Craftsman 917.271731 Bedienungshandbuch

Owner's Manual17.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTOModel No.917.271731=SafetyoAssembly• Operation• Maintenance• Repair

CHECK DECK LEVELNESSFor best cutting results, mower housingshould be properly leveled. See "TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in theService and Adjustm

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning,BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSEWARNI

KNOWYOURTRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize y

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safetyglasses or eye

. The average lawn should be cut toapproximately 2-I/2 inches during thecool season and to over 3 inchesduring hot months, For healthier andbetter loo

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-MENTSTow only the attachments that arerecommended by and comply withspecifications of the manufacturer of yourtractor. U

• The attachmentscan also be usedduringthe enginewarm-upperiod..NOTE: Ifata highaltitude(above3000feet)orincoldtemperatures(below32F)thecarburetorfuel

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ./'_+__./_o_o_._FiLL 1N DATES /__'_, _! s ooco REGULAR SERVICEii ,/ ,Check Brake Operaiion if tM#Check Tire Pressure _

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

. Keepbatteryand terminalsclean,• Keepbatteryboltstight,. Keepsmallvent holesopen,. Rechargeat 6-10 amperesfor I hour.NOTE:Theoriginalequipmentbattery

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

I. Removescrews from blowerhousingand lift housingand dipsticktubeassemblyoff engine2, Coveroil fill openingto prevententryof dirL3o Usecompressedair

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake,2, Place gearshift lever in neutral (N

• If adjustment is necessary, makeadjustment on one side of mower onlyo, To raise one side of mower, tighten liftlink adjustment nut on that side.• To

TO ADJUST BRAKE"(our tractor is equipped with an adjust-able brake system which is mounted onthe right side of the transaxle.If tractor requires

Positive Terminal Negative TerminalTO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS1. Block up axle securely.2, Remove axle cover, retaining ring andwashers to allow wheel

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB1. Raise hood,2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in thebackside of the grill,3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulbholder s

2. Move throttle control lever to slowposition. With finger, rotate and holdthrottle lever against idle speed screw,Turn idle speed screw to attain 17

Immediately prepare your tractor forstorage at the end of the season or if thetractor will not be used for 30 days ormo re,CAUTION: Never store the tr

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWilt not startHard to startEngine will notturn overEngine clicks butwill not start1, Out of fuel.2. Engin

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMLoss of powerExcessivevibrationCAUSE1.2,3,4_ Dirty air filter,5,, Low oil level/dirty oil,6. Faulty spark plug7_8,9,Cuttin

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMMower blades willnot rotatePoor grassdischargeHeadlight(s) notworking(if so equipped)CAUSE CORRECTION1, Remove obstruction

SCHEMATICTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271731BATTERYTN_ RED,, Wftl'_E___)G A1(IGNITIONSWtTCHIGNITION SWITCHPosiTioNcIRCUIT"MAKE"OFF M÷G÷A

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271731I22IIIIi32

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271731KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTIONt 144925 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd ti4-20unc x 3/48 156417 Case Batteryt5

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271731CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2g2Bt2312O87434

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271731CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNee NOr DESCRIPTIONt 174619 Chassis2 176554 Drawbar3 17060612 Screw 3/8-I6 x 3/45 155

GROUND DRtVE TRACTOR.. MODEL NUMBER 917.2717312636

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271731GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO,I ... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 62 8883RPeerless 206-5

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271731STEERINGASSEMBLY,':]:_-_8,,...L...;I_,38

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27173tSTEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNOo NOo DESCRIPTIONI 1397682 1544273 1698404 1698395 6266H6 t21748X7 192720168 120000299 3

III. CHILDRENTragic accidents can occur if the operatoris not alert to the presence of children.Children are often attracted to themachine and the mow

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2717312ti333733811413 i47829\OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester234O

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271731KEY PARTNO NOo DESCRIPTION1 170545 Control, Throttle2 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting114-20x 5t83 En

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271731SEAT ASSEMBLYI10lIIIIt!÷KEYNO.123456789t0t t12PARTNOo1401231405517111061619131610145006STD541437124181X170006161913

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2717314 2t3 6 37\!3 1020t4812KEYNO.PARTNeet 1563682 1717603 1716964 1716975 1766806 1336447 1772538 1723319 1632041

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t7.271731LIFTASSEMBLY1113512236!/51913L3213 _321319152O44

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271731LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNOo NO_ DESCRIPTIONI 159460 Washer Asm inner Spring W/Plunger2 159471 Shaft Asm, Lift3 105767X

MOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271731342746

MOWER DECKTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271731KEY PARTNO, NO.1 1658922 STD5331073 1380174 1654605 STD6240086 1308328 8508579 STD551t3710 14029611 134149

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271731PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C54767B70 6A35t315MODEL _nd SERIALNUMBERS HEREB283/t84/3B15044f57Q42594_

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271731PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545CKEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION NOo NO. DESCRIPTION1 772t47 Transa

• Use slowspeed..Choosea lowgearsothat you will nothaveto stoporshiftwhileon the slope,• Avoidstartingor stoppingona slope_Iftires lose traction,disen

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271731BRIGGSENGINE-MODELNUMBER311707,TYPENUMBER0125_E1REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS _3_TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIRINSTRUCTION MANUAL°7

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271731BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0125-E19;,t1' 1019 LABEL KIT "iI t058 OWNER'S MANUAL ,

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,271731BRtGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0125-E1513_&5_ 80331o_,797462@ (_579! I732"-_ t851"_103

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271731BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0125-E1977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET1095 VALVE GASKET SET4813oAONIKKI231

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271731BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0125-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNOo NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 690t56 Cylinder

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271731BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0125-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION305 690

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LINE OR TREE.15° MAX

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINECAPACITYAND TYPE:OlLT'YPEAPI-SF-SJ):OIL CAPACITY:1o25 GALLONSUNLEADEDREGULARSAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)SAE 5W-30(BELOW 32°F

:i II/ i: : i i I " _" " i :: _ L :,, : i _ • :Get it fixed, at yourhomeor ours!For repair of major brand appliances in your own home..

SteeringWheel insertSteering Wheel(1) Hex Bolt (1) Lock3/8-16 x 1 washer 3/8(1) Locknut5/16-18(1) Large Fiat Washer(1) Hex Bolt5/16-18 x 1-1/4Steering

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

INSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob,1, Remove adjustment knob and flatwasher securing seat to cardboardpacking and set aside for