Craftsman 917.27306 manual

Owner's Manual CRnFTSMnN o 20.0 HP ELECTRIC START 50" MOWER AUTOMATIC GARDEN TRACTOm Model No. 917.273060 • 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: 1-800-659-591[...]

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• 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 under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. • Use extra care when loading or unload- ing the ma[...]

• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. • Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving pads or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS !GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS iCAPAC TY UNLEADED !/_ND TYPE: REGULAR DIL TYPE SAE 10W-30 _,PI-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) DIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.2 PINTS W/O FILTER: 3.7 PINTS SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC SAP: .030") 3ROUND SPEED FORWARD: 5.8 MPH): REVERSE: 2.1 tIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI REAR: 10 PSI 3HAN[...]

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 © (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob i - 1_3) R_tair_erSprings (E_oubl_ Loop) I (4) Retainer Springs (Single Loop) 6[...]

Paris packet separately in carton Parts Bag contents not shown full size Seat Manual 7-- b V, Video Cassette Steering Wheel i I i o i i Parts Bag (_ (2) Washers 3/8, x 7/8 x 14 Ga. (2) Shoulder Bolts @ (2) Centerlock (2) Gauge (2) Keys Nuts Wheels Steering Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve =L Extension Slope Sheet _ (2) Front Link Aseemb[...]

Your new tractorhas beenassembled at the factorywith exception of those partsleft unassembled for shipping purposes. Toensure 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 propertightness. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS REQUIR[...]

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY • Lift hood to raised position. • If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge bat- tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions). ," _'[...]

• Raise deck to highest position. • Assemble gauge wheels as shown using long shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers, and 3/8-16 center Iocknuts. Tighten se- curely. • Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Operation sec- tion of this manual. CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled. See =TO LE[...]

Ii CHECKLIST Please review the following checklist: / All assembly instructions have been completed. ,/No remaining loose parts in carton. ,/Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). ,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight- ened securely. ,/All tires are properly inflated. (For ship- ping purposes, the tires were overin[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractoror in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON ® FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED r 'l R N H ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CLUTCH ENGAGED L [...]

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. Ignition Switch Light Switch Position Throttle Control Clutch/Brake Pedal Attachment Clutch [...]

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the J 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 wide vision safety mask over spectacles, or stan- dard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO [...]

• 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 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 desire[...]

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 ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recom- mendedby and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your[...]

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F AND ABOVE) • When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slight- ly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. • The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does[...]

MOWING TIPS • "13re chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • Use the runner on the right hand side of mower as a guide. The blade cuts approximately an[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FILL IN DATES _t,O_/_,_,_O"j_. You Check Operator Presence and T Veer_ck Systems I/ R Check for Loose Fasteners (l_ V_7 i Jl_ A S_arPe_Rep'_e M°wor _ades _" T LubricatTon charZ 0 Check eatte,y Leve_ ! _, R _esn B=te,y _ Termi_ds _ V' Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension I_s Adjust Motio[...]

TRACTOR Always observe safety ruleswhen per- forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractorrequires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "3"0 ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tir[...]

NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractoris maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or removecaps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary, TO CLEANBATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and ter- minals can cause the battery to "leak" power. • Remove terminal guard. • Disconnect [...]

CLEANAIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and extemal surfaces a[...]

_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. i um ignition key =OFP and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect sp[...]

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'). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT .. Raise mower to its highest position. Measure height frombottom of deck [...]

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION • Install belt in both idlers. Make sure belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown. • Install new bolt onto electric clutch pul- ley. • Roll belt into upper groove of left hand mandrel pulley. • Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the grooves correctly and inside bolt keepers. • Reas[...]

Left Hand Mandrel Mower Blade Ddve Belt Center Mandrel Right Hand Cover Screw Idler Arm Spdng Anit-Sway Bar Idler Bracket Pulley TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH The electric clutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds. Eventually, the intemal brake will wear which may cause the mower bl[...]

BELTINSTALLATION - • Place V part of belt intogrooves on engine pulley and front V-idler, making sure to route belt inside of all belt keep-_ ers, • Route belt on right side, coming from V- idler, towards back of tractor, above midspan belt keeper and to top of transaxle pulley. • Route belt on left side, coming from engine pulley, towards ba[...]

