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Craftsman 917.271631 Owner's Manual

16.5 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
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16.5 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.27163!
o Safety
Assembly
o Operation
o 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, I160179
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sears_com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pro, Mon - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, I160179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears_com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Sears will replace the battery at no charge° War- ranty service is available free of charge by returning your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. Inohome warranty service is available...

  • Page 3: General Operation

    IMPORTANT: T his cuttingmachineis capableof amputatingIlands and feet and throwingobjects_ Failureto observe the followingsafetyinstructionscould result in serious injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION I!. SLOPE OPERATION o Read,understand, a nd follow all Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of- instructions in the manualand on the control and tipover accidents, which can re-...
  • Page 4 HI.CHILDREN • Never run a machine inside a closed Tragic accidents can occur if the operator area. is not alert to the presence of children. ° Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade Children are often attracted to the attachment bolts, tight and keep machine and the mowing activity.
  • Page 5 o Use slow speed.. C hoosea low gear so _, CAUTION: Towonlythe attachments thatyou will not haveto stop or shift thatare recommended by and comply while on the slope° with specifications of the manufacturerof o Avoidstartingor stoppingon a slope.,if yourtractor.Use commonsensewhen tires losetraction, disengagethe towing..
  • Page 6 PRODUCT SPECiFICATiONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractorr It has been designed, GASOLINE 1°25 engineered and manufactured to give CAPACITY UNLEADED you the best possible dependability ANDTYPE: REGULAR performance. OILTYPE SAE30 (ABOVE32°F)i Should you experience any problem (APFSF- SJ): SAE5W-30 cannot easily...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt Steering 318-t6 x 1 Wheel Insert (1) Large Fiat Washer (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (I) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-1B x t-I/4 Steering Whee! Extension Steering ....Adapter Steering Shaft © Boot Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(I) Knob...
  • Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of tlnose parts left 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.
  • Page 9 INSTALL SEAT TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKiD (See Adjust seat before tightening adjustment Operation section for location knob_ function of controls) 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat 1, Press lift lever plunger and raise washer securing seat to cardboard attachment lift lever to its highest packing and set aside for assembly...

  • Page 10: Check Tire Pressure

    INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION ALL BELTS (If previously removed) Raise and hold deflector shield See the figures that are shown for upright position° replacing motion and mower blade drive Place front of mulcher plate over front belts in the Service and Adjustments of mower deck opening...
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning° BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT FUEL...
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare tile illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference, Light Switch Attachment Ignition Switch Clutch Lever X Lift...
  • Page 13 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 adjustments or repairs, We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

  • Page 14: Starting The Engine

    o The average lawn should be cut to o To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal, approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches • Make alt turns slowly. during hot months,, For healthier TO TRANSPORT better looking lawns,...

  • Page 15: To Start Engine

    ADD GASOLINE clockwise to "START" position release key as soon as engine starts° o Fill fuel tank_ Use fresh, clean, regular Do not run starter continuously unleaded gasoline with a minimum more than fifteen seconds per minute. 87 octane.. (Use of leaded gasoline If the engine does not start after will increase...

