Craftsman 917.272231 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualICRAFTSMRN'I20 HPELECTRIC START48" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.272231• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Ma

ASSEMBLE GAUGEWHEELSTOMOWER DECK TabHoleThe gauge wheels are designed to keepthe mower dock in proper position whenoperating mower. Be sure they arepr

9. Positionfrontplateassemblybetweenfront mower brackets. Raise deck andplate assembly to align holes andinsertflanged pins. Secure pins withdouble lo

=/CHECKUSTBefore you operate and enjoy your newtractor,we wish to assure that you receivethe best performance and satisfactionfrom this quality produc

Thesesymbolsmay appear on your tractor or in literature suppliedwith the product.Learn and understand their meaning.BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD

KNOWYOURTRACTORREADTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrationswith your tractor tofamiliarize yourself wi

TheoperationofanytractorcanresultinforeignobjectsthrownIntotheeyes,whichcanresultinsevereeyedamage.Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreye shields while operatin

Thecuttingheightrangeis approxi-mately1-1/2to 4".Theheightsaremeasuredfromthegroundtothebladetipwiththe engine not running. Theseheights are appr

TOWINGCARTSANDOTHERATTACH-MENTSTowonlytheattachmentsthat arerecommended by and comply withspecifications of the manufacturer of yourtractor. Use commo

• The attachments can be used dudngthe engine warm-up pedod and mayrequire the choke control be pulled outslightly.NOT[=:ifat a highaltitude (above 30

MAINTENANCESCHEDULE _Check Tn Pressure I_ t/CI_ O_mtor I_ andR ch=_f_ Lo_. F=_=.= IS' !/, IS'cA ShamenJReplace Mo_er Blades _40 Check Bauer/

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

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules whenperforming any maintenance,BRAKE OPERATIONif tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high s

• Keepbatteryandterminalsclean.• Keep battery bolts tight.• Keep small vent holes open.• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.NOTE: The odginal equipme

CLEANAIRINTAKEICOOLINGAREASToinsurepropercooling,makesurethegrassscreen,coolingfins,andotherexternalsurfacesoftheenginearekeptcleanatalltimes.Every100

_CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE ORADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set perking brake.2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N

BottomEdgeof BottomEdgeofMowertoGround MowertoGround-- GROUND LINE --SuspensionBOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUALIN LENGTNut "E"LinkNutNOTE: Eac

BeltTensionRod(DisengagedR.H.position) MandrelPulleysArm MandmtR.H,ArmPrimaryTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVEBELTPark the tractor on levelsurface. Engagep

Electric_ ClutchO,atchC=utching/"II/ I ]_'_':- _ Ii"_StationaIdlerTransaxlPulley /(_9 _ Clutch w,reTRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVERNEUT

REPLACING BA'I-rERY_LCAUTION: Do not short batteryterminals by allowing a wrench or anyother objectto contact both terminals atthe came time. Bef

Idle Fuel Adjusting Idle SpeedNeedle _,djuating_orewThrottleControlStop ) ScrewTO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROLThe choke controlhas been preset a_.thefactory a

Immediatelyprepareyourtractorforstorageattheendoftheseasonorifthetractor will not be used for 30 days ormore.• kCAUTION: Never sfore the tractor withg

IMPORTANT:Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet andthrowingobjects. Failureto observe the following safety instructionscould result inse

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill net startHard to startEnglnewill netturn everEngine clicks butwill not start1. Out of fuel2. Engine

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONLossofpower 1. CuRingtoomuchgrass/too1. Setin=Higher Cut" positio_reduce speed.2. Adjust throttle con

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION_1owerbladeswlll 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction.not rotate mechanism.2. Worn/damaged mower

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.272231SCHEMATICBAT11ERYAMME3_RIGNITION SWITCHFUSE(PEDAL UP)SEAT SWtTCH(NOT OCCUFIF..D)1SOLENOIDIC G:i , iib ,(_)i q Fi _ H ii

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272231ELECTRICAL264O2934

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272231ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray, Battery10 145211

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272231CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES42436O2O92937420036

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272231CHASSISAND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis2 176554 Drav/oar3 17060612 Screw, 3/8-16 x 3/49 172

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272231GROUNDDRIVE5719738

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272231GROUNDDRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 ... Transaxle (See Breakdown)Peeriess206-

IlLCHILDRENTragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalerttothepresence of children.Children are often attracted to themachine and the mowing activity.

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272231STEERINGASSEMBLY40

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272231STEERINGASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 175139)(418 Steedng Wheel2 172393 Axle Assembly Cast Iron3 169840 Spin

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272231ENGINE3229 39 !OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester 442

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272231ENGINEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION175439X505 Control, Throttle... Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler ModelNumber CV6

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272231SEATASSEMBLYKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONt23456789t0tlt213175134 Sere 14 72050412 Bolt,

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272231DECALS71518\171012KEYNO.1234567810111213PART KEy PARTNO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.177888 Decal, Hood/Seat Name Pie. 14 17

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272231LIFTASSEMBLY46

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272231LIFTASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 176263 Plunger Assembly2 159476 Shaft Assembly, UIt3 138284 Pin, GrOove4 12

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272231MOWERDECK4647116I48

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272231MOWERDECKKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1743483 1789445 4939M6 1308326 17436511 17392013 17436014 17435815 110485X16 17449317 721

• Useslowspeed.Choosealowgearsothatyouwillnothavetostoporshiftwhileontheslope.• Avoid starting or stoppingon a slope. Iftires lose traction, disengage

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272231PEERLESSTRANSAXLE-. MODEL NUMBER206-545CI50

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272231PEERLESSTRANSAXLE- - MODELNUMBER 206-545CKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 772147 Transaxle Cover 41A 790

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272231KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER65578_iCYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER/tg/52

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272231KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER65578HEADNALVFUBREATHERCRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272231KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624,TYPE NUMBER65578IGNITIONIELECTRICAL:)'allumaae ou telectriguef-,e ,,,_.tliil.._11_

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272231KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624,TYPE NUMBER 65578IGNITION/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART KEY PARTNO. N

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272231KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER65578STARTING SYSTEM IO_maffant Svst_melJ_e9ENGINE CONTROLS_oteur Contr61

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272231KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65578STARTING SYSTEMKEY PARTNO. NO.1 M-839080-S2 25-098-08-S3 M-841080-S4

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272231KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624,TYPE NUMBER 65578CRANKSHAFTVilebrequin EXHAUSTEchaDDement Iml6/2FUEL SYSTEM IFuel Svs

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272231KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624,TYPE NUMBER 65578CRANKSHAFTKEY PARTNO. NO.1 24-014-42-S2 52-139-09-SEXHAUSTKEY PARTNO.

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 3.5GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADEDANDTYPE: REGULAROILTYPE SAE10W30(above32°F)(PI-SF-SJ): SAE5W-30Ibelow 32°F)OIL CAPACITY: W/FI

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONISIGHTING "GUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL0)_oI A Operate your Tractor up a

For repairofmajor brand appUarlcesIn your own home...no matter who made it, no mattor who sotd W1-8@0-4-MY-HOME _ A_, dayorr_(1-800-4e_63) (U.S.A.andC

SteeringWheelSteedngSteedng Sleeve_her17/32x 1_3/16x 12(1) Knob_ GaugeMower(5) Retainer Spdngs(double loop) _ (1)Front Plate_ _ Assembly_ (2)Flangedv_

Yournewtractorhasbeenassembled at the factory with exception of those parts leftunassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation

2. Pivotseatupwardandremovefromthe cardboard packing. Remove thecardboard packing and discard.3. Place seat on seat pan so head ofshoulder bolt is pos