Craftsman 917.272954 Owner's Manual Page 1

Owner's Manual20.0 HPELECTRIC START46" MOWER6 SPEEDGARDEN TRACTORModel No.917.272954• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Repair Parts

INSTALLMOWERANDDRIVEBELTBesuretractoris on level surface andmower suspension arms are raised withattachment lift control. Engage parkingbrake.1. Cut a

CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tireson your tractorwere overinflatedat the factoryfor shippingpurposes.Correct tire pressure is importantfor bestcutting perfo

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

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

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

Thecuttingheight range is approximately1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are mea-sured from the ground to the blade tip withthe engine not runni

TOWINGCARTSANDOTHERATtACH-MENTSTowonlytheattachmentsthatarerecommendedbyandcomplywithspecificationsofthemanufacturerofyourtractor.Usecommonsensewhento

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F andabove)7. When engine starts, slowly pushchoke control in until the enginebegins to runsmoothly. If the enginestarts t

2 - _ mo_) orlon whim _adng In _dy or dully co_J_o_a.3 • ff _0p_I _ o4 filler, ohange C_l ov_/50 hO4JrL4 - _ t_ad_b rnorI often _ mo_no Y_ iandy _,GEN

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

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

BA'I-rERYYour tractor has a battery charging systemwhich is sufficientfor normal use. How-ever, pedodic charging of the battery withan automotive

cap DrainTubejOilDrain Valve)'?_""-'_C osedandLockedPositionCLEAN AIR SCREENAir screen must be kept free of dirt andchaff to preve

CLEANING• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.of all foreign matter.• Keep finished surfaces and wheels treeof all gasoline, oil, etc.• Protect p

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT• Raise mower to its highest position.• Measure height from bottom edge ofmower to ground level at front cornersof mower. Dista

Screws ElectricL.eftn,_-_ Idler CrutchLeft Hand PulleyHa o'_" MandrelMandrel t MowerDriveBertLeft Hand Mower CenterMandrel Blade MandrelMand

4. Road test tractor tor proper stoppingdistance as stated above. Readjust ifnecessary. If stoppingdistance is stillgreater than six (6) feet in highe

Adjustment SleevesJam NutsFRONT WHEEL CAMBERThe front wheel camber is not adjustableon your tractor. If damage has occurred toaffect the frontwheel ca

7. Connect BLACK grounding cable tonegative (-) battery terminal withremaining hex bolt and keps nut.Tighten securely8. Close terminal access doors.9.

Idle Fuel speedAdjusting AdjustingScrewThrottleControl CableClamp Screw" ControlCableTO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROLThe choke control has been preset at

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

IMPORTANT:Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetandthrowing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART=ROBLEM CAUSEWill not start 1. Out of fuel.Hard to startEnginewlllnotturn over2. Engine not "CHOKED"properly.3. Engine

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMLoss of powerExcessivevibrationCAUSE1. Cutting too much grass!tooEnglnecontlnuesto runwhen operatorleaves seat withwith at

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONVlowerbladeswlll 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction.rot rotate mechanism.2. Worn/damaged mowe

SCHEMATICTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272954AMMETER(OPTIONAL)BSIIGNmONSWITCHWIRING INSULATED CLIPSNOTE: IF WIRING INSULATEDCLIPS WERE REMOVED FORSERVIC

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27295416' 3334

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272954KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 144927 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4o20 x 3/48 7603J Tray, Ba0ePj10 14

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272954•CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES15;'37581_ 1717 144 7_2t 1747 91 -I 17192 8836

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272954CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 175465 Rail, Frame RH 56 154914 Brac

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272954GROUND DRIVE38

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272954GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION3 7552R Washer, ThrUst, Axle 38 150035 Nyliner4

Ill.CHILDRENTragicaccidentscanoccurif the operatoris not alertto the presence of children.Children are often attracted to themachine and the mowing ac

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272954STEERINGASSEMBLY197"/18_14141435141,@4O

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272954STEERINGASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPllON1 139768 Wheel, Steering2 178557 Axle Cast., Front3 685_,t Fitting, Grease

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272954ENGINE2518 151617373981II4o29\ISPARKARRESTERKITIKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 ... Engine(SeeBreakdown)KohlerModelN

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272954SEATASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 140123 Seat2 140651 Bracket, Pivot Seat3 140675 Strap, Fender4 12S/018X Bolt

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27295492 6 15 4\13lO1617_EY PARrNO, NO.1 1725072 1640853 1717(_4 1717035 1495166 1336447 163_108 1717059 163_0410 1

TRACTORo- MODEL NUMBER 917.272954LIFTASSEMBLY4O3942 433820 19 1816KEY PARTNO. NO,1 121006)(2 1775,353 1591894 1_00_225 192920166 7111_o247 125631X8 12

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272954MOWERDECK464949344#4547311161173 11819|1746

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272954MOWERDECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO,1 156948 Deck Weldment 34 14494535 174906283 138457 Brackut Asm

TRANSAXLETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272954| 262737248

TRANSAXLETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272954KEY PART KEY pARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIFnONt 4197R2 12OOO0343 4199R4 4216R5 4215R6 4217R7 17472

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

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272954KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV20, TYPE NUMBER 65561CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER IN 15,_,,\m'f3[_jls_1747-2950

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272954KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV20, TYPE NUMBER65561HEADNALVE/B REATHERCRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO,

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272954KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV2O, TYPE NUMBER 65561IGNITION/FLECTRICAL I BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES IAIR iNTAKE J3

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,272954KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV20,TYPE NUMBER 65561IGNITION/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART KEY PARTNO, N

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272954KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV20, TYPE NUMBER65561STARTING SYSTEM I2 67-Q_80!g_ 0mlO31L PAN / LUBRICATION Ir10__ 11&ap

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272954KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV20,TYPE NUMBER 65561STARING SYSTEMKEY PARTNO. NO.1 M-839070-S2 24-096-05-S3 M-839080-54

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272954KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV20,TYPE NUMBER65561CRANKSHAFT IFUEL SYSTEM I--1EXHAUST ]/I¼7 11 10$1391456

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272954KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV20,TYPE NUMBER 65561CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEMKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 2

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

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 3.5 GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADEDANDTYPE: REGULAROILTYPE SAE 10W30_.PI-SP-SJ): (ABOVE 32°F)SAE 5W-30(BELOW 32°F)ILCAPACITY:

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Steering WheelSteeringWheel InsertSteenng SleeveSeat(1) Washer17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge_(1) Knob(5) etainer Spnngs(double loop)(2) etainer Spr;ngs(sin

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

INSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.1. Remove adjustment knob and flatwasher securing seat to cardboardpacking and set aside for