Craftsman 917.27242 manual

Owner's Manual ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.272420 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts _ This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual, CAUTION: Re[...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Assembly .............................................. 8 Operation ............................................ 11 Maintenance ....................................... 18 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, undemtand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starling. • Only allow responsible adults, who are[...]

III. 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 tu[...]

• 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. • If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly. • Do not turn o[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3ASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED _,ND TYPE: REGULAR DIL TYPE SAE 10W30(abova 32°F) _PI-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.5 PINTS W/OFILTER: 4.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC GAP: .030") GROUND FORWARD: 5.5 SPEED(MPH): REVERSE: 2.4 TIRE FRONT: 14 PSI REAR: 10 PSI CHARGING SYSTEM: 15 AMP[...]

Steering Wheel Insert I_(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 Seat (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Steering Extension Shaft _(1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Slope Sheet Keys I1 (2) Keys Video Cassette For Future Use 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 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 [...]

Label Battery Door Terminal INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. 3. Place seat on seat pan so head of[...]

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. ,_CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield fro[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP t LIGHT ! FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT _r_"l R N H L (®)_[ ATTACHMENT REVERSE 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 Switch Ammeter Ignition Switch Light Switch Lift Lever Plunger Throttle/Cho[...]

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety I 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. "Disengaged" "Brake&quo[...]

• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2.1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better tooking 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 [...]

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH. • To reengage transmission, reverse 'above procedure. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT[...]

• The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) 7. When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughl[...]

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 been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the[...]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERV$CE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure I_ Check Operator Presence and InterlOck Systems I_ Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen!Replace Mower Blades Lubrlca{ion Charl CheCk Batt e_' Lever Clean Battery and Terminals Check TransaXle CooUng Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Mot[...]

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 ([...]

BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- ever, 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 [...]

8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Insert dipstick into the • tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading• Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished. Oil Drain Valve Closed and Locked Position Cap Drain Tube CLEAN[...]

3. Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber gasket on replacement oil filter. 4. Install replacement oil filter on filter adapter. Turn oil filter clockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten filter an addi- tional 1/2 turn. 5. Fill crankcase with new oil (See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIU' in this section o[...]

_CAUTION: 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 sto[...]

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance "A" on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other. • If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only. • To raise o[...]

BELT INSTALLATION - 4. Install new belt in reverse order of • removal. 5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. 6. Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more th[...]

3. Tighten adjustment bolt securely. 4. Start engine and test. 5. If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied. Motion Control Neutral Lock Gate Lever TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE- MENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See &[...]

REPLACING BATTERY _IkCAUT!ON: Do not short battery terminais Dy 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. 1. Lift seat pan to raised positio[...]

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or lead. If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: In general, turning the adjusting needles in (clockwise) decreases the [...]

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 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 wi[...]

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION 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 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil leveVdirty oil. 6. Faulty spark plug. 7. Dirty fu[...]

PROBLEM Poor grass discharge TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE 1. Engine speed too slow. 2. Travel speed too fast. Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of drive 3. Wet grass. 4. Mower deck not level. 5. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 6. Worn, bent or loose blade. 7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 8. Mower[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 "° BATTERY SOLENOID AMMETER _ USE _ _ ' , STARTER / ! O ' F_ =wHrrE , ! '_' II "° : i , :c _: -- ' i i ELECTRIC CLUTCH /'_ - '_ I #L_-.;_,_;,_L-, , O, ,_ - ...... , ' ', E ' IA: : i- l t /77 • 9_: SPARK (2 PLUGS ON nnNIN CYL ENGINES I FUEL [...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 22 S // iI I I t 41 26 i i _ 25 4O 34[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3J4 8 156417 Case, Battery Mech Hinge 16 161343 Switch, Interlock N Opn/N Opn 21 175688 Harness, Light Socket (Includes 4152J) 22 4152J Bulb, Light 24 4799J Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11 • 25 146147 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 39 166 207 2O8 58 6O 74 36[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis Stamping 2 176554 Drav/ear 3 17060612 " Screw 3/8-16x3/4 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168343X012 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, Cardage 3/8-16 x 1 11 155927 Panel, Dash, L,H, 13 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R,H, 14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 1[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 GROUND DRIVE 23 144 200 61 55 38[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. 1 ...... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 62 HydroGr314-0510 63 8 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 65 9 145G28 Clutch Elect EVX 66 10 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 71 14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 73 15 74490544 Bolt Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 x Gr 8 74 16 STD541431 Nut Loc[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 STEERING ASSEMBLY _41 ,L---_ 42 L , 4O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 11 13 17 29 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 4O 41 42 43 44 46 51 54 63 65 68 71 82 87 88 91 159944 SteedngWheel 172393 Axle Assembly Cast Iron 169840 Spindle Asseml_y, LH. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. _66H Beadng, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 ! 81 31 J" _ 37 33 / OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester r 8O 38 14 42[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER 917.272420 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170548 Control, Throttle 2 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cuffing 1/4-20 x 5/8 3 ...... Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model NO. CV492-27506 4 159420 Muffler 13 12_41-03 Gasket Kohler 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 16 STD551237 Washer 23 169837 Shield Brn/Dbr Guard 29 137180 Ar[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 SEAT ASSEMBLY 24 I i _15 17 12 18 I i i t I I I I KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 140123 Seat 2 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 3 71110616 Bolt 4 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 5 145006 Clip, Push-In Hinged 6 STD541437 Nut 7 124181X Spring, Seat 8 1700_616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 9 19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x [...]

