Craftsman 917.272420 User Manual

Owner’s ManualCRAFTSMAN18.0 HPELECTRIC START 42” MOWER AUTOMATICLAWN TRACTORModel No.917.272420• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Repair

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

OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.O AX♦BATTERY CAUTtONO

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 into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or

• 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

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.• To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.NOTE: To protect hood from damage when tra

• The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute

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

MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICETRACT0RCh6ck Brake Operation✓ ✓Check Tire Pressure✓ ✓Check Operator Presen

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

TABLE OF CONTENTSWarranty...2Maintenance Schedule...18Safety Rules...

BATTERYYour tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive ch

8, Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the ' tube. Do not thread th

3. Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber gasket on replacement oil filter.4. Install replacement oil filter on filter adapter. Turn o

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS^CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place moti

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT• Raise mower to its highest position.• At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to g

5.6.BELT INSTALLATION -4. Install new belt in reverse order of . removal.Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides.Install m

3. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.4. Start engine and test.5. If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied.WashersRetaining RingAx

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

TO ADJUST CARBURETORThe carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to

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 sto

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONWill not start1. Out of fuel.2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly,3. Engine flooded.4. Bad spark plug.5. Di

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSECORRECTIONLoss of power 3. Build-up of grass, leaves3. Clean underside of mower(continued) and trash under mower. ho

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSECORRECTIONPoor grass discharge1. Engine speed too slow.2. Travel speed too fast.3. Wet grass.4. Mower deck not l

SCHEMATICTRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272420IGNITION SWITCHpo$moNCIRCUIT**MAKE”OFFM+O+AtNONERUhi/LiQHTB+A1A2+LRUNB+A1NONESTARTB + S+A1NONEPOSITION CIRCUI

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR--MODELNUMBER 917.272420ELECTRtCAL

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272420ELECTRICALKEYPARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1163465 Batteiy 12 Volt 28 Amp274760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/48156417 Case

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272420CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES36

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER 917.272420CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PART NO. NO.174619 176554 17060612 155272 168343X012 STD533710 155927 172107X010 17490608 1

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER 917.272420GROUND DRIVEi ‘ -í' í'"-'' * f-'i>"' if ffc'" í) T16 4. y30/&

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272420GROUND DRIVEKEYPARTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNO.NO.DESCRIPTION1T ransaxle (See Breakdown)628883R Cover, PedalHydro Gr

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 917.272420STEERING ASSEMBLY40

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159944Steering Wheel2 172393Axle Assembly Cast Iron3169840 Spindle As

TRACTOR "MODEL NUMBER 917.272420ENGINE42

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170548Control, Throttle2 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/83E

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272420SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTIONNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 140123 Seat 13 121248XBushing, Snap3140551Bracket,

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER 917.272420DEÇALSKEYPARTKEYPARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTIONNO.NO.DESCRIPTION1156811Decal, Open Instr.11164065 Decal, Stmg. WhI. Domed Prem,

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420LIFT ASSEMBLY46

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272420LIFT ASSEMBLYKEYPARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Lin Lever Inner Wire Assembly2 159471Shaft Assembly, Lift3105767X Pin,

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272420MOWER DECK11748

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272420MOWER DECKKEY PARTKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTIONNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1165892Mower Deck Assembly, 42”59 141043 Guard, TUV Idl

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

TRACTOR'-MODEL NUMBER 917.272420HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-051050

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272420HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510KEY PARTNO.NO.11703512170352317035341703545169898617035571703568 1703579

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272420KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AMD BREATHER | CYLINDRE DIRIGE^OUPAPE ET

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272420KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHERDESCRIPTIONKEYPARTNO.NO.125-351-01-S212

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER 917.272420KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 2750654

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272420KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506IGNITION/ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO.NO.1 12-086-14-S212-468-03-S3 24-162-

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 2750656

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272420KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506STARTING SYSTEMKEY PART NO. NO.1 M-839070-SENGINE CONTROLSDESCRIPT

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER 917.272420KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 2750658

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272420KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506FUEL SYSTEMKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONCRANKSHAFTKEY PART NO. NO.DE

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE:1.25 GALLONSUNLEADEDREGULAROIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ):SAE 10W30(above32“F) SAE5W-30 {below 32°F)OIL CAPACIT

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RtDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL2 »VVtV»WtH№VVVVmrtrtiVtmttVtVVVVV№HH-»ftttVHtVt

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

Seat PanBattery Box- DoorTerminalINSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to