Manual Craftsman EZ 917.270752

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  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 1

    Owner's Manual ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.270752 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts III I III from preV!oUsly built engines; Before You Start the engine; read _ and underotandthla Owner s Manual ! : .......... ...................... ..... CAUTION: Read and foll ...

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    Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 5 Assembly ............................................... 7 Operation ............................................ 10 Maintenance Schedule ....................... 17 Maintenance ... ...

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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 result in sedous injury or death. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are fa ...

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    • Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. • Never allow children to operate the machine. • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. SERVICE • ...

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    ALook for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTIONIII BECOME AWAREIII YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. _CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. ACAUTION: Do not coast down ...

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    Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 @ (1) Locknut 5/16-18 _ Steering Wheel ' I I , Adapter O (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x I I_ (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher 318 Steering Extension Steering Shaft Boot Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge i_(1) Knob (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet Video Cass ...

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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 correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS ...

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    Battery Box Door INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the carboard packing and discard. •Placa seat on seat pan and assemble shoulde ...

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    _,CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold shield when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation. Deflector Shield _(' _ Mulcher ( t Hoo_ TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation o ...

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    These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning, BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTSON O%_MP FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L A'N'ACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING ...

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    KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations withyour tractor to familiarize yourselfwith the locations of variouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference, Attachment Light Clutch Lever Ignition Switch Ammeter Switch Choke Control Throttle Control Clu ...

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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 wide vision safety mask over spectacles, or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PA ...

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    TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height. • Grasp lift lever. • Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position. The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heig ...

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    TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is clos ...

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    TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. • Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. • Move attachment clutch to " ...

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    MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See 'q'O 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. Have the cut area to the right of t ...

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    F iLLINOATE Check Brake Operation _ Check 13re Pressure Check Operalor Presence and T Intedock Systems ll_ R Check for Loose Fi_steners V / I_z I_ A Sharpe,VRepface Uowe, B,ades _, T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals I_ Check Transsxle Cooling v' Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Ks Adjust Motion Ddve Belt(s) Ten ...

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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 adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (Se ...

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    • 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. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINA ...

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    Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the ...

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    _CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Depress clutch,_rake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely sto ...

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    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 underinflatad, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the ...

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    BELT INSTALLATION - • Install new belt in reverse order of removal, • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. • Instatl mower in reverse order of removal instructions, Mandrel Idler Pulleys Pulley Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of t ...

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    Gearshift Lever Neutral Lock Gate Adjustment Bolt TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are ...

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    REPLACING BA'FrERY _CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,rings,etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. • Lift seat pan to raised posi ...

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    ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non- road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The thrott ...

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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. 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 stonng in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter ...

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    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over !1 CAUSE CORRECTION • Out of fuel. • Engine not"CHOKED" properly. • Engine flooded. • Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. • Dirty fuel filter, • Water in fuel. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out o ...

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    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but • Weak or dead battery. • Recharge or replace battery. will not start • Corroded battery terminals. • Clean battery terminals. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter. • Check/replace solenoid or starter. • Cutting too much grass/t ...

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    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Poor cut - uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headllght(s) not worklng (If so equlpped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE • Worn, bent or loose blade. • Mower deck not level, • Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. • B ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 SCHEMATIC BATTERY r AMMETER FUSE STARTER (OPTIONAL) '-_ -I _ACK """_j ,O ' ,OHm [ _ ........ J CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE , i_w._;_: / r r SEA TSW,TDH .... _ - - - _ (NOT OCCUPIED) IGNITION WHITE I i ........ i ........ !11 _ ,_d-T-b_, _ _111 (_ • SPARK : BLACK IGNITION PLUG uN,, o ...

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    ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 22 21 • 26 I 27 i 29 i I i s t t I r I i / 32 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hax Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 8 156417 Case Battery 16 153664 Switch, Interlock 21 166182 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799.1 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11' red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red 26 166180 Fuse 15 AMP ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 31 208 53 54 F 2O6 6O / 3 74 208 34 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 169830 Chassis 2 169061 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337X013 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 11 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H. 12 145660 Clip TInnerman Grille P/L 13 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17 144983X558 Hoo ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 GROUND DRIVE 51 7O 116 _66 150 48 27 151 51 i 26 27 36 ...

