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Craftsman 917.27077 Owner's Manual

19.0 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
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19.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.270770
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• 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:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip- ment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat Estates, IL 60179...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Please contact your nearest service center. After 30 days from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman dding equip- ment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will still be avail- able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply). This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
  • Page 3 • Turn off blades when not mowing. • Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. •...
  • Page 4 • Nevermakeadjustmentsor repairswith the enginerunning. • 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 BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS. TORQUE: CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to giveyou the best possible dependability and performance . Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.
  • Page 6 I II PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex 13olt 3/8-16 x I (1) Lockwasher (1) Hex Bolt (1) Locknut 5116-18x 1-1/'4 5/16-18 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1o3/16 x 12 Gauge (I) Knob...
  • Page 7 PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (2) Screws #10x5/8 (2) Weld Nuts Parts packet separately in carton Seat Video Cassette Mulcher Plate// Parts Bag Steedng Whee_j_ ," Steedng Boot Manual (2) Lock Washers#10 (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge Parts Bag contents not shown full size @@ , )Washers (2) Shoulder...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Yournewtractorhas been assembledatthe factorywith exceptionof thosepartsleft 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 REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly...

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY • Lift hood to raised position. • If this battery is put into service month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge bat- tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.

  • Page 10: Service And Adjustments

    WeldNutFmrn._---_. _. - "-7 "_ Hook Points Iop_/ _ Down Lock ¥ Weld Washer _'_'| Nut . • . h _,_ // Latch LaTc ._ _,.U/ Was o, 7 Loc.W ,her Mulcher .====_, _ Screw Washer Plate Deflector.__ Shleld_,_,,, _" --_._/,_/_ Latch \'*_=__...
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BA'T-rERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER UFT LOCKED R N H L A'I-rACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL...
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READTHISOWNER'SMANUALAND SAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Comparethe illustrations with yourtractorto familiarizeyourselfwith the locationsof variouscontrolsandadjustments. S avethis manual Attachment Ammeter Clutch Lever Choke Control Throttle Control Clutch/Brake Pedal Height Adjustment Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
  • Page 13 The operationof any eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always es or eye shields while operating ments or repairs. We recommend cles, or standard safety glasses. TO USE YOUR TRACTOR Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch.
  • Page 14 TO ADJUST MOWERCUTTINGHEIGHT The positionof the attachmentliftlever determinesthe cuttingheight. • Grasp lift lever. • Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position. The cutting height range is approximate- ly 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running.

