Craftsman AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR 917.27206 manual

Owner's Manual JCRAFTSMAN'J 16.0 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.272060 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts This product has a low emiSsion engine which operates differently from previously built engines, Before you start the engine, read and understand this Owner&ap[...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Assembly .............................................. 8 Operation ............................................ 11 Maintenance ....................................... 18 Maintenance[...]

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safely instructions could result in serious injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow respon[...]

III. CHILDREN Tragicaccidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children, Children are often attractedto the machine and the mowingactivity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep childrenout of the mowing area and underthe watchful care of another responsible adult. • Be alert and tum mac[...]

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop 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 o[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED _.ND TYPE: REGULAR DILTYPE SAE 10W30{above 32°F) _,PI-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) ; OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4,0 PINTS W/OFILTER: 3.5 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC SAP: .040") VALVE CLEARANCE: NOT ADJUSTABLE GROUND FORWARD: 5.5 SPEED(MPH): REVERSE: 2.4 ]'IRE FRONT: 14 [...]

Steering Wheel Insert _1_(1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Steerin! _ Boot Steering Wheel (1) Lock washer 3/8 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 =_ Steedng Wheel Adapter t Stx_:nd;gn Shaft at (1)Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Slope Sheet Keys € (2) Keys Video Cassette For Future Use[...]

Your new tractor has been assembled atthe factory with exception ofthose parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardwareyou assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Reviewthe video cassettebefore you begin. TOOLS REQUI[...]

Battery Door Terminal INSTALL SEAT Adjustseat before tightening adjustment knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packingand set aside for assemblyof seat to tractor. 2. Pivotseat upward and remove from the cardboardpacking. Remove the cardboard packingand discard. 3. Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulderbol[...]

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 2. Place front of muicher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. 3. Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck. 4. Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck. ,_CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield fro[...]

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 @ ixl FUEL CHOKE OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED _r_'m R N H L c®)_ I ATTACHMENT REVERSE[...]

KNOWYOURTRACTOR 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 variouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Attachment Clutch Ammeter Ignition Switch Light Switch Lift J Lever Plunger Throttle/Choke Atta[...]

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 repaim. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR TO SET PARKING[...]

• For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relativelyhigh;the second to desired height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are propedy adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when moweris at the desired cutting height in operatingposition. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in prob[...]

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 ATTACH- MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of you[...]

• The attachments and grounddrive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below) 7. When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttlecontrol in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, [...]

MOWINGTIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowingperformance. 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 discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the rightof the tracto[...]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES CheCk Brake O_Uorl Check Tire pro'_u_ V _ Check Operator Presence and T Intelt_k Systems II_ CheCk I0¢ LoOSe Fasteners ll_ I_z I_ A Sherper_Replsce Mower Bktde= I1_, T Check Battery Level R G lean Battery and Terminals I1_ V r Check Transaxle Cooling li_ Adjust B[...]

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 ad- justed. (See TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See &q[...]

BA'I-FERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient fornormal use. How- ever, periodic charging ofthe 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 equip[...]

8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished. Oil Drain Valve Closed and Locked Position Cap Drain Tube CLEAN AIR S[...]

3. Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber gasket on replacement oil filter. 4. Install replacement oil filter on filter adapter. Turn oil filter clockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten filter an addi- tional 1/2 tum. 5. Fill crankcase with new oil (See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this section of[...]

_CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place motion control 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 sto[...]

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to itshighest position. • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mowerto ground. Distance "A"on both sides of mowershould be the same or within 1/4" of each other. • If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of moweronly. • To raise one si[...]

BELT INSTALLATION - 4. Install new belt in reverse order of removal. 5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. 6. Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than s[...]

2. Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep. 3. Tighten adjustment bolt securely. 4. Start engine and test. 5. If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied. Motion Control Neutral Lock Gate Lever TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE- MENT Should your transmission require removal for service or repl[...]

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 connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding, 1. Lift seat pan to raised position [...]

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Thecarburetor has beenpreset at the factory and adjustment should notbe necessary, However, minor adjus_ant may be required to compensate fordifferences in fuel, temperature, altitude orload.If the cadouretor doesneed adjustment, proceed as follows: In general, turning the adjuslJng nsedles in (clockwise) decreases the supply o[...]

immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the 'ractor will not be used for 30 days or ,'nore, CAUTION: Never store the tractor Nith 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 tract[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over CAUSE 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. 10. Enginevalves out of adjustment. 1. D[...]

"ROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM Loss of power continued) Excessive vibration Englnecontinues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut-uneven Mower blades will not rotate i CAUSE 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. i 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6. Faulty spark plug. 7.[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. discharge 2. Travel speed too fast. 3. Wet grass. 4. Mower deck not level. 5. Low/uneven tire air pressure, 6. Wom, bent or loose blade. 7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 8. Mower ddve belt worn. 9. Blades improperly installed. 10.Improper blades used. 11 .Clo[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 SCHEMATIC IGNITION SWITCH BATtERy SOLENOID R_O (_ _ FUSE ' i (OPTIONAL) w_l_ i _ 1_ a_c_ CLUTCH / BRAKE r I (PEDAL UP) , ...... 4 ATYMENT CLUTCH i _-_ - (CLUTCH OFF) ;8-5 .... _, FUE_ SH_-OF_ '- -_ ...... SOLENOIO SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) _ OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAY #1 86; i OPERATOR ESENCE RELAY #2 SPA[...]

