Craftsman 917.271730 Manuale del Proprietario

Owner's ManualICRRFTSMRN'I17.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.271730• Safety• Assembly• Operation=

CHECK DECK LEVELNESSFor best cutting results, mower housingshould be properly leveled. See "TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in theService and Adjustm

Thesesymbolsmayappearonyourtractororinliteraturesuppliedwiththeproduct.Learnandunderstandtheirmeaning.A, =BATTERY CAUTION ORWARNINGENGINE ON ENGINE OF

KNOWYOURTRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize y

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safetyglasses or ey

• The average lawn should be cut toapproximately 2-1/2 inches during thecool season and to over 3 inchesduring hot months. For healthier andbetter loo

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER A'I'rACH-MENTSTow only the attachments that arerecommended by and comply withspecifications of the manufacturer of yo

• The attachments can also be usedduring the engine warm-up pedod.NOTE-" Ifat a highaltitude(above 3000 feet)or incold temperatures (below 32 F)

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFtLL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVIC_Cheek Operator Presence andI_erlock Systems I(_Check_ LooseFasteners I/ 11/71 I_Sharpen

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules whenperforming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high s

• 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 eq

Warranty ... 2Safety Rules ... 3Product Specifications...

1. Removescrewsfromblowerhousingandlifthousingand dipstick tubeassembly off engine.2. Cover oil fill opening to prevent entryof did.3. Use compressed

CAUTION:BEFOREPERFORMINGANYSERVICEORADJUSTMENTS:1.Depressclutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

• If adjustment is necessary, makeadjustment on one side of mower only.• To raise one side of mower, tighten liftlink adjustment nut on that side.• To

TO ADJUST BRAKEYour tractor is equipped with an adjust-able brake system which is mounted onthe rightside of the transaxle.Iftractor requires more tha

TOREMOVEWHEELFORREPAIRS1. Blockupaxlesecurely.2. Removeaxle cover, retaining ring andwashers to allow wheel removal (rearwheel contains a square key -

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB1. Raise hood.2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in thebackside of the grill.3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulbholder s

2. Move throttle controllever to slowposition.W'_ finger, rotateand holdthmttie lever against idlespeed screw.Turn idlespeed screw to attain 1750

Immediately prepare your tractor forstorage at the end of the season or ifthetractor will not be used for 30 days ormore.CAUTION: Never store the trac

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill notstartHard to startEngine will notturn overEngine clicks butwill not start1. Out of fuel.2. Engine

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONLoss of powerExcessivevibrationEngine continuesto runwhen operatorleaves seat withwith attachmentclutch en

IMPORTANT: This cuttng machine is ca pa.,bleof amputating hands and feet and.throwing objects. Failure to observe the following sarety instructions co

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMMower blades willnot rotatePoor grassdischargeHeadlight(s) notworking(if so equipped)Battery will not=hargeEngine "ba

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271730AMMETER_(OPTIONAL)_ GNITIONSWITCHCIRCUIT "MAKE"NONEA2+LNONEBATTERYBLACKi RED"° o-T- - CG3e

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ELECTRICALTRACTOR -. MODEL NUMBER 917.271730KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIP_ON1 144925 Battery2 74760412 Rolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/48 156417 Case Battery16 15

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.271730CHASSISANDENCLOSURES2812532O834

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271730CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 169830 Chassis2 169061 D_av_ar3 1706G612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/45 155

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271730GROUND DRIVE__. *.72- _..377270116262736

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.271730GROUNDDRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 ... Transaxle(See Breakdown)32Peedess 206-545C

TRACTOR- - MODELNUMBER917.271730STEERINGASSEMBLYm2 _;38

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.271730STEERINGASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 139768 Steering Wheel2 154427 Axle Asseml:ly STM P Druppod STL3 169840 Spi

IlL CHILDRENTragic accidents can occur if the operatoris not alert to the presence of children.Children are often attracted to themachine and the mowi

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27173029\OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester381787262 -\440

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271730KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170545 Convol, Throttle2 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Threed Cutting114-20 X 5/83 .

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.271730SEATASSEMBLYKEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 140123 Seat 13 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny_ 50 Id

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27173013 6 39@_ 7 8\13 101214KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1563682 1717603 1716964 1716975 1766806 1336447 1772538 172"3319

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271730LIFTASSEMBLY11133 /13I19 j3213192O152O1544

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271730LIFTASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spdng W/Runger2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift3 1(_6767X Rn

TRACTOR°-MODELNUMBER917.271730MOWERDECK252746

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271730MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 165892 MowerDeck ASsembly,42- 68 144959 V-Belt2 S

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271730PEERLESSTRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 206-545C!1348

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271730PEERLESSTRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 206-545CKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 772147 Transaxl

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear sothat you will not have to stop or shiftwhile on the slope.• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. Iftires lose

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.271730BRIGGSENGINE-MODELNUMBER311707,TYPENUMBER0125-E1"k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS 53+_-+_TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIRINSTRUCTION

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271730BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0125-E1467_ 971I 1019 LABEL KIT21_I 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL J711_99

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.271730BRIGGSENGINE-MODELNUMBER311707,TYPENUMBER0125-E1287 _ 363_789A524_52

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271730BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707,TYPE NUMBER 0125-E1977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET_\ 137 0io. VALVEGASKETSET61_ O"

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.271730BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0125-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 690156 C

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271730BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0125-E1KEY PARTNO, NO.305 690960306 690499307 691003309 693551310 69

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL1_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of dopes

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 1.25 GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADEDANDTYPE: REGULAROILTYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE32°FAPI-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30(BELOW 32°F)OIL CAPACITY: W/F

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SteeringWheel Insert(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1SteeringBoot _/Steering Wheel(1) Lockwasher 3/8(1) L_x_knut5/16-18_ SteeringWheel AdapterSeat(1) Large Flat

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts leftunaseembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper oper

INSTALLSEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.1. Remove adjustment knob and flatwasher securing seat to cardboardpacking and set aside for a