Craftsman LAWN TRACTOR 917.270822 manual

Owner's Manual I:RRFTSHRN 19.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.270822 IEZ 3 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip- ment. For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-[...]

W'arCanty 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 2 Product Specifications .......................... 5 Assembly ........................................ : ..... 8 Operation ............................................ 1 1 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 18 Maintenance ....................................... 18 Ser[...]

• Never leave a running machine unat- tended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and re- move keys before dismounting. • Turn off blades when not mowing. • Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while un- der the infl[...]

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. • Never make adjustments or repairs w[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED AND TYPE: REGULAR OILTYPE SAE30 _PI-SFiSG/SH): (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) DIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: Champion RJ19LM GAP: .030") OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004-.006 EXHAUS]I .007-.009 GROUND SPEED FORWARD: 0 - 5.5 vlPH): REVERSE: 0-2.4 TIRE PRESSURE: FRON[...]

Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Lackwasher 3/8 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge (2) Weld Nuts #10 (2) Lock Washers #10 __ #10 x 5/8 6[...]

Partspacked separately in carton Seat Mulcber Plate d Video Cassette Manual Parts Bag " I Steering Wheel Parts Bag contents not shown full size i i i i Steering Wheel Adapter (2) Keys Steering Wheel Insert i Steering Extens:on Shaft Slope Sheet _._1 f I (2) Latch Hook Assemblies O 7[...]

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 trac- tor 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. TOOL[...]

." .. _bel J INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. • Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt se- curely. • Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely, Do not tighten. • Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat. • Slide seat [...]

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory. NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The mulcher blades are de- signed for discharging and bagging also. Weld Nut From Hook Points The Top Down Lock Weld Wash[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATFERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING A ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP T LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HErGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L AI-rACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PA[...]

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. Attachment Ignition Clutch Lever Switch Light Switch Position Ammeter Choke _ Throttle Contr[...]

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

• The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches dur- ing hot months. For healthier and bet- ter 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 rela- tively high; the second to [...]

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recom- mended by and comply with specifica- tions of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dan- gerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of _our tractor. EFORE STARTING THE ENG[...]

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° FAND BELOW) • When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the en- gine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke control is fully in. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out[...]

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos- sible fire hazard from dried clippings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height. • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave unde- sirable clumps. Allow grass to dry be- fore mowing. • Always operate engine at ful[...]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ./_ __ _?,_/_ _/_c,_J _" AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE f _'y _J _',2" _'_/¢'.2" _'_/_-_ SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T InterlockSystems R Check for Loose Fasteners A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery [...]

TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in high- est 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 tire[...]

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor. • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright. • Coat terminals with grease or petro- leum jelly. • Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND AD-[...]

• Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge. • Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s). TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate. Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor. • Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface. If very dirty or damaged, re- place cartridge. • Reinstall cartridge plate, [...]

._CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in ' DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. : Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stoppe[...]

• Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are equal in length. Both links should be approximately 10-3/8". • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. • To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both front links an equal number of turns. • When distance &quo[...]

• Install new belt by reversing above pro- cedure. Engine Idler Stationar Idler Input Pulley TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NUETRAL ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. • Start engine and move motio[...]

• Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. • RED cable last from both batteries. "Positive" (+) ' Negative' (-) L.H. Panel [_'--_/ / Bolt REPLACING BA&apo[...]

TO ADJUST CHOKECONTROL 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 fol- lows: TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustm[...]

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- tor will not be used for 30 days or more. _I_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 fo[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CORRECTION Will not start CAUSE • 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 of adjust- ment. Dirty air filter. i Bad spark pl[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power (cont'dl Dirty/clogged muffler, Loose or damaged wiring, Carburetor out of adjustment, Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with at- tachment clutch en- gaged Poor cut - uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not work ing (if so eq[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM Loss of drive CORRECTION • Place freewheel control in =en- gaged" position • Replace motion drive belt. • Purge transmission, • Freewheel control in "disen- gaged" position. • Motion drive belt worn, dam- aged or broken. • Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing • Eng[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 °Eo IJ BATTERY SOLENOID W_ITiE BL_CK _ IGNITION UNIT J O O_ i I | CLUTCH / BRAKE i (PEDAL UP) _IF SPARK PLUG I OG_ I (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES) CHAR(_NG SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC MIN. O _ RPM 3 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM (CHA.qGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED) UGHTING _YSTEM O(JTpUT OR_G_ S AMpAC @_X30 RPM DIODE i I L &[...]

