Craftsman 917.277130 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualI(.nFT$MnN°lLAWN TRACTOR13.5 HP, 38" MowerElectric Start5 Speed TransaxleModel No.917.277130This product has a low emission en

CHECKTIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinflatedat the factory for shipping purposes. Cor-rect tire pressure is important for bestcutting

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.R N H L I',,IREVERSE NEUTR

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURTRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into theeyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glassesor ey

These heights are approximate and mayvary depending upon soil conditions,height of grass and types of grass beingmowed.• The average lawn should be cu

ADD GASOLINE• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck.Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regularunleaded gasoline with a minimum of87 octane. (Us

MOWING TIPS• Mower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. See "TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in theService and Adjustments section

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .S'_.,_._ _ _ _ °"_ ,/_Check Operator Presence andf Interlock Systemsa Check for Loose Fasteners _ 11_5A Sharpen/Replac

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high

• Rechargeat 6-10 amperesfor 1 hour.NOTE:The originalequipmentbattery onyourtractor is maintenancefree. Do notattemptto open or removecapsor covers.Ad

Warranty...2SafetyRules...3ProductSpecifications...

Service air cleaner more often under dustyconditions.1. Remove knob(s) and cover.TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER2. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.3. Wash

AWARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANYSERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place gear

TRACTORTO REMOVE MOWERMower will be easier to remove from theright side of tractor.1. Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-GAGED" position.2. M

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE-BELTThe mower blade drive belt may be re-placed without tools. Park the tractor onlevel surface. Engage parking brake.BEL

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELTPark the tractor on level surface. Engageparking brake. For assistance, there is abelt installation guide decal on bottom

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSEORDER -1. BLACK cable first from chassis andthen from the fully charged battery.2. RED cable last from both batteries.Weak or

2. Checkthat holes"A" in governorcontrolleverand holein governorplateline-up. If holes"A"arenot aligned,loosenclamp screwand movet

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-age at the end of the season or if the trac-tor will not be used for 30 days or more.A(_WARNING: Never store

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMWill not startiHard to startiEngine will notturn

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerCAUSE CORRECTION.2.3.4.5.6.7. Dirty fuel filter.8. Stal

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw-ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions co

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMMower blades willnot rotatei Poor grassidischarg

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130SCHEMATIC.IkRED lll& BLACKBATTERY//REDAMMETER(OPTIONAL) WHETEG A1IGNITIONSWITCHI!FUSEII IL JCLUTCH / BRAKE(PEDAL

ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER !117.2771302627IIIIIII29287 16IIi / /\ \ /III90 i?//32

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1634652 747604128 17668916 17613821 17568522 4152J24 4799J25 14614726 1751582

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES212302926 3120825262095553?12285554572633f,206lochassis-pLIt2333420834

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1746202 1765543 170606125 1552726 174643X0148 1551389 168347X01410 7214060811

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130GROUND DRIVE7718 113515186323__/52 352625 _7536343721270116262753drive-saddle 2536

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130GROUND DRIVEKEY PARTNO. NO.12 1466823 123666X4 120000285 121520X6 170005127 1622408 13167910 7602041611 105701X12 19

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130STEERING88JJJI29476568 67 6767steering_pLIt423O43_43 6// //38

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130STEERINGKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 140044X428 Steering Wheel2 175131 Axle Assembly3 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH.4

DO:• Mow up and down slopes, not across.• Remove obstacles such as rocks, treelimbs, etc.• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un-even terrain could over

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130ENGINE237262314033J2333 29OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester8114134I78JIengine_bs.1cy149KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1705512 17720

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130SEAT ASSEMBLY\JIIIII_fJf__Jf2117 12seatJt.knob 111IiiiiKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1274272 1405513 711106164 191316105 1450066

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130DECALS671315 I12KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1771092 1764503 1717044 1632045 1495166 1862167 1722758 156867KEY PARTDESCRIPTION N

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130LIFT ASSEMBLY75136131913192O 2020lift-rh.1 piece 3KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1594602 1594713 105767X4 120000025 192116216 1201

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130MOWER DECK\286\2242714938 deck-manuaL144

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130MOWER DECKKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1702802 721405063 1380174 1699705 4939M6 1780248 8508579 1003060010 14029611 134148-- 139

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130DANA TRANSAXLE-MODEL D4360-139820212211.243127 323336383952532586O6263 646946

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130DANA TRANSAXLE-MODEL D4360-139KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170981 Housing, Upper 41 105

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28R707,TYPE NUMBER 1147-E113_ 761251 27_287_ I_l524_REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28R707,TYPE NUMBER 1147-E1968445971967f51A_R 54 %_EQ_LSTO INSTALL. SEE REP

• Be sure the area is clear of other peoplebefore mowing. Stop machine if anyoneenters the area.• Never carry passengers or childreneven with the blad

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28R707,TYPE NUMBER 1147-E1305A_304334_5101 5137831051 _9729 697%_503462 @5

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28R707,TYPE NUMBER 1147-E1130B95A_,osB 987A _955A_147_173955_ 105A_51104A2

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28R707,TYPE NUMBER 1147-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DES

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277130BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28R707,TYPE NUMBER 1147-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DES

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONu_u__IL ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up anddown the face of slopes, nev

Get it fixed, at your home or ourstYour HomeFor repatr- in your home - of all major brand apphances,lawn and garden equtpment, or heating and coohng s

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasolineiCapacityiand Type:lOll Type:i (API-SF-SJ):Oil Capacity:Spark Plug:(Gap: .030")Ground Speed(MPH):1.25 GallonsUnlead

SteeringWheel Insert@(1) Locknut1/2-20SteeringBootSteering Wheel(1) Locknut1/4-28=_ SteeringWheel Adapter(1) Large Flat Washer(1) Hex Bolt1/4-28 x 1-1

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

4. Push down on seat to engage shoulderbolt in slot and pull seat towards rear oftractor.5. Pivot seat and pan forward and as-semble adjustment knob a