Craftsman 917.272011 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualrRRFTSMRN16.5 HPELECTRIC START46" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSA;Xl]=LAWN TRACTORModel No.917.272011• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Mainte

• Connect anti-sway bar to chassisbracket under left footrest and retainwith double loop retainer spring.• Turn height adjustment knob clockwiseto rem

_,CAUTION: Do not remove dischargeguard from mower. Raise and hold guardwhen attaching mulcher plate and allow itto rest on plate while in operation.T

Thesesymbolsmayappearonyour tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.BATTERY CAUTION ORWARNINGENGINE ON E

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURTRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize

I I1_ Theoperationof anytractorcanresultinforeignobjectsthrownintothe I[ ---I =- ] eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety gla

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

TOWING CARTS AND OTHERATTACHMENTSTowonlythe attachmentsthat arerecom-mendedbyandcomplywithspecificationsof themanufacturerof yourtractor.Usecommonsens

MOWING TIPS• Tire chains cannot be used when themower housing is attached to tractor.• Mower should be propedy leveled forbest mowing performance. See

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESFILL IN DATESAS.OOCO- . ...DATES: Check Brake Operation _Check Tim Pm_umInterlock SystemsCheck for Loose Fasteners I_7 IfA

TRACTORAlwaysobservesafetyruleswhenper-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high spee

Warranty ... ,]_.]... 2Safety Rules ... 2Product Specifications ...

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleumjelly.• Reinstall battery (See =REPLACINGBATTERY" in the SERVICE ANDADJUSTMENTS section of thismanual).V

AIR FILTERYourenginewill notrun properlyusingadirtyairfilter. Cleanthefoampre-cleanerafterevery25hoursof operationor everyseason. Servicepapercartridg

CLEANING• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.of all foreign matter.• Keep finished surfaces and wheels freeof all gasoline, oil, etc.• Protect p

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

TO REPLACEMOWERDRIVEBELTMOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL• Park tractor on a level surface. Engageparking brake.• Remove screws from left hand mandrelcover and

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVEBELTPark the tractor on level surface. Engageparking brake.• Remove mower drive belt (See =TOREPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT"

TOREPLACEMOTIONDRIVEBELTParkthetractoron levelsurface. Engageparkingbrake. Forassistance,thereis abeltinstallationguidedecalon bottomsideof leftfootre

if yourbatteryistooweakto starttheengine,it shouldbe recharged.(See"BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-tion of this manual).If =jumper cables&q

ENGINEMaintenance,repair,orreplacementoftheemissioncontroldevicesandsystems,whicharebeingdoneat thecustomersexpense may be pedormed by any non-road en

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-age at the end of the season or if the trac-tor will not be used for 30 days or more._,CAUTION: Never store

• Turn off blades when not mowing.• Stop engine before removing grasscatcher or unclogging chute.• Mow only in daylight or good artificiallight.• Do n

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will not turnoverEngine clicks but:will not start!•CAUSEOut of fuel.Engine not "CHO

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSEPROBLEMLossofpowerExcessive vibrationEngine continues torun when operatorleaves seat with at-tachment clutchengagedPoor cut

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMMower blades willnot rotatePoor grass dis-chargeHeadlight(s) notworking (if soequipped)Battery will notcharge "=- -En

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011REDBATTERYSOLENOIDFUEL i,_l LINE',, -' ____;FUEL SHUTOFF SOLENOIDIGNmON SWITCHPOSITIONI:IRCUIT &

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011214OIt 708Oi34

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011KEY PARTNO. NO.t 1634652 747604128 7603J10 14521111 15010912. 14576916 15366418 1772040819 STD55112520 73

-rRitlcTOR " " MODEL HUMBER 917.27201"1cHASSIS AHD EHCt.OSURES

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 160392 ChassisAesembly2 140356 Drawbar3 17490612 Screw,Thd., Rol

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011GROUND DRIVElOO16223?36 35 ""38

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011GROUNDDRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 161451 Transaxle(See Breakdown) 47 127783Dana, ModelNumpar

• Never make adjustments or repairs withthe engine running.• Grass catcher components are subjectto wear, damage, and deterioration,which could expose

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011STEERING ASSEMBLY• r!L ..__-" ... d i41GII15lO4O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1599442 1544273 1564834 1574735 6266116 121748X7 192720168 120000299

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester42

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 164091 Control,ThrotCh3 ... Engine(See Breakdown)Kohler Model No. CV165-4351

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011SEAT ASSEMBLYItf1812KEY PARTNO. NO.1 14O1232 1405513 STD5237104 191316105 1450066 STD5414377 124181X8 174906169 191

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27201163109KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1640852 106202X3 1639164 1639175 1632086 1336447 1632638 1632039 16320410 15643914KEY P

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011LIFT ASSEMBLY2749233O37/ 81546

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159461 Wire Asm., Inner w/plunger2 159476 ShaftAsm Lift3 138284 Pin Groov

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011MOWER DECK49412121222618,48

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 164210 Housing,Mower 46" 40 1372733 138457 BracketAsm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 3.5GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADEDANDTYPE: REGULAROILTYPE SAE10W-30API-SF/SG/SH): (above32°F)SAE5W-30(below32°F))IL CAPACITY:

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272011DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-1222022242527 323335385342744475O59627187O5O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-122KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 160955 Housing,U

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43512CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE ANO BREATHERJ52

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43512CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHERCRANKCASE-KEY PART KEY PARTNO.

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43512IGNmON I ELECTRICAL I_--222 _S $/AIR INTAKE I1-84--_,BLOWER

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS--43512IGNITION/ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO.1 12-086-142 12-468-033

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43512STARTING SYSTEM I0o3-- @oOENGINE CONTROLS IIg2OIL PAN / LUB

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43512STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLSKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CVI 6S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43512CRANKSHAFT J _HAUST _2--1IJ•I-1 ,_15O--23--_ _6FUEL SYSTEM

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272011KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43512FUELSYSTEMCRANKSHAFTKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1 M-06410602

Parts Bag contents shown fu!l size(1) Knob(1) Washer17/32 x 1-3116x 12 Gauge(1) ShoulderBolt 5/16-18(2) Washers3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge_#10 x 5/8(2) Weld

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONISIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLIOperate your Tractor up and down the fa

For the repair or replacement parts you needdelivered directly to your homeCall 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week1-800-366-PART(1-800-366-7278)Para ordenar p

Partspacked separately in cartonSeatMulcherPlate[13VideoCassetteSteeringBootManualParts BagSteeringWheel(2) ShoulderBolts(2) GaugeWheels©(2) Washers 3

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

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCHECK BATrERY• Lift hood to raised position.• If this battery is put into service aftermonth and year indicated on label (la