Craftsman 917.27105 manuale d’uso

Owner's Manual (RRFTSMRN 15.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.271050 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5[...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications ..........................5 Assembly .............................................. 7 Operation ............................................ 10 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 16 Service and Adjustme[...]

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. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are f[...]

• Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. • Never allow children to operate the machine. • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. SERVICE • [...]

,A(_Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!ff BECOMEAWAREff! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. _,CAUTION" In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. _CAUTION: Do not coa[...]

Steering Wheel Insert (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Steering Wheel @ (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher 3/8 ___. [_ Steering Wheel , _ , Adapter Seat Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft © (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-16 Video Cassette[...]

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

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) • Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. • Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. • Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck. • Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck. _;_CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shiel[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning, BA3-rERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAG[...]

KNOWYOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compa(e the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Attachment Clutch Ignition Switch Light Switch Lift Ammeter Lever Plunger Throttle Control At[...]

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 average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-112 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 relatively high; the second to desired [...]

ADDGASOLINE • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh- ness. IMPORTANT: When operating in tempe[...]

MOWING TIPS • Tire 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. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are dischar[...]

FILL IN DATES A SYOOCOMPL 'E REo° ,. SERV,CE I++7 " SE"V'CE OA+ES Check Brake Operation _1 _1 Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems I# # R Check for Loose Fasteners V # _7 I_ SharperdRaplace Mower Blades _4 T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals !_ Check Transaxle 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 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[...]

BA'n'ERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, 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 e[...]

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 stubborn dried gum fibers. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean[...]

CLEANING Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. i 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 wate[...]

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. B[...]

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRALADJUSTMENT 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: • Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N). NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the transaxle is i[...]

Positive Terminal Negative Terminal Hex Nut Bolt _les ged Battery Positive Terminal Negative Terminal REPLACING BATTERY CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by 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 [...]

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-read engine repair establish- ment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throt[...]

• IdlQ fuel needle setting - With throttle control lever in slow position, turn idle fuel adjustment needle in (clockwise) until engine begins to die and then tum out (counterclockwise) until engine runs rough. Turn needle to a point midway between those two positions. • Recheck idle speed. Readjust if necessary. ACCELERATION TEST - • Move th[...]

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. _u CAUTION: Never store the tractor hd ignaS °wl _er enf ut hmeJa _i n Siedec _ an "'g y open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Enginewill not turn over CAUSE CORRECTION • 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 of adjustment. • , Engine valves o[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE • Weak or dead battery. • Corroded battery terminals. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter. • Cutting too much grass/too fast. • Throttle in"CHOKE" position. • Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. • Dirty air filter. • Low oil level/dirty oil. • Faulty spark pl[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Poorcut-uneven l •Worn, bentorlooseblade. Mower blades will not rotate • Mower deck not level. • Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. • Bent blade mandrel. • Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. • Obstruction in clutch mechanism. • Worn/[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 SCHEMATIC I _)AMMETER "lJlt RATrERY CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SOLENOID i ..... 1 i STARTER IGNmON SWITCH i i BL_ I ATT'MENTCLUTCH (CLUTCH OF_ I t _ 185 86 i ........ _ BLUE I SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) ', 87 , 301 87A : OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAY #1 BLUE ,85 86 ' BL_CK I t , 30_ i I I LINE t J FUEL[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 ELECTRICAL i / I 24 41 22 21 I 25 I I 16 , I _ I I I J p_ /I // /I I 32[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 8 156417 Case Battery 16 161343 Switch, Interlock 21 166182 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 1 ! • red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red 26 166180 Fuse 15AMP 27 [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 31 207 208 53 54 11 211 .... 6O 74 / 3 208 34[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 169830 2 169061 3 17060612 5 155272 9 168337X013 10 STD533710 1 ! 155927 12 145660 13 172107X010 17 144983X558 18 126938X 25 19131312 26 8TD541437 28 166271X558 29 155217X599 30 164918X558 31 139976 37 17490508 38 169834 51 73800400 52 19091416 53 145201 54 16[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 GROUND DRIVE 26 1 57 169 ^. 32 170 2 5 62 37 34 116 36 26 27 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 ........ Transaxle (See Breakdown) 64 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 Peerless 206-545C 65 STD551143 Washer 2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 66 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool 3 123666X Pulley, Transaxle Proof 4 12000028 Ring, Retaine[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 38 _41 _t_-, ¢ "_ 22..... "_. -_L_ ._ 25 15 47 28 30 60 67 13 67 67 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 154427 3 169840 4 169839 5 62661-1 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 169832 11 STD551137 13 136518 15 145212 17 156546 18 57079 19 160395 22 165857 23 165851 25 154406 26 !26847X 27 136874 28 19131416 29 17060612 30 STD561210 32 130465 36 155099 3[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 *_,o,_ 37 "33 29 4 _ S s _, _'_ _. _" S 4 _* _'_' I s _ _ _" _'_ I.R, sls_) _ #) _._ _ I Yr _1_ I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 4O[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 1_1_ 2 1_2_10 4 159420 13 12-O41-03 14 13280328 15 13200300 16 STD551231 23 169837 29 137180 31 109202X 32 158990 33 123487X 37 137040 38 ....... 40 124028)( 44 17490412 45 17000612 46 19091416 62 SrD551131 77 19101216 79 M740108025 80 74760508 81 73510400 101 M73030800 NOTE: [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PART NO. 140122 140551 71110616 19131610 145OO6 STD541437 124181X 17000616 19131614 155925 166369 121246X KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Seat 3350 BIk/blk Craftsman 13 121248X Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 14 72050412 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 15 134300 Wa[...]

DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 13 6 4 13 10 2O 21 8 12 14 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 1_368 2 171762 3 171696 4 171699 5 138047 6 133644 8 166887 9 163204 10 156439 12 146046 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal, Oper. Instr. 13 163261 Decal, Replacement 14 160396 Decal, Hood, R.H. 20 149516 Decal, Hood, L.H. 21 163207 Decal, Battery - - 138311 De[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 LIFT ASSEMBLY / 7 13 4 6 2 , 8 / / / I / I / 6 5 19 13 32 13_ 13 19 20 15 44[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 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 12000002 E Ring#5133-62 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 6 120183X Bearing Nylong 7 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L.H. 12 1398[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 MOWER DECK _147 106 "_ , 102 103 105 >21 119 138_ I 114_ 29 115 _ 117 _116 27 46[...]

MOWER DECK TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 165892 2 STD533107 3 138017 4 165460 5 STD624008 6 130832 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 134149 12 129895 13 137645 14 128774 15 !10485X 16 140329 18 72140505 19 132827 20 159770 21 STD541431 22 134753 23 131267 24 105304X 25 123713X 26 110452X 27 130968X428 28 19111016 29 131491 3[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 157 47 8 70 BA 13 I t 11 18 4 150 29 35 57 79 42 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 41A 790079 2 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 42 792073A 3 770128 Transaxle Case 42A 792085A 4 776395 Countershaft 43 792075 5 776409 Output Shaft 44 790025 6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth)[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41567 AIR INTAKE I 6--e 8--@ _ 11 -- _--10 --9 CRANKSHAFT I -1 | BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I .S is 14 13-_ ENGINE CONTROLS I 9 2 ..F--V..,+ Ittt .,o-i' I.'(.'-._/1" EXHAUST I t--1 _4 / 6 50[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41567 FUEL SYSTEM J 4 / I 7 / CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I 17 51[...]

TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41567 I IGNITION / ELECTRICAL 16, t _--7 OIL PAN / LUBRICATION I I , I I CRANKCASE I STARTING SYSTEM I 1 2 52[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41567 AIR INTAKE ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-743-05 2 25-341-02 3 12-096-24 4 12-083-08 5 12-100-01 6 X-25-63 7 12-083-05 8 12-313-04 9 12-094-12 10 12-072-05 11 12-086-01 12 12-041-02 NOTILLUSTRATED -- 12-113-53 Kit, [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41567 FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO, 1 12-853-56 2 12-041-02 3 12-053-56 4 12-041-01 5 12-089-23 6 12-079-07 7 12-265-04 8 X-426-9 9 25-353-10 10 25-050-02 11 47-154-01 12 12-086-07 13 12-431-01 14 12-368-05 15 12-089-09 16 12-086-04 17 12-089-09 18 12-146-03 19 25-086-2[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41567 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-086-14 Screw, Hex Flange M10x 1.5x46 2 12-468-03 Washer, Plain 3/8 3 24-162-03 Screen, Grass 4 M-0639016 Screw, Hex Flange M6 x 1 x 16 (4) 5 12-112-01 Spacer, Fan (4) 6[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION I "" SIGHTING _ CUT ' GUIDE THe. 8 ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 1_ 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 [...]

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