Craftsman 917.272232 Bedienungshandbuch

Owner's ManualiI:RRFTSMAN°I20 HPELECTRIC START48" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.272232• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Mainte

ASSEMBLE GAUGEWHEELSTOMOWER DECKThe gauge wheels are designed to keepthe mower deck in proper positionwhenoperating mower. Be sure they areproperly ad

9. Positionfrontplateassemblybetweenfront mower brackets. Raise deck andplate assembly to align holes andinsert flanged pins. Secure pins withdouble l

_ CHECKLISTBefore you operate and enjoy your newtractor, we wish to assure that you receivethe best performance and satisfactionfrom this quality prod

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

KNOWYOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize y

Theoperationofanytractorcanresultinforeignobjectsthrownintothe !eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses Ior eye shield

Thecuttingheight range is approxi-mately 1-1/2 to 4=. The heights aremeasured from the ground to the bladetipwiththeenginenotrunning.Theseheights are

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATrACH-MEN'ISTow only the attachments that arerecommended by and comply withspecifications of the manufacturer of yourtrac

• Theattachmentscanbeusedduringtheengine warm-up period and mayrequire the choke control be pulled outslightly.NOTE=ffat a highaltitude(above3000 feet

_-_,_'_ S E RVIC E DATESCheck Brake Op, orat_ofl _/ ft_CheCk Tire Pressure _CheCk Operato_ Pr_ andR CheckforLooseFasleners _ IbJz If.SharperYRep_

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

TRACTORAlwaysobservesafety rules whenpedorming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstoppingdistance at high speed

• Keepbattery and terminals clean.• Keep battery bolts tight.• Keep small vent holes open.• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour.NOTE; The odginal equi

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREASTo insure proper cooling, make sure thegrass screen, cooling fins, end otherexternal surfaces of the engine are keptclea

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

Botio,'nEdgeof BstlomEdgeof,T: iround8uspens_onL_ LinkAdjustmentNutNOTE: Each full turnof adjustment nutwill change mower height about 1/8".

Posi_n) MandrelElectdc Clutch. IdlerPulleysSpdnArm MandrelR.H. Suspens;olArmPdmar_TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVEBELTPark the tractor on level surface. E

ClutchElectdc LocatorC=ohClutching/ U/'3 lr__- -_lh\Idlestati°naP_r I 1'_)_ , 11")Transaxle_i l,llPulley /A\I[J _7",;_?Jl/ ClutchT

REPLACING BA'rrERYACAUTION: Do not short batteryterminals by allowing a wrench or anyother object to contact both terminals atthe same time. Befo

Idle Fuel Adjusting Idle SpeedNeedle AdjustingScrewThrottleControl3hoke/ Cm'rolCableScrewTO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROLThe choke control has been preset

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

|MPORTANT: This cuttk_gmachine is capable of amputating hands and feet and,throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions coul

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTPROBLEM CAUSEWill not start 1. Out of fuel.2. Engine not "CHOKED"properly,Herd to startEnglnewilinotturn over3. Engine f

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSELossofpowar 1. C_ingtoo mu_ gms_ooExcessivevibr_ionEngine continuesto runwhen operatorleaves seatwith attachmentclut

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONMowerbladeswill 1. Obstructioninclutch 1. Removeobstruction.notrotate mechanism.2. Worn/damaged mower 2. R

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272232IAMM_'_ERFUSEi I... JCt.UTCH / BRAKE(PEDAL UP)rSEAT SWITCH(NOT cCCUF_ED)C G I:©'I i: :F_B ,

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2722328O34

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272232KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION12810111215212425262728293O334O45465O5579819O918293NOTE:163465 Battery74760412

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272232CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES422921S21216836

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272232CHASSISAND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis2 178554 Drawhar3 17060612 Screw, 3/8-18 x 3/49 172

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272232GROUNDDRIVE5738

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272232GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION234568g10111314t61718192O2122232425262728293O34

|11.CHILDRENTragicaccidents can occur ff the operatoris not alert to the presence of children.Children are often attracted to themachine and the mowin

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272232STEERINGASSEMBLY4O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272232STEERINGASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 175139X418 Steering Wheel2 172393 Axle Assembly Cast Iron3 169840 Spin

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27223225 1716132 ,342i39OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ISpark Arrester42

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272232KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION175439X505 ControI, Thml6e... Engine, (See Bre_ctown) Kohler ModelNumber CV624

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,272232SEATASSEMBLYKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 175134 Seat 14 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20

DECALSTRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.27223213181518\17lO824_12KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1778882 1772493 1779094 1779105 1563686 1336447 1779678 1779169 17791710 15

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.272232LIFTASSEMBLY46

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272232LIFTASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 176263 Plunger Assembly2 159479 Shalt Assembly, Lift3 178981 Pin, Groove4 1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272232MOWERDECK4649iI 334748

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272232MOWERDECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174348 DeckWeldrnent Mower 48 55 72140608 Bolt 3/

• Useslow speed. Choose a low gear sothat you will not have to stop or shiftwhUe on the slope.• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. Iftires lose tr

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272232PEERLESSTRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER206-545C5O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272232PEERLESSTRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER 206-545CKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 772147 Transaxle Cover2 780

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272232KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624,TYPE NUMBER 65576_lLinNdrE:Did_oe'SO/uL_pAeNetRREnlAfl: _dRI|1152

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272232KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER65578HEAD/VALVE/BREATHERCRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO.

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272232KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65578IGNITIONIELEOTRICA LI)'allumaae ou Electrioue Ii, _--4t-+tq_ 11

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272232KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER65578IGNITION/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART KEY PAWrNO, N

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272232KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65578_TARTING 5YS'I'EM I3dmsrrant Svlt_melI$ENGINE CONTROLSMote

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272232KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER65578STARTING SYSTEMKEY PARTNO. NO.1 M-839080-S2 25-098-08-S3 M-84t080-S4

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272232KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65578:RANKSHAFT Vilebrequin2-_ --iEXHAUSTEchaDDement I_j2:UEL SYSTEM IFue

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272232KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER65578CRANKSHAFTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 24-014-42-S Crankshaft (Inbl

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS3ASOLINE 3.5GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADED_,NDTYPE: REGULAR:)IL TYPE SAE 10W30(above32°F)_API-SF-SJ): SAE5W-30 Ibelow32°F)OIL CAPACITY:

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLo_¢o[__ _cautio/NOperate your Tractor up and down the

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Steering WheelSteeringWheelInsertSteedng Sleeve_her17/32x 1-3/16 x 12(1) Knob_ GaugeMower(5) Retainer Spdngs(double loop) - _P (1)Front Plate_ ,_ s(2)

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

2. Pivot seat upward and remove fromthe cardboard packing. Remove thecardboard packing and discard.3. Place seat on seat pan so head ofshoulder bolt i