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    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 ........ Transaxle (Bee Breakdown) 64 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7116-20 x 4 Grade 5 Peerless 206-545C 65 STD551143 Washer 2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 66 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool 3 123666X Pulley, Transexle Proof 4 12000028 Ring, Retainer ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 STEERING ASSEMBLY _'_ 36 ,_ ..... _-. ..... i----I _41 L 62 44 51_54 27 "-_ 22..... "_ i/, 11 4o "/ 25 1S 46 47 43 / / / r 38 ...

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    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 154427 3 169840 4 169839 5 6265H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 169832 11 STD55 t 137 13 136518 15 145212 17 156546 18 57079 19 160395 22 165857 23 165851 25 1544O6 26 126847X 27 136874 28 19131416 29 17060612 30 STD561210 32 13O465 36 155099 37 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 ENGINE _25 14 _"_ 26 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 13 81 4O ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 162152 17720410 4 149723 5 160589 6 159955 8 150176 10 162797 13 165391 14 13280336 15 13200300 16 STD551237 17 17490624 23 169837 25 145996 26 73920600 29 137180 31 109202X 32 158990 33 123487X 37 137040 3 8 ....... 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 62 10040 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PART KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 140123 140551 71110616 19131610 145OO6 STD541437 124181X 17000616 19131614 155925 166369 121246X Seat 13 121248X Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 14 72050412 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 15 134300 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X I0 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 DECALS 9 13 6 4 2 13 10 2O 21 14 8 12 KEY PART NO, NO, 1 156368 2 174321 3 171696 4 171697 5 167049 6 133644 7 138047 8 166887 g 163204 10 156439 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal, Oper. Instr. 12 146046 Decal, Replacement 13 167329 Decal, Hood, R.H. 14 160396 Decal, Hood, L.H. 20 149516 Decal, HP Engine 21 1632 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 /'///' I'll I'11_ 5 !'/ i '1 19 13 13 ---o_ 31 32 19 13 2O 15 20 44 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 LIFT ASSEMBLY K]EY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 159460 2 159471 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 122365X 11 139865 12 139866 13 STD624008 15 173288 16 73350800 17 130171 18 73800800 19 139868 20 163552 31 169865 32 73540600 NOTE= Washer Asm Inner Spdng W/Plunger Shaft Asm. Lift Pin Groove E Rin ...

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    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 MOWER DECK >21 ! 16 I 18 13-- 10_ 9_ 29 _18 27 46 ...

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    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 68 144959 2 STD533107 Bolt 92 STD541437 3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 101 136420 Front 102 71161010 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 103 19061216 5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 104 STD551110 6 130832 Arm, S ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 35A 157 13 157 48 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 41A 790079 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 42 792073A 2 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 42A 792085A 3 770128 Transaxle Case 43 792075 4 776395 Countershaft 44 790025 5 776409 Output Shaft 45 786066 6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 4 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 029 t 11_ ? 10 267 216 1R8 _:_' 222 REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS 265r_ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR _ 718 INSTRUC_ON MANUAL 267 8471523 842 287_ 524 220 750 J 16 lO35 _ I 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL J I 1035 EMISSIONS LABEL ] 5_ 445 1151s LABEL KnT 1 3 a4_ 555_ 163 _ 41 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 08& 35 _, 023 11022 _ 13j_ _....o 211 _ ho23AI _1_11 _,o REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO,NSTAL'. SOOREPA, R _..J_ ] 240 _ _ l J _" INSTRUCTION MANUAL. [ _6011 _ 385_._'_ 788 _,_ 125[ 1169 | I_--__/_.I °°'_ 628 =" 163_ _ I"_'- ...

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    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 74 T 635_ 1005 332 _ 75 _) 934 _ 11191' 3631_ 1006 8 _16 ._ _ 334Y 1 851 _ I -k 355 GASKET SET 720_' 40 573_ 197 697 52 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 690231 2 499585 3 391086 4 690069 5 499587 5A 499595 7 690962 8 499601 9 690937 10 690960 11 690942 12 690945 13 690360 15 690946 16 691046 20 690947 22 690308 23 691053 24 222698 25 499588 499589 49 ...

