Craftsman 917.270631 User Manual

Owner’s ManualEiiFTSHii^16.0 HPELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.270631® Safety ® Assembly ® Operation ® Mainten

Weld Nut From The TopLockWasher NutLatch 'HookWasherMulcherPlateHook Points DownLatchHookWeld Nut Lock WasherWasherScrewTO CONVERT TO BAGGING

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.BATTERYiFUELCAUTI

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

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always we

® For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height

See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or per-2anent damage may occur.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean after each use.0 The special mulching

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETECheck Brake Operation✓ ✓Check Tire Pressure✓ ✓Check Operator Presence and in

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at hig

‘ Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.,' Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.► Coat terminals with grease

Warranty...,...2Maintenance...17Safety Rules...

® Reinstail cartridge, nut, precieaner, cover and secure with knob(s). IMPORTANT: Petroieum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean th

D ADJUSTMENM i s«AcAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:8 Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.» Place gearshift l

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See “PRODUCT SPEC

BELT INSTALLATION - o Install new belt in reverse order of removal.Mandrel Pulley® Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENTIf steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remov

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB® Raise hood.® Pud bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.<» Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is low emission. It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap, which

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.^CAUTION: Never store t

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONWill not start® Out of fuel.® Fill fuel tank.® Engine not “CHOKED”® See‘TO START ENGINE” inproperly. ...

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONEngine clicks but» Loose or damaged wiring.a Check all wiring.will not start® Faulty solenoid or starter.a

» Turn off blades when not mowing,» Stop engine before removing grass catcher or undogging chute.8 Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.» Do

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMPoor cut uneven (confd)CAUSE.grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.CORRECTIONMower blades will not rotatePoor gr

TRACTOR - - MODEL MUMBER 917.270631SCHEMATICIGNITION SWITCHPOSITIONCIHCUiT “MAKE”OFF (3 + M *f L NONERU№LIGHTB "f L A + YRUN B + L NONESTARTB +

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631IELECTRICAL2232

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631ELECTRICALtPARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTION1144925Battery 12 VOLT 25 AMP274760412Boil Hex Hd1/4-20uncx3/43STD551025Washer 9/32

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,270631CHÂSSIS AND ENCLOSURES34

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO., NO DESCRIPTION1 160392 Chassis2 140356 Drawbar3 17490612 Screw, Thd. Ro

TRACTOR - - MODEL r^UMBER 917.270631GROUND DRIVE36

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631GROUND DRIVEKEYPARTKEY PARTNO,NO.DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1____Transaxie {See Breakdown)52STD541431Nut Crown

TRACTOR - - MODEL MÜMBER 917.270S31STEERING ASSEMBLYà__et';37-----—3638

TRACTOR -STEERING ASSEMBLYMODEL NUMBER 917.270631KEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1139768Steering Wheel2154427Front Axle Assembly3156483Spindle Assembly, LH,

j: i . Z '.' y' -' ; ;..iVNever make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.Grass catcher components are subject to

ENGINETRACTOR " - MODEL NUMBER 917.27063129AOPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester2340

ENGINETRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631KEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1 162157Control Throtlle/Choke2 17720410Screw HexThd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T3Engine (See B

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631;eat assembly<EY PARTiO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 140122 Seat 3350 BMAk Craftsman2 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat {

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631KEY PARTKEY PARTNO.NO. DESCRIPTIONNO. NO,DESCRIPTION1 156368 Decal, Oper, Instr12146046Decal, V-be!t Dr Sch3 163200

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631LIFT ASSEMBLY44

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,270631LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTION1159460Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger2159471Shaft Asm. Lift RH3105767XPin

TRACTOR - - MODEL MUMBER 917.270631MOWER DECKr-w46

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631MOWER DECKKEYPARTNO.NO.11443932STD533107313801741384405STD62400B613083288508579STD551137101402961113414912129895131

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 4360-12848

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631DANATRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 4360*128KEY PARTKEY PARTNONO.DESCRIPTIONNO NO.DESCRIPTION1160955Housing, Upper381609

PRODUCT SPECIFÎCATIOWSGASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE:1,25 GALLONSUNLEADEDREGULAROIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH):SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)OIL CAPA

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.917.270631BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-El50

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAI

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.917.270631BRIGGS 8t STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-El52

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.917.270631BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-El53

Bf=UGGSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.917.270631STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION NO. NO.DESCR

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.917.270631BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-ElKEYPARTKEYPARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTIONNO.NO.DESCR

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

HOW TO SET UP YOUR, TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERYA.CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both