Craftsman 917.270750 User Manual

Owner’s ManualCRAFTSMAN18.5 HPELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No. 917.270750Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Rep

OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.Ê3 AfBATTERY©CAUTION

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

fORESlÛKTiS BçnEfî T7+AÍJ NO SlûKTThe operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dama

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHTThe position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height.• Grasp lift lever.• Press plunger with thumb

TO TRANSPORT• Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control.• When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever

TO START ENGINEWhen starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from th

See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR” in theService and Adjustments section of thismanual.MOWING TIPS• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performan

MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETECheck Brake Operation✓ ✓Check Tire Pressure✓✓Check Operator Presence and Intertock Systems

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high

• Keep battery and terminals clean.• Keep battery bolts tight.• Keep small vent holes open.• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The origin

TABLE OF CONTENTSWarranty...2Maintenance...17Safety Rules...

Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.NOTE; Operating the engine with a blocked gra

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

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See “PRODUCT SPECI

• Install new belt in reverse order of removal.• Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides.• Install mower in reverse orde

Gearshift LeverNeutral Lock GateAdjustmentBoltTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENTIf steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal {left to right) when wh

^CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting batter

ENGINETO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLEThe throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as

STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.^CAUTION: Never st

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSECORRECTIONWill not start• Out of fuel.• Fill fuel tank.• Engine not “CHOKED”• See “TO START ENGINE” inproperly.Opera

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSECORRECTIONEngine clicks but• Loose or damaged wiring.• Check all wiring.will not start• Faulty solenoid or starter.•

SAFETY RULESIMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety inst

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSECORRECTIONPoor cut (cont’d)unevenClogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandr

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE"OFF M4.G+AI NONERUN/LIGHT B+Al A2+LRUN B+A1 NONESTART B + S +A1NONEWIRING

ELECTRICALREPAIR PARTSTRACTOR • - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750\ /32

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750KEYNO.PARTNO.DESCRIPTION1163465 Battery274760412 Boit Hex Hd 1/4-200 nc x 3/48 156417 Case Battery16 1536

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES34

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEYNO.PARTNO.DESCRIPTION1169830Chassis2169061Drawbar317060612Screw 3/8-16x3/45155272Bumper Ho

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750GROUND DRIVE ' ^ ’t' !V'36

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750GROUND DRIVEKEYPARTKEY PARTNO.NO. DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1Transaxle (See Breakdown)6471170764Bolt, Hex 7/16-2

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750STEERING ASSEMBLY------4138

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750STEERING ASSEMBLYKEYPARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTION1 139768 Steering Wheel2154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL3169840Spindl

SAFETY RULES• Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.• Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750ENGINE1C40

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750ENGINEKEYPARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTION1169387Control, Throttle217720410Screw Hex Thd Cut 1 /4-20 x 5/83Engine (See Breakdow

SEAT ASSEMBLYTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750KEYPARTNO. NO.114012321405513711106164191316105 1450066STD5414377 124181X8 170006169 19131614101559251

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750KEYNO.PARTNO.DESCRIPTIONKEYNO.PARTNO.DESCRIPTION1 156368 Decal. Oper. Instr. 12146046Decal, V-Belt Drive Sche

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750LIFT ASSEMBLY44

LIFT ASSEMBLYTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750KEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1159460Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Piunger2 159471Shaft Asm. Lift3105767XPin G

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750MOWER DECK46

MOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750KEY PART KEYPARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO.NO.DESCRIPTION1 165892Mower Deck Assembly, 42”68144959 V-Belt2 STD

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C^2729C*1'tT48

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545CREFPARTREF PARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1772147Transaxie Cove

SAFETY RULES^Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR FETY IS INVOLVED.CAUTION: In ord

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E350

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E35A3340^51

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E336363523 ] ,3341333L@851729697 ^52

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER TYPE NUMBER 0121-E3KEYPART KEYPARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1 690231Cylinder

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E3KEY PART NO. NO.383690966385690960387 808656404690442418 690

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

UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering Wheel Insert Il(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 X 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18T-—-—rSteering Wheel 3 Adapter(1) Large Flat Washer 0(1) Lo

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

Seat PanBattery Box DoorTerminalLabelTerminalINSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.• Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securi

^CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold shield when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operati