Craftsman 917.270814 manual

Owner's Manual [RAFTXMI:IN" 19.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.270814 EZ • 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[...]

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• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. • 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 [...]

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing. • Stop and inspect the equipment i[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED AND TYPE: REGULAR OIL TYPE SAE 30 (above 32°F) _PI-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30 (below 32°1=) 01L CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: ChampionRJ19LM OR GAP: .030") J19LM VALVE INTAKE: .004"-,006" CLEARANCE: EXHAUST: .007"-.009" GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 1sT 1.2 2 ND 1.5[...]

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (1) Large FlatWasher (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Lockwasher _8 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18x 1-1/4 @ (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (I) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge © (1) Knob 6[...]

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (2) Weld Nuts #10 ( (2) Screws _ (2) Lock _, _ #10 x 5/8 _1_ Washers #10 ! I (2) Washers =, 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge v Pads packet separately in carton Seat Pads Bag contents not shown full size Video Cassette Mulcher iF_ Plata_ Steering Whlae _ Pads Bag i I s I i I i I Steedng ', Boot ' 1 Manual Steering W[...]

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 UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY • Lift hood to raised position. • 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 "BATTERY" in MAINTE- NANCE section of this manual for charging instructions). ÷÷- ,_// _.[...]

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 grass catcher accessory. NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The mulcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tiros on your tractor were over[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Leam and understand their meaning. BATTERY 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 H L ATrACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAG[...]

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR , .... _ ...... _. : _ ..... , _ , , R_DTHIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND.SAF_ RULES BEFORE OPERATING i_ _ 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. Ammeter Choke Control Throttle Control Clutch/Bra[...]

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 You[...]

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The cutting height is controlled by tuming the height adjustment knob in desired direction. • Turn knob clockwise (r_) to raise cutting height. • Tum knob countemlockwise (_,_)to lower cutting height. The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4 =. The heights are measured from the ground to the blad[...]

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 =DISEN[...]

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 discha[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE =.._./_._j_ o.__o__. Check'nm _m iT Inmrlo_Systems I/ R Chock _ L=o_ F==o,_m _ _, V' Lubd_on Chart _ R Clean Battery and Terminals ! I_ CheckTransaxle Cooling I_ Adjust Motion D_ve Belt(s) Tewsion _s Ch_ _,_ C_ Lo_ _ E Clean Air Filter N c_=n _Ur S¢r=m I_ ReplaceOil Filter(If equipped) l_.i [...]

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 aU tires (See &quo[...]

• Keep battery and terminalsclea n. • Keep battery bolts tight. _ • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for1 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 TERMIN[...]

Knob Wing Nut Foam Pre-Cleaner Cover Plate Cartddge Air q Cover (Both Sides) AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often[...]

AqI_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in =DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key *OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. ?[...]

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 midp[...]

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

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

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. • Lift hood to raised [...]

• €0niroi (l_tecI-Qri €!ashpanel) to full _' FINA_:S_ING _::: ::!; i _ _, _''!-_ .Choke position. " - " - - " • Start erigi_e_:a_l alloWtO' warhl f<_rfivi o Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartddge plate to expose carburetor choke (see =AIR FILTER" in the Maintenance section of this manual). ?[...]

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, _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 wint[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Hard to start Engine will not tum over • Out of fuel. • Engine not =CHOKED" properly. • Engine flooded. • Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. • Dirty fuel filter. • Water in fuel. Engine clicks but will not start • Loose or damaged wiring. • Carburetor out of adjust- ment. ?[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION i ii Engine clicks but • Loose or damaged widng. • Check all wiring. will not start • Faulty solenoid or starter. I • Check/replace solenoid or (cont'd) starter. Loss of power • Set in _Higher Cut" position/ reduce speed. • Adjust throttle control. • Cutting too much grass/ too [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Poor cut - uneven €ont'd) Mower blades will not rotate I Poor grass dis- charge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" when turning en- gine "OFP • Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. • Obst[...]

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SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270814 BATTERY AMMETER (OPTIONAL) IGNYnON SWITCH I L ......... I GROUNDING CONNECTOR A (OPTIONAL) 'v SPARK eL_K (_ IGNITIONuNIT _ PLUGGAp 1(2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL, ENGINES) IGNITION SWITCH NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE TH[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270814 24_ 8 I i I 41 21 / I / /! 34[...]

