Craftsman 917.272051 User Manual

Owner’s Manual16HPELECTRIC START 42” MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.272051• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Repair Part

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE(If previously removed)1. Raise and hold deflector shield In upright position.2. Place front of mulcher plate over front

OPERATION' These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.Q A©WARNINGFUE

KNOWYOURTRACTORREAD 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 intor the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety^ * gl

* 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

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTSTow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and below)6. When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine ru

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

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

• 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...Safety Rules..

Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cool

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

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mowef while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are property inflated (See "PRODUCT

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVEBELTThe mower blade drive belt may bereplaced without tools. Park the tractor onlevel surface. Engage parking brake.BELT R

TRANS AXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTThe transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The

Positive TerminalANegative TerminalKepsNutPositive TerminalCablesCharged BatteryNegative TerminaiREPLACING BATTERY^CAUTION: Do not short battery termi

ENGINEMaintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customets expense, may be perfonned

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. .A CAUTION: Neve

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank.2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly.2. See “TO START ENGINE”

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONLoss of power1.Cutting too much grass/too fast.Throttle in “CHOKE” position.Build-up of grass, leaves and t

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSE CORRECTIONMower blades will not rotateObstruction in clutch mechanism, Worn/damaged mower drive belt.Frozen idler

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051POSITIONCtRCUrr"MAKE**OFFM+0+A1NONErun;lightB+A1A24LRUNB4A1NONESTARTB4S4AINONE RELAYREMOVABLE CONNECT

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051ELECTRICAL32

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051ELECTRICALKEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/48 156417 Case Batt

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES34

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NQ. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis2176554 Drawbar3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x3/45155272B

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051GROUND DRIVE36

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051GROUND DRIVEKEYPARTKEY PARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTIONNO.NO. DESCRIPTION1 Traosaxle (See Breakdown)63175410 Pulley, EnginePee

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051STEERING ASSEMBLY38

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,272051STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONSteering WheelAxle Assembly STMF Dropped STL Spindle Assembly, L.H.Spin

SAFETY RULESm. CHILDRENTragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machin

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051ENGINEKEY PARTKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1170548 Control, Throttle37 137040 Line, Fuel2 17720410Sc

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272051SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY PART NO. NO.123456 7 3910 11 121401231405517111061619131610145006STD541437124181X170006161913161417

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051DECALSKEYNO.PARTNO.DESCRIPTIONKEYNO.PARTNO.DESCRIPTION1 156368Decal, Oper. Instr.11177325Decal, Hood Side2 171762De

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTKEYPARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTIONNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1159460Washer Asm Inner Spring W/ Plunger1315STD624

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051MOWER DECK44

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051MOWER DECKKEY PARTKEYPARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 165892Mower Deck Assembly, 42"67149846Knob Cus

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C0—27'0—29ww^j ”4'4i13 26 I46

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051PEERLESS TRANSAXLE • - MODEL NUMBER 206-5450FEFPAFITREF PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTIONNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 772147Transaxle

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461,TYPE NUMBER 26S0448

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461,TYPE NUMBER 26504CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHERDESCRIPTIONKEY PARTNO. NO.1 25-351-01

SAFETY RULES• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.• Avoid starling or stopping on a slop

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461,TYPE NUMBER 2650450

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461.TYPE NUMBER 26504IGNITION/ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO.NO.112-086-14-S212-468-03-S324-162-

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051KOHLER ENGINE'MODEL NUMBER CV461,TYPE NUMBER 2650452

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461,TYPE NUMBER 26504STARTING SYSTEMKEY PART NO. NO.ENGINE CONTROLSDESCRIPTION1 M-839

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461,TYPE NUMBER 2650454

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272051KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461,TYPE NUMBER 26504FUEL SYSTEMKEY PART NO. NO.M-641060-SX-22-11-SM-629116-S12-853-68

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL);>'];y'|r1]r][yy'fyYYVVy»l-H->h

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE:1.25 GALLONSUNLEADEDREGULAROILTYPESAE 10W30 (ABOVE 32°F) (API-SF-SJ):SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32T)OIL CAPACI

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UNASSEMBLED PARTS

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 adjustment knob.1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to