Craftsman 917.272230 Manuel d'utilisateur

Owner’s ManualCRRFTSMRN20 HPELECTRIC START 48" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No. 917.272230• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELSTO MOWER DECKThe gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure №ey are proper

9. Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert flanged pins. Secure pins with

t/CHECKUSTBefore you operate and enjoy your new tractor, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality pr

OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.aA♦•mBAT

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 damage. Aiways wear safety glasses or

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade fip with the engine not running. Th

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTSTow only the attachments №at are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor.

• The attachments can be used during the engine warm-up period and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly,NOTE; If at a high attitude (

MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATES AS YCMJ COMFI-ETE REGULAJ^ SERVICEOATESBrake Operalion✓✓Check Tire Preseure✓✓Check Operator FVeeence and

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

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

• Keep battery and terminals clean.• Keep battery bolts tight.• Keep small vent holes open.• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The origin

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREASTo insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept c

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSCAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:)1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place gear

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTHNOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8".• Recheck measurements after

Belt Tension Rod (Disengaged r.h Position) Mandrel\^. CoverElectric Clutch 'PulleyIdler PulleysSpring —A—Arm MandWR.H. SuspensionArm ^Primar

Electric ClutchClutching IdlerStationary^ Idler Transaxle PulleyClutchClutchWireTRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJ USTMENTThe transaxle should be

REPLACING BATTERY ^CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both tenninals at the same time. Before

Idle Fuel Adjusting Needle 'Idle Speed 'Adjusting ' ScrewThrottleControlableChokeCgdItqItableS‘°P Cla-lip So^S TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROLT

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.ACAUTION: Never st

SAFETY RULESIMPORTANT: This cutting machine Is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Faiiure to observe the foliowing safety inst

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSE CORRECTIONWill not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank.2. Engine not “CHOKED"2. See “TO START ENGINE"p

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSE CORRECTIONLoss of power Cutting too much grass/too fast.Throttle in "CHOKE” position.Build-up of grass, leaves

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSE CORRECTIONMower blades will not rotate1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism.2. Wom/damaged mower drive belt.3. Fro

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER917.272230WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNFr, THEY SHOULD BE RE

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230ELECTRICAL34

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230ELECTRICALKEYPARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTION1163465Batteryz74760412BoH, Hex 1/4-20x3/487603JTray, Battery10145211Bolt, Btr Fr

TRACTOR - -MODELNUMBER917.272230CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES36

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEYNO.PARTNO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis2176554 Drawbar3 17060612 Screw, 3/8-16 X 3/49172542

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230GROUND DRIVE38

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230GROUND DRIVEKEYPARTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.DESCRIPTION1T ransdxle (See Breakdown)6117060612Screw 3/8-16x

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

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230STEERING ASSEMBLY---12-----------72'i:.'-,-‘“'"^3640

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230STEERING ASSEMBLYKEYPARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1175139X418 Steering Wheel2 172393Axle Assembly Cast Iron3169840 Spindle

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272230ENGINE42

TRACTOR - -MODELNUMBER917.272230ENGINEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1175439Control, Throttle3 Engine, {See Breakdown) Kohler Model Number CV20S.655704149

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY PART KEY PARTMO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 175134 Seat 14 72050412 Boit, Carriage 1/4-2

DECALSTRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER917.27223011 BKEYPARTKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1177888Decal, Hood/Seat Name Pie.14175291 Decal, V-Belt

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230LIFT ASSEMBLY46

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER917.272230LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 176263 PlungerAssembly2 159476 Shall Assembly, Lift3 138284 Pin, Groove4 12

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER917.272230MOWER DECK48

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230MOWER DECKKEYPARTKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1174348Deck Weldment Mower 4854 74780616Bolt Fin Hex 3

SAFETY RULES• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the siope.• Avoid starting or stopping on a slop

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER917.272230PEERLESS TRANSAXLE • • MODEL NUMBER 206-545C' I*-.»*io ^ ^M -50

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER917.272230PEERLESS TRANSAXLE • - MODEL NUMBER 206-545CKEY PARTKEYPARTNO.NO. DESCRIPTIONNO.NO.DESCRIPTION1 772147Traosaxle Cove

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65570CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHERLI \@-Jlr @iT ’*i419cbankcaseTooo

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S,TYPE NUMBER 65570HEAtWALVETBREATHERKEYPARTNO. NO.124-033-03-S224-041-23-S3 24-096-

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER917.272230KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S,TYPE NUMBER 65570IGNITIOWELECTRICAL1:::r'vU”1« 2fl^BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES13

TRACTOR- • MODEL NUMBER 917.272230KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S.TYPE NUMBER 65570IGNITIOWCHARGINGBLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART NO. NO.34567

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272230KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S,TYPE NUMBER PS-6557056

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S,TYPE NUMBER PS-65570STARTING SYSTEMKEYPARTNO.NO. 11 M-839070-S !I2 24-096-05-S 13

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.272230KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S,TYPE NUMBER 6557058

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272230KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S.TYPE NUMBER 65570CRANKSHAFTKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1 24-014-42-S Crankshaft (In

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE:3.5 GALLONSUNLEADEDREGULAROILTYPE(PI-SF-SJ):SAE10W30 (above 32°F) SAE5W-30(beiow32°F)OIL CAPACITY:W/F

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSyooTTg^ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILLa>,»nwtvvv>v>>vmv>ww^>>&

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UNASSEMBLED PARTSsteering WheelSteenngWheelInsertSteenng SleeveSeat(1) Knob(1) Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 GaugeMower(5) Retainer Springs(double loop)

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

2. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing Remove the cardboard packing and discard.3. Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bo