Craftsman LAWN TRACTOR 917.270962 manual

Owner's Manual rRRFT [MRN ° 20.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.270962 • Safety • Assembly • Operation ° Maintenance • Repair Parts eng n_,tead and U n_eNtan_i;thi_ CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operat- ing this equipment. For answers to your questions about t[...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 2 Product Specifications .......................... 5 Assembly .............................................. 7 Operation ............................................ 11 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 18 Maintenance .......[...]

• Slow down beforeturning. • Never leave a runningmachine unattended. Alwaysturn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. • Turn off blades when not mowing. • Stop engine before removinggrass catcher or unclogging chute. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operatethe machine w[...]

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regu- larly. • 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[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE: OILTYPE API-SF/SG/SH): OIL CAPACITY: SPARK PLUG: GAP: .030") VALVE ADJUSTMENT GROUND SPEED (MPH): TIRE PRESSURE: CHARGING SYSTEM: 3.5 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 3.0PINTS CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM INTAKE: .004"-.006" EXHAUST: .007"-.009&q[...]

Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel Steering Sleeve I teering Extension Shaft (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 @ (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Seat (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer @ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob b Keys (2) Keys Video Cassette Slope Sheet[...]

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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set wi[...]

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 battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions). Label ., x tNSTAL[...]

• Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off skid. • Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral position. • Turn ignition key to "OFF" position. Continue with the instructions that follow. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overin- flated at[...]

V' CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVETHE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. 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 [...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERy CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW FUEL CHOKE OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON ® MOWER HEFGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED MOWER LIR- R N H L A'FFACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED[...]

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 Lever Ammeter Ignition Switch ht Switch Lever Choke Plunger _ent Throttle C[...]

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[...]

The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during [...]

• Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position. • 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 tr[...]

• Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to "START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, pull the c[...]

• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/ brake pedal. • Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse[...]

Ch. SrekeO ration W Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems I_ R Check for Loose Fasteners I1_ 11_7 ' _ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _. Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level g Clean Battery and Terminals I1_ Check Trensexle Cooling V' Adjust Blade Bell(s) Tension _s Adjust Motion Ddve Belt(s) Tension _s Check[...]

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 "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (Se[...]

NOTE- The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERYAND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. Remove terminal guard. Disconnect BLACK ba[...]

overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external sudaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions[...]

CLEANING Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, 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 water [...]

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 or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the[...]

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. BELT I[...]

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL 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 motion control lever until tractor does not move forward or backward. • Hold motion control le[...]

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BA'I-I'ERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of this m[...]

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector. • Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure. Hood light Wire ector • Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke (see "AIR FILTE[...]

then turn out (counterclockwise) 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 turns. FINAL SETTING - • Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • With throttle control lever in slow position, hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to o[...]

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. w_lt CAUTION: Never store the tractor h 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 Will not start Hard to start Enginewill not turn over Engine clicks but #ill not start Loss of power 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 o[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM Loss of power (Continued) Excessive vibration Engine continues torunwhen operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Mower blades will not rotate • Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. • Didy air filter. • Low oil levelldidy oil, • Faulty spark plug. • Dirty fuel fi[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not i working L(if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine "backfires" whenturning engine "OFF" • Engine speed too slow. • Travel speed too fast. • Wet grass. • Mower deck not level. • Low/uneven tire air pressure. • Wo[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270962 AMM_FER (OPTIONAL) )G WHITE L J CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDALUP) IGNITION SWITCH BLUE i .Eo 1 ' STARTER BLAC K ;OLENOi; I SEAT SWITCH ........ (NOT OCCUPIED) WHIT E I I t I BLACK i (CLUTCH OFF) GROUNDING CONNECTOR (OPTIONAL) IGNITION i ..... FOE:L_ UNIT I SPARK PLUG GAP J (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) IGNITI[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962 42 24 41 33 _ 25 I i i 16 34[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270962 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 Interlock Push-In 20 73350400 Nut, Hex, Jam 1/4-20 21 166182 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 58 28 12 208 _ 11 207 53 23 54 207 52 55 60 74 37 /3 208 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. 1 169830 2 16£061 3 17060612 5 155272 9 168337X013 10 STD533710 11 155927 12 145660 13 169118 17 144983X558 18 126938X 20 156437 23 124028X 25 19131312 26 STD541437 28 166271X558 29 155217X599 30 154791X558 31 139976 37 17490508 38 169834 51 73800400 52 19091416 53 145201 [...]

