Craftsman 917.270961 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual£RAFTZMANo20.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWERAUTOMATICLAWN TRACTORModel No.917.270961• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Re

_CHECKLISTBEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOYYOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEBEST PERFORMANCE ANDSATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITYPRODUCT

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Leam and understand their meaning.BATTERY CAUTION ORWARNINGENGINE

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

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

The cutting height range is approxi-mately 1-1/2" to 4". The heights aremeasured from the ground to the bladetip with the engine not running

• Pull freewheel control out and downinto the slot and release so it is held inthe disengaged position.• Do not push or tow tractor at morethan two (2

• Insert key into ignition and turn keyclockwise to =START" position andrelease key as soon as engine starts.Do not run starter continuously form

• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.After the engine is running, movethrottle control to half (1/2) speed. Withmotion control lever in neutral

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATESCheck Brake Operation _ _Check Tire PressureCheck Operator Presence andT

TRACTORAlways .observe safety rules whenpedormmg any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIftractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high spe

Warranty... :... _... 2Safety Rules ... i ... ... _... 2Product Specifications ...

NOTE:Theodginalequipmentbatteryonyourtractoris maintenancefree,Donotattemptto openorremovecapsorcovers.Addingorcheckinglevelofelectrolyteis notnecessa

overheating.Cleanwitha wirebrushorcompressedair to removedirtandstubborndriedgumfibers.CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOUNGAREASTo insure proper cooling, make sure

CLEANINGi Clean engine, battery, seat finish etc.°f all f° reign mauttr_r" h isKeep fin'shed s aces and weefree of all gasoline, oil, etc.•

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

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

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROLLEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTThe motion control lever has been presetat the factory and adjustment should notbe necessary.• Loosen

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAKBATTERYCAUTION: Lead-acid batteriesgenerate explosive gases. Keep sparks,flame and smoking materials away frombatteries. Al

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILLASSEMBLY• Raise hood.• Unsnap headlight wire connector.• Stand in front of tractor: Grasp hood atsides, tilt toward engine and

thentum out (counterclockwise)1-1/4to 1-1/2tums.FINALSE'I-rlNG-• Start engine and allow to warm for fiveminutes. Make final adjustments withengin

Immediately prepare your tractor forstorage at the end of the season or ifthetractor will not be used for 30 days ormore._. CAUTION: Never store the t

• Slowdownbeforeturning.• Never leave a running machineunattended. Always tum off blades, setparking brake, stop engine, andremove keys before dismoun

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTPROBLEM CAUSEWill not start • Out of fuel.Hard to startEngine will notturn overEngine clicks butwill not startLoss of power• Engin

TROUBLESHOOTINqPROBLEMLoss of power(Continued)Excessivevibration;CHARTCAUSE•Build-upofgr_s, leavesandtmshundermowe_Enginecontinuesto run whenoperator

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTPROBLEM CORRECTIONPoor grassdischargeHeadlight(s) notworking(if so equipped)Battery will notchargeLoss of driveEngine "backfi

SCHEMATICTRACTOR -. MODEL NUMBER 917.270961AMMETER FUSE(OPTIONAL)WHITEIGNITIONSWITCHIGNmON SWITCHSTARTERBLACKSEAT SWITCHI{CLUTCH OFF) GROUNDINGCONNECT

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270961ELECTRICALI25IIIIi I34

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270961KEY PARrNO. NO. DESCRIFnON1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt,Hex 1/4-20x3/48 7603J Tray, Battery10 145211 Bo

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270961CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES58 12312072O76O7436

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.270961CHASSISAND ENCLOSURESI<L=Y PARTNO, NO. DESCI_IPTION1 1698302 1690613 170606125 1552729 168337X013t0 STD53371011 1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270961GROUND DRIVE/J/ _ "161 !59 1581693252163S3638

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270961GROUND DRIVEKEY PART _ PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 ... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 73 169182HydroGr314-0510 74

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially bladeattachment bolts, tight and keepequipment in good condition.• Never tamper with safety devices.Check their prop

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270961STEERING ASSEMBLY"" " """-'_ 1.. 222-'--__22. -.Ct:!I62 444O

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270961STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1397682 1544273 1698404 1698395 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299 3366R10 169832

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2709613231 3339 3329I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester0iii12I42

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270961_'Y PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1621522 177204103 ...4 1497235 1440696 144O687 1381298 15017610 1455521

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270961SEATASSEMBLYPARTNO. NO.1 1401232 1405513 711106164 191316105 1450066 STD5414377 124181X8 170006169 1913161410 15592

DECALSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270961146 7 13 4 11 22219201413PARTNO. NO.1 1564392 1632053 1716964 1716975 1709336 1336447 1718099 16320411 156811P

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270961LIFTASSEMBLY29_2723730_j50 36542O46

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270961LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARrNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Lift Lever inner Wire Asm.2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift3 105767X Pin Gr

MOWERDECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270961[.1482224262748

MOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270961PARTNO. NO.1 1658922 STD5331073 1380174 1654605 STD6240086 1308328 8508579 STD55113710 14029611 13414912

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINECAPACITYAND TYPE:OILTYPEAPI-SF/BG/SH):OIL CAPACITY:SPARK PLUG:(GAP: .030")VALVEADJUSTMENTGROUNDSPEED (MPH):TIREPRES

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270961HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510co\04\5O

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.270961HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE . - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510KL=Y PAR)" I<LcY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270961BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E155721095 VALVE OVERHAULGASKET SET61SA_/1132 _1

TRACTOR- - MODELNUMBER 917.270961BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER461707,TYPENUMBER0145-E185g392,32_391 _435 _971267_e1036 LABEL KIT-EMISSION I53

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270961BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145.697309101 513_1051 _ _)1_ "_d!_y 803544 _80

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270961BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. D

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270861BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707,TYPE NUMBER 0146-1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DES

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLol(.0l& Operate your Tractor up and down the face

©Steering WheelSteeringWheelAdapterSteeringSleeveWheelInsertt teeringExtensionShaft(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 10(1) Lockwasher3/8(1) Large FlatWasher(1) Hex

For in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hoursa day, 7 days a week1-800-4-MY-HOME s" (1-800-469-4663)Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a do

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 TRACTORCHECK BATTERY• Lift hood to raised position.• If this battery isput into service aftermonth and year indicated on label(labe

• Slowly move the motion control leverforward and slowly drive tractor offskid.• Apply brake to stop tractor, set parkingbrake and place motion contro