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    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 383 690966 385 690960 387 608656 404 690442 418 690999 445 499486 447 691003 447A 690960 462 691261 467 691008 474 691064 501 691185 505 691029 510 497606 513 692024 523 691036 524 691032 525 691037 526 ...

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    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I I greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 60

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  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 61

    Owner's Manual ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.270752 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts III I III from preV!oUsly built engines; Before You Start the engine; read _ and underotandthla Owner s Manual ! : .......... ...................... ..... CAUTION: Read and foll ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 62

    Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 5 Assembly ............................................... 7 Operation ............................................ 10 Maintenance Schedule ....................... 17 Maintenance ... ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 63

    IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in sedous injury or death. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are fa ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 64

    • Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. • Never allow children to operate the machine. • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. SERVICE • ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 65

    ALook for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTIONIII BECOME AWAREIII YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. _CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. ACAUTION: Do not coast down ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 66

    Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 @ (1) Locknut 5/16-18 _ Steering Wheel ' I I , Adapter O (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x I I_ (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher 318 Steering Extension Steering Shaft Boot Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge i_(1) Knob (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet Video Cass ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 67

    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. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 68

    Battery Box Door INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the carboard packing and discard. •Placa seat on seat pan and assemble shoulde ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 69

    _,CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold shield when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation. Deflector Shield _(' _ Mulcher ( t Hoo_ TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation o ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 70

    These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning, BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTSON O%_MP FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L A'N'ACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 71

    KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations withyour tractor to familiarize yourselfwith the locations of variouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference, Attachment Light Clutch Lever Ignition Switch Ammeter Switch Choke Control Throttle Control Clu ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 72

    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. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PA ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 73

    TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height. • Grasp lift lever. • Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position. The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heig ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 74

    TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is clos ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 75

    TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. • Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. • Move attachment clutch to " ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 76

    MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See 'q'O 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. Have the cut area to the right of t ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 77

    F iLLINOATE Check Brake Operation _ Check 13re Pressure Check Operalor Presence and T Intedock Systems ll_ R Check for Loose Fi_steners V / I_z I_ A Sharpe,VRepface Uowe, B,ades _, T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals I_ Check Transsxle Cooling v' Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Ks Adjust Motion Ddve Belt(s) Ten ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 78

    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 adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (Se ...

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    • 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. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINA ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 80

    Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 81

    _CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Depress clutch,_rake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely sto ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 82

    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 underinflatad, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 83

    BELT INSTALLATION - • Install new belt in reverse order of removal, • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. • Instatl mower in reverse order of removal instructions, Mandrel Idler Pulleys Pulley Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of t ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 84

    Gearshift Lever Neutral Lock Gate Adjustment Bolt TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 85

    REPLACING BA'FrERY _CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,rings,etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. • Lift seat pan to raised posi ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 86

    ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non- road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The thrott ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 87

    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. 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 stonng in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 88

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over !1 CAUSE CORRECTION • Out of fuel. • Engine not"CHOKED" properly. • Engine flooded. • Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. • Dirty fuel filter, • Water in fuel. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out o ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 89

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but • Weak or dead battery. • Recharge or replace battery. will not start • Corroded battery terminals. • Clean battery terminals. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter. • Check/replace solenoid or starter. • Cutting too much grass/t ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 90

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Poor cut - uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headllght(s) not worklng (If so equlpped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE • Worn, bent or loose blade. • Mower deck not level, • Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. • B ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 91

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 SCHEMATIC BATTERY r AMMETER FUSE STARTER (OPTIONAL) '-_ -I _ACK """_j ,O ' ,OHm [ _ ........ J CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE , i_w._;_: / r r SEA TSW,TDH .... _ - - - _ (NOT OCCUPIED) IGNITION WHITE I i ........ i ........ !11 _ ,_d-T-b_, _ _111 (_ • SPARK : BLACK IGNITION PLUG uN,, o ...

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    ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 22 21 • 26 I 27 i 29 i I i s t t I r I i / 32 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hax Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 8 156417 Case Battery 16 153664 Switch, Interlock 21 166182 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799.1 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11' red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red 26 166180 Fuse 15 AMP ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 31 208 53 54 F 2O6 6O / 3 74 208 34 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 169830 Chassis 2 169061 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337X013 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 11 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H. 12 145660 Clip TInnerman Grille P/L 13 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17 144983X558 Hoo ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 96

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 GROUND DRIVE 51 7O 116 _66 150 48 27 151 51 i 26 27 36 ...

