Craftsman 917.270732 manual

Owner's Manual I CRIIFTSMIIH°i 17 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.270732 • 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-[...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 5 Assembly .............................................. 7 Operation ............................................ 10 Maintenance ....................................... 16 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. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are f[...]

• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. • Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. • Neve[...]

A, Look for this symbol to point out impor- tant safety precautions. It means CAU- TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. _,CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs always dis- connect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. _,CAUTION: Do not c[...]

Steering Wheel Insert C? [_(1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Steering Boot Steering Wheel (1) Lock washer 3/8 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 t St>terinig n Shaft Seat (_Washer (_) 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge I_(1) Knob _) Shoulder olt 5/16-18 Slope Sheet Keys Video Cassette 6[...]

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 the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS [...]

Battery Door Terminal INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. • Place seat on seat pan and assemble [...]

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) • Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. • Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. • Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck. • Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck. A, CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shiel[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP _1 _ ! LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NE[...]

KNOWYOUR 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. Attachment Clutch Ignition Switch Light Switch Lift Ammeter ...... "- Lever ""[...]

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[...]

For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the des[...]

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. [...]

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) • When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depend- ing on the temperature. • The attachments can [...]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _____ _/_j*'_ AS YOU COMPLETE /__..._'_, _'_ _'_._y .EGU R SEOV,CE DATES li //// IF Check Brake _perati°n _ _ Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems V' R Check for Loose Fasteners if I##T I_ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _, T Lubrication Chart i# # 0 Check Battery Level R Cl[...]

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 adjusted. (See 'q-O ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (S[...]

BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The original equipment ba[...]

ENGINE COOLING FINS Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating. • Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick tube assembly off engine. • Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt. • Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins.[...]

CLEANING i Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all _]asoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep wat[...]

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure bres are properly inflated (See =PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the midpo[...]

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. • Pull belt away from mower. B[...]

NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the transaxle is in neutral. • Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel. • Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N) position. • Tighten adjustment bolt securely. NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest positio[...]

REPLACING BATTERY ACAUTION: Do not shod battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,rings,etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. • Lift seat pan to raised position an[...]

• Check that holes "A" in governor control lever and hole in governor plate line-up. If holes "A" are not aligned, loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are aligned. Tighten clamp screw se- curely. Governor Control Lever Governor Control Plate Holes "A" Clamp Screw Throttle Cable TO ADJUST CARBUR[...]

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. _ CAUTION: Never store the tractor w_th 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 win[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over • Out of fuel. • Engine not "CHOKED" properly. • Engine flooded. • Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. • Dirty fuel filter, • Water in fuel. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Carburetor out of adjustment • Engine valves out[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Engine clicks but • Weak or dead battery. will not start • Corroded battery terminals. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter. CORRECTION • Dirty fuel filter. • Stale or dirty fuel. I- !4l Loss of power Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachm[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut- uneven • Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) • Mower deck not level. • Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. • Bent blade mandrel. • Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, lea[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" • when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE • Bad battery cell(s). • Poor cable connections. • Faulty regulator (if so equipped). • Faulty alternator. Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW" position for 30 seconds before stopping engine. CORREC[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270732 BATTERY AMMETER OPTIONAL) )G AI( IGNITION SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH ! D k _.mTE i '© ( _A_ME NT CLUTCH SU_K (CLUTCH OFF) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) A (OPTIONAL) '_ SPARK _ _GNIT_ON _ PLUG = FUELt UNIT GAP PLUGS ON I _UE i "[WIN CYL. ENGINES) POSITION CIRCUIT =MAKE" OFF M+G+A1 NONE RUN/U[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270732 ELECTRICAL 42 ? L 41 I I I :?2[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270732 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144925 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 8 156417 Case Battery 16 153664 Switch, Interlock 21 166181 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 • red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red 26 166180 Fuss 15AMP 27 7[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270732 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 53 2O8 54 12 74 2O8 34[...]

I HA_ | gl'l - - MUIJI-L NUMI'I_.H _11/.2/U/_2 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 16983O 2 169061 3 17060612 5 155272 9 168337X013 10 STD533710 11 155927 12 145660 13 172107)(010 17 159639X558 18 126938X 25 19131312 26 STD541437 28 140434 29 140273X599 30 164918X558 31 139976 37 17490508 38 169834 51 73800400 52 1909141[...]

TRACTOR -.. MODEL NUMBER 917.270732 GROUND DRIVE 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270732 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 ........ Transaxle (See Breakdown) 62 8883R Cover, Pedal Peerless 206-545C 63 140186 Pulley, Engine 2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 64 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 3 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 65 STD551143 Washer 4 12000028 Ring, Ret[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270732 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 ,+ i | b 27 17 / 29 _l 2g 15 15 47 64& 67 67 67 13 43 / I I / I $ 38[...]

