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16.0 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRAOTO
Model No.
917.270841
Safety
Assembly
Operation
o Maintenance
o Repair Parts
CAUTBON:
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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Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917270841
- 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=859=5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am _5 pro, Mon - Sat Estates, IL 60179...
- Page 2 30 days from is available by taking your Craftsman Center. (In-home warranty service but a standard trip charge will apply). This is in the United States_ This Warranty...
- Page 3 o Turn off blades when not mowing° o Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. o Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. o Watch for traffic when operating crossing roadways.
- 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 allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary_ °...
- Page 5 AMP/HR: 25 MIN CCA:190 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 dependability and performance. Should you experience...
- Page 6 (1) Large Fiat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Lockwasher (1) Hex Bolt (1) Locknut 5/16-18× 1-1/4 5/16-18 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob (2) Hex Bo!ts !/4-20 × &_4 (2) Hex Nuts i14-20 (2) Lock Washers 1/4 (2) Washers...
- Page 7 PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SiZE (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Weld Nuts Parts packet separately in carton Seat Video Cassette St_rmgWhe_ Parts Bag Steering Boot Manual (2) Lock L_._ Washers #10 (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge Parts Bag contents not shown full size (2) Latch Hook Assemblies...
- Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled unassembled for shipping purposes. all parts and hardware you assemble as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIIRED ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below. (1) 9/16"...
- 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 rings, etc. Positive terminal must be con- nected first to prevent sparking...
- Page 10 CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac- tor, check to see that the brake is propedy adjusted. See =TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. iNSTALL MULCHER PLATE o Install two latch hooks to rnulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.
- Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE WARNING ENGtNE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT A'N'ACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED IGNITION DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY or in literature supplied with the product.
- Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THBS OWNER'S MANUAL YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments, Attachment Clutch Lever Ammeter Throttle!Choke Control Clutch/Brake Control Freewheel Control Our tractors conform National ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER:...
- Page 13 repairs,, W e recommenda wide visionsafetymaskover the spectacles,or standardsafetyglasses. TO USE YOUR TRACTOR Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch,, When engine is running, any attempt by the operator leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine,.
- Page 14 hot months. For healthier and 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 relative- ly high; the second to desired height. TO OPERATE ON HILLS ,_kCAUTBON: Do not drive up or down hillswith slopes greater than 15°...
- Page 15 o For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte- nance section of this manual)° - To change engine oil, see the Mainte- nance section in this manual. GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank_ Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum...
- Page 16 PURGE TRANSMISSION ,_CAUTION: Never engage or'disen- gage freewheel lever while the engine is running. To ensure proper operation and perfor- mance, it is recommended that the trans- mission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans- mission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor.
- Page 17 MULCHING MOWING TaPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean after each use° ,, The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse grass and not be noticed.
- Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSgBgUTIES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Systems L.IntedOck Check forLoOse Fasteners (A S.,_Roplsce Mowor Blades Lubri=_0n C"a,_ ..,,Check Batte_ Level clean Battery and Terminals/Recharge Check Trenssxle Cooling "Adjust Blade Belt(s)TensiOn Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level...
- 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. "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
- Page 20 . Rinsethe batterywithplain water and dry. o Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright. o Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. o Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT TERY" in the Assembly section of this manual).° V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation...
- Page 21 AIR FILTER Yourenginewill not runproperlyusinga 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 22 CLEANING o Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter_ ,_kCAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: o Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking o Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position° = Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED"...
- 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 undednflated, you will not properly adjust your mower° SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT o Raise mower to its highest position°...
- Page 24 Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. = Pull belt away from mower: BELT INSTALLATION = Install new belt in reverse order of removal° Mandrel Pulley Mandrel Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE ,./our tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle.
- Page 25 TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary° tf for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its position while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at the friction pack located on the right side of transmis _ sion_...
- Page 26 ATTACH JUMPER CABLES • Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat- tery, taking care not to short against chassis. o Connect one end of the BLACK the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.
- Page 27 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- SEMBLY o Raise hood. o Unsnap headlight wire connector. o Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor° = To replace, reverse above procedures Hood Headlight Wire Connector...
- Page 28 ACCELERATION TEST- o Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture valve out (counter- clockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates smoothly= High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust- damage may result.
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Engine clicks but Loose or damaged wilt not start Faulty solenoid (conrd) _J u..., Loss of power • Cutting grass/too • Throttle tion. , Build-up and trash under mower. ° Dirty air filter° o Low oil level!dirty °...
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE =ROBLEM Poor cut - uneven grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. (cont'd) Obstruction in clutch Mower blades will mechanism_ not rotate Worn/damaged drive belt. Frozen idler pulley. Frozen blade mandrel° , ,: ,,,,,,.,, Engine speed too stow. Poor grass dis- charge Travel speed too fast.
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER SCHEMATIC !tl ° "°° o11io BA'T'rERY U'x.D FUSE B0 AMP ',-0,,(3-+---- _ ... CLUTCH t BRAKE ___)G (PEDAL UP} ]iGNITION SWITCH (OPTIONAL) _JEL, "A \ FUEL SHUT, OFF SOLENOID YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE UGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE...
