Craftsman 917.270654 Bedienungshandbuch

Owner's Manual(RrlFTXMrlN°15.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.270654• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maint

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Leam and understand their meaning.BATI'E RY CAUTION ORWARNING

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

ADO GASOLINE• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regularunleaded gasoline with a minimum of87 octane. (Use of leaded gasolinewill increase carbon and l

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

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE J_./-_/_n_ _o_ '_Check Operator Presence andT Intedock Systemsa Check for Loose FastenerscA Sharpen'Replace Mower Blade

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

Engine Cooling FinsENGINE COOLING FINSRemove any dust, dirt or oil from enginecooling fins to prevent engine damagefrom overheating.• Remove screws fr

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CLEANINGClean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.of all foreign matter.Keep finished surfaces and wheelsfree of all gasoline, oil, etc.Protect painted

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

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 HaxBoltNutBatteryPositive TerminalNegative TerminalREPLACING BATTERYCAUTION: Do not short batteryterminals by allow

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

ACCELERATION TEST° Move throttle control lever from slow tofast position. It engine hesitates ordies, turn idle mixture valve out(counter-clockwise) 1

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

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSE• Weak or dead battery.• Corroded battery terminals.• Loose or damaged wiring.• Faulty solenoid or starter.PROBLEMEngine cli

• Turn off blades when not mowing.• Stop engine before removing grasscatcher or unclogging chute.• Mow only in daylight or good artificiallight.• Do n

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSEPROBLEMPoor cut - uneven • Worn, bent or loose blade.Mower blades willnot rotatePoor grassdischargeHeadlight(s) notworking(I

SCHEMATICTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270654[AMMETER__(OPTIONAL))G AI(IGNITIONSWITCHIGNITION SWITCHPOSmON I CtRct_rr =MAKE-OFF I M÷G+At NONERUN/LIGHI B

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27065426IIIiIII29iiiII//32

ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270654KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONI 144925 Battery 12 VOLT25 AMP2 74760412 B_t Hex Hd 1/4-20uno x 3/48 156417 Cas

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270654CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES28122085354553_3607437 _145/320834

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270654CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1698302 1690613 170606125 1552729 168337)(01310 STD533710tl 15592

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270654GROUND DRIVE575189 _ _36

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270654GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 61 17060612Peerless Model 206-5

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270654STEERING ASSEMBLY11_4t62 4427 /1747283O4338

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270654STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 1564834 1574735 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299 3

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially bladeattachment bolts, tight and keepequipment in good condition.• Never tamper with safety devices.Check their prop

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270654i ti/29\OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester "I2372 / " _62 ._/ "--, ,1347840

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270654KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1621572 177204103 ...4 13735213 16529114 1328032415 1320030016 STD55123723 16983729 1371

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270654SEAT ASSEMBLY521KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1401222 1405513 711106164 191316106 1450066 STD5414377 124181X8 170006169 19131614

DECALSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2706546 102O141311KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1563682 1671783 1632004 1632025 1653886 1336448 1668879 16320410 156439KEY PARTDE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270654LIFT ASSEMBLY131119 i13iJf 31513/i:19231544

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270654LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift RH3 10576

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9i 7.270654MOWER DECK• 166_147 1.146106"< , 102 103 105103r\/_J / / [101/_,,_,,,,,,_/104 1061o2/_>21564 .I19 2129.1

MOWER DECKTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270654KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1658922 STD5331073 1380174 1654605 ST06240086 1308328 8508579 STD55113710 14029611 134149

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270654PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C3SA 29B O'-_2!I_.,--120_---28570 _ _77157 _47111841503429351577942

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270654PEERLESSTRANSAXLE- - MODELNUMBER206-545CKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 772147 Transaxle Cover 41A 79

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS3ASOLINE3APACITY_,ND TYPE:OILTYPEAPI-SF/SG/SH):1.25 GALLONSUNLEADEDREGULARSAE 30 (ABOVE 32°FSAE 5W-30(below 32°F)OILCAPACITY: 3.

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270654BRIGGS &STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707,TYPE NUMBER 1174-E31022914_'10231033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT_ _0229

TRACTOR -- MODEL NU MBER 917.270654BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E3I _ _" _ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLSTO INSTALL

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,270654BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707,TYPE NUMBER 1174-E372878380161580254480353

TRACTOR - - MODE L NUMBER 917.270654BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMB ER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E3KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

TRACTOR -- MODE L NUMBER 917.270654BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707,TYPE NUMB EFt 1174-E3KEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.3

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTING ._. . CUTGUIDE TH_ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLOperate your Tractor up and

Steering Wheel11) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1(1) Large Flat Washer(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18_ (1) Lockwasher 3/8NJ_ Steering Wheel J_ J S

For in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week1-800-4-MY-HOME S" (1-800-469-4663)Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a d

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

LabelSeatTerminalBattenDoor"reINSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.• Remove adjustment knob and flatwasher securing seat to c

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