Craftsman 917.272082 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRIIFTSMHN°J7.0 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWERAUTOMATICLAWN TRACTORModel No.917.272082• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• R

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

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.BATTERY CAUTION ORWARNINGREVERS

KNOWYOURTRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize y

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

MOWINGTIPS• Mower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. See 'q'OLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in theService and Adjustments sec

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATESCheck Brake Operation _ I_ #CheckTire Pressure I_ I _Check Operator Prese

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

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

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

8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick forchecking level. Insert dipstick into thetube and rest the oil fill cap on thetube. Do not thread the cap onto

3. Apply a thin coating of new engine oilto the rubber gasket on replacementoil filter.4. Install replacement oil filter on filteradapter. Turn oil fi

_CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place motion control lever in neut

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

BELT INSTALLATION -4. Install new belt in reverse order ofremoval.5. Make sure belt is in all pulley groovesand inside all belt guides.6. Install mowe

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 BATTERYA41_CAUT!ON: Do not short ba.tteryterminals oy allowing a wrench or anyother object to contact both terminals atthe same time. Before

TO ADJUST CARBURETORThe carburetor has been preset at the factoryand adjustment should not be necessary.However, minor adjustment may be requiredto co

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

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet andthrowing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions coul

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not startHard to startEnginewill notturn overEngine clicks butwill not startLoss of power1. Out of f

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSE CORRECTION3.PROBLEMLoss of power(continued)ExcessivevibrationEnginecontinuesto run whenoperator leavesseat withattachmentcl

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCORRECTION]PROBLEM CAUSEPoor grass 1. Engine speed too slow.discharge2.3.4.5.6.7.Travel speed too fast.Wet grass.Mower deck not l

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272082REDREDAMMETER(OPTIONAL) _=_G A1IGNITION IRIGNITION SWITCHBATTERY SOLENOIDIFUSE STARTERWHITE BLACRCLUTCH /

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272082ELECTRICAL2625II I II27lIIt/i/IIIII\\///!////34

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272082ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1634652 747604128 15641716 16134321 17568822 4152J24 4799J25 14614726 17515827 7351040028

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272082CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES212--_2839166208_/5 582O8742O836

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272082CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis Stamping2 176554 Draw_bar3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x

GROUND DRIVE 917.272082TRACTOR.. MODEL NUMBER623236

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272082GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 ... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 66 154778Hydro Gr314-0510

III. CHILDREN •Tragic accidents can occur if the operatoris not alert to the presence of children. •Children are often attracted to themachine and the

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272082STEERING ASSEMBLY_3oLLI _4237_ I4715 15/40/13434O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272082STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 1698404 1698395 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299 3

ENGINETRACTOR o- MODEL NUMBER 917.272082383331_"_ 33 29I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester2342

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272082ENGINEKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1705482 1772O4103 ...4 15942013 12-041-0314 14845616 STD55123723 16983729 13718031 109202

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272082SEAT ASSEMBLY251112KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1401232 1405513 711106164 191316105 1450066 STD5414377 124181X8 170006169 191316

DECALSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.27208297714 13101620KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1568112 1773673 1773334 1773345 1717656 1336447 1773258 1723319 16320410 156439

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272082LIFT ASSEMBLY7134623.8/ //// I651913321913152046

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272082LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Uft Lever Inner Wire Assembly2 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift3 105767X

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272082MOWERDECK_47 14234\2161421_/3 24282748

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272082MOWER DECKKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1658922 STD5331073 1380174 1654605 STD6240086 1308328 8508579 STD55113710 14029611 134149

• 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 917.272082HYDROGEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510co(Oo')\\\5O

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272082HYDROGEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1703512 17035

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272082KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27508CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER J72OCRANKCASE Isf_1/@1852

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272082KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27508CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHERCRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272082KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27508IGNITION/ELECTRICAL_43 /14AIR INTAKE JBLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272082KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27508IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART KEY PAR

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272082KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27508STARTING SYSTEM J1I0|g0ENGINE CONTROLS J17//11OIL PAN / LUBRICAT

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272082KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27508STARTING SYSTEMENGINE CONTROLSKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTI

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272082KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27508CRANKSHAFT 12--,_FUEL SYSTEM JEXHAUST I6!7/58

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272082KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27508FUEL SYSTEMKEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION123456 12-041-01-S7 12-265-

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINECAPACITYAND TYPE:OILTYPEAPI-SF-SJ):OIL CAPACITY:1.25 GALLONSUNLEADEDREGULARSAE 10W30(above 32°F)SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)W/

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONI "-SIGHTING "" ... ..CUT IGUIDE TH-FsONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLS

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SteeringWheel InsertC)I_(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1SteeringBoot tSteering Wheel(1) Large Flat Washer(1) Lockwasher 3/8(1) Hex Bolt5/16-18 x 1-1/4(1) Locknu

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

BatteryDoorTerminalINSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.1. Remove adjustment knob and flatwasher securing seat to cardboardpacking