Craftsman 917.272061 Owner's Manual

IRN°II16.0 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWERAUTOMATICLAWN TRACTORModel No.917.272061• Safety• Assembly° Operation• Maintenance° Repair PartsCAUTION:Read

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

Thesesymbolsmayappearonyourtractororinliteraturesuppliedwiththeproduct.Learnandunderstandtheirmeaning.BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD SLOWWARNINGEN

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize

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

• For best cutting performance, grassover 6 inches in height should bemowed twice. Make the first cutrelatively high; the second to desiredheight.TO A

NOTE: To protect hood from damagewhen transporting your tractor on a truckor a trailer, be sure hood is closed andsecured to tractor. Use an appropria

• The attachments and ground drive cannow be used. If the engine does notaccept the load, restart the engine andallow it to warm up for one minuteusin

MOWING TIPS° Mower should be propedy leveled forbest mowing performance. See 'TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in theService and Adjustments section o

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULARSERV|CE SERVICECheck Brake OperationCheck Tire Pressure If V'Check Opetater Presence andT

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

Warranty...2SafetyRules...3ProductSpecJfications...

BATTERYYour tractor has a battery charging systemwhich is sufficient for normal use. How-ever, periodic charging of the battery withan automotive char

3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inwardslight[y and turning countemlockwise.4. To open, pull out on the drain valve.5. After oil has drained completel

ENGINE OIL FILTERReplace the engine oil filter every seasonor every other oil change ifthe tractor isused more than 100 hours in one year,1, Drain oil

,_I_CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place motion controllever in ne

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT• Raise mower to its highest position,• At the midpoint of both sides of mower,measure height from bottom edge ofmower to groun

BELTINSTALLATION-4, Installnewbeltinreverseorderofremoval.5. Makesurebeltisinallpulieygroovesandinsideallbeltguides.6. Installmowerinreverseorderofrem

2. Move the motion control lever 1/4 to1/2 inch in the direction it is trying tocreep.3. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.4. Start engine and test.5.

REPLACING BATTERY_LCAUTION: Do not short batteryterminals by allowing a wrench or anyother objectto contact both terminals atthe same time. Before con

TOADJUSTCARBURETORThe carburetor has been preset at the factoryand adjustment should not be necessary.However,minor adjustment may be requiredto compe

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

IMPORTANT:Thiscuttingmachineis capable of amputating hands and feet andthrowing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could re

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSEWill not start 1. Out of fuel.Hard to startEngi newill notturn overEngine clicks butwill not startLoss of power2. En

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMLoss of power(continued)ExcessivevibrationCAUSE3. Buitd-up of grass, leavesand trash under mower.4, Dirty air filter.5. Lo

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSEPoor grass 1. Engine speed too slow.dischargeHeadlight(s) notworking(if SOequipped)Battery will notchargeLoss of dri

SCHEMATICTRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER 917.272061AMMETER(OPTIONAL)BATTERYSOLENOIDSTARTEERATT'MENT CLUTCHI ... I_ _ I G.s_, IlL (CLUTCH OFF)...

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ELECTRICALTRACTOR.- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp2 74760412 Belt, He× Head 1/4-20 uric x 3/48 1564

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272061CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES125774°°iI208

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061CHASSISAND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis Stamping2 176554 Drawbar3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061GROUNDDRIVE32\156 1663562363O2622o 84 22127O11638

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.272061GROUNDDRIVEKEY PART KEYNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO.! ... Transaxle (See Breakdown) _5Hydro Gr 314-0510 668 165866 Rod Shif

IlLCHILDRENTragic accidents can occurif the operatoris not alert to the presence of children.Children are often attracted to themachine and the mowing

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061STEERINGASSEMBLY\\\N_'_424O

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,272061STEERINGASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONI 139788 Steering Wheel2 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL3 169840 Sp

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061381oo_ iI OPTZONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester8013 7742

ENGINETRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061KEY PARTNO. NO. DF.SCRIPTION1 170548 Contrel, Throttle2 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting t/4-20 x 5/83

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061SEATASSEMBLYKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 140123 Seat 13 121248× Bushing, Snap2 140551 Br

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUM BER 917.272061DECALSlO4 I3162012KEY PARTNO. NO,1 1568112 1773683 1716984 1716995 1717636 1336447 1773258 1723319 15320410 156439

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061LIFTASSEMBLY13133213192O1546

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly2 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift3 105767

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061MOWER DECK15R 157 _ 67159"..,_,44 46._+11 113 111118_ ' 16I619F 21144lo6"1_1o_ _o3_05105_'. ,///f

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272061MOWER DECK45689KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42"2 STD53.3107 Bolt3 138017 Bracket A

• 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 917.272061HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 314-0510KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 170351 Main H

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504:YLINDER HEAD_ VALVE AND BREATHER I24t9"t8"1716_I/52

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER 917.272061KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV461,TYPE NUMBER26504CYLINDER HEAD/VA LVF-.JBREATH ERCRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRI

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV461,TYPENUMBER26504fGNITIONtELECTRiCAL IAIR INTAKE IBLOWER HOUSING AN[} BAFFLF-_1o54

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART KEY PART

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504,,,,mm,,llSTARTfNG SYSTEM I1I!4/112PAN / LU BRICA'I'!ONO

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504STARTING SYSTEMENGINE CONTROLSKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,272061KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504CRANKSHAFTJFU_LS_ST_MIEXHAUST'{58

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272061KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 0V461, TYPE NUMBER 26504FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFTKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 1.25 GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADEDAND TYPE: REGULAROILTYPE SAE 10W30(above32°i=)API-SF-SJ): SAE5W-30 (below32°F)OIL CAPACITY

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION"r--!ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLOperate your Tractor up and down the face of

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SteeringWheel Insert(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1Steerin_BootII,"HIISteering Wheel(1) Lockwasher 3/8(1) Locknut5/16-18_ SteeringWheel Adapteriiiiiill ii

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

SeatLabelTerminalINSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob,1. Remove adjustment knob and flatwasher securing seat to cardboardpacking a