Craftsman 917.270732 Manuel du propriétaire

Owner's ManualICRIIFTSMIIH°i17 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.270732• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maint

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.BATTERY CAUTION ORWARNINGREVERS

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

For healthier and better looking lawns,mow often and after moderate growth.• For best cutting performance, grassover 6 inches in height should bemowed

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL• The engine in your tractor has beenshipped, from the factory, already filledwith summer weight oil.•

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F andbelow)• When engine starts, allow engine torun with the throttle control in thechoke position until the engine runsr

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _____ _/_j*'_AS YOU COMPLETE /__..._'_, _'_ _'_._y.EGU RSEOV,CEDATESli //// IFCheck Brake _perati°n _ _Check

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

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

Warranty ... 2Safety Rules ... 3Product Specifications ...

CLEANINGi Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.of all foreign matter.Keep finished surfaces and wheelsfree of all _]asoline, oil, etc.• Protect pa

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parkedon level ground or driveway. Make surebres are properly inflated (See =PROD-UCT SPECIFIC

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

NOTE: When the tractor rear wheelsmove freely, the transaxle is in neutral.• Loosen adjustment bolt in front of theright rear wheel.• Position the gea

REPLACING BATTERYACAUTION: Do not shod batteryterminals by allowing a wrench or anyother object to contact both terminals atthe same time. Before conn

• Check that holes "A" in governorcontrol lever and hole in governorplate line-up. If holes "A" are notaligned, loosen clamp screw

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 CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not startHard to startEngine will notturn over• Out of fuel.• Engine not "CHOKED"properly.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSEEngine clicks but • Weak or dead battery.will not start • Corroded battery terminals.• Loose or damaged wiring.• Fau

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONPoor cut- uneven • Worn, bent or loose blade.Mower blades willnot rotatePoor grassdischargeHeadlight(s) n

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMBattery will notchargeEngine "backfires" •when turningengine "OFF"CAUSE• Bad battery cell(s).• Poor ca

SCHEMATICTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270732BATTERYAMMETEROPTIONAL))G AI(IGNITIONSWITCHIGNITION SWITCH!Dk _.mTEi'©( _A_ME NT CLUTCHSU_K (CLUTCH OF

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270732ELECTRICAL42?L41III:?2

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270732ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144925 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/48 156417 Case Battery16 1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270732CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES532O85412742O834

I HA_ | gl'l - - MUIJI-L NUMI'I_.H _11/.2/U/_2CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 16983O2 1690613 170606125 1552729 168337X01

TRACTOR -.. MODEL NUMBER 917.270732GROUND DRIVE36

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270732GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 ... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 62 8883R C

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270732STEERING ASSEMBLY62,+ i |b27 17/29 _l2g15 154764& 67 67671343/II /\ I$38

I M/._t.,I UM - - MUUI:L FIUMUP,.H 911.2/U/'32STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 1698404 1698395 6266H6 121748X7 19272

• Keep children out of the mowing areaand under the watchful care of anotherresponsible adult.• Be alert and turn machine off if childrenenter the are

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270732I29OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester72628138 7613423 l'4O

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270732KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 162157 Control, Throttle2 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting114-20 x 5/83

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270732SEAT ASSEMBLY17 12KEY PARTNO. NO.1 127428X2 1405513 711106164 191316105 1450066 STD5414377 124181X6 170006169 191316

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270732913 634 213 102O211482112KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1563682 1717603 1716964 1716975 1654066 1336449 1668879 16320410 16

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270732LIFT ASSEMBLY71354628/j •/ /6519133232131920201544

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270732LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Washer Asm inner Spdng W/Plunger2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift3 105767X

MOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270732f34 "_ 21\16113--10_9_21223 24252746

I M/as!t.o1lt.Pl'i - - IVl!,.JUl" I. I_IUIVIDIPI'I tO I I .'*IUIO jMOWER DECKKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1658922 STD5331073 1380174 1654605 S

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270732PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C157II114713MODELand SERIAlNUMBERS HERE15748

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270732PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545CKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 772147 Transa

A, Look for this symbol to point out impor-tant safety precautions. It means CAU-TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOURSAFETY IS INVOLVED._,CAUTION: In order to

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270732BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E3914102313_4o_102210341029_711033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT102251868_

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2707323RIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E3754_5127LMTICARBURETORPART NUMBER 142LOCATIONS276THiS CARBURE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270732BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E3801797A5241651051783A3051044 _ 751051 ,','J 1036 LA

I M/ILi.p I Ul'l - - IVIUUr.i. I_IUIVIDr'I'I _ I I ./..! UI Of.BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E3_-- NIKKI130A (_ 1

BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E3KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 690156 Cylinder Assembly2 399265 Bushi

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2707323RIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E3"EY PART KEY PART10. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTING _. _CUTGUIDE TH-i_SONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLIOperate your Tractor up a

SteeringWheel InsertC?[_(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1SteeringBootSteering Wheel(1) Lockwasher 3/8(1) Locknut5/16-18_ SteeringWheel Adapter(1) Large Flat Wash

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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