Craftsman 917.27267 manual

Owner's Manual IC.nFTSMnN, I LAWN TRACTOR 17.5 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle Model No. 917.272670 This product has a low emission engine which operates J_J differently from previously budt engines. Before you start the engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and In[...]

Warranty ................................................. 2 Maintenance ......................................... 17 Safety Rules ........................................... 3 Service and Adjustments ...................... 21 Product Specifications ............................ 6 Storage ................................................. 27 Assembly[...]

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. _WARNING: In order to prevent ac- cidental starting when setting up, trans- porting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wi[...]

DO: • Mow up and down slopes, not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un- even terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Follow the manufacturer's reco[...]

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or i[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS iGasoline iCapacity and Type: )il Type API-SF-SJ): Oil Capacity: Spark Plug: (Gap: .030") iGround Speed i(MPH): 1.25 Unleaded and Regular SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30(below 32°F 3.0 Pints Champion RC12YC Forward: 1st 1.1 2nd 1.4 3rd 2.2 4th 3.3 5th 4.4 6th 4.9 Reverse: 1.4 Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI Rear: 12 PSI Cha[...]

Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 F[__ Steering Wheel Adapter I I I I @ (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Large Flat Washer _St_eritg @ (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Steering Extension Shaft Seat (1)Washer @ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Keys (2) Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7[...]

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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. TO[...]

5. Pivot seat and pan forward and as- semble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten. 6. Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat. 7. Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. 8. Get off seat without moving its ad- justed position. 9. Raise seat and ti[...]

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 2. Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. 3. Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck. 4. Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck. Deflector Shield Mulcher Plate Latch Hooks £[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. R N H L I',,,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD LIGHT[...]

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. Ammeter Attachment Ignition Switch Light Switch Position Clutch Lever I Lever Plunger Thrott[...]

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 YOU R TRACTOR TO SET PA[...]

• The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. 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 desire[...]

ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan- tities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fr[...]

MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already been cut. Have the cut area to the right of[...]

PILL 'N OATES AS YOU COMPLETE BE ° B SEBVICE OATHS Check Brake Operation _ _#, Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners _ I_s J_ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades i3 T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Baitery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil L[...]

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 highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires ([...]

NOTE: The original equipmentbattery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or removecaps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosionand dirt on the battery and termi- nals can cause the battery to "leak" power. 1. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first th[...]

1. Pull up on air filter cover handle and rotate towards engine. 2. Remove cover. 3. Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre-cleaner from base. 4. Clean base carefully to prevent debris from falling into carburetor. NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge. 5. Place new pre-cleaner and cartridge firmly in base. 6. Align tabs on cover[...]

1_ ARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 5. Make sure the blades and all moving[...]

8. Place flat washer and clutch spring on idler pulley bolt and secure with small retainer spring. 9. Install belt onto engine pulley. TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over[...]

3. Install mower (See "To Install Mower" in this section of this manual). Mandrel With Parking Brake "Engaged" Mandrel Pulley Nut "A" Arm Nut TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than five (5) fee[...]

Engine Clutching Center Keeper Stationary Idler Transaxle TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU- TRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: 1. Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N). NOTE: [...]

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - 1. BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. 2. RED cable last from both batteries. Weak or Dead Fully Charged Battery Battery REPLACING BATTERY _,WARNING: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connect[...]

ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers ex- pense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throt[...]