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 uoc x 3/4 8 156417 Case, Battery Mech Hinge 16 161343 Switch, interlock N Opn/N Opn 21 166182 Harness, Light Socket (Includes 4152J) 22 4152J Bu;b, Light 24 4799J Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11" 25 14614[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 3 74 44 I 2O6[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 169830 Chassis Stamping 2 169061 Dmwber 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337X013 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, Carrlage 3/8-16xl 11 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H. 12 145660 Clip TInnetman Gttlle P/L 13 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H, 17 144963X558[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 GROUND DRIVE[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. 1 ...... Transaxle (See BreakdOwn) _5 Hydro Gr 314-0510 66 8 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 70 10 ST[To61210 PInCotter 1/8xl CAD 71 14 10040400 Washer LOCkH W Helical 72 15 74490544 BOlt Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 x Gr 5 73 16 STD541431 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins. 5/16-18 Unc 74 19[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 STEERING ASSEMBLY ,- L 11 4o 2 _29 40[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO: NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 SteedngWheel 2 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 3 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH. 4 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 5 6266H Beadng, Race, Thrust, Hardened 6 121748X Washer 23/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 7 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 8 12000029 Ring, Kl[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 ENGINE ! 38 1o! 31 /: _ 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 8o i , :i i 42[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170548 Contrbl, Throffie 2 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cuffing 1/4-20 x 5/8 3 ...... Engine, (See Breakdown) Kobler ModelNo. CV460-26509 4 159420 Muffler 13 12-041-03 Gasket Kohier 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 16 ST[To51237 Washer 23 169837 Shield Sm/Dbr Guard 29 137180[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 SEAT ASSEMBLY 8 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 140123 Seat 13 121248X Bushing, Snap 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 14 72050412 Bo_tl Cardage 1/4-20 x %1/2 71110616 Bo_t 15 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 19131610 Washer 13/32 x I x 10Gauge 16 12t250X Spdng 145006 C[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 DECALS 10 20 '12 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 156811 Decal, Oper. instr. 13 177336 Decal, Lower Dash 2 177368 Decal, HP Engine 14 160396 Decal, V-Belt Schema_c 3 171698 Decal, Hood, R.H. 16 138047 Decal. Battery Diehard 4 171699 Decal, Hood, LH. 20 149516 Decal, Battery Dngr/Pon [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 3 2 6 5 4 19 13 ---,-_ _ 31 32 13 19 2O 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 159460 [_If{ Lever Inner Wire Assembly 2 159471 Shaft ASSembly, Lilt 3 105767X Pin, Groove 4 120000(_ E-F_ng 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge 6 120183X Beadng, Nylon 7 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 8 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 11 139865 Link, Uft, L.H. 12 139866[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 MOWER DECK 157 _ _/,_ 67 151 . ' 183 ISS _37 159-_ "44 _1505 .._ 105 106 102 103 102/_' 34 >21 119 5 6 118 16 1 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 2 STD533107 Belt 3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" ack 5 STD_4C(_ Retsiner Spdng 6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 8 850_57 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 9 STD551137 Washer, Lock 10 140296 WaS[...]

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 59 1704G6 Rotor, Brake 1 170_51 Main Housing, Assembly 60 142883 Brake PUCk 2 170352 Sibe Housing, Aseembly 61 142881 Puck Plate 3 170_53 Center Section, Assembly 62 142887 Brake Act_a_t_g Pk_ 4 170354 Swashpl[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I I j" 18 19 CRAHKCASEJ 1 19 18 10 52[...]

TRACTOR o- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 CYLINDER HEADNALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCR_TION NO. NO. DESCRIP_ON 25-351-01-S • 12-755-94-S 1 Lifter, valve (2) 2 Kit, cylinder head (Includes 3-17, Gaskets 12 041 01-S (Qty. 2),12 041 02- S, & 12 041 03-S 3 Rod, push (2 4 Gasket[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 IGNITIONIELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I I 3 4 s V AiR INTAKE I _'-s I- m7 54[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange M10x1.5x46 1 M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange 2 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8' M5x0.8xl0 (4) 3 24-162-03-S Screen, grass[...]

TRAC_R -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, _PE NUMBER 26509 STARTING SYSTEM 1 I m 0 tF 8 !]-- ENGINE CONTROLS I 1 11 2 4 OiL PAN I LUBRICATION I 1 ?--1o -_3 tl S q _ 20 7" t6 O/16 1C2..', 56[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 2 8) 3 12-755o39-S Kit, drive end 4 12-227o03-S Cap, drive end 5 12-170-04-S Armature 6 12-755-38-S Kit, drive parts 7 12-243-O4-S Cap, commutator end 8 12-086-20-S Screw, [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 CRANKSHAFT I EXHAUSTJ --1 FUELSYSTEM I ,7 II _ jll I /7 6 --lo 58[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272060 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl.O (2) 2 X-22-11-S Washer, lock 1/4" 3 M-629116-S Stud M6x1.0x116 (2) 4 12-853-115-S Kit, carburetor w/gasket (Includes 5,6,7 qty 1) 5 12-041-02-S Gasket, air cleaner 6 12-653-115 Car[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL d A Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not i i AUk grseter thon15"), never acrons the face. Maketumsgradu- I | _ ally to prevent tipping or loss of control, Exercise extreme I / caution when changing direction on slopes. ( I![...]

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