I M/._t., I UM - - MUUI:L FIUMUP,.H 911.2/U/'32 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 154427 3 169840 4 169839 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 169832 11 STD551137 13 136518 15 145212 17 156546 18 57079 19 160395 22 165857 23 165851 25 154406 26 126847X 27 136874 28 19131416 29 17060612 30 STD561210 32 130[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270732 I 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 72 62 81 38 76 13 4 23 l' 4O[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270732 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 162157 Control, Throttle 2 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 114-20 x 5/8 3 ...... Engine, (See Breakdown) Bdggs Model311707-0132-E3 4 137352 Muffler 13 165291 Gasket 14 13280324 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3 15 13200300 Elbow, Standard 90 °, 3/8-16 NPT 16 STO551231 Washer[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270732 SEAT ASSEMBLY 17 12 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 127428X 2 140551 3 71110616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124181X 6 17000616 9 19131614 10 155925 11 166369 12 121246X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pet Pivot Seat (blk) Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga Clip Push In Hinged Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 3/8-16 Uric Sp[...]

DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270732 9 13 6 3 4 2 13 10 2O 21 14 8 21 12 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156368 2 171760 3 171696 4 171697 5 165406 6 133644 9 166887 9 163204 10 166439 12 146046 DESCRIPTION Decal, Oper. Instr. Decal, Replacement Decal, Hood, R.H. Decal, Hood, L.H. Decal, HP Engine Decal, Customer Maintenance Decal, Deck Mower EZ Decal, Fe[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270732 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 13 5 4 6 2 8 / j • / / 6 5 19 13 32 32 13 19 20 20 15 44[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270732 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Washer Asm inner Spdng W/Plunger 2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 3 105767X Pin Groove 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 6 120183X Beadng Nylong 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Sutton Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L.H. 12 1398[...]

MOWER DECK TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270732 f 34 "_ 21 16 1 13-- 10_ 9_ 21 22 3 24 25 27 46[...]

I M/as!t.o1 lt.Pl'i - - IVl!,.JUl" I. I_IUIVIDIPI'I tO I I .'*IUIO j MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. 1 165892 2 STD533107 3 138017 4 165460 5 STD624008 6 130832 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 134149 12 129895 13 137645 14 128774 15 110485X 16 140329 18 72140505 19 132827 20 159770 21 STD5414..31 22 134753 23 131267 24 105304X 25 [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270732 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 157 I I 11 47 13 MODEL and SERIAl NUMBERS HERE 157 48[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270732 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 41A 790079 2 780086A Needle Beadng 5/8" 42 792073A 3 770128 Transaxle Case 42A 792085A 4 776395 Countershaft 43 792075 5 776409 Output Shaft 44 790025 6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 4[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270732 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E3 914 1023 13_ 4o_ 1022 1034 1029 _ 71 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 1022 51 868_) 307_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL, 1019 LABEL KIT I 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL J 4 2O 761 50[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270732 3RIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E3 754_ 5 127 LMTICARBURETOR PART NUMBER 142 LOCATIONS 276 THiS CARBURETOR SERVICES BOTH CHOKE-A-MATIC AND MANUAL CHOKE SYSTEMS 977 CARBURETOR GA._SKETSET 51 0 51A 51[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270732 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E3 801 797A 524 165 1051 783A 305 1044 _ 75 1051 ,',' J 1036 LABEL-EMISSIONS I 52[...]

I M/ILi.p I Ul'l - - IVIUUr.i. I_IUIVIDr'I'I _ I I ./..! UI Of. BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E3 _-- NIKKI 130A (_ 1 95A 633A _) 117A i]I 137A 276A 950 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51_ 95A_ 117Aq_) lO4A _' 127A0 105A 137A O 231A 276A 633 (_) 977A CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51_ 137AO 276A _) 53[...]

BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E3 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 690156 Cylinder Assembly 2 399265 Bushing/Seal Kit 3 391086 -k Seal-Oil 4 494238 Sump-Engine 5 690188 Head-Cylinder 7 692410 Or+ Gasket-Cylinder Head 8 495735 Breather Assembly 9 27803 ¢r Gasket-Breather 10 691666 Screw (Breather Asse[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270732 3RIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E3 "EY PART KEY PART 10. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ;09 693551 Motor-Starter (For Steel Ring Gear Only) 09 497595 Motor-Starter (For Plastic Ring 789 695050 Gear Only) 797 693167 ;10 690323 Screw (Starter Motor) 797A 92278 ;11 497608 Brush Set 801 6[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING _. _CUT GUIDE TH-i_S ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 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 control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on s[...]

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