Craftsman 917.270911 Manuel du propriétaire

Owner's Manual£RnFTSMnMo19.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.270911, Safety• Assembly• Operation• Mainten

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Leam and understand their meaning.BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWA

KNOWYOURTRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOURTRACTORComparethe illustrationswithyourtractorto familiarizeyourself

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into theeyes, 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

TOTRANSPORT• Raise attachment lift to highest positionwith attachment lift control.• When pushing or towing your tractor,be sure gearshift lever is in

TO START ENGINEWhen starting the engine for the first timeor if the engine has run out of fuel, it willtake extra cranking time to move fuel fromthe t

MOWlNGTIPS• Mower should be propedy leveled forbest mowing performance. See "TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in theService and Adjustments section of

Check Operator Pru_'_e andT In_)d_S_ns V'R c_= fo_,oo_F,=t°_'_ I/ I/, V'T Lub,_t_ Cha. I/0 Ch_k _ry Lev=R Clean Battery and Tennin

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 charging systemwhich is sufficient for normal use. How-ever, periodic charging of the batterywithan automotive charg

Warranty i..._... _..."... 2Safety Rules _._.._... 2Product Specifications ...

ENGINE COOUNG FINSRemove any dust, dirt or oil from enginecooling fins to prevent engine damagefrom overheating. Air guide covers mustbe removed. Remo

CLEANING• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.of all foreign matter.• Keep finished surfaces and wheels freeof all gasoline, oil, etc.• Protect p

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower While tractor is parkedon level ground or driveway. -Make suretires are propedy inflated (See "PROD-UCT SP

BELT INSTALLATION -• Install new belt in reverse order ofremoval.• Make sure belt is in all pulley groovesand inside all bolt guides.• Install mower i

Gearshift Lever NeutralLock GateTO ADJUST STEERING WHEELALIGNMENTIf steering wheel crossbars are nothorizontal (left to right) when wheels areposition

REPLACING BA'I'FERY_CAUTION: Do not short batteryterminals by allowing a wrench or anyother object to contact beth terminals atthe same time

• Remove air cleaner cover, filter andcartridge plate to expose carburetorchoke (see =AIR FILTER" in theMaintenance section of this manual),• Cho

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSECORRECTIONWillnotstartHard to startEngine will not turnover• Out of fuel.• Engine not =CHOKED"properly,• Engine

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONEngine clicks but • Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring,will not start • Faulty solenoid or start

• Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Alwaysturn off blades,setparkingbrake,stop engine,and removekeys before dismounting.• Turn off blades when not

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONPoor cut - uneven * Clean around mandrels to(cont'd) open vent holes.Mower blades will • Remove obst

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270911BAI-rERYGL_ AI_IGNITIONFUSEL ... iCLUTCH I BRAKE(PEDAL UP)IGNmON SWITCHSWITCHBL_K8L_CK(OPTIONAL)B_CK (

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270911ELECTRICALII4125dIIIIII, 22 ~-II32

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270911I_EY PARrNO. NO, DESCFltPI'X3N1 163465 Battery12 VOLT 28 AMP2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/48 76

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270911CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2812546O1174

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270911CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESI(EY PARTNO. NO.1 1696302 1690613 170606125 1552729 168337X01310 S'1053371011 15592712 145

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270911GROUNDDRIVE,- ,__,:.6116772S26 2736

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270911GROUNDDRIVEI<L=YPART KEY PARTNO. NO. _ NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 ... Transaxle (See Braakdown) 62 8883RPeedess 206.

STEERINGTRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270911",:... _... ; :---'--- I• _ l f .. •r_41I_ -. JI12 4411402S15/1747

STEERINGTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270911I_EY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 1696404 1698395 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299 3366R10 169

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially bladeattachment bolts, tight and keepequipment in good condition.• Never tamper with safety devices.Check their prop

ENGINETRACTOR - MODEL NU MBER 917.2709113929I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ISpark Arrester4O

ENGINETRACTOR - MODEL NU MBER 917.270911KL=YPARTNO. NO. DESCRIP110H1 1621522 177204103 ...4 1497235 1440696 1440687 1381298 15017610 14555211 STD55

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270911SEAT ASSEMBLYi F--ls1211I<L=YPARTNO, NO.1 1401232 1405513 711106164 191316105 1450066 STD5414377 124181X8 170006169

DECALSTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.27091179__1513KL=Y pAR'rNO. NO.1 1564392 1653923 1716964 1716975 1632076 1336447 1632598 1718089 16320411 156368

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270911LIFT ASSEMBLY7136131913220,%3,8! /'i /.! I'1$44

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270911LIFT ASSEMBLYK]EYPART •NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly2 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift3 105767

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270911,_OWERDECK6834\2161182122/ 2324262746

TRACTOR- MODEL NU MBER 917.270911MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 165892 MowerDeckAssembly,42" 56 1657232 STD533107 Bait 5

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270911PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545CO _ 71BOo-27114748

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270911PEERLESSTRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545CKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 772147 Transaxle Cov

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:_3ASOLINECAPACITYa,NDTYPE:DILTYPEAPI-SF/SG/SH):OIL CAPACITY:SPARK PLUG:GAP: .030")VALVECLEARANCE:GROUND SPEED3.5 GALLONSUN

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270911dRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707,TYPE NUMBER 0145-E110A57210_1095 VALVE OVERHAULGASKET SET12191 615A

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270911BRIGGS & STRA'R'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E151 _ 44_ 3041221 51A 865634A o_ 30520

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270911BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E_513 802 i_783y 803I5441 801797 @358 GASKET SET63

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270911BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODELNUMBER461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRI

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270911,_I-11GGS& STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DE

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTINGGUIDE..,.,.ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLOperate your Tractor up and down th

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 reparaci6n a dom

Steering WheelSteeringWheel Insert(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4_ Steedng Wheel' L___I , Adapter@(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1(1) Large Flat Washer(1) Loc

Yournew tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts leftunassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure sate and proper opera

io- • Label- i _ ,-.I . iIriiINSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.• Remove adjustment knob and flatwasher securing seat to cardboa

• Hook rear latch into hole on back ofmower deck._CAUTION: Do not remove deflectorshield from mower. Raise and hold shieldwhen attaching mulcher plate