Craftsman 917.273062 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual ICRAFTSMAN°I 20.0 HP ELECTRIC START 50" MOWER AUTOMATIC GARDEN TRACTOR Model No. 917.273062 • Safety • Assembly ° Operation ° Maintenance ° Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 S[...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Assembly .............................................. 9 Operation ............................................ 13 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 20 Maintenance .......[...]

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who ar[...]

Ill. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. . Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. * Be alert and turn m[...]

* 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 slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. o If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly. * Do not turn on slopes[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED AND TYPE: REGULAR OILTYPE SAE 10W30 (API-SF/SG/SH): (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.5PINTS W/O FILTER: 4.0PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION (GAP: .030") RC12YC GROUND FORWARD: 5.8 SPEED(MPH): REVERSE: 2.1 TIRE FRONT: 14 PSI PRESSURE: REAR: 10 PSI CHARGING 15[...]

Steering Wheel © Steering Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension Seat (1) Washer @ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Mower (4) Retainer Springs (single loop) (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (2) Front Link_ (3) Retainer Springs (double loop) Gauge Wheels (2) Shoulder Bolts _(2) Wheels (2) Centedock Nuts (2) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. 7[...]

Video Cassette Slope Sheet Keys (2) Keys Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review th[...]

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL 1. Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft. 2. Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward. 3. Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft. 4. Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into bottom of steering wheel. 5. Po[...]

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. 2. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. 3. Place freewheel control in freewheel- ing position to disengage transmis- sion (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the [...]

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage parking brake. 1. Cut and remove ties securing anti- sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck. 2. Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor. iMPORTANT: Ch[...]

CHECKTIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. = Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled. See [...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. t FAST BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON "_ ! OVER TEMP LIGHT CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED i FUEL MOWER LIFT N H ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH C[...]

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Ignition Ammeter Switch _ "_ _ )A Attachment 2"_--_ _('_ } Clut[...]

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 eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs, We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PAR[...]

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed. * The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the [...]

TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor. 1. Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. 2. Remove retainer spring from free- wheel control rod. 3. Push control ro[...]

TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. 1. Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position. 2. Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. 3. Place motion con[...]

4. Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this procedure three (3) times, NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system. 5. Move motion control lever to ne[...]

FILLIN DATES ._,_y'_ _,_ e_ ASRE ULARSERVIoE OU COMPLETE ---- OA TES Check Brake Operation _ Check Tire Pressure I1_ Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems If a Check for Loose Fasteners I_ _7 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4 T Lubrication Chart II_ I_ 0 Check Battery Level I_ R Clean Batteryand Terminals I_ Check Transaxle Cooling I_ [...]

TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be ad- justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires ([...]

• Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery a[...]

CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean[...]

_IbCAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. 5. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely s[...]

o If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only. ,, To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side. • To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side. NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16". e Recheck measurements after adjust- in[...]

Left Hand Cover Screws Idler Pulleys Primary Idler Arm Spring Electric Clutch Pulley Bolt in Left Hand Mandrel Mower Drive Belt Belt Keepers Housing TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. 1. Remove mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual), 2. Re[...]

1. Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in "OFF" position. 2. Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor measures .012" at all three slot locations cut in the side of brake plate. NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electr[...]

6. Place belt around clutching idlers as shown, making sure to route belt inside of all belt keepers. 7 Check to be sure belt is positioned correctly and is on proper side of all belt keepers. 8. Reinstall mower. IMPORTANT: Check Brake Adjustment TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE- MENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement,[...]

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL - 1. Block up axle securely. 2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal. 3. Repair tire and reassemble. 4. Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. 5. Replace axle cover. REAR WHEEL- 1. Block rear axle securely. 2. Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel r[...]

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. 3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. 4. Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starti[...]

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, check adjustment as de- scribed below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: 1. With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position. 2. Remove air cleaner cover, fil[...]

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. _lb CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for w[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Water in fuel. 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Carburetor o[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION 3. PROBLEM Loss of power (continued) Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut-uneven Mower blades will not rotate Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower, 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6. Faulty spark plug. 7. Dirty [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Poor grass 1. discharge 2, 3. 4. 5. 6, 7. 8. 9. Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE CORRECTION Engine speed too slow. Travel speed too fast. Wet grass. Mower deck not level. Low/uneven tire air pressure Wo[...]

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SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,273062 BATTERy IGNITION E E 3WITCH SOLENOID RED STARTER BLACK t I D PTO (DISENGAGED) t E LECT_a_£_CkuzcH t CLUTCH / BRAKI I (PEDAL UP) ......... , RE0 E SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) ..... I OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAY#_ ........ I FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID WIRING INSULATED CLIPS REMOVABLE NOTE: IF WIRING {NSULATED CONNE[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273062 ELECTRICAL 22 11 27 26 16 29 33 52 / I // // / // 38[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273062 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144927 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 7603J Tray, Battery 10 145211 Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 11 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 16 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In 21 166184 Harness Socket Light W/4152J 22 4152J Bulb Lig[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273062 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 37 147 _140 147 122 150 122 147 122 / 18" 122 28 21 52 17 16 56 100 ! 68 17 70 42 39 17 4O[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273062 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 150253 Rail, Frame RH 52 STD541431 2 140506 Drawbar, Gt 56 154914 4 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 58 137113 5 163976 Dash YTGT 2 Cy] 60 17490620 6 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 63 19131614 7 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 68 17490508[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273062 GROUND DRIVE 76 81 42 33 9 7 _ / 109 , i 6 38 46 36 / 100 69 56 72 2 54 15 42[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273062 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 Transaxle (See Breakdewn) 71 151179 Hydro Gear 222-3010 72 STD541431 2 7070E Key 1/4 x 2.5 73 74490548 3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 74 142432 5 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 76 140481 6 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 77 74760716 7 140507 Wheel, Hub Assembly 79 [...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273062 STEERING 14 d! 1313 36 44[...]

