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Owner's Manual
CRRFT$I4nH"
15.5 HP
ELECTRIC STAR_
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSA_LE
LAWN TR. f TX3R
Model No.
917.270613
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
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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 Une
5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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- Page 1 For answers to your questions about this product, Call: Read and follow all 1-800-659-5917 Safety Rules and Instructions Sears Craftsman Help Une before operating this equipment. 5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179...
- Page 2 Repair Parts .........32 MaintenanceSchedule......17 PartsOrdering.......BeckCover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) yearsfrom the date of purchase,ifthis CraftsmanRidingEquipmentis main- tained, lubricated and tuned up accordingto the instructions in the owner'smanual, Sears willrepairor-rsplsce,free of charge, anyparts found to be defectivein materialor worla'nanship.
- Page 3 • Do nottryto stabUize the mach_e by •Tum otf blades when not rnowing. putting your foot on the ground. • Stop engine before removing grass • Do not ose grees catcher on 8tesp catcher or unclogging chute; slopes. • Mowonly in deylight orgeed arlir_al Ikjht.
- Page 4 • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. • Never make adjustmentsor repairswith Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and the engine refining. use extra caution when servicing there. • Grass catchercomponents am subject • Check brake operation frequently. to wear, damage, and deterioration, Adjust and service as required.
- Page 5 CASE SIZE: U1R BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS. TORQUE: CONGRATULATIONS on your pumhase of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you expedenceany problemyou cannoteasilyremedy,please contactyour nearest SearsAuthorizedSewloe Center.
- Page 6 Parts Bag contentsshownfull size ® (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Hex Bolt (1) Locknut 5/16-18 3/8o16 x 1 1-1/4 (1) Large Flat Washer (2) Lock Washers #10 (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Weld Nuts 010 I_ (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge (1) Knob ©...
- Page 7 Parts packed separately in carton Seat Muk:her Video Steor;ng Plate Cassette Wheel Steering Parts Bag Boot Manual Parts Bag contentsnotshown full size Shaft Steering Wheel Insert 12) Keys Steodng Wheel Adapter Siope Sheet...
- Page 8 Your n ow tractor hasbeen assembled atg_e factory w ith exception ofthose pads left unassembled forshipping purposes. Toensure s afe andproper operation ofyour t ractor 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. •...
- Page 9 INSTALL MULCHER PI.ATE HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR • instafltwo latch boolw to musher plata CHECK BATTERY using screw,washer,lock washer,and • Liftseat pan to raisedpos_dion and open weld nutas shown. battely box door. NOTE: pre-aasembleweld nutto latch • It thisbatteryis put into se_ice after hookby inserting weld nut fromthe top monthand year indicatedon label (label withhookpointingdown.
- Page 10 TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DIS- / CHECKLIST CHARGING PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING Simplyremovemulcherplate and store in CHECKLIST: a safe place.Yourmower is now ready for All assembly instructions have been discharging or installation of optional completed. grasscatcheraccessory. No remaining loose pads in carton. NOTE: It is not necessaryto change Battery is properly prepared and blades.The mulcherbladesare designed...
- Page 11 These symbolsmay appear on yourtractoror in literaturesupplied with the product. Leam and understand their meaning. & BATTERY CAUTION ON REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNINQ ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVEL RTEMP FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED...
- Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RuLEs BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Attachment Ammeter ClutchLever Light Ignition ThrottleChoke Switch Control...
- Page 13 The operation of any tractor can result in foreige objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glass- es or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjust- manta or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over specta- clse, or standard safety glasses.
- Page 14 • For b est c utting p erformance, grass • Do not push or tow tractor at mere than over 6 inches I nheight should b e five (5) MPH. mewed t wice. Make thefirst c utrelative- NOTE: To protect hood from damage ly high;...
- Page 15 NOTE: At a high elUtude(above3000 _,CAUTION: Fig to bottom of gas tank feet) or In coldtemperatures(below32 F) filler neck. Do not ovedgl. Wlpe off any the carburetor fuel mixturemay needto be spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use adjustedfor bestengine performance.
