Craftsman 917.270681 Manuel du propriétaire

Owner's ManualELECTRIC START42" MOWERAUTOMATICLAWN TRACTORModel No.917,270681• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Repair PartsThis pr

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.n-BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FO

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

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 cutting height range is approxi-mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights aremeasured from the ground to the bladetip with the engine not running. Thes

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)• When engine starts, move the throttlecontrol to the fast position.• The attachments and ground drive cannow b

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

FILL IN DATES - _REGULAR SERVICE J _£-._/¢AS YOU COMPLETE O£-/_::::::Oe::°°Check Operator Presence andT Inlerlock Systems I_Sharpen/Replace Mower Blad

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

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

Wa_ranty ... ._...:... i ... 2Safety Rules ... :... 3Product Specifications ...

• Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick forchecking level. Be sure dipstick cap istightened securely for accuratereading. Keep oil at "FULL" li

C::I CamPCLEANING• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.of all foreign matter.• Keep finished surfaces and wheelsfree of all gasoline, oil, etc.•

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 BLADEDRIVE BELTThe mower blade drive belt may bereplaced without tools. Park the tractoron level surface. Engage parking brake.BELT R

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

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -• Connect each end of the RED cable tothe POSITIVE (+) terminal of eachbattery, taking care not to short againstchassis.• Con

ENGINEMaintenance, repair, or replacement ofthe emission control devices andsystems, which are being done at thecustomers expense, may be performedby

PRELIMINARY SETTING -• Air cleaner assembly must be as-sembled to the carburetor whenmaking carburetor adjustments.• Be sure the throttle control cabl

Immediately prepare your tractor forstorage at the end of the season or if thetractor will not be used for 30 days ormore.A(_CAUTION: Never store the

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not startHard to startEngine will notturn overEngine clicks butwill not start• Out of fuel.• Engine

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine iscapable of amputating hands and feetand throwing objects. Failure to observethe following safety instructions couldr

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMLoss of power •ICAUSECutting too much grass/toofast.Throttle in "CHOKE"position.Build-up of grass, leavesand tra

tROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMMower blades willnot rotatePoor grassdischargeHeadlight(s) notworking(if so equipped)Battery will notchargeLoss of driveEn

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ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27068126IIII7034

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270681KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION\t 1449252 747604128 15641716 15366421 16618222 4152J24 4799J25 14614726 16618

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270681CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES292812208535554/2O631\36074/336

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270681CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1698302 1690613 170606125 1552729 168337X01310 STD53371011 15592

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270681GROUND DRIVE51t116,£,_-202f/15048i _ 151: _ _26 2519126752438

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270681GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 Transmission (See Breakdown) 70 134683Hydro Ge

• Before and when backing, look behindand down for small children.• Never carry children. They may fall offand be seriously injured or interferewith s

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270681STEERING ASSEMBLY62_38631... - ... J JI272_2574O2668 67 674O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270681STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 1564834 1574735 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299 3

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270681/81/72629i I..._ _ Ill1343129r OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester1415 _/38 7842

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270681KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION123162157177204104 13735213 16529114 1328032415 1320030016 STD55123723 16983729 13

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270681SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1401222 1405513 711106164 191316105 1450066. STD5414377 124181X8 170006169 1913161410

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270681913 634 513 102O1221KEYNO.PARTNO.1 1568112 1717613 1716964 1716976 1336448 1668879 16320410 15643912 14604613

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270681LIFT ASSEMBLY752O15_ ,o1_2_20\S ",s46

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270681LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift3 105767X

MOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270681_47 14210134 o_211051031065619 212748

MOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270681KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1658922 STD5331073 1380174 1654605 STD6240086 1308328 8508579 STD551 ! 3710 14029611 134

_Look for this symbol to point outimportant safety precautions. It meansCAUTION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR_FETY IS INVOLVED.CAUTION: In order to preventa

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270681HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 322-051080,9O\188278731664933259\58"83191520W50 OIL j57124 SEAL AND O-RING KI

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270681HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 322-0510KEY PART KEY PART_10. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONI?35?3)10I1121314

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270681BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E140868 ,2941034510',, 830d _ 238'1029

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270681BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E1KEY PARTNO. NO.t 6901563992653 391086494238690

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,270681BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E1KEY PARTNO. NO.562 92613579 92278601 93053614

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTING _. _CuTGUIDE TH_sONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL15 ° MAX.i1 i Operate your T

SteeringWheel InsertI_(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1Steering __BootSteering Wheel(1) Lockwasher 3/8(1) Locknut5/16-18_ SteeringWheel Adapter(1) Large Flat Was

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

BatteryDoorTerminalINSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.• Remove adjustment knob and flatwasher securing seat to cardboardpacking

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE(If previously removed)• Raise and hold deflector shield inupright position.• Place front of mulcher plate over frontof mower dec