Craftsman 917.270532 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualJCRRFTSMIIWJ14.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAX_LAWN TRACTORModel No.917.270532• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Mainte

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.I--_IBATTERY CAUTION ORWARNINGE

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

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into theeyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safetyglasses or ey

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTINGHEIGHTThe position of the attachment lift leverdetermines the cutting height.• Grasp lift lever.• Press plunger with thumb and

BEFORE STARTING THE ENIGNECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL• The engine in your tractor has beenshipped, from the factory, already filledwith summer weight oil.•

MOWING TIPS• Tire chains cannot be used when themower housing is attached to tractor.• Mower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. Se

ASYOUCOMPLETEREOULARSERV,CE ," RV'CEOA SCheck Brake Operation _V wCheck Tire PressureCheck Operator Presence andT InterlockSystemsR Check

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules whenperforming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high s

BA'n'ERYYour tractor has a battery chargingsystem which is sufficient for normal use.However, periodic charging of the batterywith an automo

ENGINE COOLING FINSRemove any dust, dirt or oil from enginecooling fins to prevent engine damagefrom overheating.• Remove screws from blower housingan

Warranty ... 2Safety Rules ... 3Product Specifications ...

CLEANING• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.of all foreign matter.• Keep finished surfaces and wheelsfree of all gasoline, oil, etc.• Protect p

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parkedon level ground or driveway. Make suretires are propedy inflated (See "PROD-UCT SPE

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

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEELALIGNMENTIf steering wheel crossbars are nothorizontal (left to right) when wheels arepositioned straight forward, removesteer

REPLACING BA'B'ERY_CAUTION: Do not short batteryterminals by allowing a wrench or anyother object to contact both terminals atthe same time.

• Check that holes "A" in governorcontrol lever and hole in governorplate line-up. If holes "A" are notaligned, loosen clamp screw

Immediately prepare your tractor forstorage at the end of the season or if thetractor will not be used for 30 days ormore.A(_CAUTION: Never store the

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMWill not startHard to startCAUSEiEngine will notturn overEngine clicks butwill not start• Outof fuel.• Engine not "CH

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMLoss of powerCAUSE CORRECTION• Cutting too muchgrass/too fast.• Throttle in "CHOKE"position.• Build-up of grass,

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART_ROBLEM CAUSE_lower blades willlot rotate (Cont'n'Poor grass:lischargeHeadlight(s) notworking (if soequipped)Battery wi

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine iscapable of amputating hands and feetand throwing objects. Failure to observethe following safety instructions couldr

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ELECTRICALTRACTOR - MODEL NU MBER 917.270532/fII424121 . 22IL-I ii I25It26... TiIII292827 _ ...FiIII32

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270532KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1449252 747604128 15641716 1536642t 16618122 4152J24 4799J25 14614716618027 73

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270532CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES302926102O6354265513 v_ "j". -. _e_ 720834

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270532CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1698312 1690613 170606125 1552726 155924X0158 126471X9 168348X0101

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270532GROUND DRIVE1 5 1863226275336

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270532GROUND DRIVEKEY PARTNO. NO.12 1466823 123666X4 120000285 121520X6 170605127 1622408 13167910 STD56121011 105701X12 191

STEERINGTRACTOR -- MODEL NU MBER 917.270532',.,::-- _,._.,--:.,_41,J_:;I I51 54\4015/17256847323O67 676738

STEERINGTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMB ER 917.270532KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1397682 1544273 1564834 1574735 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299 3366R10 16983211 10040

• Keep children out of the mowing areaand under the watchful care of anotherresponsible adult.• Be alert and turn machine off if childrenenter the are

ENGINETRACTOR - MODEL NU MBER 917.27053237281138 783140"333729\OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT2362Spark Arrester4O

ENGINETRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270532KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION123162157 Control ThJch LH IV 1 80 20 2217720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T...

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270532SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 140122 Seat 13 121248X2 140551 Bracket Pvt St 14 720504123

DECALSTRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.27053291667314161013KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1568672 1653933 1717045 1331796 1336447 1742109 16320410 14951615125DESCRIPTIONDe

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270532LIFT ASSEMBLY71313_ 31_32561319322044

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270532LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Wire Asm lnner/Sprg W/plunger LT2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift3 105767X Pin

MOWER DECKTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270532_1471423468>21iI \21182122/ 2324252746

MOWER DECKTRACTOR -- MODEL NU MBER 917.270532KEY PARTNO. NO.KEY PARTDESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION12345689101112131415161819202122232425262728293O313

TRACTOR -- MODEL NU MB ER 917.270532DANA TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER D4360-14082620212211.30/273638525324253t3233574,546474849595664RQ

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270532DANA TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER D4360-140KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170981 Housing, Upper

._Look for this symbol to point outimportant safety precautions. It meansCAUTION!!! BECOMEAWARE!!! YOURSAFETY IS INVOLVED._GAUTION: In order to preven

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270532BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E391410234o_10341022654 _J8_383_883_7110_51A25 I 2

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270532BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E3467971)e8 ° / I967 __ 445_lr REQUIRES SPECIALTOO

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270532BRIGGS & STRATI'ON ENGINE-MODELNUMBER287707,TYPENUMBER 1255-E3813 783 _ _'_LJ_g /_L_---_524• 462i •513

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270532BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E3KEY PART PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO.

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270532BRIGGS & STRA'I-rON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E3KEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO,

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL!Operate your Tractor up and down the fac

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Steering WheelSteeringWheel Insert(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4[_E_ Steering Wheel' L J , Adapter@(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1(1) Locknut 5/16-18_St_ero

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts leftunassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper oper

INSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob,• Remove adjustment knob and flatwasher securing seat to cardboardpacking and set aside for a

CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overin-flated at the factory for shipping pur-poses. Correct tire pressure is importantfor best cutt