Craftsman 917.272953 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualICRAFTSMAN'I20 HPELECTRIC START46" MOWER6 SPEEDGARDEN TRACTORModel No.917.272953• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenanc

TO ROLLTRACTOR OFFSKID (SeeOperation section for location andfunction of controls)1, Press liftlever plungerand raiseattachmentliftleverto its highest

CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinflatedat the factory for shipping purposes.Correct tire pressure is important for bestcutting

These symbolsmay appear on yourtractoror inliteraturesuppliedwiththe product.Learn and understandtheir meaning.A, =BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD

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

The operationof any tractorcan resultinforeign objectsthrownintothe eyes, whichcan resultin severe eye damage. Alwayswear safetyglassesor eye shieldsw

The cuttingheightrange is approximately1-1/2"to 4-1/2". The heightsare mea-sured from the groundtothe blade tipwiththe enginenot running.The

TOWINGCARTSANDOTHERAT-TACHMENTSTowonlytheattachmentsthatarerecommended by and comply withspecifications of the manufacturer of yourtractor, Use common

warm-up periodfrom severalsecondsto severalminutes,dependingon thetemperature.• The attachments can be used dudngthe enginewarm-up periodand mayrequir

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE __._J_j,_ ____.,J_AsYouCOMPLETE f__"X_.Check Tire Pr_56ureCheck Operator Presence andT InterlOCkSystems I1_R CheCkforLOO_eFa

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

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

BATTERYYourtractorhas a batterychargingsystemwhich is sufficientfor normalusa, How-_=ver,periodicchargingof the batterywithan automotivechargerwill ex

CLEANAIRSCREENAirscreenmustbekeptfreeofdirtandchafftopreventenginedamagefromoverheating.Cleanwithawirebrushorcompressed air to remove dirt andstubbom

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:I. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place geamhift lever in neutral (N)

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENTIMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. If the following front-to-backadjustment is necessary, be sure to adjustboth front

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVEBELTPark the tractor on level surface. Engageparking brake.1. Remove mower drive belt (See "TOREPLACE MOWER DRIVE BEL

TOREPLACEMOTIONDRIVEBELTParkthetractoronlevelsurface.Engageparkingbrake.Foreaseofservicethereisabeltinstallationguidedecalonbottomofleftfootrest.Itisn

TO REMOVEWHEEL FOR REPAIRSFRONT WHEEL -1. Block up axle securely.2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring andwashers to allow wheel removal.3. Repair tire

TO REPLACE HEADMGHT BULB1. Raise hood.2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in thebackside of the grl,.3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulbholder sec

I'O ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL]'he choke control has been preset at the_actory and adjustment should not be_ecessary. check adjustment as de- .scr

Immediately prepare your tractor forstorage at the end of the season or ifthetractor will not be used for 30 days ormore._, CAUTIOI_h Neverstore the t

IMPORTANT:Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet andthrowinq objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result i

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION'Will not startHard to startiEngine will notturn overEngineclicks butwill not start1. Out offuel.2.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSELoss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/toofast.2. Throttle in "CHOKE"position.3. Build-up of grass, leave

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONMower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction.not rotate mechanism,2. Worn/damaged mow

SCHEMATICTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272953AMMETER(OPTIONAL)IBS _q 3_NIT]OP,;WITCHIGNITION SWITCHWIRING iNSULATED CLIPSNOTE: IF WIRING INSULATEDCLIPS

ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2729532433ti IeIi I34

ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272953KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144927 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray, BatterJ10 14

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272953CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES36

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272953CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 175465 Ralt,Frame RH2 140506 Drawbar, Gt4 73680700 Nut, Crown_ock

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272953GROUND DRIVE7693474854 66\4

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272953GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 9658M1 Key, Woodruff 37 121749X Washer 25/32

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

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.272953STEERINGASSEMBLY40

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272953STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION123456789101112131415161718192O21222325262728293O3132333435363738394O41

ENGINE21_2018 15TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272953KEY PARTNO. NO.1 ...2 1610635 13200Q007 1513968 121361X9 15082810 105432X11 17005612 14399615 151

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272953SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1401232 14(T0513 1406754 127018X5 145OO66 STD5414377 124181X8 17187710 15592512 12124

DECALSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2729532 6 311617191581012 1PARt" KEY PARrNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 172507 Decal,DashPanel 14 160

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272953LIFTASSEMBLY403939 733431!'\\ I! I77910\1323KEY PARTNO. NO.1 121006X2 1591873 1591894 120_5 192920166 71110_24

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272953MOWER DECK4649 4146117I47117222146

TRACTOR - - MOOEL NUMBER 917.272953MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 156948 Denk Weldment 36 STD5510373 138457 Bracket Asm., Swa

TRANSAXLETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2729538O6232747372r154148

TRANSAXLETRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272953KEY PART _ PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPllON1 4197R2 120000343 4199R4 4216R5 4215R6 4217R7 1747288

• 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. Iftiros lose

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272953KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV675, TYPE NUMBER 755492 g,%_t0-1|Io_ q1'/'-50

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272953KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV675, TYPE NUMBER 75549HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIP_ON

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.272953KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV675,TYPENUMBER75549bGNITION I ELECTRICAL Ip2o.-3t--24 6_._ I20__ _r-14ts_J_BLOWER HOUSING AND

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.272953KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV675,TYPENUMBER75549IGNITION/CHARG|NGBLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESC

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.272953KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV675, TYPE NUMBER 75549STARTING SYSTEM I7--Q1-.TiENGINE CONTROLS I6"14\I124iOIL PAN L

TRACTOR-" MODEL HUMBER 917.272953KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV675,TYPE NUMBER 75549STARTING SYSTEMOIL PAN/LUBRICATIONKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DES

TRACTOR -- MOOEL NUMBER 917.272953KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV675, TYPE NUMBER 75549CRANKSHAFT I--1EXHAUST/2FUEL SYSTEM\/159 9$/g715

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272953KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV675,TYPE NUMBER 75549CRANKSHAFTKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

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

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 3.5 GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADEDANDTYPE: REGULAROtLTYPE SAE 10W30_,PI-SF-SJ): (ABOVE 32°F)SAE 5W-30(BELOW 32°F)OIL CAPACITY

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SteeringWheel InsedSteering WheelSteering WheelAdapterSeatSteeringSleeve(1) Washer17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge_(1) Knob(!) Shou!derBolt 5/16-18Mower(4) R

Video CassetteDKeysSlope Sheet(2) KeysYournew tractorhas been assembledat the factory withexceptionof thosepartsleftunassembledfor shippingpuqooses.To

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTORFROM SKIDATTACH STEERING WHEEL1. Remove hex bolt,lockwasherandlarge flat washerfrom steedngshaft.2, Positionfront wheelsof the