STEERING TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273062 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159944X428 2 137094 3 6855M 4 161849 5 161848 6 6266H 7 121748X 8 12000029 9 121232X 10 74781044 11 136518 12 73901000 13 121749X 14 STD551137 15 STD541537 16 145103 17 137347 18 137155 19 156011 20 163887 21 159945 22 155105 23 152927 25 74780616 26 159946X428 27 3366R 28 1[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273062 ENGINE 18 16 21 15 26 17 37 / 39 I _ 45 39 12 42 43 19 7 48 38 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT I 46[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273062 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 2 161063 5 13200300 7 151396 8 121361X 9 150828 10 105432X 11 140923 12 143996 15 151346 16 109227X 17 106082X 18 161493 19 13290300 20 164067 21 164863 22 164415 24 STD551237 25 73920600 26 3645J 27 139277 28 7834R 29 132920 33 STD541437 35 10010500 37 123487X 38 17060620 39 17[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273062 SEAT ASSEMBLY I 19 12 21 KEY PART NO, NO, 1 140124 2 140551 3 140675 4 127018X 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 171877 10 155925 12 121246X 13 121248X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot Seat Strap, Fender Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 Clip, Push In, Hinged Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc Spring, Seat Cprsn Bolt 5/16-18Uncx3[...]

DECALS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273062 18 25 17 6 3 4 17 25 22 © m --23 12 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 164094 2 149516 3 163916 4 163917 5 140837 6 133644 7 164757 8 164884 9 163204 10 156439 11 4900J 12 146790 11 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO, NO. Decal Dash 13 167176 Decal Battery DNGR/PSN 14 160397 ENGAsm 17 163265 Decal Hood RH Craftsman 18 164065 Decal Ho[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273062 LIFT ASSEMBLY 40 39 42 23 41 23 .......-..G_ 41 43 38 5 4 13 2 25 26 12 22 12 15 20 19 18 16 5O[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273062 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 2 159187 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 3 159189 Lever Asm. Lift Rh 4 12000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 5 19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 6 71110624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 7 125631X Gdp, Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button, Plunger 9 122364X Plunger,[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273062 MOWER DECK 59 58 48 6 60 55 45 44 43 48 64 i i 36 36 2 21 22 99 54 10 11 52[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273062 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156990 2 STD541431 3 72110506 4 7631J 5 138457 6 STD624008 7 130832 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 1! 137380 12 129895 13 137553 14 137152 15 110485)( 16 140329 17 106735X 18 19111016 19 105304X 20 123713X 21 137607 22 110452X 23 110509X 24 136320 25 19111216 27 STD551037 28 132823 30[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273062 TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L 111 (2) 54[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273062 TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 164591 Assembly, Housing, LH 72 153767 Locknut, Hex 5/16-18 2 164592 Assembly, Housing, RH 73 142904 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 7 153765 Oil Seal .984 x 1.5 x .25 74 142905 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 1 16 142876 Brake Shaft A[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.273062 TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L .> KEY PART NO. NO. 1 144569 2 122716X 3 122745X 4 122715X 5 122700X 6 122699X 8 122767X 12 122717X 13 122748X 14 122749X 15 144571 17 122770X 19 153801 21 122722X 22 144573 23 142978 DESCRIPTION Shaft, Pump Ring, Retaining Bearing, Ball Spacer Seal, Lip Ring, Retaining Beadng, [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273062 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 :YLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHERJ 31 32 30 @ -- 28 I 29 CRANCASE.J 15._ 1 j9 _'_'t2 2_ 17 21 20 2_7 26 /1 A 10-- --7 v 0 O--8 22_ 23 26 57[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273062 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 IGNITION/ELECTRICALJ _7 AIR INTAKE j BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLESJ t2 jl _3 J t0 -'_ .1-9 7 6--# 6 6 J" 6 3 14 t5 '11 58[...]

TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.273062 KOHLER ENGiNE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 ;TARTING SYSTEM 1 2 5 4 / n @ ENGINE CONTROLS I I @--2 @V' 0 _° 9__ 10J_ t7 _3 '% 6 t2 O 3 14 59[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273062 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 "RANKSHAFT J FUEL SYSTEM I --1 EXHAUSTJ / 1 13 9 14 6O[...]

TRACTOR °- MODEL NUMBER 917.273062 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 24-033-03 Kit, breather cover w/gasket 1 24-032-01 (includes 2,3) 2 2 24-041-23 Gasket, breather 3 24-096-15 Cover, breather 3 24-294,13 4 M-0645020 Screw, hex. flange 4 12[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUM BER 917.273062 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 IGNITION/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 54-755-15 M-0403025 X-25-92 24-112-04 25-086-47 24-157-03 12-086-14 12-468-03 )(-42-15 24-025-04 25-40[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUM BER 917.273062 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 M"0839070 Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x70 24-096-05 Cover, pinion M-0839080 Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x80 12-468-01 Washer, plain 11/32" (3) 25[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUM BER 917.273062 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 24-014-72 Crankshaft (Includes 2) 2 52-139-09 Plug, cup EXHAUST KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 24-041-02 Gasket, exhaust (2) 2 25-072-04 Stud, M8x1.25x33 (4) NOT ILLUSTRATED + - 24[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION I "" SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LiNE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. A I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I ally to prevent tipping or loss of [...]

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