Craftsman 917.272054 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualELECTRIC START42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.272054• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Repair Part

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE(If previously removed)1. Raise and hold deflector shield inupdght position.2. Place front of mulcher plate over frontof mower de

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.A =`BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE

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

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

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

TOWING CARTS AND OTHERATTACHMENTSTow only the attachments that arerecommended by and comply withspecificationsof the manufacturer of yourtractor. Use

COLD WEATHER STARTING( 50° F andbelow)6. When engine starts, allow engine torunwith the throttle control in thechoke positionuntil the engine runsroug

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TRACTORAlways observe safety rules whenperforming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractorrequires more than six (6) feetstoppingdistance at high spe

• Keep battery and terminals clean.• Keep battery boltstight.• Keep small vent holes open.• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.NOTE: The odginal equi

Warranty ... 2Safety Rules ... 3Product Specifications...

Every 100 beurs of operation (more oftenunder extremely dusty, dirty conditions),remove the blower housing and othercooling shrouds. Clean the cooling

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 pmpedy inflated (See "PROD-UCT SPEC

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVEBELTThe mower blade drive bolt may bereplaced without tools. Park the tractor onlevel surface. Engage parkingbrake,BELT RE

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVERNEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTThe transaxle should be in neutral whenthe gear shiftlever is in neutral (N) (lockgate) position. The adju

positive Terminal Negative Terminal HexNut BoltBatteryPositive TerminalNegative TerminalREPLACING BATTERY_CAUTION: Do not short batteryterminals by al

ENGINEMaintenance, repair, or replacement ofthe emission control devices and sys-tems, which are being done at thecustomers expense, may be performedb

Immediatelyprepareyourtractor forstorage at the end of the season or if thetractor will not be used for 30 days orore._,CAUTION: Never store the tract

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not startHard to startEnglnewlllnotturn overEngine clicks butwill not start1. Out of fuel.2. Engine n

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSELoss of power 1. Cuttingtoo much grass/tooExcessivevibrationEngine continuesto runwhen operatorleaves seat withwith

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet andthrowingobjects. Failure to observe the followingsafety instructions could

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONMowerbladeswlll 1. Obstruction in clutch 1, Remove obstruction,1orrotate mechanism.2, Worn/damaged mower

SCHEMATICT_C_R- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054RBDiAMM_ER(O_)iGNITION SWITCH_T_Ry SOLENOID_ ,F_E , _RCL_ I B_KE(PEDAL UP) ,... ,UNE ,i i... i (CLUTCH

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUM BER 917.272054ELECTRICALi tit-~ ... .

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272054ELECTRICALKEY pARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd ll4-2Ounc x 3/48 156417 Case Battery16 16

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES58 12S3S4742U34

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.272054CHASSISANDENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis2 176554 Drav/oar3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3145 155272 B

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272054GROUNDDRIVE5777156518592t225 2736

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054GROUNDDRIVEKEY PART KEY pARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 ... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 632345661611

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272054STEERINGASSEMBLY\\'\3O43

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054STEERINGASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 139768 Sleeting Wheel2 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL3 169840 Sl

III.CHILDRENTragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalerttothepresenceofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtothemachineandthemowingactivity.Neverassum

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.272054ENGINE\OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester389023KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170548 Control, Throffie2 17720410 Screw, Hex

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.272054SEATASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 140123 Seat2 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk)3 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054DECALS13 6 3 118\13 1011\ 2o1214KEY PARTNO, NO.t 1563682 1717623 1716984 1716995 1380476 1336447 1773688 1723315 163

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054LIFTASSEMBLY2O6152OKEY PART KEY pARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Washar i_sm Inner Spring W/ 13 S

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272054MOWERDECK

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.272054MOWERDECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 165892 Mower Deck/_ssembly, 42" 68 144959 V-Belt

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054PEERLESSTRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER206-545C834746

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.272054PEERLESSTRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER206-545CKEY PART KL=Y PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPllON NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 772147 Transaxle Cov

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.272054KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV16.5,TYPENUMBER43530CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREA'I_IER ICRANKCASI_ I23/@48

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272054KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV16.5, TYPE NUMBER43530CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASEKEY pART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRI

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear sothat you willnot have to stop or shiftwhile on the stope.• Avoid startingor stopping on a slope. Iftires lose tr

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV16.5,TYPE NUMBER 43530IGNITION! ELECTRICALI'_._ __ "____'0<-,, I-'

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272054KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV16.5,TYPE NUMBER43530IGNITION/ELECTRICALBLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV16.5,TYPE NUMBER43530STARTING SYSTEM I0===>ENGINE CONTROLS ItlOIL PAN / LUBRICATION I

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272054KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV16.5,TYPE NUMBER43530STARTING SYSTEMENGINE CONTROLSKEY PART KEY PANTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272054KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV16.5,TYPE NUMBER43530CRANKSHAFT ]'-}III --iEXHAUST II r _"_.

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272054KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV16.5, TYPE NUMBER43530FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 M-641060-S Nut, h

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS3ASOLINE 1.25 GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADED_,NDTYPE: REGULAR31LTYPE ShE 10W30 (ABOVE32°F)'API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30(BELOW 32°F)DIL CA

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SteeringWheelInsertC2I_(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1Steeringooo,Steering Wheel(1) Lockwasher 3/8(1) Locknut5/16-18_ SteeringWheel Adapter\(1) Large Flat Wash

Yournew tractor has been assemb|ed at the factory with exception of those parts lelunassembled for shipping purposes, To ensure safe and proper operat

DoorINSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob,1. Remove adjustment knob end fiatwasher secudng seat to cardboardpacking and set aside f