Craftsman 917.270653 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRAFTSMAN"15.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.270653• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Ma

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

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 average lawn should be cut toapproximately 2-1/2 inches dudng thecool season and to over 3 inchesdudng hot months. For healthier andbetter looki

ADD GASOLINE• Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regularunleaded gasoline with a minimum of87 octane. (Use of leaded gasolinewill Increase carbon and le

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

AS YOU COMPLETE _ '_ _ '__ "rim t_4m_'eR Ch=__" Loo_Famr_ t/, t1'T L_'_ C_ I/0 Checkk_e_y LevelR c_an BatteryandT_m

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

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

Engine Cooling FinsENGINE COOLING FINSRemove any dust, dirt or oil from enginecooling fins to prevent engine damagefrom overheating.• Remove screws fr

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CLEANINGi lean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.of all foreign matter.Keep finished surfaces and wheelsfree of all gasoline, oil, etc.Protect painte

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjuSt the mower while tractor is parkedon level ground or driveway. Make suretires areproperly inflated (See "PROD-UCT SPE

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

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVERNEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTThe transexle should be in neutral whenthe gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lockgate) position. The adj

PositiveTerminal NegativeTerminal Ke HexNut BoltBatteryPositive Ten_.nalNegative TerminalREPLACING BATTERYA CAUTION: Do not short batterytermir_Ls by

ENGINEMaintenance, repair, or replacement ofthe emission control devices andsystems, which are being done at thecustomers expense, may be performedby

ACCELERATION TEST• Move throttle control lever from slow tofast position. If engine hesitates ordies, turn idle mixture valve out(counter-clockwise) 1

Immediately prepare your tractor forstorage at the end of the season or if thetractor will not be used for 30 days ormore._. CAUTION: Neverstore the t

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSEWill not start * Out of fuel.Hard to startEnglnewlll notturn overi!, Engine not "CHOKED _properly.• Engine floo

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONEngine clicks but • Weak or dead battery. • Recharge or replace battery.will not start • Corroded battery

• Turn off blades when not mowing.• Stop engine before removing grasscatcher or unclogging chute.• Mow only in daylight or good artificiallight.• Do n

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTiPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONPoor out - unevenMower bladeswillnot rotatePoor grassdischargeHeadlight(s) notworking(If so equipped)Bat

SCHEMATICTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270653"BATTERYAMMETER(OP11(_'qAq)G AI(IGNITIONSWITCHIGm swrrcltFUSEL ... iCLUTCH/ BRAKE(PEDALuP)EtJ

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ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270653KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144925 Battery 12 VOLT 25 AMP2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/48 156417

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270653CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES2812@54557434

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270653CHASSISANDENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1698302 16g0613 170606125 1552729 168337X01310 STO53371011 15592712 14566013 1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27_53GROUND DRIVE211136

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270653GROUNDDRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 Traneexie (See Breakdown) 61 17060612PeerlessModel206-545C

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270653STEERING ASSEMBLY_41i ,IU 444O/

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270653STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 1564834 1574735 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 1200O0299 3

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

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27065329I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester$72621344O

ENGINETRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270653KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1621572 177204103 ...4 13735213 16529114 1328032415 1320030016 STD55123723 16

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270653SEATASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1401222 1405513 711106164 191316105 1450O66 STD5414377 124181X8 170006169 1913161410 1

DECALSTRACTOR -- MODE LNUMBER 917.2706534 I02O11141311KEY PARTNO, NO,1 1563682 1671783 1632004 1632025 1653886 1336448 1668879 1632O4t0 156439KEY PART

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270653LIFTASSEMBLY713$4623191332313213192044

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270653LIFTASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Washer Asm Inner SpdngW/Plunger2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift RH3 105767X

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270653MOWERDECK167161IS234"_21161212829223 24252746

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270653MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 165892 MowerDeckAssembly,42" 52 1398882 STD533107 Bolt

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270653PEERLESSTRANSAXLE- - MODELNUMBER206-545C187O _71B16048

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270653PEERLESSTRANSAXLE-- MODELNUMBER206-545CKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 772147 Transaxle Cover 41A 790

PRODUCTSPECIFICA_ONS3ASOLINECAPACITYAND TYPE:OILTYPEAPI-SF/SG/SH):1.25 GALLONSUNLEADEDREGULARSAE 30 (ABOVE 32°FSAE 5W-30(below 32°F)OILCAPACITY: 3.0 P

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270653BRIGGS &STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E123O_614lit REQUIRESSPECIALTOOL$TO INSTALL. SEER

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270653BRIGGS & STRAI"rON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707,TYPE NUMBER 1174.E1127 138 106N7' N 117 _11_42_AI __ I__

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270653BRIGGS &STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707,TYPE NUMBER 1174..EI137977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET467171 _ 835445_224

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270653BRIGGS &STRA'n'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1i2. I,o,B_..L K,TI .._11036 LABEL KIT

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270653BRIGGS &STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DES

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270653BR|GGS &STRAI"rON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707,TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION" _"SIGHTINGONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSK

Steering WheelSteeringWheel Insert(1) Hex Bolt 5116-18 x 1-1/4,_ Steedng WheelAdapter(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1(1) Large Flat Washer(1) Locknut 5/16-1° _

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

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

LabelBattePDoorINSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.• Remove adjustment knob and flatwasher securing seat to cardboardpacking and

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE(if previously removed)• Re'me and hold deflector shield inupright position.• Place front of mulcher plate over frontof mowe