Craftsman 917.273011 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual£RaFTSMgN20.0 HPELECTRIC STAR-l:46" MOWER6 SPEEDGARDEN TRACTQRModel No.917;.273011• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance-,

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout-ing in all mower pulley grooves. Installbelt into electric clutch pulley groove.• Install one front link in top

belts are muted correctly.INSTALL MULCHER PLATE• Install two latch hooks to mulcher plateu_g screw, washer, lock washer, andweld nut as shown.NOTE: Pr

These symbols may appear onyour tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.E3A .=BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND sAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURTRACTORCorr_pare-the illustrations with your tractor to familiari

The operation of anytractor can result inforeign objects thrown into theeyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses-or eye

The cutting height range is approximately1-1/2"to 4-1/2". The heights are mea-sured from the groundto the bladetip withthe engine not runnin

ATTACHMENTSTow onlythe attachmentsthat are recom-mended by and complywith specificationsofthe-manufacturerof your tractor.Usecommonsense when towing.T

engineto accept small changes in ...speed and load, until the choke controlis fully in. If the engine startsto runr0u--ghly,-pullthe choke control ou

MULCHING MOWING TIPSIMPORTANT:For best performance,keepmower_housing free of built-up grass andtrash_ Clean after each use.• The special mulching blad

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILrFIESFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETE '_.4._'_ _.._x_'_ 'rCheckBrakeC_,n,t_n V" V"CheckTn Pressure l/ V&

...2Safe_!Sul_s:::_...'...-7.':._..-_.,_... ... "... 2Prod_Specificat!ons ... 5Assembly.,,L.J.L

Always observesafety rules when per-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tra_-tbr re-quiresmore than six (6) feetstopping distance at high speed

• Keep battery and terminals clean.• Keep battery bolts tight.• Keep small vent holes open.• Recharge at 6-10 amPeres for 1 hour.TO CLEAN BATTERY AND

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLINGAREASTo insure proper cooling, makesure thegrass screen,cooling fins, and otherexternal surfacesof the engineare keptclean at

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

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parkedon level ground or driveway. Make suretiresare properly inflated (See =PROD-UCT SPECIFIC

TO REPLACE MOWERDRIVE BELTMOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL• Pa_ tractor on a level surface. Engagepa'rkJ_ngBrake.• Remove screws from left hand mandrelco

BELTPark the tractor on level surface. Engageparkingbrake.• Remove mower drive belt (See 9-0REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" inthis section of this manu

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELTPark the tractor on level surface. Engageparking brake. For ease of service thereisa-beltJnstallation guide decal on botto

TO REMOVEWHEEL FOR REPAIRSFRONT WHEEL• Blbck up-axle securely.• Remove axle cover, retaining ring andwashers to allow wheel removal.• Repair tire and

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB• ;Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in thebackside of the grill.• Rdplace-bulb in holder and push bulbholder sec

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

FINAL SETTING -• Start engine and allow to warm for fiveminutes. Make final adjustments withengi[__ running and shift/motion controllever in neutral (

Imr'3ediatelyprepareyour tractor for stor-ag_ at th_ end of the season or if the trac-tor will not be used for 30 days or more.,A CAUTION: Never

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART •PROBLEMWill not startCAUSE• Out of fuel.• Engine not =CHOKED"properly.• Engine flooded.Hard to startEngine will not turnov

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMLoss of powerCAUSE• Cutting too muchgrass/too fast.• Throttle in "CHOKE" posi-tion.• Build-up of grass, leavesan

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMMower blades willnot rotatePoor grass dis-chargeHeadlight(s) notworking (if soequipped)Battery Will notchargeEngine =backf

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273011SCHEMATICI/7REDBATTERY)K_NmONSWITCHYOUR TRACTOR ISEQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL IALTERNATOR SYSTEM. ITHE LIGHTS ARE NOT IC

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27301122Ii pI I !i I !J i It_l IiI2Ol\7_ it tIj t36

ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273011KEYNO.PARTNO. DESCRIPTION1 144927 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray, Battery10 1452

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273011CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES21_28 ". 17192\17 165617M147122122122154244 17"::..-_. 21_1738

CHASSISANDENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1502532 1405064 738007005 1639766 1578827 177204088 14516614 161023X55815 16056816 121794X17 1749061218 160564X55

before restarting.• Never make adjustments or repairs withtheengine running.• Grass catcher components are subjectto wear, damage, and deterioration,w

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273011GROUND DRIVEg126240

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273011GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 9858M1 Key, Woodruff 36 1494123 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273011STEERING ASSEMBLY326196'///162231!\\\"\!\\42

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273011STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1599442 1370943 6855M4 1618495 1618486 6266H7 121748X8 12(X)00299 1212

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011252118 1526163720IiIIi-!3I37394279829\I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I4 _

ENGINEIHACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION2 1610625 132003007 1513968 121361X9 15082810 105432X11 140923i2 14399615 15134616

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 91-t.zl_u,,SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 140124 _ 142 140551 Bracket, PivotSeat 153 - 140675 Strap, Fender 164 12

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27301113186 32110712 113814KEYNO.123456789lO1112PARTNO.163265164O85163916163917149516133644163210164757163204156439

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER i)17.273011u_rASSeMeLY4O3913234335 1738 3431 8,32 9-- _ 1048

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 121006X RodAsm.,Lever2 159187 ShaftAsm.,LiftVgt3 159189 LeverAsm.,LiftRh4

PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS-GASOLINEc crrY._3.5 GALLONSUNLEADEDREGULAROILTYPE(API-SF/SG/SH):SAE 10W-30(above32°1)SAE 5W-30(below32°1)OIL CAPACITY: W/FILT

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011MOWER DECK116 11749I32i19121511

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273011MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 164210 Deck Weldment 35 174906283 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway

TRANSAXLETRACTOR--- MODEL NUMBER 917.273011151474 70 73 _,3092 93°41-_4S...9a252452

TRANSAXLETHACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011KEY PARTNO. NO.1 4197R2 12(X)00343 4199R4 4216R5 4215R6 4217R7 6256H8 740206529 7392M10 13726I11 4985R12 6

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMI:II::I-i u i i .i_lou:,KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER •65551CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER--13CRANCASEJ27V •vV

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551HEAD/VALVE/BREATHERKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION2345678910111213141

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551IGNmONIELECTRICALl 1_2e...-,$, 0_IG)BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I

KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV20S,TYPE NUMBER65551IGNmON/CHARGINGKEY PARTNO. NO.1 54-755-152 M-04030253 X-25-924 24-112-045 25-086-476 24-157-037 12-086-

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551ISTARTING SYSTEM IENGINE CONTROLS JOIL PAN I LUBRICATION J1_--2---32458

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551STARTING SYSTEMKEY PARTNO. NO.1 M-08390702 24-096-053 M-O8390804

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE( (1) Shoulder Bolt'J 5/16-18'iiiiiii"(1) Washer17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 GaugeI(1) KnobI1_ _uts @ ___RSe°_

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273011KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551ICRANKSHAFT I.2 1FU EL SYSTEM !i iEXHAUST I/1146O

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEI_ NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551CRANKSHAFTKEY PARTNO. NO.1 24-014-722 52-139-09EXHAUSTKEY PARTNO. NO.1 24-041-022 25-072-0424-522-

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LINE OR

For the repair or replacement parts you needdelivered directly to your homeCall 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week1-800-366-PART(1-800-366-7278)Para ordenar p

Parts packet separately in carton!;IVideoCassetteMulcherPlateHiPads BagSeatSteering WheelManualil IParts Bag contents not shown full size(2) ShoulderB

Yournew tractor has been assembledat the factorywith exceptionof those parts leftunassem_bledfor shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operatio

HOWTO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCHECK BATTERY• Lift hood to raisedposition.• lf_-hisbattery is put into service aftermonth and year indicated on label (label