Craftsman 917.271061 User Manual

Owner’s ManualCRAFTSMAN15.5 HPELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATICLAWN TRACTORModel No. 917.271061• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance•

OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.QAj:iK•mBATTERYCAUTIO

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

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into r unna^ 1 the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety ^

• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and bette

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an approp

WARM WEATHER STARTING {50° F and above)• When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast position.• The attachments and ground drive can n

MOWING TIPS• Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor.• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance

MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICECheck Brake Operation✓ ✓Check Tire Pressure✓✓Check Operator Presence and I

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

BATTERYYour tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive cha

TABLE OF CONTENTS.Warranty...2Safety Rules...3Product Specif

Air Cleaner CoverCjiver Knoby^g NutRubber GrommetAir Cleaner Paper Cartridge Air Cleaner Base¿11 Fil Cap/DipstickOil Drain PlugCLEAN AIR SCREENAir sc

IN-LINE FUEL FILTERThe fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacem

• Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs.• Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under tractor.IMPO

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELTThe mower blade drive belt may bereplaced without tools. Park the tractoron level surface. Engage parking brake.BELT

• Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.• Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not m

Positive TerminalNegative TerminalChassi . .CablesCharged BatteryPositive Terminal Negative TerminalREPLACING BATTERY A CAUTION: Do not short batter

With engine not running, move throttle control lever from slow to choke position. Slowly move lever from choke to fast position.Check to see if hole i

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 s

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONWill not start • Out of fuel.• Fill fuel tank.* Engine not “CHOKED” properly.• See “TO START ENGINE” in Ope

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSE CORRECTIONLoss of power• Cutting too much grass/too • Set in “Higher Cut" position/fast.reduce speed.• Throttle

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSECORRECTIONMower blades will not rotateObstruction in clutch mechanism. Worn/damaged mower drive belt.Frozen idler pu

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061SCHEMATICIGNITION SWITCHPOsmoNCIRCUrr"MAKE"OFFM+G+A1NONERUN/LIGHTB+A1A2*LRUNB+A1NONESTARTB * S + A1NONERE

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061ELECTRICAL32

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp274760412 Bolt. Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4815641

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES34

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 169830Chassis Stamping2169061Drawbar317060612Screw 3/8-16x3/4515

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061GROUND DRIVE-L-^'X y -ÍÍ' .'1 M . "L-ÍÍ4i * * ^Sv'36

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER917.271061GROUND DRIVEKEY PART NO. NO.1 ...8 165866 10 STD56121014 1004040015 7449054416 STD541431 19 STD54143721

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.271061STEERING ASSEMBLY-------38

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO.NO. DESCRIPTION1139768Steering Wheel2 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL3 169840 Spi

SAFETY RULES• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.• Be alert and turn machine off if child

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27106140

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061ENGINEKEY PART NO. NO.162156177204101 23 ...4 15942013 12-041-0314 1328032815 1320030016 STD551237 23

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTION1 140123 Seat13 121248X Bushing, Snap2 140551

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061DECALSKEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 156811 Decal, Oper. instr.14160396Decal, V-Belt Sche

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061LIFT ASSEMBLY44

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1159460Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly2 159471Shaft Assembly, Lift3105767XPin

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061MOWER DECK6746

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061MOWER DECKKEY PARTKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1 165892Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 67 149846 Knob

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE > - MODEL NUMBER 314-051048

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510KEY PARTKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1170351Main Housi

SAFETY RULESALook for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CALf-TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.AcAUTION:

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596AIR INTAKE-18----9CRANKSHAFTBLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES |ENGINE C

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596AIR INTAKEKEY PART NO. NO.1 12-743-05-2345678 925-341-0212-09

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 4159652

TRACTOR -' MODEL NUMBER 917.271061KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596FUEL SYSTEMKEY PART NO. NO.CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATH

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596IGNITION I ELECTRICAL |aOIL PAN / LUBRICATION1—CRANKCASE START

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596IGNITION / ELECTRICAL CRANKCASEKEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTION1

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILLL.VV VVVVVVVVVtVVtVVV', vvvvvvvvvvwvtvVV VV

UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering Wheel Insert{1)Hex Bolt 3/8-16 X 1SteeringBootSteering Wheel(1) Lock washer 3/8(1) Locknut 5/16-181^ "1(1 ) Large Flat

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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 DoorTerminalINSTALLSEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob,• Remove adjustment knob and fiat washer securing seat to ca

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed)• Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.• Place front of mulcher plate over front o