Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 917.271742 Craftsman
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Owner's Manual JCRHFTSMHN°J 17.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.271742 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment.
Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Assembly .............................................. 8 Operation ...............
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious inJury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting.
IlL CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.
• Use s]ow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. • If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly.
PRODUCT SPECIFICAT|ONS GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED ANDTYPE: REGULAR DILTYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) )lL CAPACITY: 3.0 P_NTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC GAP: .030") GROUND SPEED FORWARD:5.5 MPH): REVERSE: 2.
Steering Wheel Insert C) (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Steering Boot Steering Wheel ' (1) Lock washer 3/8 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Washer (_ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob.
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
Battery Door INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing.
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (if previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 2, Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. 3. Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATrERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING END,NEON ENa,NEOFF O,LPRES.
KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches dudng hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above) 7. When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast position. • The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above.
MOWINGTIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Chec_ Tice FTeLsum Sha_Replace MoWer Blades Lubncatlon Chart 1 = C;ulnge mo_ oRan wf_n operaung ur.d=_ a hel*vy k_td or in hk_l arnb_ _a_s 5 = If equdppld wJm ,[*_F=ltlb_ =ylter_ 2 • _ rn_e o_en when ope41tklg kn dJdy or dUlrV cond _mnn 6.
TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be ad- justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
• Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery boris tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers.
8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.
C'amp-'- Oiamp Fuel Filter " CLEANING Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. i of all matter. foreign Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tremor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are overor undednflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools, Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - 1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual), 2.
TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. 1. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. 2. Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move forward or backward.
TO A'I-FACH JUMPER CABLES - 1. Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis. 2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery. 3.
ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission con_oldevises end systems,which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-mad engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty _airs must be perfarmed by an authorized engine manufectureCs service outlet.
ACCELERATION TEST - 4. Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture valve out (seunterdesk- wise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates smoothry. Highspeed stop L_ factory adjusted.
Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. _1, CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Hard to start Enginewgl not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Lossofpower (continued) Excessive vib_tion CAUSE CORRECTION 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6. Faulty spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8. Stale or dirty fuel.
TROUBLESHOOTIN( _ CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Poor grass 1. Enginespeedtoo slow. _lischarge Headlight(s) not working if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine i"OFF" 2. Travel speed too fast.
SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 llll!l-, °= BATTERY AMMETER (OPTIONAL) f IGNmON SWITCH YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. BECAUSE OF THIS+ THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED+ AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM.
ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t7.271742 26 25 29 28 i i 34.
ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144925 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 5 156417 Case, Battery Mech Hinge 16 153664 Switch, Igni6on 21 166182 Harness.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 53 51 _' 5 55 57 54 74 /142 3 / 3 208 36.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis Stamping 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 318-16 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337)<013 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 11 155927 Panel, Dash, L.
TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 GROUND DRIVE 38.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 ...... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 65 _1143 Washer Hydro Gr 314-0510 66 154778 Keepar Be8 Eng.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 STEERINGASSEMBLY 3#_ _37 4O.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t7.271742 STEERINGASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 Steedng Wheel 2 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 3 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.
ENGINE TRACTOR -- MODEL NU MBER 917.271742 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 3 "/ 72 62 13 4 42.
ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 170545 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 .
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 140123 Seat 2 146551 Bracket, Pivot. Seat 3 71110616 Bolt 4 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 5 145006 Clip, Push-In Hinged 6 _1437 Nut 7 124181X Spring. Seat 8 17(_0616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 9 19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Gauge 10 174894 Pan.
DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 6 3 4 9 13 , _ 10 13 2O KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 156811 Decal, Oper. Instr. 3 171696 Decal, Hood, R.H.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t 7.271742 LIFTASSEMBLY 7 13 11__ 6 12 3 2O 15 46.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9t7.271742 LIFTASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1t 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 2O 31 32 159460 Lilt Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X .
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t 7.271742 MOWER DECK 159_. _4o 144 45 4O 37 145 106 _'_ , 102 103 105 10:_/041!6 lO_ i_ 21 22 ' /23 48.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 67 149846 2 STD533107 Bolt 68 144959 3 138017 Bracket Assembly.
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 HYDRO GEARTRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 PART _ PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170351 Mala Housing, Assembly 59 170405 2 170352 Side Housing, As.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 BRIGGS & STRATTONENGINE-MODELNO. 311707,TYPE NO. 0132-E3 914_' 1023 4o_ i 10: 1022 6s4_, °3 13 617 lj 83_ 36_ 761 __ 6 46 l 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 15+ 22 _ 12 * .EQu_,_Es SP_C,ALTOOL8 To ,.STALL SEE "_PA'" ,NSTRUC"O.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODELNO. 311707,TYPE NO. 0132-E3 467 _ 971 _ 875_ 711_ SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 231 _ 276 _ LMT/CARBURETOR pART NUMBER 142 LOCA_O.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 BRIGGS & STRATTONENGINE-MODEL NO. 311707,TYPE NO. 0132-E3 801 92t 969A 54.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODELNO. 311707,TYPE NO. 0132-E3 '_---NIKKI 137A_ 276A 950 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 95A_ 117A_) 276A 51_ 104A_ 127A_ lO5A_ 833.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 BRIGGS & STRATTONENGINE-MODELNO. 311707, TYPE NO. 0132-E3 KEY PART NO. NO, 1 690156 2 399265 3 391086 4 494238 5 690188 7 692410 8 495735 9 27803 10 691666 11 6.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODELNO. 311707,TYPE NO. 0132-E3 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 309 693551 Motor-Starter (For Steel Ring 783.
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION I ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL I& erate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
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