Craftsman 917.272242 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualOCRfiFTSMRN°I20.0 HPELECTRIC START48" MOWERAUTOMATICLAWN TRACTORModel No.917.272242• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance•

TOATTACHNOSEROLLER1. Positionbrackets,17/32x 7/8x 16gaugewashers,andnoserollerbetweendeckmountingbracketsasshown.Besuretopositionbracketsoncorrectside

CHECKTIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were ovednfiatedat the factoryfor shipping purposes.Correct tire pressure is importantfor bestcutting perf

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

KNOWYOURTRACTORREADTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURTRACTORCompare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself wi

Theoperationofany tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into theeyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glassesor eye s

Thecuttingheight range is approxi-mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights aremeasured from the ground to the bladetip with the engine not running. Theseh

TOWINGCARTSANDOTHERATtACH-MENTSTowonlytheattachmentsthatarerecommendedbyandcomplywithspecificationsofthemanufacturerofyourtractor.Usecommonsensewhento

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UPBefore driving the unit in cold weather,the transmission should be warmed up asfollows:1. Be sure the tractor is on leve

FILL IN DATESAsYooSe.PL ECheck Brake Operafio_ I1_CheCl_TirePressure I/ t/_Check Operator P_esence andT Inte,do_ systems I_Check10rLooseFasteners I_ 1

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules whenperforming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstoppingdistance at high sp

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

• Keep battery and terminals clean.• Keep battery bolts tight.• Keep small vent holes open.• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.NOTE: The original eq

Oil Drain ValveClosedandLockedPositionCapDrain lbbeCLEAN AIR SCREENAir screen must be kept free of dirtandchaff to prevent engine damage fromoverheati

CLEANING• Clean engine, batter,!, seat, finish, etc.of all foreign matter.• Keep finished surfaces and wheels freeof all gasoline, oil, etc.• Protect

TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parkedon level ground or driveway. Make suretires are propedy inflated (See =PROD-UCT SPECIFICA

5. Remove any dirt or grass clippingswhich may have accumulated aroundmandrels and entire upper decksurface.6. Disconnect R.H. suspension arm fromrear

4. Roadtesttractorfor proper stoppingdistance as stated above. Readjust ifnecessary. If stoppingdistance is stillgreater than six (6) feet in highestg

TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAKBATTERY=_I,CAUTION: Lead-acid batteriesgenerate explosive gases. Keep sparks,flame and smoking materials away frombatteries.

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

2. Withengineoffturnidlefuel adjustingneedle In (clockwise) closing it fingertight and then turn out (counterclock-wise) 1 tum.FINAL SETTING -1. Start

Immediatelyprepare your tractor forstorage at the end of the season or if thetractor will not be used for 30 days ormore._QI,CAUTION: Neverstore the t

IMPORTANT:Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfontandthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafetyinstructionscouldresultinsedousinjur

I_OUBLESHOOTING CHART_RO!_LEM CAUSEWill not start 1. Out of fuel2, Engine not "CHOKED"properly.3. Engine flooded.Hard to start4. Bad spark p

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSE CORRECTIONPROBLEMLoss of power(continued)ExcessivevibrationEngine continuestorunwhenoperator leavesseat withattachmentclutc

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTCAUSE CORRECTION_ROBLEM3oor grass:llschargeHeadlight(s) notworkingIf so equipped)3attery will not:hargeLoss of drive1. Engine spee

SCHEMATICTRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242_TTERYSEAT SWITCH(NOTOCCUPIED)FUEL SHUT-OFFSOIENC_D(IF SO EQUIPPED)IGNITION SWITCH(OPTIONAL)HEAD-UGHTSIP°sm

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27224241126\i t/ //___sii34

ELECTRICALTRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272242KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION12810111216212425262728293O334O45465O5579818_3O91g_Z93163465 Battery74760412 Bol

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES4229t65211936

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242CHASSISAND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 CP,assls2 1765543 17(60612 Screw, 3/8-16 x 3149 172542X418

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242GROUNDDRIVE3250_ _202

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272242GROUNDDRIVEKEY pART KEY pARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 ... Transaxta (See Breakdown) 76 12000001 E-R

II1.CHILDRENTragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalerttothepresenceofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtothemachineandthemowingactivity.Neverassum

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242STEERINGASSEMBLY40

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242STEERINGASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 175139)(418 Steedng Wheel2 172393 Axle/_ssembly3 169840 Spindle Assembl

ENGINETRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242_---2529OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Attester3242

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION45681013175439X505 ControI,Throtffe... Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model Nu

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 9t7.272242SEATASSEMBLYKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 175134 Seat 14 72050412 Bolt, Cardage 1/4-20 x

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242131814241625KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 177888 Decal, Hood/Seat 18 1779132 174969 Reflector

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.272242LIFTASSEMBLY4137384O46

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242LIFTASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 176263 PJungerAsSembly2 159479 Shaft Assembly, Uft3 178981 Pin, Groove4 12

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272242MOWERDECK4632_112I21 '1048

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242MOWERDECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174348 DeckWeldrnent Mower 48 54 74780616 Bolt Fi

• Useslowspeed. 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 tr

6-Sealant (Joint d' etahchelle)57-2QWSQOil - ?SJ_ OZ (OZ de 78.820 d' Hulle)127 - Seal end O_klg Kit (Phoque 0 SonM Jeu)._12988123128:I:,.&l

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242HYDRO GEARTRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER323-0510KEY pART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170351 Main Hou

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.272242KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624TYPENUMBER65578Q_852

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272242KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624TYPE NUMBER65578H EADNALVF.JEREATHER CRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. N

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272242KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV624TYPE NUMBER65578IGNITION/ELECTRICAL Iallumaqe ou Electriouelf-,d _oQISLOWER HOUSING AND

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624TYPE NUMBER65578IGNITION/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO.

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578STARTING SYSTEM [[_marrant Svst_me I!3OENGtNE CONTROLSAoteur ContrSle

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624TYPE NUMBER65578STARTING SYSTEMKEY PARTNO. NO.1 M-539080-S2 25-09 fl.08-S3 M-841080-S4

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272242KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624TYPE NUMBER65578CRANKSHAFTVilebrequlnmlEXHAUST_chappement I_j2FUEL SYSTEM IFuel Svst_me

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272242KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624TYPE NUMBER 65578CRANKSHAFTKEY PARTNO, NO,1 24-014-42-S2 52-139-09-SEXHAUSTKEY PARTNO. N

_RODUCT SPECIFICATIONS-_ASOLINE 3.5 GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADED_ND TYPE: REGULAR:31LTYPE SAE 10W30(ABOVE 32°F)'API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30(BELOW 32°F)OIL

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HiLLI p_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of

For repairof major brandappliancesinyour own home...nomatterwhomade it,nomatterwhosoldForrepairof carry-inproductslikevacuums,lawnequipment,andelectro

Steering WheelSteeringWheel Insert Steering Sleeve(l)W_17132 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge_(1) KnobMowerRetainer Springs)(2} Retainer Springs (single loop)(2)Fl

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

4. Push down on seat to engageshoulder bolt in slot and pull seattowards rear of tractor.5. Pivot seat and pan forward andassemble adjustment knob and