TRACTOR - . MODEL NUMBER 917.270962 GROUND DRIVE 19 55 _8[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962 GROUND DRIVE KEY NO. 1 8 lO 14 15 16 19 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 3o 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 47 48 49 5o 51 52 53 55 56 57 59 61 62 63 64 65 66 PART KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ...... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 70 134683 Guide Belt RH Engine Hydro Gr 314-0510 71 169183 Strap Torque Lh 165866 R[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962 STEERING ASSEMBLY 30 ... _39 j 1 _41 ,'---_-4= t 62 44 51_54 47 13 67 67 4O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. 1 139768 2 154427 3 169840 4 169839 5 6266H 6 121746X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 :L'..'..'..'..'..'._ R 10 169832 11 STD551137 13 136518 15 145212 17 155546 18 57079 19 160395 22 165857 23 165851 25 154406 26 126847X 27 136874 28 19131416 29 17060612 3[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962 2 38 39 31 _"_ 26 14 ,. 27 13 81 , 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 42[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 162152 2 17720410 3 ....... 4 149723 5 144069 6 144068 7 138129 8 150176 10 145552 11 STD551125 12 STD522507 13 165287 14 13280336 15 13200300 16 STD551237 17 17490624 23 169837 25 145996 26 73920600 27 152927 29 137180 31 157103 32 161696 33 123487X 34 106082X 37 8543R 38 ....... 39 109[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 140123 Seat 3450 BIk/blk Craftsman 12 121246X 2 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 13 121248X 3 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 14 72050412 4 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga 15 134300 5 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 16 121250X 6 STD541437 Nut Hex[...]

DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962 2 14 6 19 22 2O 7 4 13 11 2 14 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 11 PART NO. 156439 163205 171696 171697 170933 133644 171809 163204 156811 DESCRIPTION Decal Fender Danger Sears Decal Fend Auto Sears Gold Decal Hood Rh Craftsman Decal Hood Lh Craftsman Decal Engine H/P Decat Malnt Customer Sears Dora Decal Replaceme[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270962 LIFT ASSEMBLY 29_ 28 27 23 7 13 11_ _12 19 j 13 49 13 6 1 5 4 2O 20 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm. 2 159471 Shaft Aem. Lifl 3 105767X Pin Groove 4 12000002 E Ring 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga. 6 120183X Beadng Nylong 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Aem Lift L.H. 12 139866 Link Asm Lift[...]

MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962 6z a 68 f 1,6 _36 _ 'qk _Y'_ 34 ' 142 ' 119 6 4 149 i 19 21 27 48[...]

MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 165892 2 STD533107 3 138017 4 165460 5 STD624008 6 130832 8 850857 9 STD55 t 137 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 123713X 26 110452X 27 130£68X428 28 19111016 29 131[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270962 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 5O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 60 142883 2 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 61 142881 3 170353 Center SecUon, Assembly 62 142887 4 170354 Swashplate, Trunion Machined 63 170410 5 169898 Block - Assembly 6 170355[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3 12191 615A_ I 220 ,, ,_"_ :! _i _ 1132 1 13=_ 634 552A 552 404 o I 1019 LABEL KIT I 2_8 _ 11050 OWNEWS MANUAL I tk REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS 15 _I_ TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 52[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3 861 PUMP REPAIR KIT 121 CARBURETOR KIT _ I 432 , 3,2 104 102 1 859 ,_ 433 I" 386 j_ :_-,.r 258 1138 11311:_6 • 211 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL, 1036 LABEL KIT-EMISSION I 4741 I 877 482 _ 78 '_ 73[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3 697 783 y 803 513 544 801 802 797 358 GASKET SET 54[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 5A 7 7A 8 9 10 10A 11 12 13 15 16 19 20 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 29 32 33 34 35 36 40 41 42 45 46 47 48 50 51 51A 53 54 73 75 78 91 PART KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 498583 Cylinder Assembly 399265 Bushing/Seal [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270962 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 307 94930 Scraw_CyUnder Shield) 797A 693167 Nut (Starter Terminal) 309 497596 Motor-Starter 801 394860 Cap-Drive 310 690323 Bolt (Starter Motor) 802 497607 Cap-End 311 497608 Brush Set 8[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING "_ GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL ol (D & I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- J ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction o[...]

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 reparaci6n a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am - 11 pm CS[...]