  • Page 16: Mowing Tips

    MOWING TiPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS o Mower should be properly leveled IIVIPORTANT: For best performance, best mowing performance, See "TO keep mower housing free of built-up LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the grass and trash. Clean after eacfm use° Service and Adjustments section of this .
  • Page 17 MA,,TE,A,OESO,EOUL, AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE /_./_ ERV'C E DATES chec_ B r.ka Opo,a,on V" it' ..... Check Tire Pressure _Check Operator Presence and ...... lnledock Systems v" R [&eekforLoosa F as,ener_ ..... u_ ..i Sharpen!Replace Mower Blades .....
  • Page 18 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: T oensureproperassem- bly, centerhote in blade mustalign with Alwaysobservesafety ruleswhen star on mandrelassembly. performingany maintenance. 4. Reassemblehex bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION andflat washer in exact order as If tractorrequiresmorethan six (6) feet shown. stoppingdistanceat high speed in Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Fto Lbs.
  • Page 19 BATTERY NOTE: Altllough multi-viscosity oils (5W30, t0W30 etco) improve starting Your tractor has a battery charging systern cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils which is sufficient for normal use° How- will result in increased oil consumption ever; periodic charging of the battery with when used above...
  • Page 20 Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick NOTE: tf very dirty or damaged, replace chectdng level. Be sure dipstick cap is pre-cteaner. tightened securely for accurate Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge° Reinstall cover and secure with reading_ Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick, knob(s).
  • Page 21 o Keepfinishedsurfacesand wheelsfree 4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline. of all gasoline,oil, etc. o Protectpain[edsurfaceswith automo- tive type wax° Clamp__--_-_ Clam p We do not recommendusing a garden FuelFilter ----_.__-L__.,' hoseto cleanyour tractorunlessthe electricalsystem,muffler,air filter and carburetorare coveredto keepwater out. CLEANING Water in enginecan result in a shortened ,, Cleanengine,battery,seat,finish,etc.
  • Page 22 • Before malting any necessary adjust- TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING ments, check that both front links are Adjust tile mower while tractor is parked equal in length. on level ground or driveway. Make sure • If links are not equal in length, adjust tires are properly inflated (See "PROD-...
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above, Readjust BELT necessary. If stopping distance is still The mower blade drive belt may be greater than six (6) feet in highest replaced without tools_ Park the tractor gear, further maintenance is neces-...

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER 4+ Replace washers and snap retaining NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT ring securely in axle groove. 5+ Replace axle cover. The transaxle should be in neutral when NOTE: To seal tire punctures the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire...
  • Page 25 Positive Terminal Negative Terminal Bolt Negative (Black) Positive (Red) Cable Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Cables 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the Charged backside of the grill, Battery 3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely...
  • Page 26 ENGINE IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may resutt if screw Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the is turned in too tight. emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, PRELIMINARY SETTING may be performed by any non-road engine...
  • Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor hose, or tank during storage° Also, storage at the end of the season or if the experiance indicates that alcohol tractor wil! not be used for 30 days or more. blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fue!. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes Engine flooded° before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug, Replace spark plug.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power 1,, Cutting too much grass/too Set in "Higher Cut" position/ fast. reduce speed° Throttle in "CHOKE" 2, Adjust throttle control. position_ Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower, housing.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades wilt 1, Obstruction in clutch Remove obstructiono not rotate mechanism° 2o Worn/damaged mower Replace mower drive belt.. drive belt, 3o Frozen idler pulley. 3o Replace idler pulley. Frozen blade mandrel. Replace blade mandrel° 1_ Place throttle control Poor grass...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271631 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE STARTER BLACK : ,O-4---- ..(OPT(O_) WHI_E SOLENOID CLUTCH I BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHfl'E (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH _ _ _ __ SEAT SWITCH i ..r ..IGN_TtO_ Bt=ACK ..8L,_CK GROUNDING CONNECTOR SPARK...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271631 ELECTRICAL • "/...
  • Page 33 Nut, Keps Hex t/4-20 UNC 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga t2" black 12t305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 175566 Switch Ign 140403 Key Ign Molded Craftsman 170217 Harness lgn 71110408 Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1/4-20 Uric x 1/2 131563 Covet'Terminal Red 175141...

  • Page 34: Chassis And Enclosures

    'TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271631 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES ,,145...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271631 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash° STD533710 Boft. Carriage 3/8-I6 x 1 155927 Panel. Dash, L,H, 145660 Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L t72t07X010 Panel, Asm.
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271631 GROUNDDRIVE...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271631 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) 8883R Cover Pedal Blk Round Dana D4360-140 175410 Pulley Eng 146682 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 71170764 Bolt He× 7/16-20 x 4 Gr5 t23666X Pulley Transaxle 18/20" tires STD551I43 Washer Lock Hvy Htcl Spr 7/16 I2000028...