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ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 7603J Tray, Battery 10 145211 Bolt,Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 11 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount 12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4 16 153664 Switch InterlockPush-In 19 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4 20 73350400 Nu[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 14 31 37 53 37 20 55 3 3 74 38_ 39 13_. 14 34[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 166819 2 14O356 3 17490612 4 19131216 5 155272 9 161917X013 10 STD533710 11 155927 12 145660 13 169118 14 17490608 17 144983X558 18 126938X 20 156437 23 124028X 25 19131312 26 STD541437 28 145198X558 29 1&5217X699 30 151287X558 31 139976 37 1749050 38 1398[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 GROUND DRIVE 57 103 97 116 61 52 27 22 84 55 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,270822 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 Transasie (Bee Breakdown) 72 19132012 Hydro Gr 319-0650 73 156347 2 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 74 121199X 3 143995 Pulley,Trensaxle 75 121749X 8 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adiust 10 STD561210 PinCotter 1/8xlCAD 76 STD581075 14 10040400 Washer Lock HW I-l[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 STEERING ASSEMBLY 36 - - ":- ---Z: -. , ? _41 62 ll4 47 13 67 43 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO, 1 139768 2 154427 3 156483 4 157473 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12006029 9 3366R 10 156438 11 STD551137 13 154779 15 73901000 17 156546 18 57079 19 16(%396 22 165857 23 166851 25 164406 26 126847X 27 136874 28 19131416 29 17490612 30 STD561210 32 130465 36 155O99 37 152927 38[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 31 39 2 1 38 14 81 32 13 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 35 4 4O[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 1_152 2 17720410 3 ....... 4 149723 5 14_ 6 144_ 7 138129 8 150176 t0 145552 11 STD551126 12 STD522507 13 165287 14 13280336 15 1_ 16 STD551237 17 17490624 23 15988O 25 145996 26 7392O6OO 27 152927 29 137180 31 157103 32 161696 33 123487X 34 106082X 35 17490512 37 8543R 38 ..[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 SEAT ASSEMBLY 5 21 KEY NO. I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PART NO. 1_1_ 140551 74760616 19131610 1450(_ _1_7 124181X 17490616 19131614 155925 166369 DESCRIPTION Seat 3450 BIk/blk Craftsman 12 121246X Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 13 121248X Bolt Fin Hex3/8-16uncX 1 14 72050412 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga 15 134300 ClipPus[...]

_)ECALS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 2 14 6 22 2O 13 11 2 14 PART NO, NO. 1 156439 2 163265 3 16320O 4 163202 5 165392 6 133644 7 167181 9 163204 11 156811 13 146046 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal Fender Danger Seam 14 163259 Decal Fend Auto Sears Gold 15 160396 Decal Hood Rh Craftsman 19 138047 Decal Hood Lh Craftsman 20 166887 Decal HP [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 LIFT ASSEMBLY 27 25 24 23 7 6 13 49 20 30 3 15 8 ! / ./ I' ! i / / 6 5 44[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm. 2 159471 Shaft Asm. Uft 3 105767X Pin Groove 4 12000002 E Ring 5 19211621 Washer21i32x 1 x21 Ga. 6 120183X BearingNyloflg 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X ButtonPlunger Read 11 139665 Link Asm Litt LH. 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R.H[...]

MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 I L. 43 17 36 34 31 16 21 j_3 24 25 28 27 46[...]

WIOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 PART _10. NO. 1 164961 2 $105331O7 3 138017 4 13844o 5 STD6_4008 6 130_32 8 85O857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 134149 12 1L:x_95 13 137645 14 128774 15 110485X 16 14(X329 17 72110610 18 72140505 19 132827 20 159770 21 STD541431 22 134753 23 131267 24 105304x 25 123713X 26 110452)( 27 130968 28 19111016 2[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650 _'52 91 23 113 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 142930 Housing,Lower 43 142884 Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x ,060 2 1429G1 Assembly,Upper Housing 44 150829 Differential Assembly 3 142932 Seal, Up 52 142991 Washer 3/4 x1.5 x .13 4 142928 Ring,Wire Retaining 53 14296[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E 615 _'_ 24 634A 615 552 220 n 230 219 25 J 2 601 J 27 A 12 523 _842 525 i 284A 524 O 534 ? 535 642 643 161 537 5O[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 RIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 1358 GASKET SET I 1861 PUMP REPAIR KIT] 1121 CARBURETOR KIT] 125 _ _ 1,o9 _ ,o3 51 51A 51 52 205 634 _=_ 202 _03 257 52 54 78 T 468 0332 75 188 1006 334 337 383 51[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 BRIGGS & STRATFON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E 653 783 _615A 44 / 803 801 8O2 592 209A 209 414 207 y 307 52[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 3RIGGS & STRA'I-I'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 8A_572 9 10A 244 304 305 881 5A 13 1019 LABEL KIT I _k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. -- 305 573 308 i 3O6 307 307 53[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631- KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 497074 CylinderAssembly 52 270884 * Gasket, intake Manifold 2 399"265 Bushing Mounting 3 391086 * Seal, Oit 53 93970 Scr_gw, Hex Head, 4 493304 Sump, Engine Carburetor to Manifold 5 [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 BRIGGS & STRATFON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 227 491297 LeverAssembly, Governor 572 224816 Baffle, Air, Cylinder #2 229 62199 Washer 573 491304 Plate, Back 230 223882 Washer, Governer Crank, Inside 592 92278 Nut, Hex. 235 224995 Shi[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL U1 CO 15 ° MAX. _] A Operate your Tractor up agd down the face of slopes (not I _ _Jk greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I ::!] _ illy to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme J i| -- caiJtion w[...]

For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pieces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am - 11 pm CS[...]