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Craftsman 917.270831 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.270831 Owner's Manual

20.5hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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20.5HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No
917.270831
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair
Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pro, Mon - Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pro, Mon - Sat...
  • Page 2 Sears will replace the battery at no charge. riding equipment is available Please contact your nearest service warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman Sears Service Center. (In-home but a standard Estates, IL 60179 • Never carry passengers. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary.

  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    • 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 un- der the influence of alcohol or drugs. •...
  • Page 4 • 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 al- low objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended when necessary.

  • Page 5: Product Specifications

    CASE SIZE:U1R 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 dependabil- ity and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.
  • Page 6 Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Hex Bolt 3/6-16 x I (1) Lockwasher (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt (1) Large Flat Washer 5/16-18 x 1-114 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Knob © (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Lock Washers...
  • Page 7 i Parts packed separately in carton b_l_li _-_ Seat " Mulcher Plate Q'-) Wheel Steering Steering Boot Manual Pa_s Bag Parts Bag contents not shown full size teering Wheel Video Insert (2) __atch H,o.ok AssemDiles Slope Sheet Steering Wheel Adapter •...
  • Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled unassembled for shipping purposes. tractor all parts and hardware you assemble correct tools as necessary to insure you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make,assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below.
  • Page 9 • o" • i • ..'... ,*° INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. • Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder securely. • Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely.
  • Page 10 Hook Points Weld Nut Down From The To Lock Washer Weld Nut I Screw Latch Washer Washer Mulcherplate '_fScrew Latch Hooks TO CONVERT TO BAGGING DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory.
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OILPRESSURE FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT r 'l R N H ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY supplied...
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize various controls and adjustments. Attachment Clutch Lever • Ammeter ." _ _ - Choke Control\ Pedal Height Adjustment Knob Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of battery.
  • Page 13 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE...

  • Page 14: To Operate On Hills

    • Turn knob counterclockwise (P_)to lower cutting height. The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2"to 4". The heightsare measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, of grass and types of grass being mowed.
  • Page 15 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER A'I'rACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.
  • Page 16 control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending temperature. • The attachments can be used during the engine warm-up period and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly.

  • Page 17: General Recommendations

    FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Opel_tion Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners LubriCation Chart Sharpen/Replace Check Battery Level Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Ddve Belt(s) Tension Check...
  • Page 18 TRACTOR Alwaysobservesafety 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).
  • Page 19 BAI-FERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. •...

  • Page 20: Spark Plugs

    AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
  • Page 21 _CAUTION: Before performing • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. •...
  • Page 22 SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance "A" on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other. •...

  • Page 23: Belt Installation

    BELT INSTALLATION • Install new belt in reverse order of removal. • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. • Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjust- able brake system which is _nounted the right side of the transaxle.
  • Page 24 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 instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor.
  • Page 25 • Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely • Close terminal access doors. • Close hood. Terminal Keps Nut Access Ooor. iii} _4_1_ Positive (Red) "t. Cable Guard _'L--Negative Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB •...
  • Page 26 Choke Closed _ Choke Lever TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate differences in fuel, temperature, or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: In general, turning the mixture screw in...

  • Page 27: Engine Oil

    Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. _I_ CAUTION: Never store the tractor w_th gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART PROBLEM CAUSE Willnot_art • Out of fuel. • Engine not "CHOKED" properly. • Engine flooded. • Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. • Ditty fuel filter. • Water in fuel. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Carburetor out of adjustment.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART PROBLEM CAUSE • Loose or damaged =ngine clicks but will wiring. lot start (Cont'd) • Faulty solenoid or starter. Loss of power • Cutting too much grass/too fast. • Throttle in "CHOKE" position. • Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Mower blades will not • Obstruction in clutch rotate mechanism. • Worn/damaged drive belt. • Frozen idler pulley. • Frozen blade mandrel. Poor grass discharge • Engine speed too slow. • Travel speed too fast. • Wet grass. •...
  • Page 31 RUN/LIGHT B + L A + Y NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED B + L NONE SERVICING START B+L+S NONE PROPERLY - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 ,O-+----- SOLENOID W_TE •A_I f_E I... BL/_K _ _-_E_CUiaR BUICK [" aL*CK (CLUTCH _FF) BLACK...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 141940 17490508 166658 NOTE: All component dimensionsgiven in U, S. inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 DESCRIPTION Battery 12 VOLT 28 AMP Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 Case Battery Bolt, Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7.1/2...