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. _WARNING: 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 [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Will not start Hard tostart Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. . 5. 6. 7 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE"[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. PROBLEM Loss of power Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven 9. Water in fuel. Cutting t[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Mower blades will not rotate i Poor grass discharge CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Engine speed too slow. 2. Travel speed too fast. 3. We[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272670 SCHEMATIC ,,1. REo OII1 0LAC BATTERY /J RED AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE )G A1 IGNITION SWITCH i t &UTCH/BRA E (PEDALUP) SLACK SLACK RED STARTER SLACK WHITE SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) I I I I i I I i _ i BLACK • J ATTMENTCLUTCH L I GROUNDING BLACK (CLUTCH OFF) J CONNECTOR (OPTIONAL) w SPARK • SLACK IGNITION _[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272670 ELECTRICAL 41 22 IL I I /_ I I I I I I I I 26 1 I I I L I I I I I I I 16 I F I I / f ! ! ! /! 29 28 90 32[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272670 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 Unc x 3/4 8 176689 Box Battery Fender 16 176138 Switch, Interlock 21 175688 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 175158 Fuse [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272670 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 39 166 208 31 @/5 _s 209 9 209 208 207 = 64 74 3 34 208 chassis-Laser -It.stir 27[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272670 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 1 174619 2 176554 3 17060612 5 155272 9 168337X013 10 STD533710 11 174996 13 172105X010 14 17490608 17 185682X558 18 184921 26 STD541437 28 175049 29 174332X599 30 174738X558 31 139976 37 17490508 38 175710 39 174714 60 72140606 64 154798 74 73680600 142 175702 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272670 GROUND DRIVE 57 18 113". 25 212 70 116 >_ 66 168 166 156 5 18 6 36 19 -> 37 34 26 27 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272670 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) Dana D4360-140 2 146682 Spring Brake Return 3 123666X Pulley Transaxle 4 12000028 Ring Retainer 5 121520X Strap Torque 30 Degrees 6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 8 165866 Red Shift Fender Adjust 10 STD561210 PinCotte[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272670 STEERING ASSEMBLY _39 J J IL 51 54 91 88 43 _ 71 29 47 68 68 67 67 67 15 V 43 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272670 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 Steering Wheel 2 175131 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 3 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 4 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 5 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 6 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 7 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 8 12000029 Rin[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272670 ENGINE 72 81 13 14 31 29 33 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester KEY PART NO, NO. 1 170545 2 17720408 3 4 137352 13 165291 14 148456 16 STD551237 23 169837 29 137180 31 184900 32 140527 33 123487X 37 137040 38 181654 DESCRIPTION Control, Throttle Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine, (See Breakdown)[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272670 SEAT ASSEMBLY 17 12 11 I I I I i 5 6 22 21 I KEY PART NO, NO, 1 140122 2 140551 3 71110616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 182493 11 166369 12 121246X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot, Seat Bolt Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge Clip, Push-tn Hinged Nut Spring, Seat Screw 3/8-1[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272670 DECALS 14 6 11 14 10 13 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156368 2 186377 3 184728 4 179128 5 184729 6 133644 7 186019 8 138047 9 174899 10 149516 11 156439 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Decal, Fender Opr. Inst. 12 184730 Decal, HP Engine 13 146046 Decal, Hood RH 14 186787 Decal, Deck 15 160396 Decal, Hood LH 16 1723[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272670 LIFT ASSEMBLY 5 13 4 6 3 2 5 4 19 13 32 13_ 31 32 19 13 20 20 KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 2 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 3 105767X Pin, Groove 4 12000002 E-Ring 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Gauge 6 120183X Bearing, Nylon 7 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 8 122365X Button, P[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272670 MOWER DECK 34 101 102 _ t05 103 16 21 23 24 25 27 5 6 19F 21 42 D man-t-path stir 3. 10.--= 9_ 18 44[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272670 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 37 40 44 45 46 48 52 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 53 184907 STD533107 Bolt 54 178515 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Front 55 155046 165460 Bracket S[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272670 DANATRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140 20 i 21 4 | 22 2. _.7 24 36 / 38 10 46[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272670 DANATRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170981 Housing, Upper 40 120472X 2 2274J Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X .734 41 105928X 3 134400 Ball, Detent 42 170988 4 105904X Spring, Detent 43 134394 5 160940 Screw, Tapping, No. 10-24 X 44 120473X .482 45 142678 6 1[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272670 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 25_ 27 _=_ 3o7 3_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 868 _) 943 O 20@ 0170 1022 51 691 842 O 524 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL [ 1036 EMISSION LABEL ] 718 _ 24 434 741 10_ 11_ 584_ 9_ 1264_ 1270 _J 12 15g 22_ 20 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272670 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 1022 99_, 192 1029 238 36 6170 1096 VALVE GASKET SET 617 O 1022 868 63/ ' 383 54_ 664@ 1022 914 616 4o4 614 _ 0._6o6 _ 216/_ 222_ _3_2o9_r6_ 267 %` 1119_ 49[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272670 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 142_ 117 _-1o6 105 137 276 95o_ 1091 947 634A_._ e. 118 ] 24o,@ 1266AQ 1266 0 121 CARBUREg_R OVERHAf_ET 104 _ 127_ 231_ 51 276@ 105 _ 137 6a4....e 93e 106 [_ 142 6170 95e 117_ 987_) 1266 0 1266AQ 977 CARBURE_R GASKET SET 50[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272670 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 30y 1267 305A 643 305 _ 801 _ 544 803_ 310 1 802 @ 729 697 # 6OlA 310 1 61_® 8o3A 311A 1883 NOTE: For Replacement Starter Motor, See Reference 309. 37 74 76@ 1070 51[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272670 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 697174 2 399265 3 391086 4 697106 5 698147 7 692410 9 697109 10 697157 11 697113 12 697110 13 690360 15 690946 16 697127 20 690947 22 692125 23 693557 24 222698 25 697159 697160 697162 697163 26 697164 697165 697171 697172 27 697[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272670 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31C707,TYPE NUMBER 0230-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 383 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 851 692424 404 691691 Washer (Governor Crank) 868 690968 431 697122 Elbow-Intake 876 495877 445 698083 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 877 393456 462 691261 Washer (Starter Cabl[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION _k ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. 1. Fold this page al[...]

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