Craftsman 917.27223 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual 20 HP ELECTRIC START 48" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.272230 • 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: 1-800-659-5917 Sears [...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Assembly .............................................. 8 Operation ............................................ 13 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 19 Maintenance .......[...]

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable ofamputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in sedous injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are [...]

III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is net alert tothe presence of children. Children are often attracted tothe machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that chitdren 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 rum [...]

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have tostop 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 on[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED ANDTYPE: REGULAR OIL TYPE SAE 10W30 (above 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 SPEED (MPH): 1st 1.2 2nd 1.5 3rd 2.4 4th 3.5 5th 4.8 6th 5.3 REVERSE: 1.5 TIRE PRESSURE:FRONT: [...]

Steering Wheel Steenng Wheel Insert Steenng Sleeve Seat ' "_'_J (1) Washer _' 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 (1) Knob _ Gauge Mower (5) Retainer Spdngs (double loop) - _ (1)Front Plate _ (2)Flanged v(::_ Pins (2) Retainer Spnngs (single loop) (4) Shoulder Bolt _ ,_ (4) Clevis Pins (4) Retainer Springs (4)Wheels (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (double l[...]

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 RE[...]

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 shoulder bolt =s positioned over large slotted hole in pan. 4. Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor. 5. Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob a[...]

ASSEMBLE GAUGEWHEELSTO MOWER DECK The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are propedy adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance. 1 Shde gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top. Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder[...]

9. Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer spdngs between the plate assembly and mower brackets. NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin. IMPORTANT: Check belt f[...]

=/CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product. Please review the following checklist: ,/ All assembly instructions have boon completed. ,/No remaining loose parts in carton. ,/' Battery is propedy prepared and cberged.(Minimum 1 hour[...]

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 ENG,NEON ENO,NEGrE O,LPRESSURE UOHTSON O%'_MP T 4" FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKIN[...]

KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor tofamiliarize yourseff with the locations of vadous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. it Switch PcsitJon Ammeter Hourmeter Attachment Clutch Switch Clutch/Brake Plunger Attachment Le[...]

i The operation ofany tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the I 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 standard safety g asses. HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR TO SET [...]

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 the co[...]

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground end cause you to lose control of your tractor. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE[...]

• The attachments can be used during the engine warm-up pedod and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly, NOTE: ff at a highaltitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold t_res (below 32 F) 61e carburetor fuel mixture may need to be a_tmted for best engine perfom_nce, See "To ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjuatn_nts sec_on[...]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE T)_ _ _ _ _ _/_J REGULAR SERVICE i,_" __s" _'/_ / SERVICE DATES ! c_ em_ op_io_ tJ V check Tire Pressure It## _1 CheCk Operator _ and T Int_ sysv_s IV # R Che_ for LOOse FaSteners V* _r+ V' CA Sharpen/Rop4_ce Mower Bl_bd_ _4 T Lub_oo Chart I_ I, / 0 Check Batte,7 Level R Clean B.attefy and Tefm,rals _ It## C[...]

TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed _n 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 ([...]

• Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The odginal 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 BATTERY AND TERMINAL[...]

CLEAN AIR INTAKEICOOLING AREAS To insure proper coeling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces ofthe engine are kept dean atall times. Every 100 hours ofoperation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as [...]

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE ORADJUSTMENTS: 1.Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake, Place gearshift 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 stopped. 6. Di[...]

Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of Mower toGround Mower toGround / A_SUspensi°n Lift Link Adjustment Nut NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8". • Recheck measurements after adjust- ing. FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to- side.If the following front-to-back adjust- ment is necess[...]

Belt Tension Rod (Disengaged R.H, position) Mandrel £ E}ectf.,c Clutch - Idler Pulleys Sprin Arm R.H, Arm PrimaryIdler TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. 1. Remove mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRWE BELT" in this section of this manual), 2. Remove mower (Sou "TO REMOV[...]

Electric Clutch Clutching / Idler Stationae// Idler Transaxle---_, Pulley _ -- Clut_ Clutch Wire TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL 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 su[...]

REPLACING BA'FrERY _CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact beth terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, dngs, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. 1. Lift hood to raised position[...]

Idle Fuel Adjusting Needle Idle Speed Adjusting Screw Throttle Control ;hoke TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, check adjustment as de- scdbed below before loosening cable, If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: 1, With engine not running, move choke control (loc[...]

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. • kCAUTION: 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 stodng in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for w[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Hard to start Englnewillnot turn over Engine clicks but will not start 1, Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3, Engine flooded. 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 adjustment.[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Loss ofpower 1. Cutting too much grass/too Excessive vlbratlon Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut-uneven fast. 2. Throttle in =CHOKE" position. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6. Faulty [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Remove obstruction. PROBLEM Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working If so equipped) Battery will not charge 1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower ddve belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Frozen b_ade mandrel. 1. Engine speed too slow. 2. Travel speed too f[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 SCHEMATIC BATRERY SOLENOID I .=0 J. Io ,, O_F_ '_ ;_ -%, I ;--: ' L._ z_'_ _._ _2_>+1 _5-_ _ .... o I , i ELEC_IC CLUTCH g I "T £GNmON ' " E ' _ ' D ' , , PTO (DISENGAGED) {2 pLUGS ON 3_tVIN CYL ENGINES) FUEL SHUT*OFF SOLENOID cH*,._ _G SyS'_M OU_UT _ V_"S[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 ELECTRICAL 79 40 16 27 34[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 ELECTRICAL 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 114-20 x 7-112 11 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount 12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4 16 153664 Switch Interlock push-In 18 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x [...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 42 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawhar 3 17060612 Screw, 3/8-16 x 314 9 172542X418 Dash 10 STC533710 Bolt, Cardage 3/8-16 x 1 11 174996 Panel. Dash, LH 13 175256 Panel, DaSh, RH 14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 112 17 174989 Hood Assembly 20 156437 plate Battery STYT[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 GROUND DRIVE $7 "" 11 2t2 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 GROUND DRWE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 ........ Transaxle (See Breakdown) Peedess206-545C 2 146682 Spdng, Retarn_ Brake 3 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 4 12000028 Ring, Retair_er 5 121520X Strap,Torque 6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 8 165866 Rod Shifter Fender STLT 9 174367 Clutch Ele[...]

