Craftsman 917.270430 Manuel du propriétaire

Owner's Manual(RAFTtMAN"13.5 HPELECTRIC START38" MOWER5 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.270430• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Ma

CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overin-flated at the factory for shipping pur-poses. Correct tire pressure is importantfor best cutt

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Leam and understand their meaning.r- ABATTERY CAUTION ORWARNINGREV

KNOWYOURTRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yo

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

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTINGHEIGHTThe position of the attachment lift leverdetermines the cutting height.• Grasp lift lever.• Press plunger with thumb and

ADD GASOLINE• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regularunleaded gasoline with a minimum of87 octane. (Use of leaded gasolinewill increase carbon and l

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F andbelow)• When engine starts, slowly pushchoke control in until the enginebegins to run smoothly. Continue topush the c

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..,_._e_Fi,,,.o. s ""Check Tire PressureCheck Operator Presence andT Interlock SystemsR Check for L_ose Fasteners _ 1_7

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

BATI'ERYYour tractor has a battery chargingsystem which is sufficient for normal use.However, periodic charging of the batterywith an automotive

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

ENGINE COOLING FINSRemove any dust, dirt or oil from enginecooling fins to prevent engine damagefrom overheating.• Remove screws from blower housingan

CLEANINGCleanengine,battery,seat, finish,etc.of all foreignmatter.Keepfinishedsurfacesand wheelsfree of all _]asoline, oil, etc.• Protect painted surf

TOLEVELMOWERHOUSINGAdjustthe mowerwhiletractoris parkedon levelgroundor driveway. Makesuretires are properly inflated (See =PROD-UCT SPECIFICATIONS&qu

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADEDRIVE BELTThe mower blade drive bolt may bereplaced without tools. Park the tractoron level surface. Engage parking brake,BELT R

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELTPark the tractor on level surface, Engageparking brake. For assistance, there is abelt installation guide decal on bottoms

Positive Terminal Negative TerminalChassis.TerminalBatteryTerminalREPLACING BA'I-rERY,_CAUTION: Do not short batteryterminals by allowing a wrenc

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROLCABLEThe throttle control has been preset atthe factory and adjustment should not benecessary. Check adjustment asdescdbed b

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 t

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTIPROBLEM ' CAUSE CORRECTIONWill notstart • Outoffuel.Hard to startEngine will not turnoverEngine clicks but willnot start• E

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONl Loss of power • Cutting too muchgrass/too fast.• Throttle in =CHOKE"Excessive vibrationEngine conti

• Tum off blades when not mowing.• Stop engine before removing grasscatcher or unclogging chute.• Mow only in daylight or good artificiallight.• Do no

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONPoor grass discharge • Engine speed too slow.Headlight(s) notworking (if soequipped)Battery will not char

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270430RED OBATTERYAMMETER FUSE 30AMP. _ : STARTERWHITE I =I J. , o , ,oq--- II " ' SOLENOIDI-_ "- I

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270430ELECTRICAL41' 21I2625//IIIII iII41ii/JL _iI\\!\ i29\132

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - MODEL NU MBER 917.270430KE-'YPARTNO. NO. DESCRI_1 1449252 747604128 15641716 15366419 STD55112520 7335040021 16618122 4152J24

TRACTOR - MODEL NU MBER 917.270430CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES3O211722n i26 31_1426181612928331038 343913-5261434

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270430CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESI_EY PARrNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 16548O2 1403563 174906124 $105510255 1552726 155924X0117 126842X8

TRACTOR - MODEL NU MBER 917.270430GROUND DRIVE3736

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270430GROUND DRIVEKEY PARr KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIP11ONTransaxle Peedess 205-544C 47 127783(See Braakdow

STEERINGTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270430• j._./,t /_1303B

STEERINGTRACTOR - MODEL N U MBER 917.270430K]EYPARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTX_1 139768 SteeringWheel2 154427 AxleAssembly STMP DroppedSTL3 156483 Spindle Assem

• Nevermakeadjustmentsor repairswiththe enginerunning.• Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjectto wear,damage,and deterioration,which could expose moving par

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NU MBER 917.2704303338138 7813429OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester23/4O

ENGINETRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270430KEY PN:n"NO. NO. DESCFIIPTION123162144177204104 13734813 16529114 1328032415 1320030016 STD55123723 159880

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270430SEATASSEMBLYI5KIEYPARTNO. NO. DES_1 127426X2 1405513 STD5237104 191316105 1450066 S105414377 124181X8 174906169 191316

DECALSTRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.27043061411KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1658372 1671773 1632O46 1336448 15686710 14951611 156439151218DESCRIPTIONDecal, EngineDeca

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER917.270430LIST ASSEMBLY711628t /"!I r /'/ /65191313_31_321319152044

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270430LIST ASSEMBLYKL=Y pARrNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Wire Asm Inner W/plunger2 159474 Shaft Asm Lift3 105767X Pin Groove

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270430MOWERDECK76 7773697141-_ _'45 12\241946

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270430MOWER DECKKEY PARr _ PAre"NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO,1 142829 MowerHousingAssembly 55 1338402 S'rD533107 Bo

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270430PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 205-544CI0 _ 71B471311I794248

TRACTOR- MODEL NU MBER 917.270430PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 205-544CREF PART REF PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 772147 Transaxle Cover 39 78602

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINECAPACITYAND TYPE:OIL'TYPE(API-SF/SG/SH):Z)ILCAPACITY:;PARK PLUG:_AP: .030")CALVE3LEARANCE:1.25 GALLONSUNLEADED

TRACTOR - MODEL NU MBER 917.270430BRIGGS & STRAI"rON ENGINE.MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 1140-E11019 LABEL KIT I3O6_562"_ REQUIRES S

TRACTOR - MODEL NU MBER 917.270430BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 1140-E15250 _ 123lk REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLSTO INSTALL.

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270430BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 1140-E124O2652o9 _l_663i. 1036 EMISSLON_,_______________

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270430BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 1140-E1615783803l.P_8011090121 CARBUR_'OR KIT127(_

TRACTOR - MODEL NU MBER 917.270430BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 1140-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DE

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270430BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 1140-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESC

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION_1 _ _SIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY L

Parts Bag contents shown full size(1) Large Flat Washer(2) SheetMetalScrews#10-16 x 1/2(1)Locknut3/8-24(1) Knob©(1) Washer17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1

For in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week1-800-4-MY-HOME" (1-800-469-4663)Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a dom

Parts packed separately in cartonSeatF-7VideoCassetteSteeringWheelManualSteeringBootParts BagParts Bag contents not shown full sizeSlope Sheet(2) Keys

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

Battery Box LabelINSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.• Remove cardboard packing on seatpan.• Place seat on seat pan and assembles