Craftsman 917.27075 manual

Owner's Manual [RHFTSMRN o 18.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.270750 • 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: 1-800-6[...]

Warranty .°_°. °*..°o°°°°...o°°o°..,,..,,.,, o.._,..°,...°. 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 5 Assembly ............................................... 7 Operation ............................................ 10 Maintenance Schedule ....................... 17 [...]

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 starling. • 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 • [...]

4_Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR _FETY 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 _j_ere it cannot contact spark plug. CAUTION: Do not coast down a[...]

I I I Steering Wheel Insert (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 I I Steering Wheel @ (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 L_ (1) Large Fiat Washer (1) Lockwasher 3/8 Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft C Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Video Cassette m, "-I 6[...]

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 [...]

Seat Battery Box Door Label 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 carboard packing and discard. • Place seat on seat pan and asse[...]

_CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold shield when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation. Deflector Shield Mulcher Latch Hooks TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional[...]

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 il ,@ REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP '_ LIGHT t FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL[...]

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. Choke Control Throttle Control Clutch/ Attachment Light Clutch Lever Ignition Switch Ammeter[...]

I I 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 SE[...]

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height. • Grasp lift lever. • Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position. 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 heig[...]

TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is clos[...]

TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. • Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. • Move attachment clutch to "[...]

See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See 'q'O 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 c[...]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _'_ _/_'=_/_'_s/'_'_ __D As You CO_PL_rE f_..._'_ _._ _. Check ]]re Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems I_ R Check for Loose Fastenem I_ 1_7 I_ A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades !4 T Lub_.,a.on Chart I/ 0 Check Batten/Level R Clean Battery and Tenninels Check Tratmaxle Cooling J_ [...]

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[...]

• 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 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 TERMINA[...]

Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the [...]

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 kee[...]

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[...]

BELT INSTALLATION - • Install new belt in reverse order of removal. • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. • Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. Mandrel Idler Pulleys Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the tran[...]

Gearshift Lever Neutral Lock Gate Adjustment Bolt TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are[...]

REPLACING BATI'ERY ACAUTION: 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. • Lift seat pan to raised posi[...]

ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as de- scribed below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: • With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast position. • Check that swivel is against [...]

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. A, 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 wi[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start • 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 adjust- men[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but • Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring. will not start • Faulty solenoid or starter. • Check/replace solenoid or (cont'd) starter. Loss of power • Cutting too much grass/ too fast. • Throttle in "CHOKE" posi- tion. • Build-up of grass, leaves and tr[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut - uneven • Clogged mower deck vent • Clean around mandrels to ! (cont'd) holes from buildup of open vent holes. grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. r Mower blades will • Remove obstruction. not rotate Poor grass dis- charge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery wil[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 SCHEMATIC BATTERY AMMETER (OPTIONAL) ,G IGNITION SWITCH FUSE I I I L J CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) (OPTIONAL) _ SPARK IGNITION PLUG UNIT GAP (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES) L__ FUEL SHUTOFF SOLENOID (IF SO EQUIPPED) IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" OFF M+G+A1 NONE RUN/LIGHT B+A1 A2+L RUN B+A1 NONE STA[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 41 26 25 32[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 8 156417 Case Battery 16 153664 Switch, Intedock 21 166182 Harness Asm Light W/4t 52j 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11" red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red 26 166180 Fuse 15 AMP [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 58 28 53 12 54 ,/ 3 74 208 34[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 16983O 2 169061 3 17060612 5 155272 9 168337)(013 10 STD533710 11 155927 12 145660 13 172107X010 17 144983X558 18 126938X 25 19131312 26 STD541437 28 156725)(558 29 155217X599 30 164918X558 31 139976 37 17490506 38 169834 51 73800400 52 19091416 53 145201 54 1[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 GROUND DRIVE 163 65 64 15 51 52 77 37 26 27 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 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, Foot 3 123666X Pulley, Transaxle Proof 4 12000028 Ring, Retaine[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 STEERING ASSEMBLY e2 "-"---'-83 i t q • / 40 / 47 38[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 154427 3 169840 4 169839 5 6266H 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 126847X 27 136874 28 19131416 29 17060612 30 STD561210 32 130465 36 155099 37 1[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 2 1_ 15 38 4O 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I Spark Arrester 13 81 40[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 169387 17720410 4 149723 5 160589 6 159955 8 150176 10 162797 13 165391 14 13280336 15 13200300 16 STD551237 17 17490624 23 169837 25 145996 26 73920600 29 137180 31 109202X 32 158990 33 123487X 37 137040 38 ....... 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 62 100405[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 SEAT ASSEMBLY 12 21 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 140123 140551 71110616 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17000616 19131614 155925 166369 121246X KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Seat 13 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 14 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 15 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 G a 16 Clip Push I[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 DECALS 13 6 3 4 2 13 10 20 14 8 12 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156368 2 174321 3 171696 4 171697 5 167049 6 133644 7 138047 8 166887 9 163204 10 156439 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal, Oper. Instr. 12 146046 Decal, Replacement 13 167329 Decal, Hood, R.H. 14 160396 Decal, Hood, L.H. 20 149516 Decal, HP Engine 21 163207 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 5 / / / ,I / / / 13 4 6 3 2 6 1 19 13 13 ----_ 31 32 13 19 15 44[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 2 159471 3 106767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 122365X 11 139865 12 139866 13 STD624008 15 173288 16 73350800 17 130171 18 73800800 19 139868 20 163552 31 140302 32 73540600 NOTE: Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger Shaft Asm. Lift Pin Groove E Rin[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 MOWER DECK 34 _147 >21 16 1 18 13_ 10_ 9_ 21 22 3 24 ,I 25 27 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 68 144959 2 STD533107 Bolt 92 STD541437 3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 101 136420 Front 102 71161010 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 103 19061216 5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 104 STD551110 6 [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 206-545C I I O_71B 4 _SO ,41A 157 7g 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 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 917.270750 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E3 829 I' 11/_ lO !' 213_ --_1_ 265 [_ I 267 8 9 216 188 222 _d "k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS 265 TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCllON MANUAL. 267 ,_ 718 _ _ j 8471 523 842 524 Q 220 750 4 447A 8 1o35 26o 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 1 I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E3 16- _° I 35 1022 1029 1100 51(_ T99J e121 CARBURETOR KIT 616 552 _ 552A 742 404 552A 691 ,_, 211 209_3 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 51[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E3 74 | e3s 3341_ ,k 358 GASKET SET sO 2o_ 276 _) 9_ 51A _.. _ 868_ 2_ 691 O 822_ 1 -30 842 _ 524_ 10 729 t 48 197 697 52[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E3 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 690231 Cylinder Assembly 121 499811 Carburetor Overhaul Kit 2 499585 Bushin_.-Cylinder 122 690952 Spacer-Carburetor 3 391086 * Seal-Oil 125 499804 Carburetor 4 690069 Sump-Engine 130 690993 Valve*Thro[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E3 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 383 690966 Wrench-Spark Plug 855 691011 Adapter-Air 385 690960 Screw (Fuel Pump) 865 691012 Cover-Air Guide 387 808656 Pump-Fuel 865A 691014 Cover-Air Guide 404 690442 Washer (Governor Crank) 865B 6910[...]

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

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