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    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 ........ Transaxle (Bee Breakdown) 64 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7116-20 x 4 Grade 5 Peerless 206-545C 65 STD551143 Washer 2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 66 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool 3 123666X Pulley, Transexle Proof 4 12000028 Ring, Retainer ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 98

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 STEERING ASSEMBLY _'_ 36 ,_ ..... _-. ..... i----I _41 L 62 44 51_54 27 "-_ 22..... "_ i/, 11 4o "/ 25 1S 46 47 43 / / / r 38 ...

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    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 154427 3 169840 4 169839 5 6265H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 169832 11 STD55 t 137 13 136518 15 145212 17 156546 18 57079 19 160395 22 165857 23 165851 25 1544O6 26 126847X 27 136874 28 19131416 29 17060612 30 STD561210 32 13O465 36 155099 37 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 ENGINE _25 14 _"_ 26 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 13 81 4O ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 162152 17720410 4 149723 5 160589 6 159955 8 150176 10 162797 13 165391 14 13280336 15 13200300 16 STD551237 17 17490624 23 169837 25 145996 26 73920600 29 137180 31 109202X 32 158990 33 123487X 37 137040 3 8 ....... 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 62 10040 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PART KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 140123 140551 71110616 19131610 145OO6 STD541437 124181X 17000616 19131614 155925 166369 121246X Seat 13 121248X Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 14 72050412 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 15 134300 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X I0 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 DECALS 9 13 6 4 2 13 10 2O 21 14 8 12 KEY PART NO, NO, 1 156368 2 174321 3 171696 4 171697 5 167049 6 133644 7 138047 8 166887 g 163204 10 156439 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal, Oper. Instr. 12 146046 Decal, Replacement 13 167329 Decal, Hood, R.H. 14 160396 Decal, Hood, L.H. 20 149516 Decal, HP Engine 21 1632 ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 104

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 /'///' I'll I'11_ 5 !'/ i '1 19 13 13 ---o_ 31 32 19 13 2O 15 20 44 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 LIFT ASSEMBLY K]EY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 159460 2 159471 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 122365X 11 139865 12 139866 13 STD624008 15 173288 16 73350800 17 130171 18 73800800 19 139868 20 163552 31 169865 32 73540600 NOTE= Washer Asm Inner Spdng W/Plunger Shaft Asm. Lift Pin Groove E Rin ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 106

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 MOWER DECK >21 ! 16 I 18 13-- 10_ 9_ 29 _18 27 46 ...

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    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 68 144959 2 STD533107 Bolt 92 STD541437 3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 101 136420 Front 102 71161010 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 103 19061216 5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 104 STD551110 6 130832 Arm, S ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 108

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 35A 157 13 157 48 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 41A 790079 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 42 792073A 2 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 42A 792085A 3 770128 Transaxle Case 43 792075 4 776395 Countershaft 44 790025 5 776409 Output Shaft 45 786066 6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 4 ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 110

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 029 t 11_ ? 10 267 216 1R8 _:_' 222 REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS 265r_ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR _ 718 INSTRUC_ON MANUAL 267 8471523 842 287_ 524 220 750 J 16 lO35 _ I 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL J I 1035 EMISSIONS LABEL ] 5_ 445 1151s LABEL KnT 1 3 a4_ 555_ 163 _ 41 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 08& 35 _, 023 11022 _ 13j_ _....o 211 _ ho23AI _1_11 _,o REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO,NSTAL'. SOOREPA, R _..J_ ] 240 _ _ l J _" INSTRUCTION MANUAL. [ _6011 _ 385_._'_ 788 _,_ 125[ 1169 | I_--__/_.I °°'_ 628 =" 163_ _ I"_'- ...

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    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 74 T 635_ 1005 332 _ 75 _) 934 _ 11191' 3631_ 1006 8 _16 ._ _ 334Y 1 851 _ I -k 355 GASKET SET 720_' 40 573_ 197 697 52 ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 113

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 690231 2 499585 3 391086 4 690069 5 499587 5A 499595 7 690962 8 499601 9 690937 10 690960 11 690942 12 690945 13 690360 15 690946 16 691046 20 690947 22 690308 23 691053 24 222698 25 499588 499589 49 ...

