Craftsman 917.273322 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual£RAFTZMIIN+260 HPELECTRIC START50" MOWERAUTOMATICGARDEN TRACTORModel No.917.273322• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance•

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVEBELTBe sure tractor is on level surface andmower suspension arms are raised withattachment lift control. Engage parkingbrake.•

CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overin-flared at the factory for shipping pur-poses. Correct tire pressure is importantfor best cutt

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

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

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

TO TRANSPORTWhen pushing or towing your tractor, besure to disengage transmission byplacing freewheel control in freewheel-=ng position. Free wheel co

• Sit on seat in operatingposition,depressclutch/brakepedaland setparkingbrake.• Placemotioncontrolleverin neutral(N) position.• Moveattachmentclutcht

NOTE: Duringthis procedure there willbe no movement of drive wheels. The airis being removed from hydraulic drivesystem.• Move motion control lever to

PILL,. DATESR EGU LAR SERVICE /_./_O_sE RVICE DATE SCheck Operator Presence andT Interlock Systems V _I R Check for Loose Fasteners V' i1_,iAShar

Wal'ranty ... 2iSafety Rules ... 2!Pro_luct Spec f cat ons ... 5;Assembly ...

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

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

Air S_i n PlugOil Fill Cap/DipstickCLEAN AIR SCREENAir screen must be kept free of dirt andchaff to prevent engine damage fromoverheating. Clean with

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

• If adjustment is necessary, makeadjustment on one side of mower only.• To raise one side of mower, tighten liftlink adjustment nut on that side.• To

Left HandMandrelCoverIIScrewsIdlerPulleysPrimaryIdler ArmSpringElectricClutchPulleytLeftHandMandrelMowerDrive BeltBeltKeepersBolt in'" J Mow

Eventually,the internal brake will wearwhich may cause the mower blades tonot engage, or, to not stop as required.Adjustments should be made by yourne

• Retighten belt keeper above transaxlepulley.• Place belt around clutching idlers asshown, making sure to route beltinside of all belt keepers.• Chec

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

TO REPLACEHEADLIGHTBULB• Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in thebackside of the grill.• Replace bulb in holder and push bulbholder secure

• Never leave a running machineunattended. Always turn off blades, setparking brake, stop engine, andremove keys before dismounting.• Turn off blades

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROLThe choke control has been preset at thefactory and adjustment should not benecessary, check adjustment as de-scribed below bef

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART_ROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will notturn overEngine clicks butwill not startLoss of powerCAUSE• Out of fuel.• Engine

PROBLEMLoss of powerContinuedTROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSE• Faulty spark plug.• Dirty fuel filter.• Stale or dirty fuel.• Water in fuel.Excessivevibratio

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTPROBLEM CAUSEPoor grassdischarge (Contn)Headlight(s) notworking (if soequipped)Battery willnot:hargeLoss of DriveEngine "back

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273322SCHEMATICFUEL SHUT-OFFSOLENOIDHEADLIGHTSPTO SWITCHPOSITION CIRCUITOFF C÷G,B÷HON C÷F,B+E A*DBELAYIGNITION SWITCHPOSIT

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273322ELECTRICAL2216',i_./

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273322ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 144927 Batted/2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray, Battery10 14

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273322CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESI/13421_1415_. _140' _138 /_47 ! - ik37,. "_, _135_17133 31l " 68/-I /35f_! -&q

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273322CHASSISAND ENCLOSURESKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 150253 Rail, Frame RH VGT 56 1549142 140506 Drawb

• Never run a machine inside a closedarea.• Keep nuts and bolts, especially bladeattachment bolts, tight and keepequipment in good condition.• Never t

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273322GROUND DRIVE73 F ;"7782 81\83 ,,72 J33 969104108_ ,.'__- 107 2J4854 6615\47-," '_115 "7799

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273322GROUNDDRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.2 7070E Key 1/4 x25 71 1511793 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 72

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273322STEERING274219271630617 _ 14 /\ L ,i,13" s13 i\\// /842

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273322STEERINGKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159944X4282 1370943 6855M4 1618495 1618486 6266H7 121748X8 120000299 121232X10

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273322ENGINE22 _'18 15 17//_j/•÷._ _1639 j_47_37/"!_ 39"_ 45'_4243' '_ 9i._ 4o35-_. ,_69f/72

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273322ENGINEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 ... Engine {See Breakdown)KohlerCV25S-695262 150249 Muffler Side 1-1/8"5

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273322SEAT ASSEMBLY-\ 1\ •i,i_-_ _ 10.,EI _ , .i" 5!_1_ 15 4[ ' 18,/ (17 12 " ,i,2_If 208-_7 'J i &apo

DECALSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2733221813 76 3151381412KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1640962 1647583 1717024 1717035 1408376 1336447 1718148 1648849 1632O410 15

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273322LIST ASSEMBLY404338394235 733431I_ 29_2--33/2781 /\i ¸¸'3 /12_._ 2s2P12 _ 24_'_ ,_3 _13 ' !!- a ;_J\

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273322LIST ASSEMBLYKEYNO.1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526293031323334353839404142437072NOTE:PARTNO. DESCRIPTION

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINECAPACITYAND TYPE:OILTYPE'API-SF/SG/SH):3.5 GALLONSUNLEADEDREGULARSAE 10W30(ABOVE 32°F)SAE 5W-30(BELOW 32°F)OIL CAPA

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273322MOWER DECK48_49 _\6358 103_/645'-- 33114!/34.105 /45484898/94/22129225O

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273322MOWERDECKKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1566902 STD5414315 1384576 STD6240087 1308328 8508579 STD55113710 14029611 13738012 1298951

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273322TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L_I08I2)52

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER917.273322TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 222-3010LKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 164591 Assembly, Housing, LH 72 153767

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273322TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L6KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1445692 122716X3 122745×4 122715X5 122700X6 122699X8 122767X12 12

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273322KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV25S, TYPE NUMBER 69526CYLINDER HEAD VALVE & BREATHER I15,_3\ \30 (_ -- 28I29n 1_ 20

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273322KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV25S, TYPE NUMBER 69526HEAD/VALVEIBREATHER CRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273322KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV25S, TYPE NUMBER 69526IGNITION / ELECTRICALJa_30f425 __624AIR INTAKE t\11! 1(;Is /13\9B

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273322KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV25S, TYPE NUMBER 69526IGNITIONICHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART KEY PARTNO

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273322KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV25S, TYPE NUMBER 69526STARTING SYSTEM It8--@ , _ 17 1_\11 i_ -1310--_95__4IL PAN LUBRICA

Steering WheelSteering SleeveSteering SleeveExtensionSteering Wheel Insert(1) Washer17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge(1) Knob _Seat(1) ShoulderBolt 5/16-18_,

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273322KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV25S,TYPENUMBER69526STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATIONKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273322KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV25S, TYPE NUMBER 69526CRANKSHAFT J--1EXHAUST I1/17lo lO\9lO1561

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273322KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV25S, TYPE NUMBER 69526CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEMKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO

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

For 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 reparacibn

Nose Rolleri l)))llllllllll(2) Hex Bolts 3/8-16 x 1(2) Nylon Locknuts 3/8-16(2) Washers17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.Video CassetteKeys(2) KeysSlope SheetYour n

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTORFROM SKIDAI-I'ACH STEERING WHEEL• Remove hex bolt, lock washer andlarge flat washer from steering shaft.• Position front w

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (SeeOperation section for location andfunction of controls)• Press lift lever plunger and raiseattachment lift lever to its h