Craftsman 917.272200 Manuel du propriétaire

Owner's ManualCRI:IFTZMAN°25.0 HPELECTRIC START46" MOWERAUTOMATICLAWN TRACTORModel No.917.272200• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance•

• Install one front link in top hole of theR.H. front mower bracket and R.H. frontsuspension bracket. Retain with twosingle loop retainer springs as s

CHECKLISTBEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOYYOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEBEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFAC-TION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODU

Thesesymbolsmay appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWAR

KNOWYOURTRACTORREADTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURTRACTORComparethe illustrationswith yourtractorto familiarizeyourselfwiththe

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the Ieyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses |o

The cutting height range is approximately1-1/2" to 4". The heights are measuredfrom the ground to the blade tip with theengine not running.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more thantwo (2) MPH.• To reengage transmission, reverseabove procedure.NOTE: To protect hood from damagewhen transpor

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F andabove)• When engine stads, slowly push chokecontrol in until the engine begins to runsmoothly. If the engine starts t

MOWING TIPS• Tire chains cannot be used when themower housing is attached to tractor.• Mower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. Se

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE __J'_ __DFILL IN DATES _li_._//_._X'O_/,_/_'/_/_J 'AS YOU COMPLETE _' _'_ _"_Y _'_ _REGUL

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

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

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALSCorrosion and dirt on the battery and ter-minals can cause the battery to "leak"power.• Remove terminal guard.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREASTo insure proper cooling, make sure thegrass screen, cooling fins, and other ex-ternal surfaces of the engine are keptcl

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 white tractor is parkedon level ground or driveway. Make suretires are properly inflated (See =PROD-UCT SPECIFI

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELTMOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL• Park tractor on a level surface. Engageparking brake.• Remove screws from left hand mandrelcover

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVEBELTPark the tractor on level surface. Engageparking brake,• Remove mower drive belt (See "TO RE-PLACE MOWER DRIVE BE

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELTPark the tractor on level surface. Engageparking brake. For assistance, there is abelt installation guide decal on bottoms

WashersRetaining _ fBrf_RingAxle/Cover "_Squara Key(Rear Wheel Only)TO START ENGINE THAT HAS A WEAKBATTERYCAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-ate

INTERLOCKSANDRELAYSLoose or damaged wiring may cause yourtractor to run poody, stop running, or pre-vent it from starting.• Check wiring. See electric

IMPORTANT:Thiscuttingmachineis ca-pable of amputating hands and feet andthrowing objects. Failure to observe thefollowing safety instructions could re

PRELIMINARY SE-I-FING -• Be sure you have a clean air filter, andthe throttle control cable and choke areadjusted properly (see above). Cable• Witheng

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.CAUTION: Never store th

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CORRECTIONWill not startHard to startEngine will not turnoverEngine clicks but willnot startI Loss of powerCAUSE• Out of

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSELoss of power (cont'd) • Faulty spark plug.Excessive vibrationEngine continues torun when operatorleaves seat w

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTPROBLEMPoor grass discharge(cont'd)Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped)Battery will not chargeLoss of driveEngine "

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272200SCHEMATIC/7REDRE0AMMETER) WHITEEDOPERATORPRESENCERELAY #1FUEL (OPTIONAL)LFUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOIDREOl__) SPARK •IGNITI

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2722002714IIIIIIIIi I ,i Ii I/III///36

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272200ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray, Battery10 14521

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272200CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES1603160542O938

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272200CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 169830 Chassis2 169061 Dmwbar3 17060612 Screw, 3/6-16 x 3/49 1639

• Keep children out of the mowing areaand under the watchful care of anotherresponsible adult.• Be alert and turn machine off if childrenenter the are

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272200GROUND DRIVE32p 52_3 36230437716165540

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272200GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 ... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 57 140294 V-

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272200STEERING ASSEMBLY71..:::.L-:--_-::.,411SlS42

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272200STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159944X4282 1544273 1698404 1698395 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 1200002

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272200ENGINE311432332313"8129OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 1Spark Arrester44

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272200ENGINEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION13164O674 1497235 1599556 1605898 15017610 16279713 16.539114 1328033615 1320030016

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272200SEAT ASSEMBLY1112KEYNO.12345678910111213,18PART KEY PARTNO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION21140124 Seat 14 72050412

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272200DECALS21 13 6 3 1815 !18 4 7217171612KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1640942 106202X3 1717004 1717015 1640886 1336447 1720558 1668

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272200LIFT ASSEMBLY29_282723741403O3654131319323213192O15152048

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272200LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159461 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly2 159476 Shaft Assembly, Lift3 138284

_l,Look, for this symbol to point out impor-tant sarety precautions. It means CAU-TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOURSAFETY IS INVOLVED.Iad_IC.AUTION; In ord

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272200MOWERDECK46116117119SS19117212122265O

MOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272200KEY PARTNO. NO.1356891011121314151618192O2122232425262728293o313233343536373839156948X608138457STD6240081

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272200HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-051079738110752

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272200HYDROGEARTRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 170351 Main Housing, Assemb

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272200BRIGGS & STRATON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445777, TYPE NUMBER 0129-E1265_ m216 188'___-J_J 304 _r'r-_ I r_

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272200BR|GGS & STRATON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445777, TYPE NUMBER 0129-.E11022_-_=7._ °,_ lO2,\387 _<_ 628" 163_

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272200BRIGGS& STRATONENGINE-MODELNUMBER445777,TYPENUMBER0129-E174V358 GASKET SET3_ 20_2769_ 51A_ 868_ __2_ _, 943C)_(

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272200BRIGGS& STRATONENGINE-MODELNUMBER445777,TYPE NUMBER0129-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPT

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272200BRIGGS& STRATONENGINE-MODELNUMBER445777,TYPE NUMBER0129-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPT

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION_r _SIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLI_ Operate your Tractor up and down t

SteeringWheel InsertSteering WheelSteering SleeveSteering SleeveExtensionSeat(1) Washer17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge_(1) Knob(1) ShoulderBolt 5/16-18Mower

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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

INSTALLSEATAdjustseat beforetighteningadjustmentknob.• Remove adjustment knob and flatwasher securing seat to cardboardpacking and set aside for assem

IMPORTANT: For shipping purposes, themulcher plate was preattached to yourmower. The mutcher plate must only beused with the mulching blades that came