Craftsman 917.27207 manual

Owner's Manual ICRRFTSMRN+I 17.0 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.272070 • Safety = Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Before you start the en- gine, read and understand this Owner[...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Assembly .............................................. 8 Operation ............................................ 11 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 17 Maintenance .......[...]

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

III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children 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 tu[...]

• 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 3ASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS 3APACITY UNLEADED t_ND TYPE: REGULAR 31LTYPE 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 3AP: .040") GROUND SPEED FORWARD: (MPH): 1 sT 1.2 2 "D 1.5 3 _D 2.4 4 TM 3.5 5 TM 4.8 6 TM 5.3 REVERSE: 1.[...]

Steering Wheel Insert (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Steerin__ Boot Steering Wheel (1) Lock washer 3/8 @(1) Locknut 5/16-18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 t teering Extension Shaft Seat (£Washer @ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Slope Sheet For Future Use Keys (2) Keys 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 Batten,, Door Terminal INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. 3. Place seat on seat pan so head o[...]

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 2. Place front of mulcher 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 REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP 11 _ LIGHT l FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT _r_'l R N H L (®)_1 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 various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Attachment Ignition Switch Clutch Lever Light Switch Lift Lever Plunger Attachment Lift Lever [...]

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. HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR TO SET PARKIN[...]

• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 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 desire[...]

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS 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 and cause you to lose control of your tractor. BEFORE STARTINGTHE ENGINE CH[...]

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) 6. When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depend- ing on the temperature. • The attachments can a[...]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN OATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation I1_ II _ CheCk Tire Pressure _ I_ check Operalor Pre_ence and InterlOCk Systems I_ Checkfor LOOse Fasteners I_ _ IJ Sharpen/Replace Mowe_ Blades 1_4 __ Lubrication Chad -- -- I Check Battery Level Clean Baltery and Terminals I_ If Check Transaxle Cooling If Adl[...]

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 ([...]

• 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[...]

Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. 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 shroud[...]

C'am0 / / C,om Fuel Pi,ter 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 crean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter a[...]

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 - 1, Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual). 2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler purleys. 3. Pull belt away from mower. BELT[...]

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 sure transaxle is in neutral (N). NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the transaxle is i[...]

Positive Terminal Negative Terminal .ex Bolt 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 connected first t[...]

ENGINE 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-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authonzed engine manufectureCs service outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle contr[...]

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. ,_ CAUT|ON: 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 CORRECTION Will not start Hard to start Enginewill not turn over Engine clicks but will not start i 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 adjustme[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART tROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Lossofpower 1. Cuttingtoo muchgrass/too Excessive vibration Enginecontinues to run when operator leaves seat with with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven fast. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 14" Dirty air filter. 5[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires' when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE 11. Obstruction in clutch mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Engine spe[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 RED _ED IGNITION SWITCH RELAY NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 31[...]

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ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 8 16 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 33 4O 41 42 43 45 52 81 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 156417 Case Battery 161343 Switch, Intedock 175688 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 ' red 146147 Cable Battery 6 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 _1S9 17-- , 60_ 1_ _ // /30 212_ 3g 166 6O :34[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 169830 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337X013 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 11 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H. 12 145660 Clip Tinnerman Grtlle P/L 13 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17 174330X558 Hood[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 GROUND DRIVE 197 21 10 14 16 _ ( - 169 164_44 18 32 30 166 156 5 18 62 35 37 34 • 22 I 26 27 11G • 150 / 48 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. 1 ........ Transaxle (See Breakdown) 63 Peedess 206-545C 64 2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 65 3 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 66 4 12000028 Ring, Retainer 70 5 121526X Strap, Torque 74 6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 75 8 165866 Rod Shifter Fender STLT 76 10 STD561210 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 STEERING ASSEMBLY _-- 38 _ 83 - .- • 4.- I' - 1 __,'i _1 _--42 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 15 17 18 19 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 3O 32 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 46 47 51 54 62 63 65 66 67 68 79 50 82 85 139768 SteerlngWheel 154427 Axle Asseml_y STMP Dropped STL 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 S_nble Assembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing,[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 32_._ i_- 44 _ _46 31 / _ 33 29 4o / OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 38 ! i 14 _105 8o_ 'i 4 i KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170548 Control, Throttle 2 17720410 Screw. Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/6 3 ...... Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model CV490-27505 4 159420 Muffler 13 12-041-03 Gasket[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 1 140123 Seat 13 121248X 2 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 14 72050412 3 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 15 134300 4 19131610 Washer13/32X3/4XlOGa 16 121250)( 5 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976X 6 STD541437 Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 3/8-[...]

DECALS TRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 13 13 63 11 11 10 2O 7 5 12 14 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156368 2 171764 3 177333 4 177334 5 138047 6 133644 7 177367 8 172331 9 163204 10 156439 DESCRIPTION Decal. Oper, Instr. Decal, Replacemenl Decal, Hood, R.H. Decal, Hood, L,H. Decal, Battery Decal, Customer Maintenance Decal, HP Engine Decal, Mower Srs [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 LIFT ASSEMBLY ,_ 7 3 I 6 # 5 4 20 " 1718 20 20 - ,1-_ _ 2o / 15 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Washer Asm inner Spring W/ Plunger 2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 3 108767X Pin Groove 4 12000(308 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 6 t20183X Bearing Nylong 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 1[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 MOWER DECK 34 116 113 111 11 117 _ 1: 118 _ -130 5 6 19 21 I I 21 22 23 / 24 ,I !; 28 I' 117 _116 27 44[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 67 149846 2 STD533107 Bolt 68 144959 3 138017 BracketAssembly,SwayBar. 92 STD541437 Front 101 136420 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 102 71081010 5 STD624008 BetainerSprlng 103 19061216 6 130832 Arm, Suspens[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 47 6O 41A 7g 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C RFJ = PART REF PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 41A 790079 2 780086A Needle Searing 5/6" 42 792073A 3 770128 Transaxle Case 42A 792085A 4 776395 Countershaft 43 792075 5 776409 Output Shaft 44 790028 6 779364 Spur Gear (38 teet[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27505 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHERI 21 24 /' 20 19 18 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27505 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (2) 1 12-032-03-S Seal, crankshaft 2 12-755-94-S Kit, cylinder head (Includes 2 Block, cylinder 3-17, Gaskets 12 041 01-S (Use Shor_ Bloc[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27505 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL I BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLESI 0-8J- 4 5 5O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27505 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange 1 M-545010-S M1Ox1.5x46 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 2 24-468-10-S 24-162-03-S Scre[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27505 STARTING SYSTEM I I ENGINE CONTROLS I 1_ _ , "-,, ',, k_,kk k " t,J,_ _13 td_F_ _-_ I ' OIL PAN / LUBRICATION I 2 4 52[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27505 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION M-839070-S Screw, hex. flange 1 12-079-11-S M8xl.25x70 (2) 2 12-237-01-S 25-098-07-S Starter assembly (Includes 3 24-086-43-S 3-8) 4 M-664020_S 12-755-54-S Kit, drive end 1[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27505 CRANKSHAFTJ EXHAUST I 54[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272070 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27505 FUEL SYSTEM NOT ILLUSTRATED *M-561010-S Screw, thread forming KEY PART MSx0.Bxl0 NO. NO. DESCRIPTION *X-22-11-S Washer, lock 1/4" 12_757oB2-S Kit, float 1 Mo641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2) 12-757-B3-S Kit, carburetor repair 2 Mo629116-S Stud M6x1,Oxf16[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL Ln _0 1_ erate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.[...]

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