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    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 383 690966 385 690960 387 608656 404 690442 418 690999 445 499486 447 691003 447A 690960 462 691261 467 691008 474 691064 501 691185 505 691029 510 497606 513 692024 523 691036 524 691032 525 691037 526 ...

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    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I I greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 120

    For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! .......... .... iiiii ii i i iti_! .......... 4 MY HOME s" Anytime dayornight ............ ............ 1 800 ........ . m m m L .............. (1 800 469--4663) ...... ....... www, sears.com ..... To bring in products such as vacuums, ...... ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 121

    Owner's Manual ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.270752 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts III I III from preV!oUsly built engines; Before You Start the engine; read _ and underotandthla Owner s Manual ! : .......... ...................... ..... CAUTION: Read and foll ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 122

    Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 5 Assembly ............................................... 7 Operation ............................................ 10 Maintenance Schedule ....................... 17 Maintenance ... ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 123

    IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in sedous injury or death. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are fa ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 124

    • Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. • Never allow children to operate the machine. • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. SERVICE • ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 125

    ALook for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTIONIII BECOME AWAREIII YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. _CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. ACAUTION: Do not coast down ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 126

    Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 @ (1) Locknut 5/16-18 _ Steering Wheel ' I I , Adapter O (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x I I_ (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher 318 Steering Extension Steering Shaft Boot Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge i_(1) Knob (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet Video Cass ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 127

    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. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 128

    Battery Box Door INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the carboard packing and discard. •Placa seat on seat pan and assemble shoulde ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 129

    _,CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold shield when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation. Deflector Shield _(' _ Mulcher ( t Hoo_ TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation o ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 130

    These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning, BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTSON O%_MP FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L A'N'ACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 131

    KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations withyour tractor to familiarize yourselfwith the locations of variouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference, Attachment Light Clutch Lever Ignition Switch Ammeter Switch Choke Control Throttle Control Clu ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 132

    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. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PA ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 133

    TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height. • Grasp lift lever. • Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position. The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heig ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 134

    TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is clos ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 135

    TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. • Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. • Move attachment clutch to " ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 136

    MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See 'q'O 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. Have the cut area to the right of t ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 137

    F iLLINOATE Check Brake Operation _ Check 13re Pressure Check Operalor Presence and T Intedock Systems ll_ R Check for Loose Fi_steners V / I_z I_ A Sharpe,VRepface Uowe, B,ades _, T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals I_ Check Transsxle Cooling v' Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Ks Adjust Motion Ddve Belt(s) Ten ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 138

    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 adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (Se ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 139

    • 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. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINA ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 140

    Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 141

    _CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Depress clutch,_rake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely sto ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 142

    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 underinflatad, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 143

    BELT INSTALLATION - • Install new belt in reverse order of removal, • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. • Instatl mower in reverse order of removal instructions, Mandrel Idler Pulleys Pulley Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of t ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 144

    Gearshift Lever Neutral Lock Gate Adjustment Bolt TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 145

    REPLACING BA'FrERY _CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,rings,etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. • Lift seat pan to raised posi ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 146

    ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non- road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The thrott ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 147

    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. 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 stonng in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 148

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over !1 CAUSE CORRECTION • Out of fuel. • Engine not"CHOKED" properly. • Engine flooded. • Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. • Dirty fuel filter, • Water in fuel. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out o ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 149

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but • Weak or dead battery. • Recharge or replace battery. will not start • Corroded battery terminals. • Clean battery terminals. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter. • Check/replace solenoid or starter. • Cutting too much grass/t ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 150

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Poor cut - uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headllght(s) not worklng (If so equlpped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE • Worn, bent or loose blade. • Mower deck not level, • Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. • B ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 151

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 SCHEMATIC BATTERY r AMMETER FUSE STARTER (OPTIONAL) '-_ -I _ACK """_j ,O ' ,OHm [ _ ........ J CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE , i_w._;_: / r r SEA TSW,TDH .... _ - - - _ (NOT OCCUPIED) IGNITION WHITE I i ........ i ........ !11 _ ,_d-T-b_, _ _111 (_ • SPARK : BLACK IGNITION PLUG uN,, o ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 152

    ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 22 21 • 26 I 27 i 29 i I i s t t I r I i / 32 ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 153

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hax Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 8 156417 Case Battery 16 153664 Switch, Interlock 21 166182 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799.1 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11' red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red 26 166180 Fuse 15 AMP ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 154

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 31 208 53 54 F 2O6 6O / 3 74 208 34 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 169830 Chassis 2 169061 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337X013 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 11 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H. 12 145660 Clip TInnerman Grille P/L 13 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17 144983X558 Hoo ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 GROUND DRIVE 51 7O 116 _66 150 48 27 151 51 i 26 27 36 ...

