Craftsman 16 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR 917.27103 Owner's Manual
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Craftsman 16 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR 917.27103 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 16 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR 917.27103 Owner's Manual

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Owner's
Manual
®
I
HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN
Model No.
917.27!030
Safety
o Assembly
o Operation
o Maintenance
o Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equip-
ment.
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800=859=5917
Sears Craftsman
Help Line
5 am - 5 pro, Mon - Sat
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179

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  • Page 1 Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip- ment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman ® For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800=859=5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pro, Mon - Sat Estates, IL 60179...
  • Page 2 Schedule ... Maintenance LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman tained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective workmanship.
  • Page 3 o Turn off blades when not mowing. o Stop engine before removing grass catcher or uncloggingchute. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. o Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. o Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
  • Page 4 before restarting. Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running° Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.
  • Page 5 MIN, CCA:240 CASE SIZE: UIR BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS. TORQUE: CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you...
  • Page 6 Parts Bag contents (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Knob 17/32 x 1-3/16 × 12 Gauge (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge _" (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Weld (2) Lock Nuts #10 Washers #10 shown full size (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-!8 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1...
  • Page 7 Parts packed separately Seat Muicher Plate Manual (2) Shoulder Bolts Parts Bag contents Slope Sheet L_,__.._.J Steering Wheel Adapter ,... _,,.,,... in carton Video Cassette ..J_ Parts Bag __2) (2) Washers 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge not shown full size Steering Extension Shaft...
  • Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.
  • Page 9 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY _kCAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, re- move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
  • Page 10 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" page 5 of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing...
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are proper- ly adjusted to ensure optimum mower per- formance. - Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a fiat level surface.
  • Page 12 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning. BATTERY CAUTION WARNING ENGINE ENGINE OFF FUEL CHOKE REVERSE NEUTRAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED IGNITION DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY REVERSE FORWARD OIL PRESSURE...

  • Page 13: Controls & Functions

    KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize various controls and adjustments. Attachment Clutch Lever Throttle/Choke Control Clutch/Brake Control Height Adjustment Knob Our tractors conform to the safety standards National ATTACHMENT CLUTCH...
  • Page 14 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 the spectacles,or standard safety glasses.

  • Page 15: Add Gasoline

    approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthierand better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. o For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice° Make the first cut rela- tively high;the second to desired height.

