Craftsman 917.271823 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualI(RRFT$1VlRH°]19.5 liPELECTRIC START42" MOWERAUTOMATICLAWN TRACTORModel No.917.271823• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenanc

CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinflatedat the factoryfor shipping purposes.Correct tire pressure is important for bestcutting p

I/CHECKLISTBEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOYYOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BESTPERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTIONFROM THIS QUALITY PRODU

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.BA'FrERY CAUTION OR REVERS

KNOWYOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiadze yo

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

These heights are approximate and mayvary depending upon soil conditions,height of grass and typos of grass beingmowed.• The average lawn should be cu

• Do not pushor tow tractor at more thantwo (2) MPH.• To reengage transmission, reverseabove procedure.NOTE: To protect hood from damagewhen transport

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° Fendabove)8. When engine starts, slowly pushchoke control in untilthe enginebegins to run smoothly. If the enginestarts to

MOWINGTIPS• Mowershouldbepropedyleveledforbestmewingperformance.See"TOLEVELMOWERHOUSING"intheServiceandAdjustmentssectionofthismanual.• Thel

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

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

Oil Drain VaJveClosed andLocked _TPositionDrainubeCapCLEAN AIR SCREENAir screen must be kept free of dirt andchaff to prevent engine damage fromoverhe

CLEANINGi Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc,of all foreign matter.Keep finished surfaces and wheelsfree of all gasoline, oil, etc.• Protect pai

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parkedon level ground or driveway. Make suretires are propedy inflated (See =PROD-UCT SPECIFIC

MandrelPulley_Mand_Pulley fIdlerPulleysTO ADJUST BRAKEYourtractor is equipped with an adjustablebrake system which is mounted on theside ofthe transax

MotionControlNeutral LockGateAdjustmentBoltTRANSMISSION REMOVAUREPLACE-MENTShould your transmission requireremoval for service or replacement, itshoul

Positiveterminalmust be connected firstto prevent sparking from accidentalgrounding.1. Lift hoodto raised position.2. Remove terminal guard.3. Disconn

3. Choke should be closed. If it is not,loosen casing clamp screw and movechoke cable until choke is completelyclosed. Tighten casing clamp screwsecur

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

IMPORTANT: This cuttng mach nes capab e of amputating hands and feet andthrowing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructionscould re

TROUBLESHOO_NGCHARTPROBLEMiWill n_ _art2.3.4.5,6.7.8.9.Herd to startEngine will notturn overCAUSE1. Out of fuel.Engine not "CHOKED"propedy,E

TROUBLESHOO_NG CHARTCAUSE _ORREC_ONPROBLEMLoss of power{continued)Excessivevlbr_lon3. Build-up of grass, leavesand trash under mower.4. Dirty airfilte

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSEPROBLEMPoor grassdischargeHeadlight(s) notworking(if so equipped)Battery will notchargeLoss of drive1. Engine speed too slow

SCHEMATICTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271823(OP_ONAL)_)e AI(tGNmON SWrTCHFUSE i _RjI _... i w_= _oK,©,_SEAT SWTTCH... , (NOT OCCUPIED)w_ I , ...

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ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271823KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bo_t,He;< 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray, Batter/10 145

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271823CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES6O37429836

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271823CHASSISAND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION12359101112131417182O23252628293O313738515253545557586O6474142143144

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271823GROUNDDRIVE362/_ 32 28_.33ii 212 7011638

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271823GROUNDDRIVEKEY PARTNO. NO.1 ...8 16586610 $3056121014 1004040015 7449O54416 STD54143119 STD54143721 13056422 169

Ill.CHILDRENTragicaccidentscanoccurif the operatoris not alert to the presence of children.Children are often attracted to themachine and the mowing a

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,271823STEERINGASSEMBLY,J'4O

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271823STEERINGASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 139765 Steedug Wheel2 154427 Front Axle Assembly3 169840 Spindle Assemb

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2718233832_ _431 3329OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester42

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271823KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170547 Control "t'hrotPaddle2 173"20410 Screw Hex "rhd Cut 11

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271823SEATASSEMBLYKEY PART KEY pARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1401232 14_513 711106164 191315105 145OO66 $1_

DECALSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2718239 6 3 21914227 12 42O11141315KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 156439 Decal Fender Danger Sears2 1

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271823LIFTASSEMBLY752O1546

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271823LIFTASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONt234567811121315181718192O3162159460 Lilt Lever Inner Wlre Asm.159471 Shaft A

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271823MOWERDECK48

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917_71823MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 1658_ MoWer Housing 59 141043 Guard, Tuv Idler (9

• 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

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271823HYDROGEARTRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER314-0510KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 170_51 Main Hous

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271823DRIGGS & STRATFONENGINE-MODELNUMBER 461707,TYPE NUMBER0147-E111058 OWNER'S MANUAL IflOlS_BEL Kn"I52

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271823BRIGGS & STRA'I'FONENGINE-MODELNUMBER461707, TYPE NUMBER0147-E1523524 o4414,%_,212 €_414o50 °_36588351

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271823BRIGGS& STRA'I'TONENGINE-MODELNUMBER461707,TYPE NUMBER0147-E1I_.1111036EMISSIONSLABELI861FUELPUMPKIT4

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271823BRIGGS & STRA'FfONENGINE-MODELNUMBER461707, TYPE NUMBER0147-E1332_ 197_r934_ 7510061005_ 363_78310515443046

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271823BRIGGS& STRA'I'FONENGINE-MODELNUMBER461707, TYPE NUMBER 0147-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271823BRIGGS& S'rRA'I'FONENGINE-MODELNUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER0147-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPT

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONI SIGHTING _ "_GUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN RiLLNOT ACROSS HILL_qI /_ Operate your Tractor up

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 3.5 GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADEDAND TYPE: REGULAROILTYPE SAE 30API-SF-SJ): (ABOVE 32°F)SAE 5W-30(BELOW 32°F)DILCAPACITY: 3.

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(1) LargeRatWasherSteering WheelSteedngWheelAdapterSteeringSleeve©SteedngExtensionShaft(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1WheelInsert /(1) Lock Iwasher •(1) Hex Bo

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

INSTALLSEATAdjustseatbeforetighteningadjustmentknob.1. Removeadjustmentknobandfiatwashersecuringseattocardboardpackingandsetasidefor assembly ofseat t