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    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 ........ Transaxle (Bee Breakdown) 64 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7116-20 x 4 Grade 5 Peerless 206-545C 65 STD551143 Washer 2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 66 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool 3 123666X Pulley, Transexle Proof 4 12000028 Ring, Retainer ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 STEERING ASSEMBLY _'_ 36 ,_ ..... _-. ..... i----I _41 L 62 44 51_54 27 "-_ 22..... "_ i/, 11 4o "/ 25 1S 46 47 43 / / / r 38 ...

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    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 154427 3 169840 4 169839 5 6265H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 169832 11 STD55 t 137 13 136518 15 145212 17 156546 18 57079 19 160395 22 165857 23 165851 25 1544O6 26 126847X 27 136874 28 19131416 29 17060612 30 STD561210 32 13O465 36 155099 37 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 ENGINE _25 14 _"_ 26 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 13 81 4O ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 162152 17720410 4 149723 5 160589 6 159955 8 150176 10 162797 13 165391 14 13280336 15 13200300 16 STD551237 17 17490624 23 169837 25 145996 26 73920600 29 137180 31 109202X 32 158990 33 123487X 37 137040 3 8 ....... 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 62 10040 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PART KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 140123 140551 71110616 19131610 145OO6 STD541437 124181X 17000616 19131614 155925 166369 121246X Seat 13 121248X Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 14 72050412 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 15 134300 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X I0 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 DECALS 9 13 6 4 2 13 10 2O 21 14 8 12 KEY PART NO, NO, 1 156368 2 174321 3 171696 4 171697 5 167049 6 133644 7 138047 8 166887 g 163204 10 156439 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal, Oper. Instr. 12 146046 Decal, Replacement 13 167329 Decal, Hood, R.H. 14 160396 Decal, Hood, L.H. 20 149516 Decal, HP Engine 21 1632 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 /'///' I'll I'11_ 5 !'/ i '1 19 13 13 ---o_ 31 32 19 13 2O 15 20 44 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 LIFT ASSEMBLY K]EY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 159460 2 159471 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 122365X 11 139865 12 139866 13 STD624008 15 173288 16 73350800 17 130171 18 73800800 19 139868 20 163552 31 169865 32 73540600 NOTE= Washer Asm Inner Spdng W/Plunger Shaft Asm. Lift Pin Groove E Rin ...

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    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 MOWER DECK >21 ! 16 I 18 13-- 10_ 9_ 29 _18 27 46 ...

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    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 68 144959 2 STD533107 Bolt 92 STD541437 3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 101 136420 Front 102 71161010 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 103 19061216 5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 104 STD551110 6 130832 Arm, S ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 35A 157 13 157 48 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 41A 790079 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 42 792073A 2 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 42A 792085A 3 770128 Transaxle Case 43 792075 4 776395 Countershaft 44 790025 5 776409 Output Shaft 45 786066 6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 4 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 029 t 11_ ? 10 267 216 1R8 _:_' 222 REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS 265r_ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR _ 718 INSTRUC_ON MANUAL 267 8471523 842 287_ 524 220 750 J 16 lO35 _ I 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL J I 1035 EMISSIONS LABEL ] 5_ 445 1151s LABEL KnT 1 3 a4_ 555_ 163 _ 41 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 08& 35 _, 023 11022 _ 13j_ _....o 211 _ ho23AI _1_11 _,o REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO,NSTAL'. SOOREPA, R _..J_ ] 240 _ _ l J _" INSTRUCTION MANUAL. [ _6011 _ 385_._'_ 788 _,_ 125[ 1169 | I_--__/_.I °°'_ 628 =" 163_ _ I"_'- ...