  • Page 15: Storage

    • Remove oil till cap/dipstick and wipe clean, minsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill. • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHAR-r"...
  • Page 16 MOWING TIPS • Mowershouldbe properlyleveledfor best mowingperformance.See 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 fight of the machine.
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FILL ,. OATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battenj Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive BeN(s) TenSion Check Engine Oil Level...
  • Page 18 TRACTOR Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenper- formingany maintenance. BRAKEOPERATION If tractorrequiresmorethan six (6) feet stoppingdistanceat highspeed in highest gear,thenbrakemustbe adjusted.(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual).
  • Page 19 • 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.
  • Page 20 • If very dirty or damaged, replace pre- cleaner. • Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge. • Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s). TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate. • Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor. •...
  • Page 21 _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" • Turn ignition key =OFP and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely •...
  • Page 22 TO LEVELMOWER 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 underinflat- ed, you will not properly adjust your mower.
  • Page 23 BELT INSTALLATION • Install new belt in reverse order of removal 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 est gear, then brake must be adjusted: •...
  • Page 24 TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjust- ment is needed, proceed as follows: • Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N). •...
  • Page 25 "Pos=t=ve" Negative ( ) REPLACING BATTERY _CAUTION: 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, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,rings,etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.
  • Page 26 • Remove air cleaner cover, filter and car- tridge plate to expose carburetor choke (see =AIR FILTER" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). • Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed.
  • Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- 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" properly. • Engine flooded. • Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. • Dirty fuel filter. • Water in fuel. • Loose or damaged wiring. •...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE • Loose or damaged wiring. Engine clicks but will not start (cont'd) • Faulty solenoid or starter. Loss of power Cutting too much grass/too fast. Throttle in "CHOKE" tion. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. Dirty air filter.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING:HART PROBLEM CAUSE Poorcut - uneven • Bent blade mandrel. (cant'd) • Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. • Obstruction in clutch Mower blades will mechanism. not rotate • Worn/damaged drive belt. •...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL SCHEMATIC BA'R'ERY FUSE 30 AMP. AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE ', © : O_,'-- • ... CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) IGNITION SWITCH BLACK (OPTIONAL) • m_uE FUEL SN.T_; SOLENOID THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED BA3TERY, OWN ELECTRICAL BECAUSE BRIGHTNESS WILL CHANGE...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Batter/12 74760412 B_t Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 7603J Case Batter/ 145211 Bott, Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mou_ 145769 Nut, Push Nyk_ Batter/Fro_ 1_664 Sw;tch, Intarinck Pus_ln Sid551125 Washer Lode 1/4 73350400...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 160392 Chessis Assembly 140356 Drawbar 17490612 Screw, TI_ STD551025 Washer 155272 Bomper Hood, Oash 161917X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3_-16 155927 Panel, Dash, LPL 145660 C,p T_nnerman Grille P/L 155934X010 Panel, Dash, R.H.
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770 GROUND DRIVE -149 r,-150 p_48 +. 151 • 51 _1 _ _ 150 26 27...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL GROUND DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) Peerless 206-545C 146682 Spdng, Return, Brake 123666X Pulley,Trensaxle 4" 12000028 Ring, Retainer 121520X Strap, Torque 17490512 Screw, Thd., Roll. 5/16-18 x 3/4 154792 Rod ShiftarFender STLT STD561210 Pin, Cotter 105701X Washer, Shift Plate 74550412...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770 STEERING ASSEMBLY t i_1 p'---_s;...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL STEERING ASSEMBLY PART 139768 154427 156483 157473 62S6H 121748X 19272016 12000029 3366R 156438 STD551137 154779 73901000 156546 57079 124035X 126684X 71200410 127501 154406 126847X 136874 19131416 17490612 STD561210 130465 155099 152927 139769 19133808 STD541537 100711L 145054 121749X 153720 121232X...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENqT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL ENGINE PART 162152 17720410 149723 144069 144068 138129 150176 145552 STD551125 STD522507 165287 13280336 13200300 STD551237 17490624 159880 145996 73920600 152927 137180 157103 123487X; :io oe2x 17490512 8543R 109227X 128861 NOTE:All componentdimensions 11nch'_ 25.4nlrn NUMBER 917.270770 DESCRIPTION Control,Throt Paddle 32 22 Screw, Hex'_d Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR SEAT ASSEMBLY -PART DESCRIPTION Seat _, 140122 140551 BracketPnt PivotSeat (blk) STD523710 BoltFin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga 145006 C!ipPush In Hinged STD541437 Nut Hex Lockw/ins 3/8-16 Unc 124181X SpringSeat Cprsn2 250 BIkZi 17490616 ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 X 1Ty4t 19131614...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 156439 Decal, Fender Danger Sears 165389 Decal, Engine 163207 Decal, Fender 133644 Decal, Maintenance 166799 Decal, Panel Dash 163204 Decal, Hood/Fender 156368 Decal, Fender STLT Oper Inst 146046 Decal, V-Belt Dr Sch Tractor 160396 Decal, Mower Drive Schematic WHEELS...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL LIFT ASSEMBLY NUMBER 917.270770...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL LIFT ASSEMBLY PART 159460 159471 105767X 12000002 19211621 120183X 125631X 122365X 139865 139866 STD624008 127218 73350800 130171 73680800 139868 163552 140302 73540600 NOTE: Allcomponent dimensionsgiven in U.S. inches 1 inch= 25.4 mm NUMBER 917.270770 DESCRIPTION LiftLever Inner Wire Assembly Shaft Assembly,Lift Pin, Groove E-Ring...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770 MOWER DECK _132 !_ 21 >21...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 164961 Mower Deck Assembly,42" STD533107 Bolt 138017 BracketAssembly, S way Bar, Front 138440 BracketAssembly,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...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C o --...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxla Cover 780086A Needle Beadng _ 770128 Transaxle Case 776395 Countershaft 776409 OutputShaft 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 778369 Spur Gear (15 teeth) 778330 Spur Gear (11 teeth) 792180 Shift Key 792047...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 524 0...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 1358 GASKET SET J...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - o MODEL NUMBER 917.270770 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 615A...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270770 BRIGGS & STRA'rTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 8A__2 I 1019 LABEL KITI 306A...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 PART DESCRIPTION 497074 CylinderAssembly 399265 Bushing 391086 * Seal, Oil 493304 Sump, Engine 493457 Head, Cylinder#1 493458 Head, Cylinder#2 271867 * Gasket, Cylinder Head #1 271868 * Gasket, CylinderHead #2 495754 BreatherAssembly #1 222892...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL PART DESCRIPTION 491297 LeverAssembly, Governor 62199 Washer 223882 Washer, Governor Crank, Inside 224995 Shield, Fuel Spray 394358 Filter, Fuel 230318 Connector,Fuel Line 93897 Screw, Seres 94674 Screw, Hex Head 284A 94882 Screw, Hex Head 495469 Housing,Blower, Red 94786...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED "T -.-- .,,.,. SIGHTING GUIDE GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION "" 15" MAX. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control, Exercise extreme ceutlon when changing direction on elopes.
  • Page 60 Forthe repairor replacement p artsyou need delivereddirectlyto your home •Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega domlcilio - 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) Para pedir servicio...

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