  • Page 34: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 143 164_ 144 154207 145 156524 159 155123X428 NOTE: All component dimensionsgiven in U. S. inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 DESCRIPTION Chassis Assembly Drawhar Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 GROUND DRIVE , r_...
  • Page 37 Spring,Clutch Return 56 STD523712 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 57 130801 V-Belt, Ground Ddve 58 127274X Keeper, Belt, R.H. - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIP]ION 140312 Keeper, Bolt, Center Span 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x3/4 62 8883R...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 STEERING P"-_"- • _,-_ _°j __,F...
  • Page 39 154404 67 74781044 154429 19132012 80 74950612 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S. MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 DES_ SteedngWheel Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL Spindle Assembly, LH. Spindle Assembly, R.H. Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 ENGINE _'_" I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 17060512 37 8543R 109227X 128861 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S. - MODE L NUM BER 917.270831 DESCRIPTION Control, Throt Paddle 32 22 Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine, B&S, (See Breakdown) No. 461707-0145-E1 Muffler Exhaust...

  • Page 42: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR SEAT ASSEMBLY K]EY PART DIESCRIFnON NO. NO. Seat 3350 BIk/otk Craftsman 140123 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 Washer 13/3:) X 3/4 X 10 Ga 19131610 145O06 Clip Push In Hinged STD541437...

  • Page 43: Wheels And Tires

    163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman Gold 11 156368 Decal, Fender STLT Oper Inst E/S 13 146046 Decal, V-Belt Dr Sch Tractor WHEELS AND TIRES - MODEL NUM BER 917.270831 1<3EY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 15 160396 Decal, Mower Drive Schematic 138047...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 LIST ASSEMBLY J_,_: 171e 20 16 \...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - MODEL NU MBER 917.270831 LIST ASSEMBLY NO. NO. 11 139865 12 139866 13 STD624008 16 73350800 18 73680800 19 139868 25 2876H 27 126971X 28 73350600 32 73540600 NOTE: Allcomponent dimensionsgiven in U. S, PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly...

  • Page 46: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR -'- MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 MOWER DECK...

  • Page 47: Model Number

    Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5 51 STD541410 Locknut 52 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16÷18UNC 131845 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake 133943 Washer, Hardened 155046 Arm, Idler MODELNUMBER 917.270831 PART DESCRIPTION 165723 Spacer, Retainer Guard, TUV idler 59 141043 Knob Custom Oval 149846 V-Belt • 144959...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - MODEL NU MBER 917.270831 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545C...
  • Page 49 Flanged Bushing 5 / 8" ID 35A 780197 Flanged Bushing .751 790075 Brake Disk 790007 Brake Pad Plate 799021 Brake Pad (pkg of 2) - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 NUMBER 206-545C REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Dowel Pin 786026 Flat Washer 792076A .312 ID x .059W...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1 - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 I_O_LABELKIT 11o5e 15 _.<7 O WNER'S MANUAL tr REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEEREPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 51 689 | 278 ._ l-.- i__-_'_::_ 1 211 2271::i' "k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 447_ 865d'_ (" -_°'_ 305 "_ " • 306 "" . 3()7 | 240 ._?

  • Page 52: Engine-Model

    TRAC:I"OR - MODEL NUMB ER 917.270831 BRIGGS & STRAI"I'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1 310_ 797A 358 GASKET 634 _ 177 O 51A_ 3@ 20@...
  • Page 53 26828 Spring-Valve (Exhaust) 221596 Retainer-Valve Retainer-Valve 292260 494553 Keeper-Valve 261368 Tappet-Valve Camshaft 214487 393415 Slinger-Oil MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 NUMBER 461707t TYPE NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION 498542 Short Block 213290 Manifold-Intake 271412 -Jr• Gasket-Intake 270884 -k_. Gasket-Intake 51 A 93970 Screw (Carburetor)
  • Page 54 Screw (Drive Cap) 280866 Shield-Heat 91362 Gear-Ring 262989 Gear-Timing 693059 Gear-Starter 94010 Nut (Starter Terminal) 797A 693167 Nut (Starter Terminal) 394860 Cap-Drive MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 PART 497607 497604 693511 693497 495715 493880 693488 O+ Diaphragm-Fuel " 393397 224774 865A 224775 497656...

  • Page 55: Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION "" SIGHTING GUIDE greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL...
  • Page 56 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME" (1-800-46_663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a _omicilio • 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi6ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need:...

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