  • Page 38: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271631 STEERING ASSEMBLY ;_._._ .._ ,..,.t43...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271631 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 154427 Front Axle AssembEy 169840 Spindle Assembty, L H 169839 Spindle Assembly, R,H 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 12t748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029...

  • Page 40: Optional Equipment

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271631 ENGINE _._ /1 "_"_',,,,_ _' OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271631 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 170545 ControlThrottletChoke 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1t4-20x5/8 T Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs Modef310707-0137-E1 ..Muffler Exhausl B&S L! 137352 165291 Gasket 1 313 ]d Tin Plated 148456 Tube Drain Oil STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8 Shield BRN/DBR Guard...

  • Page 42: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR -- MODEl,, NUMBER 917.271631 SEAT ASSEMBLY " PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 3350 Blk!blk Craltsman 12t248X Bushing Snap glk Nyl 50 ld 140551 72050412 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) Boll[ Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-I/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 19131610...
  • Page 43 Pad, Footrest LH STLT 177253 Pad, Footrest RH STLT Decal Hood Side 165799X428 172331 Decal Mower 178056 Manual. Owner's (Englis!_) 163204 Decal, Fender Craftsman 178057 Manual, Owner's (Spanish) 156439 Decal, Fender Danger PART DESCRIPTION 59192 Cap Value Tire 65139 StemValue...

  • Page 44: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271631 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271631 LIFT ASSEr_BLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION t59460 Washer Asm inner Spring W/Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm_ Lift RH 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 2t G& 120183X Bearing Nylong 125631X Grip Handle Fiuled 122365X...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9'17.27i 631 MOWER DECK 1051 i147 102''_ 21 22...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271631 MOWER DECK KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 131845 Arm Assembly, Pad. Brake STD533107 Bolt 133943 Washer, Hardened 138017 Arm, Idler Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 155046 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42' Deck 165723 Spacer, Retainer STD624008...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271631 DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140 .., ...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271631 DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170981 Housing, Upper 120472X Spacer', .633 X 87 X ,755 2274J Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X ,,734 105928X Sprocket, 9T 134400 Ball, Delenl 170988 Gear, Bevel, 36T 105904X Spring, Delent...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271631 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 3'10707) TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 "k REQUIRES SPEClALTOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL, 9t4_P 1o22 "_l!__ ""_ 63..5-.S;_ ..102; 761 _.:_ 7_82_ ....-'--:__-../ }_,_:_ L_Y" 27_,. t/IIt;_N#IlJ] I({%,,_...

  • Page 51: Briggs & Stratton

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271631 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 711_ 344 _Ip 404@ !i 1019 LABEL KIT [ 1o56 O wNER's MANUAL...

  • Page 52: Engine-Model

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271631 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0t37-E1 310.5;_;" :-2J 1051 ,, %'_"_;'_ ,..::J_ 1"_ *'j _-:x !036 LABEL-EMISSIONS 52 _ 287 _. 668 _...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271631 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT Io4g1270276 r_ 987® 95 137 0 2760 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 358 ENGINE GASKET SET _24 _ 6170 1022_ 175_...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271631 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690t56 Cylinder Assembly 690577 Seat-Inlet 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 39t086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 108A 692344 Valve-Choke(Choke-A-Matic) 494238 Sump-Engine I08B 695419 Valve-Choke...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27t631 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 69t 002 Screw (Dipstick Tube) 692037 Harness-Wiring 690844 Housing-Blower 789A 695050 Harness-Wiring 690960 Screw (Blower Housing) 693167 Nut (Brush Retainer) 690499 Shield-Cylinder 691429 Cap-Drive...
  • Page 56 SERVICE NOTES...
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  • Page 58 SERWCE NOTES...

  • Page 59: For Safe Operation

    SUGGESTED GUHDE FOR SDGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. ¢.D 15 MAX. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not i!;! ,_ greater...
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