Craftsman 917.271743 Manuale del Proprietario

Owner's Manual£ °17.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWERAUTOMATmCLAWN TRACTOModel No.917.271743• Safetyo AssemblyoOperationMaintenanceRepair PartsI_:

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE(if previously removed)1. Raise and hold deflector shield inupright position°2. Place front of mutcher plate over frontof mower d

Thesesymbolsmayappearonyour tractoror in literaturesuppliedwith the producLLearnand understandtheir meaning.E::3&BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSEWARNING

KNOW YOU R TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiariz

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

NOTE: To protect hood from damagewhen transporting your tractor on a truckor a trailer, be sure hood is closed andsecured to tractor. Use an appropria

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F andabove)7. When engine starts, move the throttlecontrol to the fast position,The attachments and ground drive cannow be

MOWING TIPSo Mower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. See "TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in theService and Adjustments section

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ./-__. n_o_ _. o-_ _ ...FILLI.DATE°AS YOU COMPLETE/__._oD,_ ...REGULAR SERVICE /_'4_"'_;'f SERV;C

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

Warranty...2Safety Rules ...3ProductSpecifications..

o Keep batteryand terminalsclean.o Keepbatten/bolts tight,o Keepsmallvent holesopen°• Rechargeat 6-10 amperesfor 1 hour,NOTE:The originalequipmentbatt

7. Refillenginewith oil throughoil filldipsticktube. Pourslowly. Donotoverfill. For approximatecapacitysee"PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS"sectionof t

CLEANINGo Cleanengine,battery,seat, finish,etc_of all foreignmatter.• Keep finishedsurfacesand wheelsfreeof all gasoline,oil, etc.o Protectpaintedsurf

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parkedon level ground or driveway° Make suretires are properly inflated (See "PROD-UCT SP

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVEBELTThe mower blade drive belt may bereplaced without tools. Park the tractor onlevel surface, Engage parking brake,BELT R

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROLLEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTThe motion control lever has been presetat the factory and adjustment should notbe necessary.1. Loosen

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -1. Connect each end of the RED cableto the POSITIVE (+) terminal of eachbattery, taking care not to shortagainst chassis.2. C

ENGINEMaintenance, repair, or replacement of theemission control devices and systems, whichare being done at the customers expense,may be performed by

ACCELERATION TEST-4. Move throttle control lever from slow tofast position. If engine hesitates or dies,turn idle mixture valve out (counterclock-wise

Immediately prepare your tractor forstorage at the end of the season or if thetractor will not be used for 30 days ormore°CAUTION: Never store the tra

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet andthrowing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions coul

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSEWill not start4,5.6.7,8.9.Hard to startEngine will not 1.turn overI. Out of fuelo.properly.3o Engine flooded.Engine

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMLoss of power(continued)ExcessivevibrationCAUSE3. Build-up of grass, leavesand trash under mower,4. Dirty air filter°5o Lo

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSEdischarge2.3.4,5,6_7,8,9_Headlight(s) not Ioworking 2.(if so equipped) 3,4.5.Battery will not 1,charge 2,3_4.Loss of

SCHEMATICTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271743REDBATTERYBLACKR_DWHITE)G A1(IGNITIONSWITCHFUSE'r©:I t-- L ... jCLUTCH I BRAKE(PEDAL UP)8LAC_:BLAC

ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2717431/It /11/i I34

ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9'17.271743KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144925 Battery2 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head t/4-20 unc x 3/48 156417 Case,

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27'1743CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2812312O753546O742O836

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271743CHASSISAND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONt t74619 Chassis Stamping2 176554 Drawbar3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3

GRouND DR|VETRACTOR "" NIODEL NUMBER 917.271743I 2=5363o38

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9'I7.271743GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEYNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO,I ... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 65Hydro Gr 314-0510 668 t658

!I1.CHILDRENTragic accidents can occur if the operatoris not alert to the presence of children.Children are often attracted to themachine and the mowi

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27'1743STEERINGASSEMBLY,.I\\\\\+I37_ _--3729/// %,° 1o28304O

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271743STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO+ NO. DESCRIPTION1 139768 Steering Wheet2 154427 Axle Assembiy STMP Dropped STL3 169840 S

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,27'17431333781144i7829\OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester2342

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271743KEY PARTNO. NOo DESCRIPTION123170545177204104 13735213 16529114 14845616 STD55123723 16983729 1371803I t09202X

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271743SEAT ASSEMBLY17 122516KEYNO.I23456789101112PARTNO.1401231405517111061619131610145006STD541437124161X170006161913161

DECALSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271743101320KEYNO.PARTNO.1 1568112 1791283 1716964 1716975 1717616 1336448 1723319 16320410 15643912 146046KEY PARTD

LIFT ASSEIVIBLYTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.27174311135412519133213191546

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271743HFTASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Lilt Lever Inner Wire Assembly2 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift3 105767X

MOWER DECKTRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.27174334\21614202918213 24527

MOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9'17.271743KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1658922 STD533!073 1380174 1654605 STD6240086 1308328 8508579 STD55113710 140296tt

o Useslow speed.Choosea low gear sothatyouwill nothaveto stopor shiftwhileonthe slope.° Avoidstartingor stoppingon a slope.Iftires losetraction,diseng

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271743HYDROGEARTRANSAXLE- - MODELNUMBER314-0510O35O

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271743HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE-- MODEL NUMBER 314-0510KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTIONI 170351 Main Ho

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271743BRIGGS & STRATTON ENG1NE-I_IODEL NO. 311707, TYPE NO. 0125-E1_r REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLSTO INSTALL. SEE REPAIRINSTR

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271743BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE-MODELNO.311707,TYPENO.0125-E1971_968.dJi711_445967!.. _"{ 1019 LABEL KIT ]1 1058 OW

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271743BRIGGS& STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NO. 31'1707, TYPE NO, 0125-E1462@_)579732[ t036 LABEL-EMISSIONS 1%,697334&apos

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271743BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE_MODELNO.31'1707,TYPENO.0125-E1977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET1095 VALVE GASKET SET4813oAO

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271743BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE-MODELNO,311707,TYPE NO,0125-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO.1 690156 Cylin

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t7.271743BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NO. 311707, TYPE NO. 0125-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIP

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SUGGESTED GUHDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPEIRATIIONSIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLLOSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LIN

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 1.25 GALLONSCAPAC ITY U N LEA D E DAND TYPE: REGULAROILTYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)(API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30(BELOW 32°F)OIL CA

.S"rf.\•Get it fixed, at your home or ours!For repair of major brand appliances in your own home...no matter who made it, no matter who sold it!1

Steering Steering WheelWheel Insert(1) Hex Bolt (!) Lockwasher 3/83/8-16 x 1SteeringBoot(1) Large Flat Washer(1) Hex Bolt5/16-18 x 1-1/4(1) Locknut5/I

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

SeatBatteryDoorTerminalLabelTerminalINSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob°t. Remove adjustment knob and flatwasher securing seat to