Sleeves Jam Nuts TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal. Repair tire and reassemble. Replace washers and snap retaining nng securely in axle groove. • Replace axle cover. REAR WHEEL - Block rear axle securely. Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow w[...]

Keps Nut _ u..., TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL Terminal ..... _ _- _ .. ' '°^ ASSEMBLY A=e .... Bolt • Raise hood. Door..___."-" " - • Unsnap headlight wire connector. _Positive Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at :.--" sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of .- _ (Red) Cable tractor. Terrain =_'_-/-_... = [...]

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

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. _,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 stor- ing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor f[...]

TROUBLI=SHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start • Out of fuel. • Engine not =CHOKED" prop- CORRECTION • RII fuel tank. • See =TO START ENGINE" in erly. • Engine flooded. • Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. • Dirty fuel filter. • Water in fuel. Operation section. • Wait ssveml minutes before attempting to start. ?[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CORRECTION Loss of power • CAUSE • Cutting too much grass/too fast. • Thm_e in "CHOKE" position. • Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. • Dirty air filter. • Low oil level/dirty oil. • Faulty spark plug. • Dirty fuel filter. • Stale or dirty fuel. • Water in fuel. Excessive vib[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Mower blades will not rotate (cont'd) Poor grass discharge Heso_Ight(s) not work ing (if so equipped) Bs_ery will not charge Loss of drive Engine =backfires" when tuming engine "OFF" CAUSE • Frozen idler pulley. • Frozen blade mandrel. • Engine speed too slow. • Travel speed too fast. • We[...]

TRACTOR . . MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 SCHEMATIC OPERATO_ PRESENG_ RELAY RELAy GFG IGNmON ftwrrcH R_J_IOyA_._ NON.R¢_MOVABLE CONNECTIONS B E I DA NG NE CONNECTOR L STAnT I.÷S÷All _E_) _TOR--_ ---I_at TRACTOR CONNECTOR NOTE: {F W(R(NG|NSUILATED GARBURET(}R (REO W1RE) OULD _ REPLACED TO T;_V (Ye.LOW _RS__.U_ W_R_ PROPERLY SECURE YOUR _R_NG, TO LIGHT [...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 22 33 12 11 26 i I I i I 36[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144927 Battery 2 74760412 Bait Hex Head 114-20x 3/4 8 7603J Tray, Battery 10 145211 Bolt 114-20 x 7.5 Zinc 11 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 16 153664 Switch Intedock Push-In 19 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4 20 73350400 Nut, Jam Hex 11[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 37 122 17 ! 17 19 100 68 2 86 17 56 102 52 17[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 150253 Rail, Frame RH 50 152728 2 140506 Dmwbar, Gt 52 STD541431 4 73800700 Nut, LockHex 7/16Unc 56 154914 5 163976 DashYTGT2Cyl 58 137113 6 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 60 17490620 7 17720408 Screw, ThdCut 1/4-20xl/2 63 19131614 8 145166 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 GROUND DRIVE 42 I 9 7 61 104 2 15 47 112 IO0 4O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 2 7070E Key 1/4 x 2.5 72 STD541431 3 7563R Washer, Thrust,Axle 73 744,90.548 5 STD541437 Nut, Crowniock 3/6-16 74 142432 6 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 76 140481 7 140507 Wheel, HubAssembly 77 74760716 9 140080 Bolt, Hub 79 72110505 15 STD551037 Wahser 13i32x13/[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 STEERING ASSEMBLY 34 32 8 27 42 28 19 42[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 STEERING ASSEMBLY 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 [...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 21 _ Jl 20 3 18 15 17 47-_, 39 I _55 _19 7 38 I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I 44[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 ...... 2 161062 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 7392[_o00 26 3645J 27 139277 28 7834R 29 132920 33 STD541437 35 10010500 37 123487X 38 747[...]

TRACTOR " - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. NO. NO_ DESCRIPTION 14 720_:_412 1 140124 Seat 15 121249X 2 140551 i_4cket, pivot seat 16 123740X 3 140675 St_p, Fender 17 123976X 4 127018X Bo_Shoulder 5/16-18x.62 18 19171912 5 145006 Clip, Push In, t_ged 6 STD541437 Nut, Cmwnk_ 3/.8-16 Unc 19 120068X 7 124181X Spdng[...]

DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 18 17 4 17 10 13 7. 8 ¸ 11 12 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PART NO. 164094 149516 163916 163917 140837 133644 164757 164884 1632O4 156439 4900J 146790 DESCRIPTION Decal, Dash Decal, Battery DNGR/PSN ENG Asm Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH Decal, Brake PartdngSaddle Decal, Maint[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 LIFT ASSEMBLY 40 43 35 17 38 z¢; ° 70 39 23 I 13 41 _ 22 12 16 15 20 19 18 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 121006X RodAsm., Lever 2 159187 ShaftAsm., Lift Vgt 3 159189 LeverAsm, Lift Rh 4 12000022 E-Ring Truam #5133-87 5 19292016 Washer 29i32xl-1/4x16Ga. 6 74780624 Bolt, FinHex 3/8-16x1-1/2 7 125631X Grip, Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button,Plunger 9 122364X Plunger,Button 10 2[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 MOWER DECK 64 48 55 63 i i i I i30 i 4,5 44 I 48 47 48 i 2 2 2 22 21 5O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 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 11 137380 12 129895 13 137553 14 137152 15 110485X 16 140329 17 106735X 18 19111016 19 105304X 20 123713X 21 137607 22 110452X 23 110509X 24 136320 25 19111216 27 s'rD551037 28 132[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 TRANSAXLE MODEL NO. 222-3010L 20 [2) 52[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 TRANSAXLE MODEL NO. 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 7 153765 OilSeal .984 x1.5 x .25 73 142904 Bolt,Hex 5/16-18x1-1/2 74 142905 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18xl 16 142876 Brake SbeftAssembly 76 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 TRANSAXLE - PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122 54[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 TRANSAXLE - PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144569 Shaft, Pump 2 122716X Ring, Retaking 3 122745X Beadng, Ball 4 122715X Spacer 5 122700X Seal, Lip 6 122699X Ring, Retaining 8 122767X Beadng, Cradle 12 122717X Seal, Lip 13 122748X Am), Trunnion 14 122749X Guide, Slot 15 144571 Housin[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER _m13 , I 2t jlS _17 _RANCASE_J 2 56[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 24-O33-O3 2 24-041-23 3 24-096-15 4 M-0645020 5 X-75-23 6 12-351-02 7 24-755-66 8 24-411-05 9 24-041-08 10 24-318-12 11 25-186-01 12 24-599-01 13 M-0640034 14 12-086-16 15 24-755-74 16 24-153-16 17 24-086-32 18 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL I AIR INTAKE J BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 12/L_ J t_--3 14 Is t3 11 58-[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 IGNmON/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 54-756-15 Kit, grass screen 1 54-027-95 (Includes 2-4,and 24 113 18) 2 M-0403025 Screw, hex. cap M4x0.Tx25 (4) 2 24-100-02 3 X-25-92 Washer, plain 5/16"[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 STARTING SYSTEM I ,< 2 5 I ENGINE CONTROLS 5 I --$ 124 22_. 18 13 )IL PAN I LUBRICATION 0 ._! -t I-4_ .4 L' ./, 10/_ O"---..tl ,% 6O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. 1 M-0839070 2 24-096-O5 3 M-0839080 4 12-468-01 5 25-098-05 6 12-221-01 7 12-227-13 8 12-211-01 9 12-755-54 10 12-227-06 11 12-170-05 ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART NO. NO. 1 SM-0642025 2 24-090-14 3 M-0641060 4 24-089-01 5 25-158-08 6[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 CRANKSHAFT I 2--_ --1 EXHAUST I m /2 FUEL SYSTEM I / 1 14 62[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO. NO. I 24-O14-72 2 52-139-(_ EXHAUST KEY PART NO. NO. 1 24-041-02 2 25-072-04 24-522-16 24-782-05 24-755-03 FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Crankshaft (Includes2) 1 24-853-25 Plug, cup 2 24-041-15 3 DESCRIPTION 4 24-041-14 5 M-062[...]

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL o_ 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 slopes.[...]

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