Craftsman 917.27066 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN 15.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.270660 • 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: 1-860-659-5917 Se[...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 2 Product Specifications .......................... 5 Assembly .............................................. 8 Operation ............................................ 11 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 18 Maintenance .......[...]

• 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 unloading the mach[...]

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. • Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. • Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or al- low objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOUNE 1.25 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED AND TYPE: REGULAR OILTYPE SAE30 API-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°1=) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC GAP: .O3O") VALVE INTAKE: .003"-.005" CLEARANCE: EXHAUST: .005"-.007" GROUND SPEED FORWARD: 0 - 5.7 (MPH): REVERSE: 0- 2.7 Ti[...]

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (1) Large (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Lockwasher 3/8 @ (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 © m m (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge I 6[...]

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Lock Washers #10 i #10 (2) Weld Nuts | (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge Parts packet separately in carton ---' Video Cassette Steering Mulcher Steering Boot Plate Wheel Manual a i i a Pads Bag Parts Bag contents not shown full size SlopeSheet (2) Latch Hook Assemblies Steering J_ Whe[...]

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 [...]

HOW TO SET UPYOUR TRACTOR CHECK BAI-rERY • Lift seat pan to raised postion and open battery box door. • 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 "BAI-I-ERY" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual for charging s[...]

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See 'qO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. INSTALL MULCHER PLATE • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assemble weld n[...]

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

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 Throttle/Choke Control Ammeter[...]

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glass- es or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjust- ments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spec- tacles, or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO [...]

ing 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 desired height. TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the[...]

• For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte- nance section of this manual). • To change engine oil, see the Mainte- nance section in this manual. ADD GASOUNE • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded ga[...]

PURGE TRANSMISSION _ILCAUTION: Never engage or disen- gage freewheel lever while the engine is running. To ensure proper operation and perfor- mance, it is recommended that the trans- mission be purged before operating trac- tor for the first time. This procedure will re- move any trapped air inside the transmis- sion which may have developed durin[...]

MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean after each use. • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and re- duce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biod[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FILL iN DATES ._'_'_/.. _ _/.. I}_ _ "/_ ._.. " "_..._"_ -i _. ,5"_ '' AS YOU COMPLETE /__,_'_O_,_ _ _._'_ _'_ _ R _d'_/_ REGULAR SERVICE _'_,f,_//'_.,,'/'_,_r S E a Vl C E DATES Check Brake Operation [ I_ I_ Check Tire Pressure _ Check Op[...]

"rRACTOR 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 'q-O ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all [...]

BAI-rERY 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[...]

Oil Fill Cap/ €'_ Dipstick 0il _j. Drain Plug CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stub- born dried gum fibers. ENGINE COOLING FINS Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage f[...]

Clamp _Clamp Fuel Filter _ 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 ca[...]

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mowerwhile 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 ad- just your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the midpoint of both side[...]

• Pull belt away from mower. BELT INSTALLATION • Install new belt in reverse order of re- moval. • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. Mandrel Pulley • Install mower in reverse order of re- moval instructions. Idler Pulleys Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjust- able brake system whic[...]

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 "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual. TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE- VER ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset at the fac[...]

TO A'I-FACH JUMPER CABLES - • Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat- tery, taking care not to short against chassis. • Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery. • Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and ba[...]

TO REMOVE HOODAND GRILLAS- SEMBLY • 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 procedures. Headlight Wire Connector ENGINE Manintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are b[...]

ACCELERATION TEST • Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture valve out (counter- clockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until en- gine accelerates smoothly. High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result. IMPORTANT: Never tamper w[...]

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 storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Will net start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power :HART CORRECTION CAUSE • Out of fuel, • Engine not "CHOKED" prop- . e[ly. • Engine flooded. • Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. • Dirty fuel filter. • Water in fuel. • Loose or damaged wiring. •[...]

