Craftsman 917.272140 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualrRAFTSMAN+20.0 HPELECTRIC START46" MOWERAUTOMATICLAWN TRACTORModel No.917.272140• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Re

• Place the left hand suspension arm onoutward pointing deck pin. If necessary,rock and raise front of mower to aligndeck pin with the hole in suspens

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE• Install two latch hooks to mulcher plateusing screw, washer, lock washer, andweld nut as shown.NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to l

Thesesymbolsmayappearonyourtractoror in literaturesuppliedwiththe product.Learnandunderstandtheirmeaning.BATTERY CAUTION ORWARNINGENGINE ON ENGINE OFF

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

I Ilffi=!_ The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the Ieyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety

The cutting height range is approximately1-1/2" to 4". The heights are measuredfrom the ground to the blade tip with theengine not running.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more thantwo (2) MPH.• To reengage transmission, reverseabove procedure.NOTE: To protect hood from damage whentranspor

• The attachmentsandgrounddrivecannowbe used.Ifthe engine does notaccept the load, restart the engine andallow it to warm up for one minute usingthe c

MOWING TIPS• Mower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. See =TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in theService and Adjustments section of th

FILL IN DATESAS YOU COM PL ETE /'_J_'/_-_S E__ _" _RVIREGULAR SERVICECE DATESCheck Brake Operation _ i I_Check Tire Pressure ; I_Check

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

TRACTORAlwaysobservesafetyruleswhenper-formingany maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high speed

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALSCorrosion and dirt on the battery and ter-minals can cause the battery to "leak"power.Remove terminal guard.Di

• Use compressed air or stiff bristle brushto thoroughly clean engine cooling fins.• To reassemble, reverse above proce-dure.Hex Blower HousingBolts_.

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

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION• Install belt in both idlers. Make sure beltis in both belt keepers at the idlers asshown.• Install new belt onto electr

With Parking Brake "Engaged""A"Jam Nut OperatingDo Not touch this nut. If further brake adjust-ment is necessary contact your near

FRONTWHEELTOE-IN/CAMBERThe front wheel toe-in and camber are notadjustable on your tractor. If damage hasoccurred to affect the front wheel toe-in orc

INTERLOCKSAND RELAYSLooseordamagedwiringmaycauseyourtractorto runpoorly,stoprunning, or pre-vent it from starting.• Check wiring. See electrical wirin

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 butwillnot startLoss of powerCAUSE• Out of fuel.• Engine

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONLossofpower(cont'd) • Faulty spark plug.Excessive vibrationEngine continuestorun when operatorleaves

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLFM CAUSEPoor grass discharge • Buildup of grass, leaves and(cont'd)Headlight(s) not workiing (if so equipped)Battery wi

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272140AMMETER(OPTIONAL)REDREOo... .FUEL 0i Ii IiI iI___1FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOIDA •W •I_ SPARKIGNITION PLUGS

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27214079Li\8O26I 27iI2916ib834

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272140KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Ball, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray, Battery10 14521

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272140CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES3116016058113!154 °_166,i3337436

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272140CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO, NO.1 1668192 1403563 174906129 163976t0 STD53371011 16345513 16345617 161023X5582

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272140GROUND DRIVE3261 " 52169610397193O623632514'S4736 35I52272226"_:_--- 2 93 1053B

IHAI.; IUH - - MUUI=L NUMI:ilcH _11.ZI_'14U3ROUND DRIVE_EY PART KEY PART_IO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 ... Transaxle (See Breakdown

• Nevermakeadjustmentsor repairswiththeenginerunning.• Grass catcher components are subjectto wear, damage, and deterioration,which could expose movin

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272140STEERING ASSEMBLYIi• j ", '_ _'_ 7318," /),.¸/¸471$1061113656746434O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272140STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159944X428 SteedngWheel2 154427 Axle AssemblySTMP Dropped STL3 156483

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272140141329OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester23/4_3542

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272140KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 164067 Control,Throttle3 ... Engine,(See Breakdown)BriggsModel407777-0121-E14

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272140SEAT ASSEMBLY1221KEYNO.123456789lO1112PARTNO.140124140551STD52371019131610145O06STO541437124181X1749061619131614155

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27214021 13 6 317472111161215KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1640942 106202X3 1639164 1639175 1640886 1336447 1673308 1668879 1632

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272140LIFT ASSEMBLY373840365 4963O367,,i/ "8i5191332131920152O46

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272140LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159461 LiltLever Inner Wlre Assembly2 159476 ShaftAssembly,Lift3 138284 P

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272140MOWER DECK4645\4911611755 11819212122\\1848

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272140MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO.I 164210 Deck Weldmect. 46" 40 1372733 138457 BracketAsm

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 3.5GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADEDAND TYPE: REGULAR:)IL TYPE SAE -30(above 32°F)API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30(below 32°F)OIL CAPACI

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272140HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-065058231934412859919O5352444355O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272140HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXIE -- MODEL NUMBER 319-0650KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 142930 Housi

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272140BR|GGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 4077Tt_TYPE NUMBER 0121-El52

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272140BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER 0121-E15._868 @°_51_211102311_ 1883538_7_'_"868"28__&a

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272140BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER 0121-E174_'1005 _s2s_,26_ -_ 15__l358 GASKET SET3_ 2o_276_g _ 51

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272140BRIGGS ENGINE'MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER 0121-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272140BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER 0121-E1KEY PARTNO. NO.404 690442405 690960445 691007447 691003447A 69

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION" _SIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLOl-qI& Operate your Tractor u

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Parts Bag contents shown full size(1) Knob(1) ShoulderBolt 5/16-18©(1) Washer17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge(4) Retainer Springs (single loop)(3) Retainer S

For in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week1-800-4-MY-HO M Es"(1-800-469-4663)Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a d

Parts packed separately in cartonSeat/ManualDVideoCassetteMulcherPlateSteeringWheeliPads BagParts Bag contents not shown full size(2) Shoulder (2) Was

Yournewtractorhasbeenassembledat thefactorywithexceptionof thosepartslettunassembledfor shippingpurposes.Toensuresafeand properoperationof yourtractor

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCONNECTBATTERY• Lift hoodto raisedposition.• If this battery is put into service aftermonth and year indicated on label (lab