Craftsman 917.271131 Manuel du propriétaire

Owner's ManualCRAFTSMAN+16.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.271131• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Mainten

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

KNOW YOUR 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

depending upon soil conditions, heightof grass and types of grass beingmowed.• The average lawn should be cut toapproximately 2-1/2 inches during thec

TOWING CARTS AND OTHERATrACHMENTSTow only the attachments that arerecommended by and comply withspecifications of the manufacturer of yourtractor. Use

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F andbelow)• When engine starts, allow engine to runwith the throttle control in the chokeposition until the engine runs

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..,,_, _'_._REGULAR SERVICECheckBrakeOperet o V' V'Check Tire Pressure If V'I Check Operator Presence andT I

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

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLINGAREASTo insure proper cooling, make sure thegrass screen, cooling tins, and otherexternal surfaces of the engine are keptclean

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

ClamP_clampFuel FilterCLEANINGi lean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.of all foreign matter.Keep finished surfaces and wheelsfree of all gasoline, o

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING •Adjust the mower while tractor is parkedon level ground or driveway. Make suretires areproperly inflated (See =PROD-UCT SPECIF

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

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVERNEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTThe transaxle should be in neutral whenthe gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lockgate) position. The adj

PositiveTerminal Negative Terminal Keps_._ HexNut "YO. BoltedBatteryPositive TerminalNegative TerminalREPLACING BATTERYCAUTION: Do not short bat

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

• Idle fuel needle settin9 - With throttlecontrol lever in slow position, turn idlefuel adjustment needle in (clockwise)until engine begins to die and

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEnglnewill notturn overCAUSE CORRECTION• Out of fuel.• Engine not =CHOKED"properly.• Engin

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTF_ROBLEM CAUSEEngine clicks but I" Weak or dead battery.will not start I• Corroded battery terminals.I• Loose or damaged wir

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

TROUBLESHOOTIN( CHARTCAUSE CORRECTION• Worn, bent or loose blade.PROBLEMPoor cut - unevenMower blades willnot rotatePoor grassdischargeHeadlight(s) no

SCHEMATICTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271131IAMMETERIGNiTiONSWITCHBATTERYWHITECLUTCH / BRAKE- (PEDAL UP)I _IIEREDSOLENOIDSTARTERBJ_KEtUEIGNITION SWITCH

ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.27113125I\132

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/48 156417 Case Battery16 16134

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271131CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2858 123120755546O7411145/32O834

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 16983O2 1690613 170606125 1552729 168337X01310 STD53371011 15592

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131GROUND DRIVE52 621692S36

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION... Transaxle (SeeBreakdown) 65 STD551143P

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131STEERING ASSEMBLY----.I I t 1_41,-----._42I62 4468///473G2_304338

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271131STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 1698404 1698395 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299 336

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

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131J OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT JSpark Arrester8O234O

ENGINETRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271131KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1621522 177204103 ...4 15942013 12-041-0314 1328032815 1320030016 STD55123723 16983729 137

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131SEAT ASSEMBLY12 11KEYNO.1234567 ¸891011PART KEY PARTNO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION140123 Seat 3450 BIk/blk Cra

DECALSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.27113174111 2914152O1314KEY PARTNO. NO.12346791115643916320717169817169913364417176416320415636813 146046KEY PARTDES

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131LIFT ASSEMBLY2725 24235 49303,3 !5o_,,4 2668/ /'/ /'.I I'/ /'/" "Ji651913323132191320

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271131LIFTASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm.2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift3 105767X Pin Groov

MOWER DECKTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2711313468\21611813_10_9_9° 91:: ... 92"t21222324282925262746

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131MOWER DECKKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1658922 STD5331073 1380174 1654605 STD6240086 1308328 85O8579 STD55113710 14029611 13414

TRACTOR o- MODE L NUMBER 917.271131PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C1574787O 6AII1315748

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545CKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 772147 Transa

_Look for this symbol to point outimportant safety precautions. It meansCAUTION!!! BECOMEAWARE!fl YOURSAFETY IS INVOLVED._I_,CAUTION: In order to prev

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-435277\10_65O

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271131KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV16.5S,TYPE NUMBER PS-43527CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO.

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271131KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43527IGNITION / ELECTRICAL I22/20_2._,. OAIR INTAKE ]BLOWER HOUSI

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43527IGNITION/ELECTRICALBLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART KEY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43527iSTARTING SYSTEM I1'_ 3_awiENGINE CONTROLS I1711I5OIL

TRACTOR - - MODE L NUMBER 917.271131KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43527STARTING SYSTEMENGINE CONTROLSKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DES

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43527CRANKSHAFT I7--1EXHAUST J5FUEL SYSTEM I7/56

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43527FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFTKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTING ._ ...CUT .GUIDE TH_ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL(Di_ Operate your Tractor

SteeringWheel Insert(1 ) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1SteeringBootSteering Wheel(1) Large Flat Washer(1) Lockwasher 3/8(1) Hex Bolt5/16-18 x 1-1/4(1) Locknut5/16

For repair of major brand appliances in your own home...no matter who made it, no matter who sold itY1-800-4-MY-HOME sMAnytima,dayor night(1-800-469-4

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