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    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 74 T 635_ 1005 332 _ 75 _) 934 _ 11191' 3631_ 1006 8 _16 ._ _ 334Y 1 851 _ I -k 355 GASKET SET 720_' 40 573_ 197 697 52 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 690231 2 499585 3 391086 4 690069 5 499587 5A 499595 7 690962 8 499601 9 690937 10 690960 11 690942 12 690945 13 690360 15 690946 16 691046 20 690947 22 690308 23 691053 24 222698 25 499588 499589 49 ...

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    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 383 690966 385 690960 387 608656 404 690442 418 690999 445 499486 447 691003 447A 690960 462 691261 467 691008 474 691064 501 691185 505 691029 510 497606 513 692024 523 691036 524 691032 525 691037 526 ...

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    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I I greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 180

    For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! .......... .... iiiii ii i i iti_! .......... 4 MY HOME s" Anytime dayornight ............ ............ 1 800 ........ . m m m L .............. (1 800 469--4663) ...... ....... www, sears.com ..... To bring in products such as vacuums, ...... ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 181

    Owner's Manual ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.270752 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts III I III from preV!oUsly built engines; Before You Start the engine; read _ and underotandthla Owner s Manual ! : .......... ...................... ..... CAUTION: Read and foll ...

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    Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 5 Assembly ............................................... 7 Operation ............................................ 10 Maintenance Schedule ....................... 17 Maintenance ... ...

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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 result in sedous injury or death. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are fa ...

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    • Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. • Never allow children to operate the machine. • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. SERVICE • ...

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    ALook for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTIONIII BECOME AWAREIII YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. _CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. ACAUTION: Do not coast down ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 186

    Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 @ (1) Locknut 5/16-18 _ Steering Wheel ' I I , Adapter O (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x I I_ (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher 318 Steering Extension Steering Shaft Boot Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge i_(1) Knob (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet Video Cass ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 187

    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. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS ...

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    Battery Box Door INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the carboard packing and discard. •Placa seat on seat pan and assemble shoulde ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 189

    _,CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold shield when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation. Deflector Shield _(' _ Mulcher ( t Hoo_ TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation o ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 190

    These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning, BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTSON O%_MP FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L A'N'ACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING ...

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    KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations withyour tractor to familiarize yourselfwith the locations of variouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference, Attachment Light Clutch Lever Ignition Switch Ammeter Switch Choke Control Throttle Control Clu ...

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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 wide vision safety mask over spectacles, or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PA ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 193

    TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height. • Grasp lift lever. • Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position. The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heig ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 194

    TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is clos ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 195

    TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. • Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. • Move attachment clutch to " ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 196

    MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See 'q'O 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. Have the cut area to the right of t ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 197

    F iLLINOATE Check Brake Operation _ Check 13re Pressure Check Operalor Presence and T Intedock Systems ll_ R Check for Loose Fi_steners V / I_z I_ A Sharpe,VRepface Uowe, B,ades _, T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals I_ Check Transsxle Cooling v' Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Ks Adjust Motion Ddve Belt(s) Ten ...

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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 adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (Se ...

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    • 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. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINA ...

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    Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the ...

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    _CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Depress clutch,_rake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely sto ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 202

    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 underinflatad, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 203

    BELT INSTALLATION - • Install new belt in reverse order of removal, • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. • Instatl mower in reverse order of removal instructions, Mandrel Idler Pulleys Pulley Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of t ...

  • Craftsman EZ 917.270752 - page 204

    Gearshift Lever Neutral Lock Gate Adjustment Bolt TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are ...

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    REPLACING BA'FrERY _CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,rings,etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. • Lift seat pan to raised posi ...

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    ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non- road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The thrott ...

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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. 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 stonng in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter ...

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    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over !1 CAUSE CORRECTION • Out of fuel. • Engine not"CHOKED" properly. • Engine flooded. • Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. • Dirty fuel filter, • Water in fuel. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out o ...

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    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but • Weak or dead battery. • Recharge or replace battery. will not start • Corroded battery terminals. • Clean battery terminals. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter. • Check/replace solenoid or starter. • Cutting too much grass/t ...

