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Craftsman 917.27317 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.27317 Owner's Manual

17.5 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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LAWN TRACTOR
17.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.273170
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This product
has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.
IMPORTANT:
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 pm, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Rules and Instructions operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 before Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am- 5 pm, Mon- Sat...
  • Page 2 Service and Adjustments ... 21 Storage ... Troubleshooting Repair Parts ... Sears Service ... RIDING EQUIPMENT if this Craftsman up according to the instructions any parts that are found to the guidelines of coverage warranted parts for the two full years.

  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. _IWARNING: In order to prevent cidental starting when setting porting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where...
  • Page 4 Mow up and down slopes, not across. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. even terrain could overturn Tall grass can hide obstacles. Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.
  • Page 5 • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur- chase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Insert (1) Locknut (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Adapter Steering Wheel For Future Use Keys 11111 (2) Keys Steering Wheel (1) Large Flat Washer <b 1/2-20 (1) Locknut Boot Seat (1)Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge 1_(1) Knob Video...

  • Page 8: Install Steering Wheel

    Your new tractor has been assembled unassembled for shipping purposes. all parts and hardware you assemble as necessary to insure proper TOOLS REQUIRED ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below. (1) 3/4"wrench (1) Pliers (2) 7/16"...

  • Page 9: Check Battery

    Pivot seat and pan forward semble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten. Lower seat into operating sit in seat. Slide seat until a comfortable is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. Get off seat without moving justed...
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 2. Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. 3. Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) & Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor various controls and adjustments. Attachment Clutch Lever Ammeter Throttle/Choke Control Clutch/Brake Pedal Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards AMMETER - Indicates charging discharging (-) of battery.

  • Page 13: To Use Throttle Control

    The operation of any tractor the eyes, which can result in severe glasses or eye shields adjustments or repairs. spectacles or standard HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch.

  • Page 14: To Operate On Hills

    • The average lawn should be cut to approxi- mately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. For best cutting performance, 6 inches in height should be mowed twice.
  • Page 15 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already with summer weight oil. Check engine oil with tractor ground. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/ dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube.
  • Page 16 COLD WEATHER STARTING below) When engine starts, leave throttle control in choke position until engine warms up and begins to run roughly. Once rough running begins, diately move the throttle control fast position. Engine warm-up take from several seconds minutes (the colder the temperature, the longer...

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE REGULAR SERVICE cC:I: ;kk Birak;iOp;r ra:ion Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart Check Bailery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Change Engine...

  • Page 18: Brake Operation

    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 gear, then brake must be adjusted. "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES Maintain proper...
  • Page 19 NOTE:The original equipmentbattery on your tractor is maintenancefree. Do not attemptto open or removecaps or covers. Adding or checkinglevel of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEANBATTERYAND TERMINALS Corrosionand dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power.

  • Page 20: Spark Plugs

    AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cteaner after every 25 hours of operation season. Service paper cartridge 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
  • Page 21 SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: WARNING: TO AVOID Depress clutch/brake Place gearshift lever in neutral Place attachment Turn ignition key to "STOP" Make sure the blades Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where come in contact with plug. TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER...

  • Page 22: Belt Removal

    TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT Raise mower to its highest •...
  • Page 23 Mandrel Idler Pulleys Mandrel Pulley TO CHECK AND 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 five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted.
  • Page 24 Clutchin_ Stationaryldler Transaxle TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral the gear shift lever is in neutral gate) position. The adjustment at the factory; however, if adjustment needed, proceed as follows: 1. Make sure transaxle is in neutral NOTE: When the tractor...

  • Page 25: Replacing Battery

    TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis then from the fully charged RED cable last from both batteries. Weak or Dead Fully Charged Battery Battery REPLACING BATTERY _,WARNING: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time.
  • Page 26 ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers ex- pense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's outlet.
  • Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor age at the end of the season tor will not be used for 30 days or more. _,CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to coot before storing...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE 1. Out of fuel. Will not start 2. Engine not"CHOKED" properlF 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 7 Water in fuel.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE Cutting too much grass/too Loss of power fast. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. Dirty air filter. Low oil level/dirty oil. Faulty spark plug.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE PROBLEM 1. Obstruction Mower blades will mechanism. not rotate 2. Worn/damaged belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 1. Engine speed too slow. Poor grass discharge Travel speed 3.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR SCHEMATIC (NOT OCCUPIED) SEATSW,TON IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE* M+G+A1 NONE RUN/LIGHT B+A1 A2+L B+A1 NONE START B+S+A1 NONE 02374 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 BLACK BATTERY FUSE BLUE BLUE ATT'MENT CLUTCH I GREEN • i 85 86 i BLUE 30 I 7&...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 ELECTRICAL NOTE: All component dimensions given in US inches PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 176689 Box Battery 176137 Switch, Interlock 183759 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga.