, TRACTOR -- MODELNUMBER 917.2708i4 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 12 VOLT 28 AMP 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 8 7603J Case Battery 10 145211 Boit, Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 11 150109 Hoiddown Battery Front Mount 12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4 16 153664 Switch, Interlock Push-In 19 Std551125 Washer Lo[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270814 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 31 63 55 14 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270814 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. I 166819 2 140356 3 17490612 4 STD551025 5 155272 9 161917X013 10 STD533710 11 155927 12 145660 13 155936 14 17490608 17 144983X558 18 126938X 20 156437 23 124028X 25 19131312 26 STD541437 28 145198)(558 29 155217X599 30 151287X558 31 139976 37 17490508 38 139886 39 139887 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270814 GROUND DRIVE 197 61 ,, 151 4 ,. 51 47 37 32 30 170 2 62 26 27 38[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917:270814 GROUND DRIVE ' + + KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 ........ Transaxle (See Breakdown) 57 130801 V-Belt, Ground Drive Peerless 206-545C 58 127274X Keeper, Belt, R.H. 2 146682 Spdng, Return, Brake 59 140312 Keeper, Belt, Center Span 3 123666X Putiey, Tmnsaxle 61 17490612 Screw, "[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270814 STEERING ASSEMBLY _41 $i Sl_s4 u 16 47 13 40 / 40[...]

TRACTOR - ,' MODEL NUMBER 917,270814 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 154427 3 156483 4 157473 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 156438 11 STD551137 13 154779 15 73901000 17 156546 18 57079 19 160395 22 165857 23 165851 25 154406 26 126847X 27 136874 28 19131416 29 17490612 30 STD561210 32 130465 36 15[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270814 31 39 15 38 14 13 32 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 42[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270814 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 162152 2 17720410 3 ...... 4 149723 5 144069 6 144063 7 138129 8 150176 10 145552 11 STD551125 12 STD522507 13 165287 14 1328O336 15 13200300 16 STD551237 17 17490624 23 159880 25 145996 26 73920600 27 152927 29 137180 31 157103 32 161696 33 123487X 34 106082X 35 17490512 37 8543R 38 ...[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270814 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 140123 2 140551 3 STD523710 4 19131610 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 17490616 9 19131614 10 155925 11 166369 12 166396 Seat 3350 BIk/blkCraftsman 13 121248X Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (folk) 14 72050412 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16uric X 1 15 134300 [...]

DECALS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270814 8 6 4 1 11 9 15' 13 5 KEY PART NO. NO. I 156439 2 165392 3 163200 4 163202 5 163207 6 7 133644 163259 167180 163204 DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. Decal, Fender Danger Sears 11 156368 Decal, Engine B&S Decal, Hood, R.H. Craftsman 13 146046 Decal, Hood, L.H. Craftsman 15 160396 Decal, Fender SD. WhL R[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270814 LIFT ASSEMBLY 27 5 49 3O 3 / / / / / i / / 20 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270814 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assemio_y 2 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 3 105767X Pin, Groove 4 12000002 E-Ring 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge 6 120183X Bearing, Nylon 7 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 8 122365)( Button, Plunger, Red 11 139865 Link, Lift, LH. 12 1398[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270814 MOWER DECK 76 73 71 31 ,_21 >21 4 6 21 21 22 48[...]

TRACTOR - ' MODEL NUMBER 917,270814 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 164961 Mower Deck Asseml_y, 42" 58 140086 2 STD533107 Bolt Rdhd 5/16-18 x 3/4 59 141043 3 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Ba r, 67 162113 Front 68 144200 4 138440 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar 71 142427 5 STD624008 Retainer Spdng 72 131870 6 130832 Ar[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270814 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 47 Cw.-27 O.--29 8 706A 150 13 41A 5O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270814 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 772147 Tmnsaxle Cover 41A 790079 2 780086A Need|e Bearing 5J8" 42 792073A 3 770128 Transaxle Case 42A 792086A 4 776395 Countershaft 43 792075 5 776409 Output Shaft 44 790025 6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 45 786066 6A 778[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270814 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER0145-E1 52[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270814 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER461707, TYPE NUMBER0145-E1 51 _ 447 122 51A 861 PUMP REPAIR KIT i 392 • 402 _ 306 _- 121 CARBURETOR KIT I 402_ 3020 104_, 102<_ 30a Y 1138 11:_8 _,, I "A" REQUIRES SPE_AL _LS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 278o 592 8ss 30_ 402_,_ _._ 391 425 968 ![...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270814 BRIGGS & STRA'I-rON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-EI 697 _#' 309] 5101 513 783 __ lO61 _ y 803 544' 02 797 @ 801 358 GASKET SET 1770 51A_ _ 634 _ 7 569 _ 54[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270814 BRIGGS & STRA'I-rON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 498583 Cylinder Assembly 102 693509 • Gasket-Carburetor Body 2 399265 Bushing/Seal Kit 104 693506 Q P_n-P, oat H_nge 3 91086 '/r Seal-Oil 105 692078 • Valve-Float Needl[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270814 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 358 495868 Gasket Set 802 497607 Cap-End 383 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 803 497604 Housing-Starter 386 693490 e+ Gasket-Pump 807 693511 Spacer 391 693487 Body-Pump 622 693497 Washer-Seal (Th[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL O1 (D 15° MAX. I_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I I greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gredu- I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction [...]

For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME =' (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pibces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am - 11 [...]