.271734STEERINGASSEMBLYL33' '_["--_:\\38

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271734STEERINGASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 139768 Steer;ag Wheel2 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL3 169640 Sp

III,CHILDRENTragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalerttothepresenceofchildren.Childrenare often attracted to themachine and the mowing activity. N

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.27173481 13429\OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ISpark ArresterKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170545 Control,Throttle2 17720410 Scre

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271734SEATASSEMBLY\\/7 56I _ 22KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 140123 Seat2 140561 Bracket Pnt pivot Seat (blk)3 71110616 Bol

DECALSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271734_7 7_13 6 3 4 2 1! 120KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1563682 1717603 1716964 171697

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917o271734LIFTASSEMBLY131913321913152OKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIP'nON1 159460 Washer Asm Inner $pdngW,_nger2 159471 Shaft Asm

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.271734MOWERDECK44

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271734MOWERDECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1658S_ Mower Housing 56 165723 Spacer, Retainer2 S

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271734PEERLESSTRANSAXLE-- MODEL NUMBER 206-545C157473441A 15746

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271734PEERLESSTRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER 206-545CKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO* NO. DESCRIPTION1 772147 TransexioC

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.271734BRIGGSENGINE-MODELNUMBER311707,TYPENUMBER0125-E1-k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS 53_TO INSTALL SEE REPAIRINSTRUCTION MANUALlO,,

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.271734BRIGGSENGINE-MODELNUMBER311707,TYPENUMBER0125-E14s7_ 9718751 711_996_185_26749

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear sothat you will not have to stop or shiftwhile on the slope.• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. Iftires lose

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271734BR|GGS ENGINE-MODELNUMBER 311707,TYPE NUMBER 0125-E1513_%7_310462_57980",79710065O

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271734BRIGGSENGINE-MODELNUMBER 311707,TYPE NUMBER 0125-E1977 CARBURETOR GASKET SETI 51% 1370 276_1095 VALVE GASKET SET7_--

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271734BRIGGS ENGINE-MODELNUMBER 311707,TYPE NUMBER 0125-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 690156

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271734BRIGGSENGINE-MODELNUMBER 311707,TYPE NUMBER0125-E1KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION305 690960 Screw (Blower Housing)306 690

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTING _ _. CUTGUIDE ;rH_.sONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLI_k Operate your Tractor

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PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 1.25GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADEDANDTYPE: REGULAROILTYPE SAE30(ABOVE32°FAPI-SF-SJ): SAE5W-30(BELOW32°F)_)ILCAPACITY: W/FILTER

SteeringWheelInsert(1)HexBolt3/8-16x IBootSteerlngWheel(1) Lockwasher 3/8(1) Locknut5/16-18,_= SteeringWheel Adapter(1) Washer17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12Gauge

Your newtractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts leftunassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper opera

INSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.1. Remove adjustment knob and flatwasher secunng seat to cardboardpacking and set aside for a