Craftsman LAWN TRACTOR 917.270822 Manuel du propriétaire

Owner's ManualI:RRFTSHRN19.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWERAUTOMATICLAWN TRACTORModel No.917.270822IEZ3• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING ORDISCHARGINGSimply remove mulcher plate and storein a safe place. Your mower is nowready for discharging or installation ofopti

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.BATFERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORW

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURTRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize

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

• The average lawn should be cut to ap-proximately 2-1/2 inches during thecool season and to over 3 inches dur-ing hot months. For healthier and bet-t

TOWINGCARTSAND OTHERATTACHMENTSTowonlytheattachments that are recom-mended by and comply with specifica-tions of the manufacturer of your tractor.Use

COLDWEATHERSTARTING (50 ° FANDBELOW)• When engine starts, slowly push chokecontrol in until the engine begins to runsmoothly. Continue to push the cho

• If grass is extremely tall, it should bemowed twice to reduce load and pos-sible fire hazard from dried clippings.Make first cut relatively high; th

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ./___ _?,_/__/_c,_J _"ASYOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICEf _'y _J _',2" _'_/¢'.2" _'_/_-_ SERVI

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high

W'arCanty 2Safety Rules ... 2Product Specifications ... 5Assembly ...

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable firstthen RED battery cable and removebattery from tractor.• Rinse the battery with plain water anddry.• Clean termin

• Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.• Reinstall cover and secure withknob(s).TO SERVICE CARTRIDGERemove wing nuts and cartridge plate.Carefully rem

._CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.Place motion control lever in neutral

• Before making any necessary adjust-ments, check that both front links areequal in length. Both links should beapproximately 10-3/8".• If links

• Installnewbelt by reversingabovepro-cedure.EngineIdlerStationarIdlerInput PulleyTRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROLLEVER NUETRAL ADJUSTMENTThe motion control l

• Connecttheotherendof theBLACKcableto goodCHASSISGROUND,awayfromfueltank andbattery.TOREMOVECABLES,REVERSEORDER-• BLACK cable first from chassis and

TOADJUSTCHOKECONTROLThechokecontrolhas been preset at thefactory and adjustment should not benecessary. Check adjustment as de-scribed below before lo

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._I_CAUTION: Never store

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CORRECTIONWill not startCAUSE• Out of fuel,• Engine not "CHOKED" properly,• Engine flooded.• Bad spark plug.• D

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSELoss of power (cont'dl Dirty/clogged muffler,Loose or damaged wiring,Carburetor out of adjustment,Excessive vib

• Never leave a running machine unat-tended. Always turn off blades, setparking brake, stop engine, and re-move keys before dismounting.• Turn off bla

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSEPROBLEMLoss of driveCORRECTION• Place freewheel control in =en-gaged" position• Replace motion drive belt.• Purge trans

SCHEMATICTRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917.270822°Eo IJBATTERYSOLENOIDW_ITiEBL_CK _ IGNITIONUNITJO O_i I| CLUTCH / BRAKEi (PEDAL UP)_IF SPARKPLUGI OG_I (2 PLUG

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2708224324 412226IIt I\iLIIp ...I1II!III32

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt,Hex 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray,Battery10 145211

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2858 1214313753372055337438_ 3913_.1434

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1668192 14O3563 174906124 191312165 1552729 161917X01310 STD5337

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822GROUND DRIVE57103971166152 2722 845536

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917,270822GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 Transasie(Bee Breakdown) 72 19132012Hydro Gr 319-0650 73 1

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270822STEERING ASSEMBLY36- - ":- ---Z: -., ?_4162 ll44713674338

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO,1 1397682 1544273 1564834 1574735 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 120060299 3366R10 15643

• Never tamper with safety devices.Check their proper operation regularly.• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, orother debris build-up. Clean oil or

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2708223139213814813213I\OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester35 44O

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1_1522 177204103 ...4 1497235 14_6 144_7 1381298 150176t0 14555211 STD551126

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822SEAT ASSEMBLY521KEYNO.I234567891011PARTNO.1_1_14055174760616191316101450(__1_7124181X1749061619131614155925166369DE

_)ECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2708222146222O1311 214PARTNO, NO.1 1564392 1632653 16320O4 1632025 1653926 1336447 1671819 16320411 15681113 14604

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822LIFT ASSEMBLY2725 242376134920303158! /./ I'! i/ /6544

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 LiftLever InnerWire Asm.2 159471 Shaft Asm. Uft3 105767X Pin Groov

MOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822IL. 43173634311621j_3 2425282746

WIOWERDECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822PART_10. NO.1 1649612 $105331O73 1380174 13844o5 STD6_40086 130_328 85O8579 STD55113710 14029611 13414912

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650_'52912311348

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 142930 Hous

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 3.5 GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADEDANDTYPE: REGULAROILTYPE SAE30_PI-SFiSG/SH): (above 32°F)SAE 5W-30(below 32°F)DIL CAPACITY:

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E615_'_24 634A615552220 n23021925 J 2601J 2

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822RIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E11358 GASKET SET I1861 PUMP REPAIR KIT]1121 CARB

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822BRIGGS & STRATFON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E653783_615A44/8038018O2592209A 209414 207 y3075

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2708223RIGGS & STRA'I-I'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E18A_572 910A2443043058815A131019 L

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DES

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822BRIGGS & STRATFON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. D

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLU1CO15° MAX._] A Operate your Tractor up

Parts Bag contents shown full size(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4(1) Large Flat Washer(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1(1) Lackwasher 3/8(1) Locknut 5/16-18(1) Knob

For in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week1-800-4-MY-HOME sM (1-800-469-4663)Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a domici

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

." .. _belJINSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.• Remove cardboard packing on seatpan.• Place seat on seat pan and assemblesh