Craftsman 917.271634 Bedienungshandbuch

Owner's ManualICRAFTSMAN°I16.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.271634• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maint

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE(if previously removed)1. Raise and hold deflector shield inupright position.2. Placa 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.tBATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FOR

KNOWYOURTRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yo

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

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

MOWINGTIPS• Mower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. See "TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" intheService and Adjustments section of

MAINTENANCESCHEDULEFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE ;ERV]CE DATESCheCk Brake Operation _ _1_CheckT_rePressure I/ _CheCk Operator Presence a

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

BA'I-i'ERYYourtractor has a battery chargingsystemwhich is sufficient for normal use. How-ever, periodic charging of the battery withan auto

Warranty...2SafetyRules...3ProductSpecifications...

Closed Oil DrainValveand -__Locked D_in TubePositionCaCLEAN AIR SCREENAir screen must be kept free of dirt andchaff to prevent engine damage fromoverh

3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaksand clamps are properly positioned.4. Immediately wipe up any spilledgasoline.ClamP_clam pFuel FilterCLEANING•

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

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVEBELTThe mower blade drive belt may bereplaced without tools. Park the tractor onlevel 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

PositiveTerminalNegative TerminalKeps HexNut _. BoltCablesPositiveTerminalNegative TerminalREPLACING BATTERY/LCAUTION: Do not short batteryterminals b

ENGINEMaintenance,repair, or replacement of theemission control devices and systems, whichare being done at the customersexpense,may be performed by a

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not startHard to startEnginewill notturn overEngine clicks but_ill not start1. Out of fuel.2. Engine

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION.ossofpower 1. CuKingtoo muchgrass/tooExcessivevibrationEnginecont]nuesto runwhen operatorleaves seatwith

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet andthrowing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions coul

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONMowerbladeswill 1. Obstruction in clutch 1, Remove obstruction.not rotate mechanism.2, Worn/damaged mower

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.271634SCHEMATICBATTERYIGNITION SW_rC N_',4) _0 _' '-' "CLUTCH I BjpR__ _(PEDAL UP) ww_SEAT SWITCH(NO

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271634ELECTRICAL25i' _J- i ... i...1 _32

ELECTRICALTRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917,27t634KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 144925 Battery 12 VOLT 25 AMP2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/48 156417 Ca

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2812208 937413 ,20834

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.271634CHASSISANDENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis2 176554 Dmwhar3 17060612 Screw 3/3-16 x 3/45 155272 Bump

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634GROUNDDRIVE5336

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634GROUNDDRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 ... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 62 _ Cover pedal

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634STEERINGASSEMBLY

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 9t 7.271634STEERINGASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 139768 St_edng Wheel2 154427 Front Axle Assembly3 169840 Spiodle Assem

III.CHILDRENTragicaccidentscanoccurif the operatoris not alert to the presence of children.Children are often attracted to themachine and the mowing a

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634ENGINE78 <29OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester81621323KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170545 ControlTh rottle/Choke2 1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634LIFT ASSEMBLY13321915KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Ptunger2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634SEATASSEMBLY\KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 140122 Beat 3350 BIIdblk Craftsman2 14(3551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk)3

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMB ER 917.2716346 47 27101314KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1563882 1742103 171_64 1716975 1766776 1336447 1772538 1723319 163204DESCRIPTI

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634MOWERDECKi _-145=!o\21619 2144

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634MOWERDECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 52 1398882 STD533107 Bo

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634DANATRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140MI46

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t7.271634DANATRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170981 Housing, Up

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1617102669,,_pI10_'757 _48

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER310707,TYPE NUMBER 0137-E151 _ L. _.1421 0-t1749

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear sothat you will not have to stop or shillwhile on the slope.• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. Iftires lose

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634BRIGGS & STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER310707,TYPE NUMBER0137-E1462 _697733_ 750I 1036 LABEL-EMISSiONS I287 Je789A52

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634BRIGGS & STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER310707,TYPE NUMBER0137-E1! 977 CARBURETOR GA.__SKETSET i/[51_ 137 0 276_1095

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 9t 7.271634BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER0137-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRI

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634BRIGGS & STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER0137-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRI

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPENAIIONONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLI_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes

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PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 1.25CAPACITY UNLEADEDAND TYPE: REGULAROlLTYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32_F)API-SF - SJ): SAE 5W-30(BELOW 32°F)OiL CAPACITY: 3.0 PI

SteedngWheel InsertSteering Wheel(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4@(1) Locknut 5/16-18_ Steedng WheelAdapterSeat(1) Large Flat Washer

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

BatteryDoorTerminalINSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.1. Remove adjustment knob and flatwasher securing seat to cardboardpacking