- Page 34 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.270641 ELECTRICAL +++++...
- Page 35 Cable Ground 6 Ga 12" black Sw_tchPlunger Nc Gray Switch Ign 4 Pos Nut Ignition Cover Sw Key BIk 1 25 TextSLT Key lgn Molded Craftsman Hamess Ign Man CI Am Hm 97 Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc× 1/2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid...
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270641 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART 160392 t40356 17490612 19131216 t55272 !61917X013 STD533710 t55927 145660 155934 17490608 144983X558 t26938X 19131312 STD541437 145198X558 155217 151287)(558 139976 17490508 139886 139887 73800400 19091416 145201 161464 145202 STD522507 72140606 t54798 STD541437 158418 156095 I54966...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL GROUND DRIVE HUMBER 917.270641 --66 ..._50 ,,-148 _lso ,,. 150 _ ,,. 51...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL GROUND DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION 140607 Transmission, Asm, 142431 Spring, Rebam, Brake 144698 Pulley, Transmission 154792 Rod, Shift 76020416 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x I 73800500 Nut, Lock He× w/Ins 5/16-18 74780616 Bolt He× 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr5 73800600 Nut, Lock Hex wiWsh 3/8-16 106933X...
- Page 40 TRACTOR -- MODEL HUMBER 917.270541 STEERING ASSEUBLY .7"...
- Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL STEERING ASSEMBLY PART 139768 154427 156483 !57473 6266H 121748X 19272016 12000029 3366R t56438 STD551137 154779 73901000 156546 57079 124035X 126684X 71200410 127501 I54406 126847X 136874 19131416 17490612 STD5612!0 130465 155099 152927 139769 19133808 STD541537 100711L 145054 121749X 153720 121232X 6855M...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917o270641 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
- Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL ENGINE PART 162157 17720410 137352 272293 13280324 13200300 STD551237 t59880 137180 109202X 158990 123487X 17490512 137040 124028X 17490412 19091416 STD551131 71070512 17490620 128861 NOTE: AlLcomponent dimensions given in U S, inches 1 inch = 25,4 mm NUMBER 9't7.270641 DESCRIPTION...
- Page 44 TRACTOR- SEAT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION Seat 3350 Blkiblk Craftsman 140122 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga 19131610 145006 Clip Push In Hinged Nut He:<Lock w/Ins 3/8-16 Uric...
- Page 45 163200 Decal, Hood, RH I63202 Decal, Hood, LH. 133644 Decal, Customer Maintenance 163203 Decal, Deck Mower EZ 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 146046 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic 163252 Decal, Dash Panel B&S Decal, V-Belt Schematic 160396 WHEELS &...
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270641 LIFT ASSEMBLY €...
- Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER LIFT ASSEMBLY NOTE: AI_component dimensions given in U.S, inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 917.270541 PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring WtPIunger 159471 ShaflAsm. Uft I05767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer21/32 x I x21 Ga.. 120183X Bearing Nytong 125631X...
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL MOWER DECK NUMBER 917.270641 103 105...
- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 144393 Mower Housing STD533107 Bolt 138017 Bracket Assembty,Sway Bar, Front 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar STD624008 Retainer Spring 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Grade STD551137 Washer, Lock 140296 Washer, Hardened 134149...
- Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270641 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 310-0500...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL HYDRO TRANSAXLE-- MODEL NUMBER 310-0500 PART DESCRIPTION 142986 Housing,Lower 142987 Assembly, Upper Housing 142932 Seal, Up 142928 Ring, Wire Retaining 142933 Ring, Retaining 142934 Bearing, Shaft Ball 142935 Beating, Cradle 150771 Bearing, Thrust 30 x 52 x 13 142937 Swashplate, Variable 142938...
- Page 52 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270_1 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 230 _614 1_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR iNSTRUCTION MANUAL 1029 1026...
- Page 53 TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 °,11, T 127 138 106 987 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT _123 "A" REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270641 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 634j 127_...
- Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL HUMBER 917.270641 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE HUMBER 1174-E1 20 634A 842 524 868 868A _ 523 358 GASKET SET _524 977 CARBURE-I'OR GASKET s_-r...
- Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL HUMBER 917.270641 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 Ito_9 LA.Et. K ,T1 !_o_ LABEL KiT' EMissioNsJ...
- Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 PART DESCRIPTION 496412 CylinderAssembly 399265 Bearing, Cylinder 391086 * Seat, Oil 494238 Base, Engine 495858 Head, Cylinder 273280 *** Gasket, Cylinder Head 495735 Breather Assembly 27803 ."...
- Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL PART DESCRIPTION 810068 Screw, Set 496280 Housing, Blower 94786 Screw, Hex, Head, Blower Housing Mounting 225020 Shield, Cylinder 94930 Screw, Cylinder Shield 497595 Motor, Starter 497602 Bolt, Thru 497608 Brush Set 495859 Armature, Magneto 94731...
- Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION "" SIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 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 caution when changing direction on slopes.
- 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 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 (1-800-473o7274) Para pedir servicio...