Craftsman 917.271142 Manuel du propriétaire

Owner's ManualICRAFTSMAN°I16.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWERAUTOMATICLAWN TRACTORModel No.917.271142• Safety• Assem bly• Operation• Maintenance•

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

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

• The average lawn should be cut toapproximately 2-1/2 inches during thecool season and to over 3 inchesduring hot months. For healthier andbetter loo

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

• Insert key into ignition and turn keyclockwise to "START" position andrelease key as soon as engine starts.Do not run starter continuously

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

FILL IN DATESAsYOUCOMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE t##__(-'_'_'TSERVlCE DATESCheck Brake Operation _/Check Tire PressureCheck Operator Presence

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

NOTE: The original equipment battery onyour tractor is maintenance free. Do notattempt to open or remove caps or covers.Adding or checking level of el

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

CLEAN AIR SCREENAir screen must be kept free of dirt andchaff to prevent engine damage fromoverheating. Clean with a wire brush orcompressed air to re

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

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

Mandrel IdlerPull_ PulleysPulleyTO ADJUST BRAKEYour tractor is equipped with an adjust-able brake system which is mounted onthe side of the transaxle.

• Move motion control lever to the neutral(N) (lock gate) position.• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.NOTE: If additional clearance is neededto get to

Positive Terminal Negative Terminal _ Keps NutHexPositive Terminal Negative TerminalREPLACING BA'I-rERYACAUTION: Do not short batteryterminals by

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROLCABLEThe throttle control has been preset at thefactory and adjustment should not benecessary. Check adjustment as de-scribe

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 tra

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSEPROBLEMWillnotstartHard to startEngine will notturn overEngine clicks butwill not startLoss of power• Out of fuel.• Engine n

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMLoss of power(Continued)ExcessivevibrationEngine continuesto run whenoperator leavesseat withattachmentclutch engagedPoorc

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMPoor grassdischargeHeadlight(s) notworking(if so equipped)Battery will notchargeLoss of driveEngine "backfires"w

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ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/48 156417 Case Battery16 16134

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271142CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2858 123120853555420636O7413 ----..__/ '2O834

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1698302 1690613 170606125 1552729 168337X01310 STD53371011 15592

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142GROUND DRIVE9636

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DEScRIPTIoN1 ... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 64 71170764

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142STEERING ASSEMBLY4S _... - ... I s_41$2 44 •117272568471340._ "293O67 676743I /

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 1698404 1698395 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299 3

• 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 917.271142629OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester238O13 77 _...,,,,..._4O

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1621562 177204103 ...4 15942013 12-041-0314 1328032815 1320030016 STD55123123 16983729 1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1401232 1405513 711106164 191316105 1450066 STD5414377 124181X8 170006169 1913161410

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142921432074111 2141319KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1564392 1632053 1716984 1716995 1689206 1336447 1717659 16320411 1568111

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142LIFT ASSEMBLY29_ 28 27252423719 I13532493034 266136,8.I I'.I l'I i'.1 i'20 2044

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm.2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift3 105767X Pin Gr

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142MOWER DECK_14734|6840--_ 37145103 105105/1061015119 _19 2116212223 2428 ""27/46

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142MOWER DECKKEY PARTNO. NO.12345610111213141516- 18192O21222324252627282930313233343536374044_5t6_950313233_455565937

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510_EY PART KEY PART_10. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONI 170351 Mai

A, Look for this symbol to point o_ impor-tant safety precautions. It means t.,,_u-TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOURSAFETY IS INVOLVED._CAUTION: in order t

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S,TYPE NUMBER PS-43519CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I21213t411CRANKCASE I _1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO

TRACTOR o- MODEL NUMBER 917.271142KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519IGNITION / ELECTRICAL I_-- 23AIR INTAKE I1-8BLOWER HOUSING AND

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519IGNITION/ELECTRICALBLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART KEY P

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519STARTING SYSTEM J3--gooGI8-- lENGINE CONTROLS J11OIL PAN / LU

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519STARTING SYSTEMENGINE CONTROLSKEY PART KEY_10. NO. DESCRIPTIO

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519CRANKSHAFT J2ul/Z5FUEL SYSTEM I_a /s /iJC2_ 24 1256

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271142' OHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519-'UEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT(EY PART KEY PART,IO. NO. DES

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLo"1Operate your Tractor up and down the face of s

SteeringWheelAdapterSteering WheelSteeringSteering ExtensionSleeve ShaftOm_ (1) Hex BoltJ _ \ / Steering I1/ _ _ Wheel | I/ k_ _eila)LhOC k '_k &

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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

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCHECK BATTERY• Lift seat pan to raised position andopen battery box door.• If this battery is put into service aftermonth an

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