Craftsman 917.273220 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual(RI:IFTSMI:IN"24.0 HPELECTRIC START50" MOWERAUTOMATICGARDEN TRAC'I' RModel No.917.273220• Safety• Assembly• Ope

RetainerPinGauge WheelMountingAdjusting BarShoulder BoltGaugerCrownlockNuts3/8 Carriage BoltsINSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELTBe sure tractor is on level s

Raisedeckto highestposition.Adjustgaugewheelsbeforeoperatingmoweras shownintheOperationsec-tionof this manual.CHECKMOWERLEVELNESSForbestcuffingresults

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

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURTRACTORCompare the illustrationswith your tractorto familiarize y

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

• The average lawn should be cut toapproximately 2-1/2 inches during thecool season and to over 3 inches duringhot months. For healthier and betterloo

NOTE:Toprotecthoodfromdamagewhentransportingyourtractoron atruckor a trailer,be surehoodis closedandsecuredto tractor. Usean appropriatemeansof tyingh

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° FAND ABOVE)• When engine starts, slowly push chokecontrol in untilthe engine begins to runsmoothly. If the engine starts to

MOWING TIPS• Tire chains cannot be used when themower housing is attached to tractor.• Mower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. Se

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ____o_f "FILL IN DATESASYou --,"O,,T,,o,.c,o,..o..Check "13rePressureCheck Operator Prese

Maintenance ... 19Service and Adjustments ... 23Storage ...

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high

• Rinse the battery with plain water anddry.• Clean terminals and battery cable endswith wire brush until bright.• Coat terminals with grease or petro

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREASTo insure proper cooling, make sure thegrass screen, cooling fins, and otherexternal surfaces of the engine are keptclea

,_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.• Place motion control lever in neutr

TOLEVELMOWERHOUSINGAdjustthemowerwhiletractoris parkedonlevelgroundor driveway.Makesuretiresareproperlyinflated(See"PROD-UCT SPECIFICATIONS"

Check pdmary idler arm and two idlersi to that rotate freely.seetheyBe sure spring is securely hooked to pri-mary idler arm and bolt in mower hous-ing

Left HandMandrelSecondary IdlerArmSpringAnti-Sway-BarBracket ScrewTO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCHThe electric clutch should provide years ofservice. The c

• Retighten belt keeper above transaxlepulley,• Place belt around clutching idiom asshown, making sure to route belt insideof all belt keepers.• Chock

TO REMOVEWHEELFORREPAIRSFRONT WHEEL• Block up axle securely.• Remove axle cover, retaining dng andwashers to allow wheel removal.• Repair tire and rea

TO REPLACEHEADLIGHTBULB• Raisehood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in thebackside of the grill.• Replace bulb inholder an_dpush bulbholder securely

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

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROLThe choke control has been preset at thefactory and adjustment should not be nec-essary, check adjustment as describedbelow bef

Immediatelyprepareyourtractorfor stor-ageat the endof theseasonor if thetrac-tor will notbeusedfor 30 days or more._,CAUTION: Never store the tractor

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTF>ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWillnotstartHard to startEngine will not turnoverIEngine clicksbut.willnot start=• Out of fuel.• Engi

PROBLEMLossofpower"ROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSE• Cuffingtoomuchgrass/toofast.• Throttle in =CHOKE" position.• Build-up of grass, leaves andCORR

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONMowerbladeswillnot • Frozenidlerpulley. , Replaceidlerpulley.rotete(cont'd) • Frozenblademandrel. •

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.273220EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIALALTERNATOR SYSTEM.THE LIGHTS ARE NOTCONNECTED TO THEBATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIROWN ELECT

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220ELECTRICAL2229I36

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144927 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 114-20x 3/48 7603J Tray, Battery10 14

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES372 171786_20196852703B

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.I 150253 Rail, Frame RH VGT 52 STD5414312 140506

• Never make adjustments or repairs withthe engine running.• Grass catcher components are subjectto wear, damage, and deterioration,which could expose

TRACTOR - =MODEL NUMBER 917.273220GROUND DRIVE4233 910911272215474O

GROUND DRIVEKEY PARTNO. NO.2 7070E3 7563R5 STD5414376 STD5612107 1405079 14008015 STD55103717 14092120 7394080022 15610323 13056426 STD54123729 140494

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220STEERING ASSEMBLY343242

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273220STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1599442 1370943 6855M4 1618495 1618486 6266H7 121748X8 120000299 121232

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273")')0221_ 20, , _ 39÷o64_j74js3829I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I44

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1257891011121516171819202122242526272829333738394O41424347485455656772737476771502

TRACTOR - " MODEL NUMBER 917.273220SEAT ASSEMBLYKEYNO.PARTNO_ DESCRIPTtON1 140124 Se_t2 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat3 140675 Strap, Fender4 127018X

DECALS9TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27322018 13 4 13 "1031614KEY PARTNO. NO.2 1647543 1639164 1639175 1408376 1336449 14234210 15643911 490OJ12 1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220LIFT ASSEMBLY23I13I22! _ 12•23 /_/,41121520 19 1878103/\61648

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 121006x RodAsm., Lever2 159187 ShaftAsm., Uft Vgt3 159189 LeverAsm.,Lift

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 3.5 GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADEDAND TYPE: REGULAROIL TYPE SAE 10W-30_,PI-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)SAE 5W-30(below 32°F)Z)IL C

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220MOWER DECK463164544434850

MOWER DECKKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1566302 STD5414315 1384576 STD6240087 1308328 85O8579 STD55113710 14029611 13738012 12989513 13755314 13715215 110485X16 14

TRACTOR - " MODEL NUMBER 917.273220HYDRO GEAR THAHSAXLE - - MODEL HUMBER 222-3010L52

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 222-3010LKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.DESCRIPTION1 164591 Asse

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220TRANSAXLE - PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-12254

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220TRANSAXLE - PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144569 Shaft, Pump2 122716X Ring,Retaining3

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26S, TYPE NUMBER 69526CYUNDER HEAD VALVE & BREATHER |3230 _--28I29,%P7_jaI_10bqI!j

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26S, TYPE NUMBER 69526IGNmON I ELECTRICAL24AIR INTAKE .JBLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES15\1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26S, TYPE NUMBER 69526STARTING SYSTEM. 11 _--13OIL PAN LUBRICATIONJENGINE CONTROLS24 ®

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26S, TYPE NUMBER 69526CRANKSHAFT I--1EXHAUST IFUEL SYSTEM ]2//112 _31° ,° /1o9 11 u_15

PartsBagcontentsshownfull size(1) ShoulderBolt 5/16-18@(1) Washer17/32 x 1,.3/16 x 12 Gauge(1) Knoba'ner Springs (double loop)I(4) Retainer Sprin

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220KOHLER ENGINE-MODE1 NUMBER CV26S, TYPE NUMBER 69526HEAD/VALVE/BREATHERKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 24-o33-032 24-04

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26S, TYPE NUMBER 69526IGNmON/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART KEY PARTNO.

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26S, TYPE NUMBER 69526STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATIONKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273220KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26S, TYPE NUMBER 69526CRANKSHAFTKEY PARTNO. NO.1 24-014-722 52-139-09EXHAUSTKEY PARTNO

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLO)4_I& Operate your Tractor up and down the face o

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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 Parts Bag contents not shown full sizeDVideoCassett_Steedng WheelSeat"r; i i: ],Parts Bag ManualSteeringWheel I

Yournewtractorhasbeenassembledatthefactorywithexception of those parts leftunassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of y

°_ :_2;" .°" •_" e.4 • o_IJLabel"INSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.• Remove cardboard packing on seatpan.•