Craftsman 917.273421 Bedienungshandbuch

Owner's ManualCRI:IFTSMI:IN"18 HPELECTRIC START46" MOWERAUTOMATICLAWN TRACTORModel No.917.273421• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintena

TOATTACHNOSEROLLER• Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16gauge washers, and nose roller betweendeck mounting brackets as shown. Besure to position brack

Double LoopRetainer Spring(Outward pointingdeck pins)ChassisBracketSuspensionArmsElectricClutchFrontSuspensionGaugeWheelDoubleLoopRetainer Springle Lo

TOATTACHFRONTBUMPERNOTE: For ease of assembly, you maywish to obtain the assistance of anotherperson for mounting bumper to tractor.• Press or tap the

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

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREADTHISOWNER'SMANUALAND SAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURTRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yoursel

The operationof anytractorcanresultin foreignobjectsthrownintotheeyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glassesor eye shields

• For best cutting performance, grassover 6 inches in height shouldbemowed twice. Make the first cut rela-tively high; the second to desired height.TO

• BEFOBE STARTING THE ENGINECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVELi The engine in your tractor has beenshipped, from the factory, already filledwith summer weight oi1

• Insert key into ignition and turn keyclockwise to =START" position andrelease key as soon as engine starts.Do not run starter continuously for

MOWING TIPS• Tire chains cannot be used when themower housing is attached to tractor.• Mower should be propedy leveled forbest mowing performance. See

Warranty ... 2Safety Rules ...:... 2Product Specifications ...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _/._,,_ _o/o__ ,o/o_o_ _ ,_,_/_,_j,1FILL IN DATES _ _._,_ YOOCOMPLETEREGULAR SERVICECheck Brake Operation _Check Tire pressure!T

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

• Rinse the battery with plain water anddry.• Clean terminals and battery cable endswith wire brush until bright.• Coat terminals with grease or petro

• Remove hood and grille assembly (SeeService and Adjustment section of thismanual.)• Remove air intake screen and baffleassembly from top of engine.•

CLEANING• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.of all foreign matter.• Keep finished surfaces and wheels freeof all gasoline, oil, etc.• Protect p

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

• Roll belt into upper groove of left handmandrel pulley.• Carefully check belt routing making sureLeft Hand _ ScrewsMandrel , ._-.._CoverIdler Pulley

• Measure distance between brake oper-ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.• If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosenjam nut and turn nut

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENTFront wheel toe-in is required for propersteering operation. Toe-in was set at thefactory and adjustment should not be ne

TO REMOVECABLES,REVERSEORDER-• BLACK cable first from chassis andthen from the fully charged battery.• RED cable last from both batteries.REPLACING BA

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

TOADJUSTTHROTTLECONTROLCABLEThethrottlecontrolhasbeenpresetatthefactory and adjustment should not be nec-essary. Check adjustment as describedbelow be

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSEWill notstart • Outoffuel.• Engine not "CHOKED" propedy.CORRECTION• Fill fuel tank.• See "TO START EN

PROBLEMLossof Power (oon't)"ROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSE• Faulty spark plug.• Oirty fuel filter.• Stale or dirty fuel.• Waterin fuel.Excessive

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSE CORRECTIONPROBLEMPoorgrassc_schargecont.)Headlight(s)not working(if soequipped)Battery will not chargeLoss of drweEngine &q

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273421[ BATTERYAMMETER(OPTIONAL)L ... JCLUTCH / BRAKE(PEDAL UP)EDPTO_(DISENGAGED)STARTER MOTORELECTRIC CLUTC

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27342122i36

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273421KEYNO.1261011121621222526272B293O31323340424546475O5154558081828384858687NOTE:PARTNO. DESCRIPTION14542574

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273421CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES12571669O87150 36641193626331017 2910928 110148_R

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273421CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 165480 Chassis 86 136670X5582 140356 Drew Bar 8

• Never make adjustments or repairs withthe engine running.• Grass catcher components are subjectto wear, damage, and deterioration,which could expose