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TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 STEERINGASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 175139)(418 Steedng Wheel 2 172393 Axle Assembly Cast iron 3 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH. 4 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 5 6_66H Beadng, Race, Thrust, Hardened 6 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-518 x 16 Gauge 8 12000029 Ring, KUp 10 175121 Draglink 12 73940800 Nut Hex Jam [...]

' TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 ENGINE _25 _L_26 14 29_ 39 _,_ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 42[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 175439 Control, Thmffle ....... Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model Number CV20S-65570 4 149723 Muffler 5 146699 Pipe Exhaust LH 6 146700 Pipe Exhaust RH 8 171877 Bolt 5116-18 UNC x 3/4 w/Seres 10 146629 Shield, Heat Muffler 13 24_41-02 Muffler Gasket (See Engine Breakdown) 14 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 175134 2 140551 3 71110616 4 19131618 5 145006 6 $I"D541437 7 124151X 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 174894 11 177957 12 121246X 13 121248X KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION Seat 14 72050412 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 15 121249)( Bolt 16 12374OX Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 17 1239[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 DECALS 1 13 6 18 7 8 19_ 15 18 1 7 10 12 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 177888 Decal, Hoo_Seat Name Pie. 2 177249 Decal, Replacement Parts 3 177909 Decal, Hood, R,H. 4 177910 Decal, Hood, LH. 5 156368 Decal, Fender STLT Opr Inst 6 133644 De cal, Customer Mairdena nce 7 177967 Decal, Dash Phi 8 177918 Decal, ENC[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 LIFTASSEMBLY 41 49 37 38 40 51 49 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 LIFTASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 176263 Plunger Assembly 2 159476 Shaft Assembly, Lift 3 138284 Pin, Groove 4 12000002 E-Ring 5 1_11621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge 6 120183X Beadng, Nylon 7 175830 Grip, Handle, Fluted 11 175370 Link, Lift, LH, 12 175371 Link, LJfl, R.H. 13 4939M Retainer Sprin 9 15 175[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 MOWER DECK 112 i 21 ' 8_18 11 • 29 2 _ - 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174348 DeckWeldrnent Mower 48 54 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 3 138017 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 55 72140608 Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 5 4939M Retainer Spring 56 155986X431 Bar Pnt Adj. 6 130832 Arm, Suspanslo_, Rear (Sway 57 156941 Pin Head Rivet Bar)[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9t7.272230 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C I 5O[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 41A 790079 Brake Lever 2 780086A Needle Beadng 5/8" 42 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 3 770128 TransaxleCase 42A 792085A Screw 114 - 20 x 2 1/4" 4 776395 Countershaft 43 7[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65570 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I e--_ 22 i -_ v i 0--8 0--21 --19 25 _.14_ 7 26 28 "_=:Q 52[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65570 HEADNALVE/BREA1HER CRANKCASE KEY pART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 24-033-03-S Kit, breather cover wlgasket 1 24-032-01-S SeaL, oli front Inclades 2,3) 2 Crankcase 2 24-041-23-S Gaske, brea her (USE: Miblblock 24 782 05) 3 24-096-59-S Cover, [...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S,TYPE NUMBER 65570 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL I ...3 I- ==_l _,o /1,/,2 AIR INTAKE I BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLESJ IS 13 54[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S,TYPE NUMBER 65570 IGNITIONICHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY pART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 1 24-027-20-S Housing, blower (LncJudes 2-4,and 24 113 (Incl. 2-4) 18) 2 24-100-01-S Nut plastic (3) 2 M-403025-S Screw, he0(. c[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV20S,TYPE NUMBER PS-65570 STARTING SYSTEM 1 < 2 $ 8 7-Q _8 ENGINE CONTROLS I S I _IL PAN I LUBRICATION I 1% 56[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELHUMBER CV2OS, TYPE NUMBER PS-65570 STARTING SYSTEM O|L pAN/LUBRICATION KEY pART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DF-SCP, tPTtON 1 M-B39070-S Screw, hex, flange M8x1.25x70 2 24-096-g5-s Cover, Inion 3 M.53908g.S Screw, Rex, ltange M8x1.25x80 4 12-458-g'_-S Washer, platn 11132" (3) 5[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV2OS, TYPE NUMBER 65570 :RANKSHAFT I EXHAUSTJ FUELSYSTEM m / 1 1t r 7 8 t0 2 58[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S,TYPE NUMBER 65570 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 24-014-42-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) 1 24-853-25-S 2 52-139-69-S Plug, cup 2 24-041-15-S 3 24-053-25 EXHAUST KEY pART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 24-041-02-S Gasket, exhaust (2) 2 25-072-0[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL o_ _Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not | I greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu. r agy to prevent tipping or lose of control. Exercise extreme[...]

For repair of major brandappliances in your own home... no matter who made it. no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ /_, day or nigtt (1-800-469-4663) (U.S.& and Canada) For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. %800-488-1222 An,/J_, day or night (U.S.&a[...]