Craftsman 917.273143 Bedienungshandbuch

Owner's ManualIC..FTSMeWlLAWN TRACTOR17.0 HP, 42" MowerElectric StartAutomatic TransmissionModel No.917.273143IThis product has a low emissi

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE(If previously removed)1. Raise and hold deflector shield inupright position.2. Place 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.R N H L I\1REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURTRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize

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 Io

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELSGauge wheels are properly adjustedwhen they are slightly off the ground whenmower is at the desired cutting height inoperating p

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-MENTSTow only the attachments that are recom-mended by and comply with specificationsof the manufacturer of your tractor

AUTOMATICTRANSMISSIONWARMUPBeforedrivingthe unitin cold weather,the transmissionshouldbewarmed upasfollows:1. Be surethe tractor is on levelground.2.

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

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _,_ ,_,_-_,_,_ _ d_. ,_AS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE f___SERVlC e DATESCheck Brake Operation _Check Tire PressureCheck Operator

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

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

NOTE: The original equipment battery onyour tractor is maintenance free. Do notattempt to open or remove caps or covers.Adding or checking level of el

AIR FILTERYour engine will not run properly using adirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleanerafter every 25 hours of operation or everyseason. Servi

I,_ ARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER-VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place

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

Mandrel Idler PulleysMandrelPulleyTO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKEYour tractor is equipped with an adjustablebrake system which is mounted on theright side o

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROLLEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTThe motion control lever has been presetat the factory and adjustment should notbe necessary.1. Loosen

3. Connectthe otherend of the BLACKcable(D) to good chassisground,awayfrom fueltank and battery.TO REMOVECABLES,REVERSEORDER-1. BLACKcablefirst from c

ENGINEMaintenance, repair, or replacement ofthe emission control devices and systems,which are being done at the customers ex-pense, may be performed

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-age at the end of the season or if the trac-_will not be used for 30 days or more.,WARNING: Never store the

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMWill not start 12.3.4.5.6•7.8•9.Hard to startEng

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw-ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions co

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONLoss of power 1. Cutting too mu

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMMower blades willnot rotatePoor grassdischargeHe

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273143SCHEMATICBATTERYFUSESOLENOIDr iJSTARTERBLACKJATT'MENT CLUTCH LINEI _ I (CLUTCH OFF)i _ I GREENI _ i 7I 85 86 I

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273143ELECTRICAL/III4241221)2627%.52'29I2890I161I II III x\ •\IIII\/\fI/If!34

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273143ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 1634652 747604128 17668916 17613721 18375922 4152J24 4799J25 14614726 175158

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273143CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES259260258261183958 1662082O8209602O93774 209 :1438 4208chassis-Laser -It.stff 1636

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273143CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis Stamping2 176554 Drawbar5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash

GROUND DRIVE TRACTOR . . MODEL NUMBER 917.273143dr_e'hydro.stll 2 938

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273143GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEYNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO.1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 70Hydro Gr 314-0510 718 165866 Rod Shift

DO:• Mow up and down slopes, not across.• Remove obstacles such as rocks, treelimbs, etc.• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un-even terrain could over

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273143STEERING ASSEMBLYjr"----._.. 4237-_,_ I 37_368813656767/ 15 15steering..pL1.472910304340

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273143STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION12345681011121315172628293032363738394041424344465154656768718287889118

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273143ENGINE2313337/_ _ 33 29,/4O38/14I_10580OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I J_Spark Arrester 23 _ \KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIP

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273143SEAT ASSEMBLY\/-/-/-8seatlt.knob 9IIIII1211KEY PARTNO. NO,1 1805972 1801663 711106164 191316105 1450O66 STD5414377

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273143DECALS18111013 16KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1568112 1773673 1862804 1862815 1870496 1336447 1862838 1723319 18628210 15643911

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273143LIFT ASSEMBLY193136?131332 /19201520KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1594602 1594713 105767X4 120OO0O25 192116216 120183X7 125631X8

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273143MOWER DECK67106"_ 102 f103 105_o_J,/_ fl//,_,to4"_:_/// II It03 f \ /;f J / /t01_ 104 t06t02 j34_t16119 t

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273143MOWERDECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 54 1785152

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TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273143HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510KEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 170351 Main H

• Be sure the area is clear of other peoplebefore mowing. Stop machine if anyoneenters the area.• Never carry passengers or childreneven with the blad

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273143KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490,TYPE NUMBER 27508CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER_\!20 10 X18CRANKCASEJ23 32 tlO\

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273143KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490,TYPE NUMBER 27508CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHERKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION345789101112

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273143KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490,TYPE NUMBER 27508IGNITION/ELECTRICAL [--2m_--_ (C "_._ "'1213 "1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273143KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490,TYPE NUMBER 27508IGNITION/ELECTRICALBLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART KEY PARTN

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273143KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490,TYPE NUMBER 27508STARTING SYSTEMJi /'?0fj%F17152/ •4'OiL PAN t LUBRICATI

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273143KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490, TYPE NUMBER 27508STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLSKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPT

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273143KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490,TYPE NUMBER 27508CRANKSHAFT JEXHAUSTFUEL SYSTEM I56

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273143KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490,TYPE NUMBER 27508FUEL SYSTEMKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION123M-641060-SM-629116-S12-853

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION¢.o_k ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up anddown the face of slopes, never

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline 1.25 GallonsCapacity Unleadedand Type: RegularOil Type SAE 10W30(API-SF-SJ): (Above 32°F)SAE 5W30(Below 32°F)Oil Capaci

Your HomeFor repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances,lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems,no matter who made it, no

SteeringWheel InsertSteering )BootSteering Wheel(1) kocknut1/2-20(1) kocknut1/4-28SteeringWheel Adapter(1) Large Flat Washer(1) Hex Bolt1/4-28 x 1-1/4

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

3. Place seat on seat pan so head ofshoulder bolts are positioned over thelarge slotted holes in pan.4. Push down on seat to engage shoul-der bolts in