Craftsman 917.277131 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualI(.nFT$MnN°lLAWN TRACTOR13.5 HP, 38" MowerElectric Start5 Speed TransaxleModel No.917.277131This 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

AS YOU COMPLETEDATESiCh¢_3k Op_:_rator Pre_en_ end1" Interlock Systems I_R Check totLoo_e F_tener$ _ 1_5 I_ wA Sharpen/Repla¢o Mower Blades _1&qu

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 Jsmaintenancefree. Do notattemptto open or removecapsor covers.Add

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

1. Pull up on air filter cover handle androtate towards engine.2. Remove cover.3. Carefully remove air filter cartridge andpre-cleaner from base.4. Cl

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

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. Check that holes "A" in governorcontrol lever and hole in governor plateline-up. If holes "A" are net aligned,loosen clamp scre

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._WARNING: Never store t

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will notturn o

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerCAUSE1. Cutting too much grass/too,3.PROBLEMLOSS of pow

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 centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONMower blades willnot rotatePoor

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277131SCHEMATIC4"olll& L.0 BATTERY//_LL_AMMETER(OPTIONAL) w_G A1 _IGNITIONSWITCHI!FUSEII IL JCLUTCH / BRAKE{PEDAL

ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER !)17,2771312627IIIIIII287 16IIi / /\ \ /III90 i?//32

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277131ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONI 1634652 747604128 176689I6 17613821 17568522 4152J24 4799J25 14614726 1751582

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277131CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2926 3120825265P1228555457263310chassis-pl.lt 23Y3820934262O834

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277131CHASSISAND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO.I 1746202 1765543 170606125 1552726 I74643)(0148 1551389 I6&347X014I0 721406

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277131GROUND DRIVE7718 113 41_'; JI51 5 I1867536343721270116262753drive-s_ddie 2536

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277131GROUNDDRIVEKEY PARTNO. NO.12 1466823 123666X4 120000285 121520X6 170005127 1622408 13167910 760204161I 10570IX12 191

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277131STEERING/_ - - . _I"-'-'----1\ _ _ _ i j _ " _J/-5838

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277131STEERINGKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONI I40044X428 Steering Wheel2 175131 Axle Aasembly3 I69840 Spindle Aasembly, 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

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277131724O3329\OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester81VI381478134engine-bs, lcyl 49KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1705512 1772040834 17

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277131SEAT ASSEMBLY\JIIIII_fJf__Jf21171211Ih_\_IiIiKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1274272 1405513 711106164 191316105 1450066 738006007

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277131DECALS671315 I12KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1771092 1894553 1717044 1632045 1495166 1894617 1722758 156867KEY PARTDESCRIPTION N

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277131LIFT ASSEMBLY75136131913192O 202O/Tft-rh.1piece_3KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1594602 1594713 105767X4 120000025 192116216 1201&

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277131MOWER DECK672\2149 1_.//38 deck-manuel 244

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277131MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 170280 Mower Housing Aasembly 40 736806002 72140506 Bolt, Ca

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277131DANA TRANSAXLE-MODEL D4360-13919._ _s20/" 21 4 I3 -?, / 22 u _ ...11_,36/ 3852/ 53//54//60/59 /:62/ 63/ /,7/!7

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277131DANA TRANSAXLE-MODEL D4360-139KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170981 Housing, Upper 41 105

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277131BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 21B807,TYPE NUMBER 0290-E1d12524 984202448

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277131BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 21B807,TYPE NUMBER 0290-E1803[_ 310[802697 _741o7o100549

• 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 917.277131BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 21B807,TYPE NUMBER 0290-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DES

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.277131BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 21B807,TYPE NUMBER 0290-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DES

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION_n_n1, Fold this page along dotted line indicated above,2, Hold page before you so that its left

Get it fixed, at:your home or ours!Your HomeFor repair - in your home - of all major brand apphances,lawn and garden equipment, or heating and coohng

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