Craftsman 917.271840 Manuel d'utilisateur

Owner’s ManualCRRFTSMflN'21.0 HPELECTRIC START 42” MOWER AUTOMATICLAWN TRACTORModel No. 917.271840• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Rep

CHECKTIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cuttin

^CHECKLISTBEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURETHATYOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PROD

OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.Ë3 AX♦♦XBATTERY CAUTI

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

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye danrtage. Always wear safety glasses o

• 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 bette

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.• To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.NOTE: To protect hood from damage when tra

control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly.• The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the e

MOWINGTIPS• Mower should be property leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this

MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETEBPni II AO CCQUirE:Check Brake Operation✓✓Check Tire Pressure✓ ✓Check Opefalor Presence an

TABLE OF CONTENTSWarranty...2Maintenance...19Safety Rules...

mACTDRAlways observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at hig

NOTE: Tlie original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level o

CLEAN AfR SCREENAir screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to

CLEANING• Clean engine, battery, seal, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.• Prot

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT• Raise mower to its highest position.• At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to g

12.TO ADJUST BRAKEYour tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle.If tractor requires more than

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE- MENTShould your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and be

3.7.a9.Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor.Install new battery with terminals in same posi

2. Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke (see “AIR FILTER" in the Maintenance section of this manual).

STORAGEImmediately 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 s

SAFETY RULESIMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety inst

TROUBLESHOOTI NG CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not start1. Out of fuel.2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly.3. Engine flooded.4. Bad spaik plug.5.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONLoss of powerCutting too much grass/too fast.Throttle in “CHOKE" position.Build-up of grass, leaves an

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSECORRECTIONPoor grass discharge1. Engine speed too slow.2. Travel speed loo fast.3. Wet grass.4. Mower deck not

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840NOTEYOUR TRACTOR (S EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY.

REPAIR PARTSELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27184034

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840KEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20x3/48 7603J Tray, Battery10

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES36

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1169830Chassis2169061Drawbar3 17060612Screw 3/8-16 X 3/45155272Bump

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2718403ROUND DRIVE38

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840GROUND DRIVEKEYNO.1PARTNO.DESCRIPTIONTransaxle (See Breakdown)KEYNO.65PARTNO.STD551143DESCRIPTIONWasherHydro Gr 314

SAFETY RULESIII. CHILDRENTragic accidents can cjccur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mac

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840STEERING ASSEMBLYfr.1139^-------40

TRACTOR-STEERING ASSEMBLYMODEL NUMBER 917.271840KEYPARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1 139768 Steering Whe^2 1S4427Front Axle Assembly3169840 Spindle Assembly, L

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27184042

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840KEY PART NO. NO.12345678 10 11 121314 16 17 232526 27 2931323334373839 45 8117C64717720410149723144069144068

SEAT ASSEMBLYTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840<EY PART^O. NO.!).0.1.21401231405517111061619131610145006STD541437124181X17000616191316141748941663

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840KEYNO,PARTNO.DESCRIPTIONKEYNO.PARTNO.DESCRIPTION1156439Decal FenderOangerSears15160396Decal Mower Drive Schem

TRACTOR ' - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840LIFT ASSEMBLY46

LIFT ASSEMBLYTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840KEY PARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTION1159460Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm.2 159471Shaft Asm. Lift3 105767XPin Groove41

MOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27184048

MOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840KEYPARTKEY PARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1165892 Mower Housing59141043Guard, Tuv Idler (94)2STD5

SAFETY RULES• 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 slop

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE • - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510« S350

TRACTOR - • MODEL NUMBER 917.271840HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510KEY PARTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.DESCRIPTION1170351 Main Ho

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271840BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3881 1569^*«!^vl;S7j~44r^523 U^ * REQUIRES SPEC

TRACTOR - • MODEL NUMBER 917.271840BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E353

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E369754

TRACTOR - > MODEL NUMBER 917.271840BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3KEY PART NO. NO.149858323992653 3910864 49

TRACTOR - • MODEL NUMBER 917.271840BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3KEY PART NO. NO.307 94930309 497596310 69032

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RJDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILLWi.VttVVVV^'.'.'.HhkVhkkVirVUirVf

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE:3.5 GALLONSUNLEADEDREGULAROIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ):SAE 30 (ABOVE 32®F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32”F)OIL CAPACITY

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ASSEMBLYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and pr

INSTALLSEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside fo