  • Page 34: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES oo o /142 chassis-Laser -It.stlt...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 187846X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8_16 x 3/4 174996 Panel, Dash, L.H. 172!05X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 185682X613...

  • Page 36: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR GROUND DRIVE - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 /120 drive-fender.stlt...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR GROUND DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) PeeMess 206-545C 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 123666X Pulley, Transaxie 12000028 Ring, Retainer 121520X Strap, Torque 17060512 Screw 5/16q8 x 3/4 165866 Rod Shifter Fender STLT STD561210 Pin, Cotter 105701X Washer, Shift Plate 74550412 Belt 1/4_28 unf W/Patch Gr.

  • Page 38: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering pllt...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY NOTE: All component dimensions given in U,S. inches - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 PART DESCRIPTION 184704X428 Steering Wheel 184706 Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, L,H, 169839 Spindle Assembly, R,H, 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip 175121...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR ENGINE I OPTIONAL Spark Arrester PART DESCRIPTION 170545X505 Control, Throttle/Choke 17720408 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 1/2 Engine, Kohler Model CV490_27532 (See Breakdown) 174667 Muffler Gasket (Order from engine manufacture) 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 169837 Shield Brn/Dbr Guard 137180 Arrestor, Spark 184900...

  • Page 41: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 ,,_,_ PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga 120183X Bearing Nyleng 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read 139865 Link Asm Lift LH.

  • Page 42: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR SEAT ASSEMBLY _...--- seat It.knob 9 PART DESCRIPTION 180597 Seat 180166 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga. 145006 Clip Push In Hinged STD541437 Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 3/8-16 unc 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 17000616...

  • Page 43: Wheels And Tires

    TRACTOR-- DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 156368 Decal, Oper. Instr. 192060 Decal, Replacement 186280 Decal, Hood, R.H. 186281 Decal, Hood, LH. 138047 Decal, Battery 133644 Decal, Customer Maintenance 190962 Decal, HP Engine 172331 Decal, Mower Srs 186282 Decal, Fender 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 186283 Decal, Hood Side 146046...

  • Page 44: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR MOWER DECK " i147 117 _ 118_ " 42 D man-t-path stlt 3 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 z146 10--...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" STD533107 Bolt 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Front 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck STD624008 Retainer Spring 178024 Bar Sway Deck 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 STD551137 Washer, Lock 140296 Washer, Hardened...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 780086A Needle Bearing 518" 770128 Transaxle Case 776395 Countershaft 776409 Output Shaft 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 778369 Spur Gear (15 teeth) 778330 Spur Gear (11 teeth) 792180 Shift Key 792047...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27532 YLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHERJ CRANKCASEj "17 _-14...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27532 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER PART DESCRIPTION 25-351_01-S Lifter, valve (2) 12_755_97_S Kit, cylinder head (includes 3_16, Gaskets 12 041 01_S (Qty. 2), 12 041 02_S, & 12 041 03_S) 12-411-05_S Rod, push (2) 12-041-10-S Gasket, cylinder head 12-017_01-S Valve, intake (Std.)
  • Page 50 TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27532 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL _j ... _ 10 AIR INTAKE - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES 1110--_...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27532 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 12_086-14_S Screw, hex. flange M10x1.5x46 12_468_03-S Washer, plain 318" 24_018-03-S Retainer, grass screen (3) 24_162M03_S Screen, grass 25M086M47"S Bolt, shoulder M6x1.0x16 (4) 12_157_06MS X_42M 15MS 12_025M15-S Flywheel 12_155-09_S Connector M-548025MS Screw, hex.
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273170 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27532 SYSTEMJ STARTING ENGINE CONTROLS t14_ OIL PAN / LUBRICATION i_-5...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27532 STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART DESCRIPTION M-839070_S Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x70 25_098-07-S Starter assembly (Includes 3-8) 12-755-54-S Kit, drive end 12-227_18-S Cap, drive end 12-170_05-S Armature 12-221-01-S Kit, brush & spring 12-227-13_S Cap, commutator end 12-211_01_S Bolt, hex.
  • Page 54 TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV490 TYPE NUMBER 27532 CRANKSHAFT FUELSYSTEMJ FUEL SYSTEM PART DESCRIPTION M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 M-629116_S Stud M6x1.0x116 (2) 12_853_118-S Kit, carburetor w/gaskets (Includes 4,5[qty 1], wire tie 12_454-03_S, Terminal 25-452- 20_S) 12-041-02-S Gasket, air cleaner 12-041 _01-S Gasket, carburetor (2) 12_265-06-S...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control.
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