CRAFTSMAN 917.271821 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual ICRRFTSMRN°I 19.5HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.271821 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts _ i_ ":,_::':_!_:_.:: _:::_ :::::.'.':_-_-_:...

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Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Assembly .............................................. 8 Operation .................

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IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could resur[ in serious injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all inst...

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III. 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 ...

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• 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 st...

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED ANDTYPE: REGULAR OILTYPE SAE 30 API-SF-SJ): (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 3.0PINTS CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM FORWARD: 5.5 REVERSE: 2.4 FRONT: 14 PSI REAR: 10 PSI 3AMPS BATTERY 5 AMP...

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Steering Wheel sd_:ri_g Adapter Steering Extension Steering Sleeve Shaft ,o i (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 SWhteering eel nsert o /@ (W1)asLarge Flat __',_ L71ck.__ Seat _ilsher 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob _ Video Cassette Keys i I (2) Keys (1...

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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 corre...

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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. Remove...

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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overlnfleted at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section...

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t/CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEWTHE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: J All assembly instructions have been completed. ,/No...

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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BA'FrERV CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENG,NEONE.G,NEOFFO.LRRESSUREL,GHTSO.O%._MP i 4" fl ® c2 m FUEL C...

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KNOWYOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiadze yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer...

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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 wi...

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These heightsare approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. ...

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• Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH. • To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure. 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. U...

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WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above) 8. When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push...

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MOWING TIPS • Mower should be propedy 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 clipp...

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FILL iN DATES Check Brake Operation _ Check Tire Pressure Check Operator presence and T _InterlockSystems R CheckforLooseFasteners If 1_7 I_ A Sharpe_Replace MowerBlades i4 T Lubr_ationChart t,/ 0 Check BatteP/Level R Clean BattePjandTe_m_els I_ Chec...

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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. (_ee "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Se...

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NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BA'I-rERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the batte...

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Oil Drain Valve Closed and Locked A_'_ I 41_ Position _Drain Cap _Tube CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubbo...

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CLEANING Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. i of all matter. foreign Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean yo...

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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway, Make sure tires are propedy inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual), if tires are over or undednflated, you will not prope...

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Mandrel Idler Pulleys Mandrel Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear on...

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Motion Control Lever Neutral Lock Gale Adjustment Bolt TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE- MENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See =PURGE TRANS...

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Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. 1. Lift hood to raised position. 2. Remove terminal guard. 3. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. 4....

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3. Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw securely. 4 Reassemble air cleaner. Clamp Quarter Choke Closed Casing Screw TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The ...

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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. • i, CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or s...

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over CORRECTION CAUSE 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 3. 4. Bad spark plug, 4. 5. Dirty air filter. 5. 6. Dirty fuel filter....

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION 3. PROBLEM Loss of power (continued) Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Mower blades will not rotate Build-up of grass, leaves ...

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_ROBLEM Poor grass discharge "ROUBLESHOO_NG CHART CAUSE Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 1. Engine speed too slow. 2. Travel speed to...

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271821 SCHEMATIC RED AMMETER (OPTIONAL) _rrE IGNmON SWITCH IGNmDN SWITCH r POS_//ON C/RCUfT "MAKE" OFF M*G+A1 NONE RUWLIGHT B+AI A2+L RUN B+A1 NONE START S +S + A1 NONE BATTERY FUSE --_I '© ' I I C-L,:...

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ELECTRICAL TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271821 26 II I I _1 I I I I I \ I I / 16 , I _ I /// i.... 4 \ \ / / I \ jl / / \ 1 I --T .... • I I I 34 ...

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271821 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 760,3,,I Tray, Battery 10 145211 Bolt, Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 11 150109 Holddown Batter/Front Mount 12 145769 Nut, Push ...

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TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271821 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 53 207 55 6O 74 3 37 14 36 ...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.271821 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 2 176554 3 17060612 5 155272 9 168337X013 10 STD533710 11 155927 12 145660 13 172107X010 14 17490608 17 144983X558 18 126938X 20 156437 23 124O28X 25 19...

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TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271821 GROUND DRIVE 57 1 26 62 120_ 36 3O 26 16 2 / 519 _ 6_1 1_ 38 ...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271821 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. 1 ...... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 65 HydroGr 314-0510 66 8 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 70 10 STD561210 Ptn Cotter 1/8 x I CAD 71 14 10040400 Washer Lock HW Heli...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.271821 STEERING ASSEMBLY "-----_ 42 29 47 IS U 4O ...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271821 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 154427 3 169840 4 169839 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 175121 11 $1_551137 13 136518 15 145212 17 177876 26 126847X 28 19131416 29 1706...

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TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271821 ENGINE 39 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I Spark Arrester 42 ...

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271821 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170547 ControlThrot Paddle 2 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 3 ....... Engtne (See Breakdown) Bdggs Model No. 461707-0147-E1 4 149723 Muffler Exhaust 5 144069 Exhaust As...

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271821 SEATASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. 1 140123 2 140551 3 71110616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124131X 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 174894 11 166369 12 121246X KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Seat 3450 BIk/blk Cr...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271821 DECALS 7 3 2 2 4 I 11 14 22 19 2O 14 13 KEY PART NO, NO. 1 156439 2 177253 3 171696 4 171697 5 176681 6 133644 7 171809 9 163204 11 156811 13 146046 14 177265 15 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal Fendar Danger Sea...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271821 LIFTASSEMBLY 7 13 3 2 / 8 I/ i,I" ,; / 1 6 5 13 19 13 13 32 32 19 20 15 161718 20 _'_ 15 46 ...

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271821 LIFTASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm. 2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lilt 3 105767X Pin Groove 4 12000002 E Ring 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga. 6 120183X BearingNylong 7 125631X Gri...

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271821 MOWER DECK 34 i I I I 16 14 \ 18 21 22 _23 24 28 29 .112 .117 ,%1116 27 48 ...

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271821 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 174493 18 72140505 19 132827 20 159770 21 STD541431 ...

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TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271821 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 59 170408 2 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 60 142883 3 170353 Center Section, As...

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917 ")71821 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0147-E1 5o7_ 520B 359_ 9[_ 691 O 24_] 552A_ 334_2_ 552 _ 404 o 0o 1132 22A_ 83s% 383_ _tr REQUIRES SPEClALTOOLS 13 883 TO INSTALL.SEEREPAIR INSTRUC...

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TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271821 BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0147-E1 842 524 0 119_ 441 % 44%,, 4140 50 883_ 54 394 391 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT \ \ 117 \ 105_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 53 ...

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271821 BRIGGS & STRATFON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0147-E1 I_ 6Ol I I 11036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 425 ' 968 297_ ' 967 445 971_ 161 163 _ 11: 1138 209_ 211_ 689 11: 861 FUEL PUMP KIT 1119(_ 358 ENG...

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271821 BRIGGS & STRATI'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0147-E1 74 |_ 1006 197_ 1005_ 363_ 513 783 544 304 695 T 165 803 307 | 865A 306A_ 447 307A 8o2 311 797A 797 _ 697_ 55 ...

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TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917 ' 71821 BRIGGS & STRA'i-FON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0147-E1 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 498583 2 399265 3 391086 4 493304 5 691162 5A 891163 7 271867 7A 271868 8 495754 9 27803 10 690334 11 691899 12 69...

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271821 BRIGGS & STRA'r'I'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0147-E1 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 333 394891 Armature-Magneto 334 691061 Screw (Armature) 337 802592 Sparkplug 358 495868 Gasket Set...

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL ol _o __ perate 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...

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