Craftsman 917.270770 User Manual

Owner’s ManualCMFTSMRN^19.0 HPELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No. 917.270770Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Rep

Weld Nut Fi The TopLockWeld vVasherLatch HookHook Points DownLatchHookWasherMulcher ' PlateDeflector Shield, ScrewWeld Nut Lock WasherWasherCHECK

OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.Q ABATTE

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with t

FOfiE^GKT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHTThe operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damag

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

• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If neces

MOWING TIPS• Mower should be property leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of thi

MAINTENANCECUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICEDATESCheck Brake Operation✓ ✓Check Tire Pressure✓

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at hi

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

TABLE OF CONTENTSWfin^arriySafety^ Rules... 4 Prddu^ S^iSciffccationsAsseriibly...Operation...'...4"^:...Mainteriance Sc^^ule.

• If very dirty or damaged, replace precleaner.• Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.• Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s). TO SERVICE CARTRI

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSi^CAUTION: Before performing any sen/ice or adjustments:• Depress clutch^rake pedal fully and set parking brake.• Place gears

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

BELT INSTALLATION - • Install new belt in reverse order of removal.Mandrel PulleyMake sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides.In

TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND ADJUSTMENTThe transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The a

REPLACING BATTERY ACAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Befor

Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke (see “AIR FILTER" in the Customer Responsibilities section of th

STORAGEImmediately 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.AcAUTION: Never

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONEngine clicks but• Loose or damaged wiring.• Check all wiring.will not start (cont’d)• Faulty solenoid or s

SAFETY RULES• Turn off blades when not mowing.• Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute.• Mow only in daylight or good artifi

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONPoor cut - uneven (cont’d)• Bent blade mandrel.• Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, lea

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770IGNITION SWITCHposmoN OBCUiT “MAKE”OFF G + M + LNONERUN/LIGHT B + LA + YRUN B + LNONESTARTB + L + S NONENO

ELECTRICALREPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27077032

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917^70770ELECTRICALKEYPARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTION1163465Battery 12 VOLT 25 AMP274760412Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/487603JCase Batter

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES34

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO.NO. DESCRIPTION1 160392 Chassis Assembly2140356Drawbar3 17490612Screw. Tbd Roll. 3

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770GROUND DRIVE36

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770GROUND DRIVEKEYPARTKEYPARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1...Transaxle (See Breakdown)55105709XSpring,

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770STEERING ASSEMBLY-------...u^------38

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770STEERING ASSEMBLYKEYNO.PARTNO.DESCRIPTION1139768Steering Wheel2154427Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL3156483^indle As

SAFETY RULESNever make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which c

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27077029OPTIONAL EQUIPMEf^T Spark Arrester p40

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770KEYMO.PARTNO.DESCRIPTION'I 162152Control, Throt Paddle 32 2221772Q410Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/83En

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY^PART KEYPARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTIONNO.NO.DESCRIPTION1 140122Seal13121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id2140

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27077015--------iKl-'jKEY PART NO. NO.1256 7 9111315156439165389163207133644166799163204156368146046160396DES

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770LIFT ASSEMBLY44

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770LIFT ASSEMBLYKEYNO.PARTNO. DESCRIPTION1 159460Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly2 159471ShaftAssembly, Lift3 105767X Pi

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770MOWER DECK4Cy^106^^34105''54^3310449; .A|^3210346

MOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770KEYPART KEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1164961 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 56 122052X Sp

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C48

TRACTOR • - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545CKEYPARTKEY PARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTION NO. NO.DESCRIPTION1772147Tiansaxte Cov

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSHORSEPOWER:19.0GASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE:3.5 GALLONSUNLEADEDREGULAROIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH):SAE 30 (above 32"F) SAE 5W-30 (

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-El615 634A @868 ^ ^40 35- ^ 3350

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-El358 GASKET set] iS61 PUMP REPAIR Kn 1121 CARBU

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-El201209A 209"S 1 227414 207M2® 59230752

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E122i 1019 LABEUaii* REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TOIN

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-ElKEY PARTKEY PARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-ElKEYPARTKEYPARTDESCRIPTIONNO.NO.DESCRIPTIONNO.

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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week1 -800-366-PART(1-800-366-7278)Para ordena

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKPARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE(2) Screws #10x5/8(2) Lock Washers #10(2) Weld Nuts #10(2) Washers 3/16 X 3/4 X 16 GaugePa

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

CONNECT BATTERY• Lift hood to raised position.• If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between t