Craftsman 917.273860 Manuel du propriétaire

Owner's Manual(RRFTSMRN°20.0 HP, 42" MowerElectric StartAutomatic TransmissionModel No.917.273860[_ This product has a mowemission engine wh

mNSTALL MULCHER PLATE(If previousmy removed)1. Raise and hold deflector shield inupright position.2. Place front of mulcher plate over frontof mower d

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.R N H L I\1REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREADTHINSOWNER'SMANUAL AND SAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATmNGYOURTRACTORComparethe illustrations'withyour tractorto familiarizeyour

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into theeyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glassesor ey

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELSGauge wheels are properly adjustedwhen they are slightly off the ground whenmower is at the desired cutting height inoperating p

Transmission EngagedTransmission DisengagedNOTE: To protect hood from damage whentransporting your tractor on a truck or atrailer, be sure hood is clo

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F andabove)7. When engine starts, move the throttlecontrol to the fast position.The attachments and ground drive cannow be

MOWmNG TraPSMower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. See "TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in theService and Adjustments section o

.A,.TE.A.OESO.EOU'EF,LL,.OATESAS YOU COMPLETE /__._" ...REGULAR SERVICE f_r/J%'4r_/£-'4r_-_£'_r SERVICE DATESCheck Brake

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATmONIf tractor requires more than five (5) feet tostop at highest speed

Warranty...2Safety Rules...3ProductSpecifications...

• Keep small vent holes open.• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.NOTE: The original equipment battery onyour tractor is maintenance free. Do notatte

ENGmNEOraLFmLTERReplacethe engineoil filter everyseasonor every other oil changeif the tractor isused morethan 100 hoursin one year.AmRFmLTERYourengin

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

WARNmNG: TO AVOmD SERmOUS mNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMmNG ANY SER-VmCE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place mot

TO LEVEL MOWERHOUSmNGAdjustthe mowerwhiletractor is parkedon levelgroundor driveway.Makesuretires are properlyinflated(See "PROD-UCT SPECIFICATIO

MandreU Pulley Idbr PulleysMandrelPulleyTO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKEYour tractor is equipped with an adjustablebrake system which is mounted on theright

EngineClutching IdlerStationaryCenter SpanKeeperTransmissionTRANSAXLE MOTmON CONTROLLEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTThe motion control lever has been presetat

If "jumpercables"areused for emergencystarting,followthis procedure:mMPORTANT:Yourtractor is equippedwith a 12volt system.The othervehiclemu

Maintenance, repair, or replacement ofthe emission control devices and systems,which are being done at the customers ex-pense, may be performed by any

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-age at the end of the season or if the trac-tor will not be used for 30 days or more._,WARNmNG: Never store

mMPORTANT:This cutting machineis capableof amputatinghandsandfeet and throw-ing objects.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resulti

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmONWiii not startHard to startEngi

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:See appropriate section in rnanuam unmess directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmONLoss of power(continued)5. Low

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:See appropriate section in manuem urfless directed to Sears service centerPoor grassdischargeiHeadiight(s) notworkingi(if so equ

SCHEI_ATmCTRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273860...

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ELECTRmCALTRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273860KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 144927 Battery2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray, Battery10 14521

TRACTOR ° - MODEL NUMBER 917.273860CHASSmSAND ENCLOSURES27327425925816631217@153958 1662082062092096O74209208219%219208chassis-Laser-It,stlt 2436

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273860CHASSmSAND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRmPTmON1 174619 Chassis2 176554 Drawbar5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash9 168337X0

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273860GROUND DRWE3O=_= I /70 '1163673drive-hydro.stit2938

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.273860GROUND DRmVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO,1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 70 134683Hydro Gr 314-0510 71 16

DO:• Mow up and down slopes, not across.Remove obstacles such as rocks, treelimbs, etc.• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un-even terrain could overtu

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273860STEERmNG ASSEMBLY! _12_39k/ / t/1tz\ \36688215 15steering put 4740/106813656732 /67674O

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273860STEERmNG ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 159944X428 Steering Wheel2 184706 Front Axle Assembly3 169840 Spindle

ENGINETRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.27386021141os 324129\23OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark ArresterI,10513engine-kohler 41KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1705482 1772040834 1

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273860SEAT ASSEMBLY18KEYNO.12345678910111217 12seat It.knob 224 : !\2511IIIiIiIiIiIiIiIhPARTNO. DESCRIPTION188719 Seat140

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2738607 110 6 3 2 2 3 11\1422i92O01413KEY PARTNO, NO,1 1564392 1863673 1863665 1859746 1336447 1890838 1791289 1865

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TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273860MOWER DECK117 j11967-40 6J_3o/4644_53 524OJ__148105'lOllO2 -/lO3lO5/1061182lj2121_>21 139_> 118119116274

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273860MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRiPTiON NO, NO, DESCRiPTiON1 182032 Mower Housing 59 1410432 STD533107 Bolt

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TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273860HYDRO GEARTRANSAXLE oo i_IODEL NUMBER 314o0510KEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRiPTiON NO, NO, DESCRiPTiON1 170351 Main

Be sure the area isclear ofother peoplebeforemowing.Stop machineif anyoneentersthe area.Nevercarry passengersor childrenevenwith the bladesoff.Do not

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273860KOHLER ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER SV600,TYPE NUMBER 0001CYUNDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER !5915 17\CRANKCASE 1@ 27262s16_ 4

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273860KOHLER ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER SV600, TYPE NUMBER 0001HEAD/VALVE/BREATHERCRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRmPTmON

TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.273860KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERSV600,TYPENUMBER0001IGNITIONtELECTRICAL!!2Qf"\/!58BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES1\AIR INTAKE

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.273860KOHLER ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER SV600, TYPE NUMBER 0001mGNmTmON/ELECTRmCALKEY PARTNO. NO. DEBCRmPTmON1 20 162 02-S Scree

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273860KOHLER ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER SV600_TYPE NUMBER 0001t554

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273860KOHLER ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER SV600, TYPE NUMBER 0001STARTmNG SYSTEMKEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRmPTmON20 098 01-S Starter ass

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273860KOHLER ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER SV600,TYPE NUMBER 0001CRANKSHAFT_2--D1FUEL SYSTEM10___13_---1313j_ 13\\17g_5456

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.273860KOHLER ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER SV600, TYPE NUMBER 0001CRANKSHAFTKEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRmPTmON1 20 014 14-S2 X-42 o15os Ke

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONLOONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL15 DEGREES MAX.WARNING: To avoid serious injury, ope

PRODUCT SPECmFmCATmONSGasoline Capacity 4.0 Gallonsand Type: Unleaded RegularOil Type SAE10w30(above 32°F)APFSG-SL): SAE 5W-30(Below 32°FOil Capacity:

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SteeringWheel InsertI2¢(1) Locknut1/2-20Steering Wheel@(1) Locknut1/4-28SteeringBootSteeringWheel Adapter(1) Large Flat Washer(1) Hex Bolt1/4-28 x 1-1

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

mNSTALLSEATAdjustseat beforetighteningadjustmentknob.1. Removeadjustmentknoband flatwashersecuringseat to cardboardpackingand set asidefor assemblyofs