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    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Poor cut - uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headllght(s) not worklng (If so equlpped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE • Worn, bent or loose blade. • Mower deck not level, • Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. • B ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 SCHEMATIC BATTERY r AMMETER FUSE STARTER (OPTIONAL) '-_ -I _ACK """_j ,O ' ,OHm [ _ ........ J CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE , i_w._;_: / r r SEA TSW,TDH .... _ - - - _ (NOT OCCUPIED) IGNITION WHITE I i ........ i ........ !11 _ ,_d-T-b_, _ _111 (_ • SPARK : BLACK IGNITION PLUG uN,, o ...

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    ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 22 21 • 26 I 27 i 29 i I i s t t I r I i / 32 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hax Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 8 156417 Case Battery 16 153664 Switch, Interlock 21 166182 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799.1 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11' red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red 26 166180 Fuse 15 AMP ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 31 208 53 54 F 2O6 6O / 3 74 208 34 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 169830 Chassis 2 169061 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337X013 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 11 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H. 12 145660 Clip TInnerman Grille P/L 13 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17 144983X558 Hoo ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 GROUND DRIVE 51 7O 116 _66 150 48 27 151 51 i 26 27 36 ...

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    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 ........ Transaxle (Bee Breakdown) 64 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7116-20 x 4 Grade 5 Peerless 206-545C 65 STD551143 Washer 2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 66 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool 3 123666X Pulley, Transexle Proof 4 12000028 Ring, Retainer ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 STEERING ASSEMBLY _'_ 36 ,_ ..... _-. ..... i----I _41 L 62 44 51_54 27 "-_ 22..... "_ i/, 11 4o "/ 25 1S 46 47 43 / / / r 38 ...

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    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 154427 3 169840 4 169839 5 6265H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 169832 11 STD55 t 137 13 136518 15 145212 17 156546 18 57079 19 160395 22 165857 23 165851 25 1544O6 26 126847X 27 136874 28 19131416 29 17060612 30 STD561210 32 13O465 36 155099 37 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 ENGINE _25 14 _"_ 26 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 13 81 4O ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 162152 17720410 4 149723 5 160589 6 159955 8 150176 10 162797 13 165391 14 13280336 15 13200300 16 STD551237 17 17490624 23 169837 25 145996 26 73920600 29 137180 31 109202X 32 158990 33 123487X 37 137040 3 8 ....... 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 62 10040 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PART KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 140123 140551 71110616 19131610 145OO6 STD541437 124181X 17000616 19131614 155925 166369 121246X Seat 13 121248X Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 14 72050412 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 15 134300 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X I0 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 DECALS 9 13 6 4 2 13 10 2O 21 14 8 12 KEY PART NO, NO, 1 156368 2 174321 3 171696 4 171697 5 167049 6 133644 7 138047 8 166887 g 163204 10 156439 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal, Oper. Instr. 12 146046 Decal, Replacement 13 167329 Decal, Hood, R.H. 14 160396 Decal, Hood, L.H. 20 149516 Decal, HP Engine 21 1632 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 /'///' I'll I'11_ 5 !'/ i '1 19 13 13 ---o_ 31 32 19 13 2O 15 20 44 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 LIFT ASSEMBLY K]EY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 159460 2 159471 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 122365X 11 139865 12 139866 13 STD624008 15 173288 16 73350800 17 130171 18 73800800 19 139868 20 163552 31 169865 32 73540600 NOTE= Washer Asm Inner Spdng W/Plunger Shaft Asm. Lift Pin Groove E Rin ...

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    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 MOWER DECK >21 ! 16 I 18 13-- 10_ 9_ 29 _18 27 46 ...

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    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 68 144959 2 STD533107 Bolt 92 STD541437 3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 101 136420 Front 102 71161010 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 103 19061216 5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 104 STD551110 6 130832 Arm, S ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 35A 157 13 157 48 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 41A 790079 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 42 792073A 2 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 42A 792085A 3 770128 Transaxle Case 43 792075 4 776395 Countershaft 44 790025 5 776409 Output Shaft 45 786066 6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 4 ...

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    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270752 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E5 029 t 11_ ? 10 267 216 1R8 _:_' 222 REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS 265r_ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR _ 718 INSTRUC_ON MANUAL 267 8471523 842 287_ 524 220 750 J 16 lO35 _ I 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL J I 1035 EMISSIONS LABEL ] 5_ 445 1151s LABEL KnT 1 3 a4_ 555_ 163 _ 41 ...

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