Craftsman 917.271531 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualICRRFTSMRWI14.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.271531• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Mainte

CHECKTIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were ovednflatedat the factory for shipping purposes.Correct tire pressure is important for bestcutting pe

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature suppliedwith the product.Learn and understand their meaning.BATFERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWA

KNOWYOURTRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yo

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

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. Thes

ADD GASOLINE• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regularunleaded gasoline with a minimum of87 octane. (Use of leaded gasolinewill increase carbon and l

MOWlNGTIPS. Tire chains cannot be used when themower housing is attached to tractor.• Mower should be propedy leveled forbest mowing performance. See

FILL IN DA_REGULAR SER_ICE DATESc_,__ op,_ 1/ 1/CIl_ck _oe_c_ I_re_ ardT b,'_'b__', 1/A0 c_ _ L._R c_n_tt,,y=_T,,,n_ 1/ E/ct,_ Tr,_.=_C

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

BA'I-rERYYour tractor has a battery chargingsystemwhich is sufficientfor normal use. How-ever, periodic charging of the battery withan automotive

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

CLEAN AIR SCREENAir screen must be kept free of dirt andchaff to prevent engine damage fromoverheating. Clean with a wire brush orcompressed air to re

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

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

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

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-MENTIf steering wheel crossbars are nothorizontal (left to right) when wheels arepositioned straight forward, removeste

REPLACING BAI'FERY_CAUTI.ON: Do not short ba,tteryterminats Dy allowing a wrencn or anyother object to contact both terminals atthe same time. Be

2. Checkthat holes"A" in governorcontrollever and hole in governor plate line-up.Ifholes "A"are notaligned, loosendampscrew and mo

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

TROUBLESHOO_NG CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWillnotstartHard to startEngine will notturn over1. Out of fuel.2. Engine not =CHOKED"properly.3. Eng

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART)ROBLEMLoss of powerExcessivevibrationCAUSE1. Cutting too much grass/tooCORRECTIONfast.2. Throttle in "CHOKE"position.3

IMPORTANT:This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet andthrowingobjects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONVlower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction.lot rotate mechanism.2. Worn/damaged mo

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271531AMMEnERf)G AKK3NffI_SWITCHIGNmON SWITCHFUSE n, n STAR31_I _ R...',0 ', _ i '__2:__,I :

TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.271531ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271531KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1281621222425262728293O334O4142434552144925 Batte W 12 Volt 25 AMP747604_2 Bolt

TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.271531CHASSISANDENCLOSURES3O29_25 58 1226 31 _. _ 26 s52O6 115428331013_:34

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271531CHASSISAND ENCLOSURESKEYNO.1235589101112131515171824252628293O313334353738515253545557581452_52062(_6209212PARTNO. DE

TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.271531GROUNDDRIVED'22 119,2736

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271531GROUNDDRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 ... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 47 127783 Pulley

STEERINGTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271531ID

STEERINGTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271531KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONI 139768 Wheel Steedng Opp Sears BIk2 154427 Axle Asm Front Lt3 136840 Spin_e Asm

IlLCHILDRENTragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalerttothepresenceofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtothemachineandthemowingactivity.Neverassume

ENGINETRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,27153178<29OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester81727 1323144O

ENGINETRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271531KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170545 ControlTWch2 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T3 ... Engine (See B

TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.271531SEATASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 140122 Seat2 140551 Bracket Pvt St3 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 14 191316

DECALSTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271531141013KEY PARTNO. NO,1 1568672 1766753 1717046 1336447 1742109 16320410 14951511 15643912KEY PARTDESCRIPTION NO

TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.271531LIFTASSEMBLY713319322044

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271531LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 WimAsm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT2 159471 Shaft Asm Lift3 105767X Pin G

TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.271531MOWERDECK! ,14834I46

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271531MOWERDECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 48 1339442 S]D533107 Bult

TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917,271531DANATRANSAXLE-MODELNUMBERD4360-14020212236 38534B495043o48

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271531DANATRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER D4360-140KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170981 Heualn , Upper 4

• Usaslowspeed.Choosealowgearsothatyouwillnothavetostoporshiftwhileontheslope.• Avoidstartingorstoppingonaslope.Iftireslosetraction,disengagetheblades

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271531BRIGGS & STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER 287707,TYPE NUMBER 1255-E3lO511033 VALVE OVERHAUL KiT_10°°'_F"-,,1O

TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.271531BRIGGS&STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER287707,TYPENUMBER1255-E3Q' 276LMT/CA R EPJRETO R iPARTNUMUR 142 ,947Loc,'

TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.271531BRIGGS&STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER287707,TYPENUMBER1255-E38O38019_ 1005363 _ 23A52474 _6681044_ 754551036 LABEL-EMISS

TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.271531BRIGGS&STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER287707,TYPENUMBER1255-E3KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 4

TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.271531BRIGGS&STRA'rFONENGINE-MODELNUMBER287707,TYPENUMBER1255-E3KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPT

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL15 MAX./_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of

Forrepairofcarry-inproductslike vacuums,lawnequipment,andelect]'onics,callfor thenearestSears Partsand RepairCenter.For the replacementparts, acc

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS3ASOLINE 1.25 GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADED_NDTYPE: REGULAR)ILTYPE SAE 30(ABOVE 32_F)API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30(Below 32°F)3.0 PINTSCHAMPI

Steering Wheel _.Wheel _ Steerin / _ \ \ Steering SteeringAdapter _ _eeevegl ( Q )] Wheel Extension\ / I Insert Shaft3/8-16 x 11& / (1) Large Rat

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

Battery Box LabelINSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.1. Remove adjustment knob and flatwasher securing seat to cardboardpacking a