Craftsman 917.276070 Bedienungshandbuch

Owner's ManualICHFTSMeN IGARDEN TRACTOR26.0 HP, 48" MowerElectric Start6 Speed TransaxleModel No.917.276070This product has a low emission e

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 theeyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glassesor ey

The cutting height range is approximately1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are mea-sured from the ground to the blade tip withthe engine not run

TO TRANSPORT• Raise attachment lift to highest positionwith attachment lift control.• When pushing or towing your tractor,be sure gearshift lever is i

• The attachments and ground drive cannow be used. If the engine does notaccept the load, restart the engine andallow it to warm up for one minute usi

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ._*_._._ _._ ,_£-_ o_ o_. ,_/_AS YOU COMPLETERB O RSBR IOE DATESiC hh:; kkTB_raek;eOsPe_:i°n _Check Operator Presence andT Interl

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

TO CLEANBATTERYANDTERMINALSCorrosionand dirt on the batteryandterminalscancause the batteryto "leak"power.1. Removeterminalguard.2. Disconne

ENGINEOIL FILTERReplacethe engineoil filter everyseasonor everyotheroil changeif the tractor isused morethan 100 hours inone year.AIR FILTERYour engin

&WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER-VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Plac

Warranty...2 Maintenance...15SafetyRules...

NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flangedpin, the hole in pin is inline with notch onhead of pin. If necessary, move mowerside-to-side to give space

NOTE: Each full turn of nut "C" willchange dim. "B" by approximately 3/16".• When distance "B" is 1/8" to 1/2&

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SEC-ONDARY) DRIVE BELTPark the tractor on level surface. Engageparking brake.1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVEMOWER" i

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCHThe electric clutch should provide yearsof service. The clutch has a built-in brakethat stops the pulley within 5 seconds.E

Clutching Clutchin{Above MidsEngine Belt KeeTransaxlePulleyTwists BeltKeeperBottomTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-MENTIf steering wheel crossbars are n

4. Installnew batterywithterminals insamepositionas old battery.5. Reinstallterminalguard.6. Firstconnect REDbatterycabletopositive(+) batteryterminal

TO ADJUST CARBURETORYour carburetor is not adjustable. If yourengine does not operate properly due tosuspected carburetor problems, take yourtractor t

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 t

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will notturn o

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

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 centerPROBLEMMower blades willnot rotatePoor grassdischargeHe

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276070SCHEMATICRED,.1.BATTERYBLACKSOLENOIDIFUEL SHUT-OFFSOLENOIDREDGHAAG_NG SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AG @ 3600 RPM1_6AMPREG

ELECTRICAL24TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27607042I IIII27I25~281--_.2933I16I52IIIrIIII32

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276070ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144927 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray, Battery10 1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276070CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES1621715837F31_7 17160111561221501222821\\56,17chassis-stealth 38=vgt19\17 16851396_631717_17

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276070CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESPARTNO. DESCRIPTION17527813693913694O17601817547617601618356917000616191316141749060815697317

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276070GROUND DRIVE42"----"_28\132710._.693526548J54571571551547"23drive 9-vg6236

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276070GROUND DRIVEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle4 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/45 STD541437

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276070STEERING ASSEMBLY51i _ i IJ I202334334222132836\\J3518_ steering 16wgt38

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276070STEERINGASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159944X428 Wheel, Steering2 178557 Axle Asm., Front3 183226 Fitting, G

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 917.276070ENGINE181526engine*intek*ELS 11 -vgt203739699329/1SPARK ARRESTER KIT JKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKEY PARTNO. NO.1 E

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276070SEAT ASSEMBLY\\\\17181912II7 7IIIII37I// 213seat 1-vgtKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1667142 1405513 1406754 127018X5 1450066 STD

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276070DECALS165 194101115KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 182786 Decal, Dash Panel 12 1460472 164085 Decal,

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276070LIFT ASSEMBLY4O3943381023706"_ 26KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 121006X Rod Asm., Lever2 180045 Shaft Asm., Lift

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276070MOWER DECK464521, ,'!146116191824j2526mower deck.48 standard 1-vgt44

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276070MOWER DECKKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1803583 1789155 4939M6 1780248 17436511 18005413 17436014 17435815 110485X16 17449317 72

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276070TRANSAXLE8O32O5462770 _ _7470732446

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276070TRANSAXLEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 4197R2 120000343 4199R4 4216R5 4215R6 4217R7 1747288 7402065

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276070BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777,TYPE NUMBER 0244-E12632447A1330 REPAIR MANUAL[ 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 11058 OWNE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276070BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777,TYPE NUMBER 0244-E13s36 _ 102210291100798_353e10223s24o_ 335.._7°_o180121 CARBURE

• Be sure the area is clear of otherpeople before mowing. Stop machine ifanyone enters the area.• Never carry passengers or childreneven with the blad

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276070BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777,TYPE NUMBER 0244-E13©12358 ENGINE GASKET SET2o@868943 @524163276 @691573 _4O54851

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276070BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777,TYPE NUMBER 0244-E1KEY PARTNO. NO.KEY PARTDESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 699753

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276070BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777,TYPE NUMBER 0244-E1KEY PARTNO. NO.405 69782O418 690999445 698754447 691003447A 69

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION_IL ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up anddown the face of slopes, never a

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

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES• Read and observe the safety rules.• Follow a regular schedule in main-taining, caring for and using your tractor.• Follow t

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette beforeyou begin.When right or left hand is mentioned inthis manual, it m

9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set park-ing brake and place gearshift lever inneutral position.10.Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.Cont

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.R N H L I'.,IREVERSE NEUTR