Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 917.272057 Craftsman
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Owner's Manual ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.272057 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts ---_ This product has a low.
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 slow 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 SPECIFICATIONS _ASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS ;APACITY UNLEADED _ND TYPE: REGULAR )ILTYPE SAE 10W30 (ABOVE 32°F) _PI-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS W/O FILTER: 3.5 PINTS 3PARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC GAP: .040") GROUND SPEED VIPH): FORWARD: 1ST 1.
Steering Wheel Insert (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Steering )_ Boot _,/ Steering Wheel 1) Lock washer 3/8 O (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter t.
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.
Label Seat Terminal Battery Door INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and fiat 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. BA]-FERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OILP.
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 during 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.
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHM ENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.
COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) 6. When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depend- ing on the temperature.
! . Chang e tllOre often when Opeta(ing Utide, a heavy load ol in high ambient temperatures. S. If equipped with adjustabJe system 2 - Ser'/ice more often when operating _n dirty or dusty cond_io.
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 bolts 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.
Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary.
CLEANING • Clean engine, batten], seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax.
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, 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 manual).
TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: 1. Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).
Positive Terminal Negative Terminal Nut"_Keps'_. BoltHex Charged Battery Positive Terminal Negative Terminal REPLACING BATTERY _II=CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time.
ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and sys- tems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establish- ment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet.
Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or _k ore. CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Hard to start Enginewill not turn over Engine clicks but will not start 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Lossofpower Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID /; AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHdlE RED IGNITION SWITCH J IGNITION SWITCH FUSE STARTER POSfflON CIRCUff "MAKE" OFF M+G+AI NONE RUN&I.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 ELECTRICAL 22 I I 42 41 32.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 8 156417 Case Battery 16 161343 Switch, Interlock 21 175688 Harness A.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 207 39 166 20 60 74 2O8 34.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337X013 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, RdHd Sqnk 3/8-16 Unc x 1 11 155927 Panel, Dash, L.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 GROUND DRIVE 75 26 27 36.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 64 Peerless206-545C 65 2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 66 3 123666.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 STEERING ASSEMBLY . i_y:_-_-_ _° _41 i k J J 'I I 29 88 29 47 68 67 67 67 38.
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 SteeringWheel 2 175131 Axle Assembly 3 169840 Spindle Assembly, L,H 4 169839 Spindte Assembly, R,H, 5 6266H Se.
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 ENGINE 2 33 31 29 40 33 / OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 38 ./ 8O 23 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 170548 2 17720408 3 ......
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 SEAT ASSEMBLY i 25 11 12 5 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 140123 2 140551 3 71110616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 174894 11 166369 12 1212.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 DECALS 9 13 6 11 11 13 2 10 20 7 8 15 12 14 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156368 2 171762 3 177333 4 177334 5 138047 6 133644 7 177368 8 172331 9 163204 10 156439 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Decal, Oper. Instr. 11 177325 Decal, Replacement 12 146046 Decal, Hood, R.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 5 6 / / / / / // / // / -'- d 6 5 13 19 13 19 20 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 159460 2 159471 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 122365X 11 139865 12 139866 DESCRIPTION Washer Asm Inner Spring W/ Plunger Shaft Asm.
MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 34 i 5 6 19F 21 16 1 18 13-- 21 22 29 117 _116 25 27 44.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. 1 165892 2 STD533107 3 138017 4 165460 5 STD624008 6 130832 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 134149 13 137645 14 128774 15 110485X 16 17.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 8 83 7o _ ,,+--0 47 29 35 157 79 42A NUMBERS HERE 46.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 41A 790079 2 780086A Needle Bearing .
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 ;YLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER] ti 13 _20 18 19 CRANKCASE J t /_//_z zo / 18 12 10 48.
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460,TYPE NUMBER 26509 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 IGNITIONIELECTRICAL J 19 I I 18_17 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLESJ 1 #/Z .
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 2 3 4 10 11 17 18 19 20 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange M10x1.5x46 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 24-162-03-S Screen, grass 25-086-47-S Bolt, shouider M6xl.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 STARTING SYSTEM 1 I ,.=J 3-- _- m6 $ ENGINE CONTROLS 1 / 11 2 4 / ,-1 OIL PAN / LUBRICATION I ,ff_10 2 3 11 52.
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST --1 I _ i3 "5 FUEL SYSTEM I /7 8 _ 711 54.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272057 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO.
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING ..... CUT GUIDE TH_s ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL ,& I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
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