Craftsman 917.273100 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualICRRFTSMRN°I22.0 HPELECTRIC START50" MOWERAUTOMATICGARDEN TRACTORModel No917.2731 O0• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance

• Assemble gauge wheels as shownusing long shoulder bolts, 3/8 wash-ers, and 3/8-16 center Iocknuts.Tighten securely.ChassisBracketRetainer SShoulder

_CHECKLISTBEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOYYOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEBEST PERFORMANCE ANDSATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITYPRODUCT

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

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with th

Theoperationofanytractorcanresultinforeignobjectsthrownintoth,eyes,whichcanresultinsevereeyedamage.Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldswhileoperatingyo

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

TO TRANSPORTWhen pushing or towing your tractor, besure to disengage transmission byplacing freewheel control in freewheel-ing position. Free wheel co

• :stt on seat in operating pos_t_on,depress clutch/brake pedal and setparking brake.• Place motion control lever in neutral(N) position.• Move attach

NOTE:During this procedure there willbe no movement of drive wheels. The airis being removed from hydraulic drivesystem.• Move motion control lever to

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE ERVICE DATECheck {]rake Operation _1_ IfCheck Tire Pressure _ I_Check Operator Presenc

Warranty...2SafetyRules...2ProductSpecifications...

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

BATTERYYour tractor has a battery chargingsystem which is sufficient for normal use.However, periodic charging of the batterywith an automotive charge

AirS_i nPlug_Oil FillCap/DipstickCLEAN AIR SCREENAir screen must be kept free of dirt andchaff to prevent engine damage fromoverheating. Clean with a

_CAUTION:Beforeperforminganyserviceor adjustments:Depress crutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.Place motion control lever in neutral (N) pos

• If adjustment is necessary, makeadjustment on one side of mower only.• To raise one side of mower, tighten liftlink adjustment nut on that side.• To

Left HandMandrelCover _ScrewsIdlerPulleysPrimaryIdler ArmSpringElectricClutc'nPulleyLeftHandMandrelMowerDrive BeltBeltKeepersBolt inHousingTO REP

Eventually, the internal brake will wearwhich may cause the mower blades tonot engage, or, to not stop as required.Adjustments should be made by yourn

• Hetlghten belt Keeper above transaxlepulley.• Place belt around clutching idlers asshown, making sure to route beltinside of all belt keepers.• Chec

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRSFRONT WHEEL• Block up axle securely.• Remove axle cover, retaining ring andwashers to allow wheel removal.• Repair tire and

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB• Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in thebackside of the grill.• Replace bulb in holder and push bulbholder secu

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine iscapable of amputating hands and feetand throwing objects. Failure to observethe following safety instructions couldr

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROLThe choke control has been preset at thefactory and adjustment should not benecessary, check adjustment as de-scribed below bef

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 tra

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART=ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONNill not start • Out of fuel.-lard to startEngine will not:urn overIEngineclicks butwill not startLossof

PROBLEMLoss of powerContinuedTROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSE• Faulty spark plug.• Dirty fuel filter.• Stale or dirty fuel.• Water in fuel.• Spark plug wire

PROBLEMPoor grassdischarge (Contn)TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSE• Worn, bent or loose blade.Headlight(s) notworking (if soequipped)Battery will notchargeL

TRACIOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273100SCHEMATICAMMETER(OPTIONAL)REDBSM (L A2IGNITIONIGNITION SWITCHnEDPEDW,41TEi F I, , R,nED B r 0 I' _ C-LUTCI_/-BR,

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100ELECTRICAL244333r_ •8'36

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144927 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/49 7603J Tray, Baltery10 14

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES47• 1I/17_ i!i! -:37141._. 148__5_r " " _1401471474256147122 !18 1\147122

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1502532 1405064 738007005 1639766 1578827 177204086 14516614 161623X55815 160

• Keep children out of the mowing areaand under the watchful care of anotherresponsible adult.• Be alert and turn machine off ifchildren enter the are

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100GROUND DRIVE4241 _ 8170 72_I; _. _ 76_. 82 81613736 561057272I01112_K-- 89?240

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEYNO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO.1 ... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 70HydroGear222.3010 712 7070(£ Key

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100STEERING223432627421517 1442

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100STEERINGKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159944X428 Wheel. Steedng2 137094 Axle Asm., Front3 6855M Fitting, Grease4 1618

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100ENGINEII761348 3829\I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I44

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100.NGINEKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 ... Engine (See Breakdown)Kohler ModelNo.CV22S-755342 161063 Muffler5 13200300

TRACTOR -- MODE LNUMBER 917.273100SEAT ASSEMBLY_,_ jl14_]\,3\ 1,17 12• _' 10i 68_.7,_.j8IiIIIKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1401242 1405513 1406754 127018X5 14

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273100,JECALS171817251211PARTNO. DESCRIPTION164094 Decal Dash149516 DecalBattery DNGR/PSNENGAsm171702 Decal Hood RH Craftsm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100LIST ASSEMBLY403943422311 23i131341'J' 0 19 181561648

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100LIST ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 121006X Rod Asm., Lever2 159187 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt3 159189 Lever Asm., L

ALookforthis symbol to point outimportant safety precautions. It meansCAUTIONN! BECOMEAWARE!!! YOURSAFETY IS INVOLVED._,CAUTION: In order to prevent a

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100MOWER DECK48e_2250

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 156990 Mower Deck Weldment 50 40 1365722 STD541431 Nut, GrOwnL

I I'1F_,l.,sI UI'_ -- IVIUUI_L, I_IU M I_ €: I"l _? I I ,ZI_J I UUTRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L52

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 222-3010LKEY pART KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION164591 Assembly, Housing, L

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2731 O0TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 222-3010LPARTNO. NO,1 1445692 122716X3 122745X4 122715X5 1227OOX6 122699X8 122767X12 122717

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273100KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 755344i292 __m13P©Lr"_ L:,355

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBI-H 917.2731UUKOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75534IGNITION I ELECTRICAL II_41-_--? 11DLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I1

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273100KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75534_TARTING SYSTEM I/31 o_4/7-@I_@_,oENGINE CONTROLS IS1/ 122\ _8 13A

I HAl.; I UH -- MUUP-L NUMIdP-H 917.2731UUKOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75534CRANKSHAFT I--1EXHAUST IFUELSYSTEM I2 \iQ,$/498 _ /913 14

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273100KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75534HEADNALVE/BREATHERCRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIP_ON NO.

Steering WheelSteering Sleevei/Steering SleeveExtensionSeatSteering Wheel Insert(1) ShoulderBolt 5/16-18(1) Washer @17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge(1) KnobM

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75534IGNITION/CHARGINGBLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART KEY PARTNO.

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273100KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75534STARTING SYSTEMOIL pAN/LUBRICATIONKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIP

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273100KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 75534CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEMKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLO3GOI A_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of

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Video CassetteKeys(2) KeysSlope SheetYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts leftunassembled for shipping pur

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTORFROM SKIDATTACH STEERING WHEEL• Remove hex bolt, lock washer andlarge flat washer from steering shaft.• Position front wheels o

Shoulder Seat_ _ FlatWasherAdjustmentKnobNOTE:Youmaynowrollordriveyourtractorofftheskid.Followtheappropriateinstructionbelowto removethetractorfromthe