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273421GROUND DRIVE189/ _..2793 11351 1281 76311294O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273421GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 ... Transaxle(See Breakdown) 76 12000053HydroGear Mo

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273421STEERING ASSEMBLYL ), .-","------u._ ... t.. j 1) ... ---- F• ". L J .." 14)I •I 7 "42

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273421STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159944X428 Wheel Steadng2 137094 AxleAsm Fr LT3 157482 SpindleAsm LH4

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27342132 31j951359740 "333929OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester :44

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273421KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1605882 177204103 ... .4 1497235 'L567966 1567998 15017610 16062411 ...

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273421SEAT ASSEMBLY3110KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1562342 1405515 1450066 STD5414377 124181X10 15592512 121246X13 121248X14 7205041

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27342124 1846 3 7 8 6 7102425171714'19 212111KEYNO.12345678910111214PARTNO.15683516688716494816494916495013364

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273421LIFT ASSEMBLY28 273738134746133213_ 31_3219424339252423493014162048

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273421LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 121006X Rod, Lever2 159188 Shaft, Lift6 74780624 Bolt Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/27

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS3ASOLINE 3.5GALLONS3APACITY UNLEADEDAND TYPE: REGULAROlLTYPE SAE 30API-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)SAE 5W-20(below 32°F)OIL CAPACITY:

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273421MOWER DECK4645\4913%126 i 41 i 49 7 46424731 -.1169519222610319218 11oe-4_ 1°4mslOl5O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273421MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.356891011t213141516181920212223242526272829303132333435363738

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 315-3000oi

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273421HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 315-3000KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKEY PARTNO. NO.

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273421ENGINE KAWASAK! - MODEL NUMBER FD590V, TYPE NUMBER AS07CYLINDEWCRANKCASE I1--t277324VALVE/CAMSHAFT I13 O---15_L_J_O

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.273421ENGINE KAWASAKI - MODEL NUMBER FD590V, TYPE NUMBER AS07CYLINDER/CRANKCASE VALVE/CAMSHAFTKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DES

TRACTOR- - MODELNUMBER917.273421ENGINEKAWASAKI- MODEL NUMBER FD590V, TYPE NUMBER AS07AIR FILTER/M U FFLER JCARBU RETOR JB4ELECTRIC EQUIPM ENT I2---_ _

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.273421ENGINE KAWASAKI - MODEL NUMBER FD590V, TYPE NUMBER AS07AIR FILTER/MUFFLERCARBURETORKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPT

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273421ENGINE KAWASAK! - MODEL NUMBER FD590V, TYPE NUMBER AS074591oSTARTER J11IILUBRICATION EQUIPM ENT I58

;iRACTOR - - NUMBER 917.273421MODELENGINE KAWASAKI ; MODEL NUMBER FD590V, TYPE NUMBER AS07CONTROL EQUIPMENT LUBRICATION EQUIPMENTKEY PART KEY PARTNO.

Parts Bag contents shown full size(4) Hex Bolts5/16-18 x I(4) Spacers(2) WeldNuts #10J, _ (2) LockI Washers #10 t O '(2) Screws#10 x 5/8 (2) Wash

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273421ENGINE KAWASAKI - MODEL NUMBER FD590V, TYPE NUMBER AS07EQUIPM ENT ICOOLING1---t7!FU EL TAN KJFU EL VALV E8141112PIS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273421ENGINE KAWASAKI - MODEL NUMBER FD590V, TYPE NUMBER AS07COOLING EQUIPMENTFUEL TANK/FUEL VALVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION_T _ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLc_G_iAOperate your Tractor up and down the face of

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

SeatParts packed separately in cartonF-7VideoCassetteSteeringWheelManualParts BagIFront BumperMulcher PlateINose RollerNose RollerParts Bag contents n

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts leftunassembted for shippingpurposes. To ensure safe and proper opera

CHECK BATTERY• Lift hood to raised position.• If this battery is put into service aftermonth and year indicated on label (labellocated between termina