Craftsman 917.270712 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualrRI:IFTXMi:IN17.0 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.270712• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Main

TO CONVERTTOBAGGINGORDISCHARGINGSimplyremovemulcherplateand storeina safeplace.Yourmoweris now readyfordischargingor installationof optionalgrasscatch

/ CHECKLISTPLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWINGCHECKLIST:•/ All assembly instructions have beencompleted.,/ No remaining loose parts in carton.•/ Battery is pr

Thesesymbolsmayappearonyourtractoror inliteraturesuppliedwiththe product.Learnandunderstandtheirmeaning.BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOWWA

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURTRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiadze

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the |eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glass-Ies

• The average lawn should be cut toapproximately 2-1/2 inches during thecool season and to over 3 inches duringhot months. For healthier and betterloo

_,WARNING: Experience indicates thatalcohol blended fuels (called gasohol orusing ethanol or methanol) can attractmoisture which leads to separation a

• When operating attachments, select aground speed that will suit the terrainand give best performance of the at-tachment being used.MULCHING MOWING T

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE __?.._:"_ =_ __'_ f,B ooco,P, rE ...DATESCheck Brake OperationCheck Tire Pre_um _Check Operator P_ andT Interlock S

TRACTORAlwaysobservesafetyruleswhenper-forminganymaintenance.BRAKEOPERATIONIftractor requiresmorethansix (6)feetstopping distance at high speed in hig

Warranty...2SafetyRules...2ProductSpecifications...

TO CLEAN BA'I-I"ERY AND TERMINALSCorrosion and dirt on the battery and ter-minals can cause the battery to =leak"power.Open batterybox

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such askerosene, are not to be used to clean thecartridge. They may cause deterioration ofthe cartridge. Do not oil car

,ACAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N

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

BELT INSTALLATION -• Install new belt in reverse order ofremoval.MandrelPulley• Make sure belt is in all pulley groovesand inside all belt guides.• In

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVERADJUSTMENTThe transaxle should be in neutral whenthe gear shift lever is !n neutral (N) (lockgate) position. The adjustment

• Connect the other end of the BLACKcable to good CHASSIS GROUND,away from fuel tank and battery.TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSEORDER -• BLACK cable first f

HeadlightWire ConnectorENGINEMaintenance, repair, or replacement of theemission control devices and systems,which are being done at the customersexpen

ACCELERATION TEST -• Move throttle control lever from slow tofast position. If engine hesitates or dies,turn idle mixture valve out (counter-clockwise

Immediatelyprepareyourtractorfor stor-age at theend of theseasonor if thetrac-tor will notbeusedfor 30 daysor more._,CAUTION: Never store the tractor

• Turnoffblades when not mowing.• Stop engine before removing grasscatcher or unclogging chute.• Mow only in daylight or good artificiallight.• Do not

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will not turnoverEngine clicks butwill not startCAUSE• Out of fuel. •• Engine not =CHOKE

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONEngineclicksbut • Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring.will not start (con • Faulty solenoid or st

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART_ROBLEM CAUSErPoor cut - uneven(cont'd)Mower blades wilnot rotatePoor grass di-chargeHeadlight(s) notworking (if soequipped)B

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,270712BA'fTERYAMMETER(OPTIONAL)W_TEFUSE 30 AMP.L ... JCLUTCH / BRAKE(PEDAL UP)i II RED=_S_LE_ _1.= STAR

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270712I26IIIIIIIkl\I Ii IIi34

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270712KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144925 Battery 12 VOLT 25 AMP2 74760412 BoltHex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/48 156417 C

TRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917.270712CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES14315541436

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270712CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1668192 1403563 174906124 191312165 1552729 161917X01310 STD5337

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270712GROUND DRIVE5750-"_ 150482_ 1515137252738

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270712GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 ... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 61 17490612Peedass 206

• Never make adjustments or repairs with .the engine running.• Grass catcher components are subjectto wear, damage, and deterioration,which could expo

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270712STEERING ASSEMBLY/ • i • +_'_41i_.+÷sIug134O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270712STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 1564834 1574735 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299 3

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270712372816213478q3738 7829OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester23/42

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270712KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1621572 1772041034 13735213 16529114 1328032415 1320030016 STD55123723 15988029 13718031 109

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270712SEAT ASSEMBLYKEYNO.4123456789101112PART KEY PARTNO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION140123 Seat 13 121248X BushingSn

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270712913 6 3 4 513 102O218\12KEYNO.PARTNO.1 1563682 1654063 1632004 1632025 1671786 1336448 1668879 16320410 15643

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270712LIFT ASSEMBLY2725 2423751313493O3\/ 1 8i /I I'2O2046

I FI/'lli,,o I _JI1 - - IVIVUI[._6 i_llUiVli_Fmrl _1 I l .L.I UI If.LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assern

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270712MOWER DECK7673106_, 102 _ 10310S521223 24\ 262748

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270712MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 164961 Mower Housing 58 1400862 STD533107 Bolt 59 1410433 1

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSIASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS',APACITY UNLEADED_NDTYPE: REGULAR)ILTYPE SAE 30 (above 32°F)_,PI-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30(below 32°F),IL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270712PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545CI811150471341A575O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270712PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545CREF PART REF PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 772147 Transa

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270712BRIGGS & STRA'I-rON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E1914_102313J27 321033 VALVEOVERHAUL lOT3

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270712BRIGGS& STRAI"FONENGINE-MODELNUMBER 311707,TYPENUMBER0132-E1467i 535 176976 , . _'_4rREOUIRESSPECIALT

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270712BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER 311707,TYPENUMBER0132-E19212r/_524I 1036 LABEL KIT-EMISSION IKEY PARTNO. NO.

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270712BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E1KEY PART KEY PART 1.NO. NO. DESCRIP1RON NO. NO

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270712BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIO

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONO1cDSIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLIOperate your Tractor up and down the

PartsBag contents shown full size-(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1(1) Lockwasher3/8O(1) Locknut5/16-18(1) Large Flat Washer(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4(1) Shoul

For in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week1-800-4-MY-HOM E= (i-800-469-4663)Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicil

Parts packed separately in cartonSeatMulcherPlate©ManualBootVideoCassetteSteeringWheelIParts BagParts Bag contents not shown full size o tU'°m&q

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

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORSeat PanCHECK BATI'ERY• Lift seat pan to raised position and open Shoulderbattery box door. Bolt• If this battery is pu