Craftsman 917.275010 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualICRRFTSMRN*I23 HPELECTRIC START48" MOWER6 SPEEDGARDEN TRACTORModel No,917.275010• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Re

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELTBe sure tractor is on level surface andmower suspension arms are raised withattachment lift control Engage parkingbrake.1.

CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were ovednflatedat the factory for shipping purposes.Correct tire pressure is imp_tant for hostcutting pe

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literaturesupplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.BA'rFERY CAUTION OR REVERSE

KNOWYOURTRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yo

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safetyglasses or ey

Thecuttingheightrangeisapproximately1-1/2"to4-1/2".Theheightsaremea-suredfromthegroundtothebladetipwiththeengine not running. These heights

TOWINGCARTSANDOTHERAT-TACHMENT8Towonlytheattachments that arerecommended by and comply withspecificationsof the manufacturer of yourtractor. Use commo

warm-up period from several secondsto several minutes, depending on thetemperature.• The attachments can be used dudngthe engine warm-up period and ma

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DA_-SAS yOLI CCMPLETEP_EG_JLARSERVtCE _ERVICE DATESChed_BakeO_a_c_ I/' V'C_eck _re P_sssu_ V' V"Check

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

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

NOTE: The originalequipment battery onyour tractor is maintenance free. Do notattempt to open or remove caps or covers.Adding or checking level of ele

CLEAN AIR SCREENAir screen must be kept free of dirt andchaff to prevent engine damage fromoverheating. Clean with a wire brush orcompressed air to re

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE ORADJUSTMENTS:l. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)

FRONT:rO-BACKADJUSTMENTIMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. If the followingfront-b_backadjustment is necessary, be sure to adjustbothfront lin

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVEBELTPark_'le tractor on levelsurface. Engageparking brake.1. Remove mower ddve holt (See "TOREPLACE MOWER DRIVE

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELTPark the tractor on level surface. Engageparking brake. For ease of service thereis a bolt installation guide decal onbott

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

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

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

Immediately prepare your tractor forstorage at the end of the season or if thetractorwill not be used for 30 days ormore._ CAUTION: Never store the tr

IMPORTANT:Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetandthrowing,objects.Failuretoobservethefollowing safety instructionscoeld result insedous

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTPROBLEMWill not start 1.2.3.4.5,6.78.9.Hard to startEngine wtil notturn overEngine clicks butwill not startCAUSEOut of fuel.Engine

ROUBLESHOO'I1NG CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONLoss of power 1. Cuffing too much grass/tooiExcessivevibrationEngine continuesto runwhen operatorlea

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONMowerbladeswill 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction.not rotate mechanism.2. Worn/damaged mower

SCHEMATICTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275010IAMMETERv*_r_(IGNITION SWITCHWIRING INSULATED CUPSNOTE: tF WIRING INSULATEDCUPS WERE REMOVED FORSERVtCING O

ELECTRICALTRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.275010291634

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275010ELECTRICALKEY pARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144927 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray, Battery10 14

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.275010CHASSISANDENCLOSURES,o2 17742 '_4L13036

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.275010CHASSISANDENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1754652 1752824 7368O7OO5 1639766 1578827 177204088 14516614 175259)(55816 121794X1

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.275010GROUNDDRIVE393637 664 _345130 17 "71828 149 , 1927 _ 22485715476946238

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.275010GROUNDDRIVEKEY pART KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 39 74321016 Screw, Fin.

III.CHILDRENTragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnot alert to the pmsanca of children.Children ere often attracted to themachine and the mowing activ

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.275010STEERINGASSEMBLY3/SS'13" / I / /_ ij !13 I I _ .*,40

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER917.275010STEERINGASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159ojI4Xd28 Wheel, Steering2 137694 Axle Asm., Front3 6855M Fitting, Greas

ENGINETRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.275010258461, 6369 _62t8 15 t726. \4O [SPARK ARRESTER KITJKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 ..

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.275010SEATASSEMBLYKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 140124 Seat 14 720504122 140951 Bracket, pivot Sea

DECALSTRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.27501018 2 6 3 15 4 116-_.10113821122323KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1773752 1640853 1717024 1717035 1495166 1336448 1774169 16320

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.275010LIFTASSEMBLY4O3935 7334167OKEY PARTNO. NO,1 121006X2 1775353 1591894 120000225 192920166 711106247 1758308 175831g 12236

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.275010MOWERDECK4611648261846

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUM BER 917.275010MOWERDECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174377 DeckWeldrnent Mower 48 49 73680600 Nut, C

TRANSAXLETRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.275010| 262737248

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917,275010TRANSAXLEKEY PARTNO. NO.1 4197R2 1200(_343 4199R4 4216R5 4215R6 4217R7 6288H8 740206529 7392M10 13726111 4985R12 6266H13

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear sothat you will not have to stopor shiftwhile on the slope.• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. Iftires lose t

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.275010KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV674,TYPENUMBER75544CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER L:11L 8_11_E50

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.275010KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV674,TYPE NUMBER 75544HEADNALVE/BREATHERCRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.275010KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV674,TYPENUMBER75544IGNITION/ELECTRICAL IIB--1BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES i13__ 1014r?|AIR INTAK

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.275010KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV674,TYPENUMBER75544IGNITIONICHARGINGBLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY pART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCR

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.275010KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV674,TYPENUMBER75544STARTING SYSTEM_!$ENGINE CONTROLSQ_jlTOIL PAN I LUBRICATION I)_ |/20--3101_

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.275010KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV674,TYPE NUMBER 75544STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATIONKEY PART KEY pARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.275010KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV674,TYPENUMBER75544CRANKSHAFTJEXHAUSTJ--1FUELSYSTEM I/1116_218

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275010KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV674,TYPE NUMBER 75544CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEMKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO,1.

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

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 3.5GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADEDAND TYPE: REGULAROILTYPE SAE 10W30API-SF-SJ): (ABOVE 32°F)SAE 5W-30(BELOW 32°F)OILCAPACITY: W

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Steering WheelInsertSteering WheelSteedng Sleeve SteeringExtension Sleeve(1) Washer17132 x %3/16 x 12 Gauge_(1) Knob(5) Retainer Spdngs (double loop)(

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

2. Pivotseatupwardand remove fromthe cardboard packing. Remove thecardboard packing and discard.3. Place seat on seat pan so head ofshoulder bolt is p