DECALS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 11 5 4 13 10 16 9 13 6 3 7 7 1 20 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 1 156811 Decal, Ober. Instr. 11 164065 Decal, Strng. Whl. Domed Prem. Srs 2 177374 Decai, HP Engine 12 146046 Decal, V-Belt Drive SchemalJc 3 177356 Decal, Hood, R.H. 13 177350 Decal, Lower Dash 4 177357 Decal, Hood,[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 LIFTASSEMBLY 2O 15 / / / / / / 6 5 20 15 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 2 159471 Shaft ASSembly, Lift 3 105767X Pin, Groove 4 12006002 E-Ring 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Gauge 6 120183X Beadng, Nylon 7 125631X Gdp, Handle, Fluted 8 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 11 139865 Link, Lift, LH. 12 139866 Li[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 MOWER DECK 34 "_'40 _3736 40 37 44_'_ 55, 145 /_ !05 106 ' 102 103 _o3J_/_ - // / 101/'_ 104 106 116 113 111 114 118 _ 5 6 19// 21 16 1 _.18 21 22 23 24 _ 6 28 ' ,.j 117 _116 48[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 59 141043 2 STD533107 Bo_t 61 174882 3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 68 174883 Front 92 738G0600 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" eck 101 136420 5 STD624008 RetainerSpring 102 71081010 6 130_32 Arm, Suspension,[...]

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 59 170408 Rotor, Brake 2 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 60 142883 Brake Puck 3 170353 Center Section, Assembly 61 142882 Puck Plate 4 170354 Swashplate, Trunion 62 142887 Brake Act[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 YLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I YLINDRE DIRIGE SOUPAPE ET RENIFLARDI 1 20 lg CRANKCASE I CARTER-MOTEUR I t9 52[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 CYLtNDER READ/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. OESCRIPTION NO. NO. DSSCRIP_ON 1 25-351-01-S Lifter valve !2 1 12-032-03-S 2 12-755-94-S Kit, cylindernead ncudes 2 3-17, Gaskets 12 041 01-S Qty. 2),12 041 02-S, & 12 3 12-445-02-S 041 03-5 4 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 IGNITIONIELECTRICAL t ALLUMAGE _LECTRIQUE _3 12 --7 1t,_ 13 14 AIR INTAKE I A_RE DE _ ARRIVSEJ1._/_ 3-- BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I HABITATION DE SOUFFLEUR ET D_CALENT J 4 $ lO 6-- _7 54[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange 1 M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange M10x1.5x46 M5x0.8xlO (6) 2 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 2 24-468-10-S Washer, plain[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 STARTING SYSTEM| D_MARRANT DE L_ SYST_ME 1 I 0 .t ENGINE CONTROLS MOTEUR CONTROLE t / 11 2 / 3 4' t-- OIL PAN I LUBRICATION | DE LA HUILE PAN DE LA LUBRIFICATION _--t0 _,, Z. -3 11 56[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 M-839070-S Screw, hex. flange 1 12-079-11-S M8x1.25x70 2 2 12-237-01-S 2 25-098-07-S Starter assereby ncudes 3 24-086-43-S 3-8) 4 M-664020-S 3 12-755-54-S Kit, drive end 4[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 CRANKSHAFT J_ VILEBREQUIN I2_i i FU EL SYSTEM J 'UEL DE LE SYSTEMEI 6 ! Dt EXHAUST I ECHAPPEMENT I 58[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2) 2 M-629116-S Stud M6x1.Ox116 (2) 3 12-853-118-S Kit, carburetor w/gasket (Includes 4,5,6 qty 1 Tie, cable 12.454-03-S, Tsrmlnat 25-452-20-S) 4 12-041-02-S Gasket, air cleaner 5 12-[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL t_ ca/_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I I _U_ greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- f O ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme ution when changing direction on slopes.[...]

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