Craftsman LAWN TRACTOR 917.270962 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualrRRFT [MRN°20.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWERAUTOMATICLAWN TRACTORModel No.917.270962• Safety• Assembly• Operation° Maintenance• R

V' CHECKLISTBEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOYYOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVETHEBEST PERFORMANCE ANDSATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITYP

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.BATTERy CAUTION ORWARNINGENGINE

KNOWYOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize y

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

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

• Pull freewheel control out and downinto the slot and release so it is held inthe disengaged position.• Do not push or tow tractor at morethan two (2

• Insert key into ignition and turn keyclockwise to "START" position andrelease key as soon as engine starts.Do not run starter continuously

• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.After the engine is running, movethrottle control to half (1/2) speed. Withmotion control lever in neutral

Ch.SrekeO rationWCheck Tire PressureCheck Operator Presence andT Interlock Systems I_R Check for Loose Fasteners I1_ 11_7' _ Sharpen/Replace Mowe

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

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

NOTE-The original equipment battery onyour tractor is maintenance free. Do notattempt to open or remove caps orcovers. Adding or checking level ofelec

overheating. Clean with a wire brush orcompressed air to remove dirt andstubborn dried gum fibers.CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLINGAREASTo insure proper coolin

CLEANINGClean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.of all foreign matter.Keep finished surfaces and wheelsfree of all gasoline, oil, etc.• Protect paint

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parkedon level ground or driveway. Make suretires are properly inflated (See "PROD-UCT SP

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADEDRIVE BELTThe mower blade drive belt may bereplaced without tools. Park the tractoron level surface. Engage parking brake.BELT R

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROLLEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTThe motion control lever has been presetat the factory and adjustment should notbe necessary.• Loosen

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAKBATTERYCAUTION: Lead-acid batteriesgenerate explosive gases. Keep sparks,flame and smoking materials away frombatteries. Al

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILLASSEMBLY• Raise hood.• Unsnap headlight wire connector.• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood atsides, tilt toward engine and

then turn out (counterclockwise) 1-1/4to 1-1/2 turns.FINAL SETTING -• Start engine and allow to warm for fiveminutes. Make final adjustments withengin

Immediately prepare your tractor forstorage at the end of the season or if thetractor will not be used for 30 days ormore.w_ltCAUTION: Never store the

• Slowdown beforeturning.• Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Alwaysturn offblades,setparkingbrake,stop engine,andremovekeysbeforedismounting.• Turn

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEnginewill notturn overEngine clicks but#ill not startLoss of powerCAUSE• Out of fuel.• Engine

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSEPROBLEMLoss of power(Continued)ExcessivevibrationEngine continuestorunwhenoperator leavesseat withattachmentclutch engagedPo

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONPoor grassdischargeHeadlight(s) noti workingL(if so equipped)Battery will notchargeLoss of driveEngine &q

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962AMM_FER(OPTIONAL))GWHITEL JCLUTCH/BRAKE(PEDALUP)IGNITIONSWITCHBLUEi .Eo1 ' STARTERBLAC K;OLENOi; ISEA

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2709624224 4133 _25Iii1634

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray. Battery10 14521

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES582812208 _ 112075323542075255607437/320836

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1698302 16£0613 170606125 1552729 168337X01310 STD53371011 15592712 14566013

TRACTOR - . MODEL NUMBER 917.270962GROUND DRIVE19 55_8

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962GROUND DRIVEKEYNO.18lO1415161921222425262728293o323435363738394041424748495o51525355565759616263646566PART KEY PART

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially bladeattachment bolts, tight and keepequipment in good condition.• Never tamper with safety devices.Check their prop

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962STEERING ASSEMBLY30... _39j 1_41,'---_-4=t62 4451_54471367674O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1397682 1544273 1698404 1698395 6266H6 121746X7 192720168 120000299 :L'..&ap

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2709622383931_"_ 2614,. 271381 ,3329OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester42

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1621522 177204103 ...4 1497235 1440696 1440687 1381298 15017610 14555211 STD55112512 STD

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 140123 Seat 3450 BIk/blk Craftsman 12 121246X2 140551 Br

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962214619222O741311 214KEYNO.1234567911PARTNO.156439163205171696171697170933133644171809163204156811DESCRIPTIOND

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962LIFT ASSEMBLY29_ 28 272371311_ _1219 j13491361542O 2046

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm.2 159471 Shaft Aem. Lifl3 105767X Pin Gr

MOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2709626z a 68f 1,6 _36 _ 'qk _Y'_34' 142 '11964 149 i19 212748

MOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1658922 STD5331073 1380174 1654605 STD6240086 1308328 8508579 STD55 t 13710 14029611 134

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINECAPACITYAND TYPE:OILTYPEAPI-SF/SG/SH):OIL CAPACITY:SPARK PLUG:GAP: .030")VALVEADJUSTMENTGROUNDSPEED (MPH):TIREPRESS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-05105O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170351 Main

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E312191 615A_ I220 ,,,_"_:! _i_1132113=_ 63

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3861 PUMP REPAIR KIT121 CARBURETOR KIT _ I432 ,

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3697783y 803513544 801802797358 GASKET SET54

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3KEYNO.123455A77A891010A11121315161920232425262

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. D

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTING "_GUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLol(D&IOperate your Tractor up

SteeringWheelAdapterSteering WheelSteeringSleeveI teeringExtensionShaft(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1@(1)Locknut5/16-18Seat(1) ShoulderBolt 5/16-18(1) Washer@

For in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week1-800-4-MY-HOME sM (1-800-469-4663)Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domici

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

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCHECK BATTERY• Lift hood to raised position.• If this battery is put into service aftermonth and year indicated on label(lab

• Slowly move the motion control leverforward and slowly drive tractor offskid.• Apply brake to stop tractor, set parkingbrake and place motion contro