PROBLEM Loss of power (cont'd) TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE • Faulty spark plug. • Dirty fuel filter. • Stale or dirty fuel. • Water in fuel. Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with at tachment clutch engaged Poor cut uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Spark plug wire loose. • D[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Poor grass discharge (cont'd) Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE • Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. • Mower drive belt worn. • Blades improperly installed. • Improper blades us[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR"" MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 BATTERY i ..... / I n D I I BLACK RED STARTER L ...... -J CLUTCH / BRAKE L ( (PEDAL UP) w_-_ SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) IGNITION - i I SWITCH _ J I J, GROUNDING GONNECTOR __ I PLUG IGNITION GAP UNIT (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGIN_S_ OUR TRAC _K _'TOR IS _QUIPPED wITH A S_PE.CIAL ALTERNATOR sYST[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 i 43 24 41 21 22 I i I i I i 70 33 25 34[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 144925 2 74760412 4 ST[To51125 8 156417 16 153664 19 S'rD551125 20 73350400 21 166182 22 41523 24 4799J 25 146147 26 166180 27 73510400 28 4207J 29 121305X 30 140301 31 124211X 32 141226 33 109310X 40 166145 41 71110408 42 131563 43 145673 44 7364O400 45 121433X 52 141940 70 1666[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 _3 74 54 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 165583 2 14(_56 3 17490612 4 19131216 5 155272 9 161917X013 10 S'T'[To33710 11 155927 12 145660 13 155934X010 14 17490608 17 144983X558 18 126938X 25 19131312 26 s'rD541437 28 145198X558 29 155217)(599 30 151287X558 31 139976 37 17490508 38 1398[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 GROUND DRIVE 57 51 61 52 16 95 72 70 116 151 51 53 77 75 105 27 157 55 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 Transmission (See Breakdown) 71 141417 HydroGear Model 319-0500 72 19132012 2 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 73 141418 3 144698 Pulley, Transmission 74 121199X 8 165866 Rod, Shift 75 121749X 10 76020416 Pin, Cotter 1/9 x 1 76 12000001 14 STD551125 Washer [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 STEERING ASSEMBLY • . o::- , -. : / ..... l ....... _41 I ll 44 4O[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 154427 3 156483 4 157473 5 62t56H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 156438 11 _1137 13 154779 15 73901000 17 156546 18 57079 19 160395 22 165857 23 165851 25 154406 26 1268473( 27 136874 28 19131416 29 17490612 30 STD561210 32 130465 36 155099 37 1[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 2 33 33 3 81 38 78 4 2g OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT . Spark Arrester 23 / 42[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 162157 17720410 4 137352 13 165291 14 1328(_24 15 13200300 16 STD551237 23 15988O 29 137180 31 10920P_X 32 158_90 33 123487X 35 17490512 37 137040 38 40 124028X 44 17490412 46 19091416 62 STD551131 72 71070512 78 17490620 81 128861 Control Throt/Ch Lh Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 PART NO. 140122 140551 STD5237t0 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17490616 19131614 155925 166369 DESCRIPTION Seat 3350 BIk/olkCraftsman 12 121246X Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 13 121248X Bo_t Fin Hex 3/8-16ur_ X 1 14 72050412 Washer 13/'32X 3/4 X 10 Ga 15 134300[...]

DECALS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 9 13 6 13 10 2O 21 14 12 16 21 KEY NO. PART NO, 1 156811 2 167179 3 1632oo 4 163202 6 133644 8 166887 9 163204 10 156439 12 146046 13 163250 14 1603_6 DESCRIPTION Decal, Oper. Instr. Decal, Replacement Decal, Hood, R.H. Decal, Hood, L.H. Decal, Customer Maintenance Decal, Deck Mower EZ • Decal. Fender, Cr[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 11 13 6 3 2 8 / /' / / ./ I' / / 6 5 19 13 31 32 19 13 20 15 20 46[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 3 105767X Pin Groove 4 1200(3002 E Ring #5133_o2 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga. 6 120183X Bearing Nylong 7 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Unk Asm Lift LH. 12 139866[...]

MOWER DECK TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 4 36 58 31 106 "_ 102 103 105 lo3- /i_,/ # / | 101/_.p,_" 104 106 17 4 21 16 14_ ,18 18 21 22 _/3 24 28 29 27 48[...]

MOWER DECK TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 KEY PART NO. NO, 1 164961 2 STD533107 3 138017 4 138440 5 S'TD624008 6 130832 8 850857 9 _1137 10 14(_g6 11 134149 12 129895 13 137645 14 128774 15 110485X 16 140_29 17 72110610 18 72140505 19 132827 20 159770 21 STD541431 22 134753 23 131267 24 105304X 25 'f23713X 26 110452X 27 130968 28 1911[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0500 1 58 23 19 99 37 139 43 18 , 28 99 / 900 53 52 4 35 113" 98 5O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0500 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 142986 Housing, Lower 40 150778 Locknut, He)( 6/16-24 UNJC 2 142987 Assembly, Upaer Housing 41 142958 Brake Rotor/Stator Kit 3 142932 Seal, Lip 43 142884 Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060 4 142926 Ring, Wire Retaining 44 [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 230 230 614 718 307 63_ 337 2 6® 6@ "A" REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1026 52[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 BRIGGS & STRA'I-I'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E 127 138 106 987 95 117 634 634A O _51 142 137 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 123_ ,Jr REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 142 1270 53[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 523 423 _524 3 @ 20 634A 842 524 868 868A 1022 "_, _=_ 358 GASKET SET 51 977 137 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 467 171 _ 535 445 304 305_ 468 _) 75 7224 646_ 284 334 _ e_l 333 I 54[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E 1019 LABEL KITJ 11036 LABEL KIT- EMISSIONS I [1058 OWNER'S MANUALI 783 728 615 544 201 474 802 55[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 496412 2 399265 3 391086 4 494238 5 495858 7 273280 8 495735 9 27803 10 94621 11 281246 12 271916 271997 271996 13 94728 15 94239 16 4.98971 94196 20 291675 22 94624 23 492326 24 25 26 27 28 29 32 32A 33 34 35 37 4O 45 46 51 5[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270660 BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO, NO. 294 910068 Screw, Set 757 213098 Link, Counterweight 304 496280 Housing, Blower 758 399691 Counterweight Assembly 306 94786 Screw, Hex, Head, 759 298909 Pin, Counterweight Blower Housing Mo[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL O1 (o _ Operate your Tractor up and dowp the face of slopes (not J _U_ 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.[...]

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[...]