  • Page 16: To Start Engine

    quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. IMPORTANT:When operating in tempera- tures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting. _WARNING: Experienceindicatesthat alcohol blended fuels (called gasoholor using ethanol or methanol)can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an...
  • Page 17 • If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possi- ble fire hazard from dried clippings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height. o Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave unde- sirable clumps.
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AS YOU COMPLETE REGo R SERV,OE Check Brake Operation CheckTire Pressu,e Check Operator Presence and ln!erlook Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Diodes Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level CTean Battery and Terminals/Recharge Chec---- k Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension...
  • Page 19 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per- forming 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 '%0 ADJUST BRAKE"in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
  • Page 20 o Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. • Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BAT- TERY" in the Assembly section of this manual). V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration after 100 hours of operation and replace if neoessary_ The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
  • Page 21 TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Replacea dirty, bent, or damaged car- tridge. NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge. ° Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge. ° Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut, cover and tighten knob securely.
  • Page 22 _CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: - Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. - Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. , Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED"position. o Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key, ° Make sure the blades and •...
  • Page 23 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"). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT •...
  • Page 24 BELTINSTALLATION- o Install new belt in reverseorder of removal° o Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves idler Pulley Mandrel Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed gear, then brake must be adjusted.
  • Page 25 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR-REPAIRS • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). ° Repair tire and reassemble. , On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axleo Insert square key.
  • Page 26 ENGINE Maintenance,repair, or replacement emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non- road engine repair establishment vidual. Warranty repairs must be per- formed by an authorized engine manufac- turer's service outleL TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL...
  • Page 27 immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or tor 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.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM ... CAUSE,, Will not start Out of fuel. . Engine not "CHOKED' ei ly • Engine flooded • Bad spark plug • I_rty air filter Dirty fuel filter° Water in fuel • Loose or damaged wiring ° Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjust- mento Hard to start...
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power' (co'n't'd) • '""'Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower_ Dirty air filter. ° Low oil level/dirty oilo ° Faulty spark plug. • Dirty fuel filter. • Stale or dirty fuel. • Water in fue!. •...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM ;CAUSE Poor grass discharge • Mower deck not level° ° Ldw/uneven (cont'd) • Wbrn, bent or loose blade. o Buildup of grass, leaves and tr_ish under mower. o Mower drive belt worn.. • Blades improperly Improper blades used.. •...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR SCHEMATIC 02103-(WH#161351) AMMETER (OPTIONAL) CLUTCH / BRAKE IGNITION SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" G + M + L NoNE RUN/LIGHT, B+ L B + L NONE START 9 + L + S NONE - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 E_,AC_ BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP...
  • Page 32 _jr • - _1_o_..._ i,,_ _'rr'_ _0_"...
  • Page 33 Cable, Ground, 6 Gauge, Black, I2" Switch, Plunger Normal OP Olive Switch, Ignition 4 Position Nut, Ignition Cover, Ignition Switch Key, Molded, Craftsman Harness, Ignitbn Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x 1/2 Cover, Terminal Solenoid Nut,Keps BIk Hex t/4-20 UNC...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 11_'_"_ - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 160392 Chassis Assembly t40356 Drawbar 17490612 Screw, Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x3/4 1913"12_6 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 161917X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, LH 145660...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 GROUND DRIVE 26 27...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 GROUND DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION Transaxle(See Breakdown) Dana, Modei Number4360-122 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 123666X Pulley, Transax[e 12000028 Ring, Retainer 121520X Strap, Torque 17490512 Screw, Thd.., Roll 5/16-18 x 3/4 154792 Rod Shifter Fender STLT STD56t2t0 Pin, Cotter 105701X Washer, Shift Plate...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY .+C-._2-2&-. 51__54 _= = i -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271030...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY PART 139768 154427 156483 157473 6266H 121748X 19272016 12000029 3366R 156438 STD551137 154779 73901000 156546 57079 124035X 126684X 71200410 127501 154406 126847X 136874 19131416 17490612 STD561210 130465 t55099 152927 139769 t9133808 STD541537 100711L 145054 121749X 153720 121232X 6855M STD541431 7478052O...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 ENGINE 13_77 _'_ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR ENGINE PART 162156 17720410 159420 13280328 1320030O STD551231 159880 137180 109202X 158990 123487X 17490512 137040 124028)( 17490412 19091416 STD551131 19101216 M740108025 74760508 128861 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches I inch = 25.4 mm - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 DESCRIPTION Control, Throttle/choke...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR SEAT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat STD523710 Bolt 19131610 Washer 13/32xl 145006 Clip, Push=In Hinged STD541437 124181X Spring, Seat 17490616 Screw, Thd, Roll 3/8-16 x 1 19131614 Washer t3/32 x 1 x 14 Gauge 155925 Pan, Seat Emboss QCKConn, 120068X Knob Seat t/2=13 UNC BIk...
  • Page 43 163200 Decal, Hood, R.H.. 163202 Decal, Hood, L.H. 163207 Decal, Fend Sd Sht 133644 Decals CUstomer Maintenance 163203 Decal, Deck Mower EZ 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 4,10 MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 PART 146046 160396 149516 138047 138311...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 LiFT ASSEMBLY 25 24 161718...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR LIFT ASSEMBLY PART 159460 159471 105767X 12000002 19211621 120183X 125631X 122365X 139865 139866 STD624008 127218 73350800 130171 73800800 139868 STD624008 110807X 191310t6 2876H 76020308 126971X 73550600 138057 150233 140302 73540600 145212 110452X NOTE: AtFcomponent dimensions given in USr inches 1 inch = 25 4 mm - - MODEL NUMBER...

  • Page 46: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 MOWER DECK '106...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 144393 Mower Housing STD533107 Bolt 138017 BracketAssembly,Sway Front 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar STD624008 Retainer Spring 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Grade 8 STD551137 Washer, Lock 140296 Washer, Hardened 134149 Blade, Mulching 129895 Bearing, Bat{...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 4360-122...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 4360-122 PART DESCRIPTION 160955 Housing, Upper 2274J Screw, Tapping, !/4-20 X .734 134400 Ball, Detent 105904X Spring, Detent 160940 Screw, Tapping, No_ I0-24 X ..482 134788 Assy, Kit, Shifter I08727X V-Ring 120951X Puck, Friction 148266 Beadng, Flange 2225J...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43514 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I 22_6t C.A.KCAS I...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER cvi6s, CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE!BREATHER PART DESCRIPTION 12-351-02 Lifter,valve (2) 12-755-63 Kit, cylinder head (Includes 3- 12-411-01 Rod, push (2) 12-041-10 Gasket, cylinder head 12-017-01 Valve, intake (Std.) 12-017-02 Valve, intake (25) 12-016-0t Valve, exhaust (Stdo) 12-016-02 Valve, exhaust (.25) X-75-23...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43514...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43514 STARTING SYSTEM PART DESCRIPTION M.0839070 Screw, hex. flange MSx125x70 25-098-05 Starter assembly (Includes 3-8) 12-755-54 Kit, drive end 12-227.06 Cap, drive end 12-! 70-05 Armature 12-221-01 Kit, brush & spdng 12-227-13 Cap, commutator end 12-211.01 Bolt, hexoflange 114-20x4_5/8...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43514 ill ill illlll "-11...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER FUEL SYSTEM PART DESCRIPTION M.0641060 Nut, hex flange M6xl 0 (2) Washer,star I/4 X-22-11 M.0629116 Stud M6x1.0x116 (2) 12-853-83 Kit, carburetor w/gasket (Includes6,7,8 qty 1) 12.04t-02 Gasket, air cteaner 12.053-83 Carburetor assembty (Forinformation only not available separately) 12-041-0t Gasket, carburetor (2)
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SaGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATaON SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. !__A Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 60 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800=366=PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1=800-4=REPAIR (1-800-473-7274)

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