- Page 16 MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Certaintypasof gress and gresscondi- tionsmay requirethatan area he IMI_DRTAI/T: Forhest perlormance, keep mower housing free of built-upgrass mulched a secondtime to completely and trash. Clean after each use. hidethe clippings. When doinga Sac" ondcut, mowacrossor perpendicular to •...
- Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE ATES REGULAR SERVICE V" Check Operat or PzeS(n_ _ T _ede_ _ _or L ee_ Fat=._== Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades IIf4 T _bri_ Check Battely Lm/el Clean Batter/and Terrnlnats Check Trar,.saxla Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension (l_l Ad)u=t Motion...
- Page 18 TRACTOR trailingedge up towardsdeck as shown. IMPORTANT:To ensureproperassembly, Always o beerve safely rules w hen per- center holeIn blade mustalignwith star forming a nymaintenance. on mandrel assembly. BRAKE O PERATION • Reassemblehex belt, lockwasher and Iftractor requires mere than six(6)feet flat washerin exact order as shown.
- Page 19 BATTERY operatinnor at leeetonoee year Ifthe Your t ractor has8 battery c harging system trantoris not usedfor 25 hoursin one which issufficient fornormal use. year. Check the crankcaseolt levelboforestart- However, periodic charging ofthebattery withanautomotive charger will e xtend i ts ingthe engineend after eachelgM (8) life.
- Page 20 • Remove MUFFLER cartridge nut. • Carefully remove cartridge to prevent Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark armster (if equipped) as it could cre- debds from entedng carburetor. Clean ate a fire hazard and/or damage. base carefully to prevent dabds from SPARK PLUGS entedng carburetor.
- Page 21 ,SkCAUTION:Beforeperforminganyservice or adjustments:. • Depressdutch/bmkspedal fullyand set peddng brake. • Placegeamhiftlever in neutral(N) position. • Place attachmentclutchin "DISENGAGED• position. • Turn ignitionkey "OFF"and removekey. • Make sure the blades and all movingpads have completelystopped. • Disconnectspark plugwire from spark plugand placewire where it cannotcome in contact withp_ug.
- Page 22 TOLEVEL M OWER H OUSING • When distance "F" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower • at front than rear, tighten nut "H" against Adjust themower wh. iletractor i sparked onlevel g rouno o ruriveway. MaKe s ure trunnion on both front links. tires arepmpedy inflated ( See •PROD- •...
- Page 23 Mandr_,Ptdley Idler Pulleys TOADJUST B RAKE TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Your t ractor i sequipped withanadjustable Park the tractor on level surface. Engage brake system which i s mounted on the parking brake. For assistance, there is a right side of the transaxis. belt installation guide decal on bottom side If tractor requires more than six (6) feet of left footrest.
- Page 24 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- &IMPORTANT: Your tractor Is equiped MENT with a 12 volt negative grounded system. If staedngwbeel creasbars are not hori- The other vehical must also be a 12 volt zontal (le]t to right)when wheels are peei- negative grounded system.
- Page 25 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL • Inatailnew hettery withterminaisin ASSEMBLY seine positionas old battery. • Raise hood. • FirstconnectRED batterycable to posi- • Unsnapheadlight wire connector. tive (+) terminalwith hex boltand keps • Standin frontof tmutor. Grasp hoodat nut as shown."nghtan securely. sides,tilt towardengineand liftoffof •...
- Page 26 Governor Qovernor CorrbolLever ControlPlate Idle S peed Throltle Screw Lever Clamp Throttle Screw Holes"A" Cable TO ADJUST CARBURETOR NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is low emission. It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a lirniter cap, which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap.
- Page 27 Immed_tehj preparey_ tractorfor stor- age at the end of the season or ifthe trac- FUEL SYSTEM tor willnot be usedfor 30 days or more. IMPORTANT: It is importantto prevent ACAUTION: Never storethe tractorwith gum depositsfromformingin essential fuel systemports suchas carburetor, fuel _hasoline in the tank insidea building filler,fuel hose, or tank duringstorage.
- Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE • CORRECTION • Fillfuel tank. Will not start • Out of fuel. • Sea "TO START ENGINE"in • Engine not "CHOKED" repel. Operationsection. • _ngine flooded. • Walt several minutes before attempting to start. • Replace sparkplug. Clean/re )laceair filter.
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Lossof power • Cuffingtoo much • Set in "HigherCut"pcei- grassJtoo fast. tion/reduce speed. Throttlein "CHOKE"poai- • Adjustthrottlecontrol. tioo. • Clean underside of mower • Build-upof grass,leaves and trash undermower. housing. : Dirtyair filter. Low oillevel/dirtyoil. Check odlevel/change oil.
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION • Placethrottlecontrolin Poorgrass dis- • Enginespeed too slow. charge "FAST"position. • Travelspeed too fest. * Shift to slowerspeed. • Wet grass. Allew, g rass to dry before mowmg. • Level mowerdeck. * Mower deck not level. •...
- Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270613 SCHEMATIC BATTERY AMMETER (OPTIONAL) r_< )G YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE UGHTS ARE NOT CONNEC'I1ED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE HEADLIGHTS BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE...
- Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270613 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 33 Switch Ign 4 Pos 124211X Nut IgnNon 141226 Cover Sw Key BJk 1 25 Text SLT 109310X Key Ign Molded Craftsman 156442 Harness Ign Man CI Am Hm 97 71110408 Bolt B_ Fm Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2 131563 Cover Tem,Jnal Red...
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270613 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 115_...
- Page 35 TRACTOR " - MODEL NUMBER 917.270613 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 160393 Chassis h._emUy 140356 Drawt_" 17490612 Screw. 131d, Roll 3/8-16 x 3/4 STD551025 Washer" 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 155272 Bumper Hood/De._ 155924X012 Saddle 155138 Clip Retairmr SlJde-Oo 161935X013 Dash STD533710...
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270613 GROUND DRIVE...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270613 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) 154407 Belk:mnk Clut.ch Grn Dry Stl Peedess Model 206-508B 123205X Retaber BOlt Slyle Sp_ 146682 Retain Brake T/a 2]nc STD523715 Bolt Hex Hd 3_-16un¢ x 1.1/2 123666X Pultay T_ 18/20"...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270613 STEERING ASSEMBLY c-----e.°.,-°°. • -. ~.~..°-...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270613 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139788 Steering Whe_ 154427 Front Axle Assembly 156483 Splndle Assembly, LH. 157473 Sp_dle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Beadng, Race, Thn_ Hardened 121748)( Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029 Ring, KUp 3366R...
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270613 ENGINE • 1 ." ._._:I_ .._" ."1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270613 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 162157 Control "rhrot/Ch Lh 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T ..Engine (See Breakdown) B&S Model 28U707.1174-E1 137352 Muifler Exhaust B&S Lt 165291 Gasket 1 313 Id T_ Plated 13280324 Nipple Pipe 3/8 Npt X 3"...
- Page 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270613 SEAT ASSEMBLY . PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 3350 BII_H( C_ 121246X Br'dck_ pnt Moun1_g Sv,4tch 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyt 50 Id STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3_-16unc X 1 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 19131610...
- Page 43 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Dec=, Outd_rake E ng 165388 Decal, Engine PIp 49(X)J Decal, VJoelt Dr Sch Tractor 163200 Decal. Hood Rh Craftsman 146046 Decal, Mower Drive Schenlst_ 163202 Decal, Hood Lh Craftsman 16(_6 Decal, Oper Sdl P/L Gear Dr 133644 Decal, Malnt Customer Sears...
- Page 44 TRACTOR - ' MODEL NUMBER 917.270613 UFT ASSEMBLY...
- Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270613 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY : PART DESCRIPTION 15946O Washer Asm Inner Spdng W/Rur_er 159471 Shah Asm. Lilt 105767X Groove 12000002 E Ring #513_62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x I x 21Ga. 120183X Beadng Nylong 125631X Grip Handle Ruled 122365X Button Plunger Read 139865...
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270613 MOWER DECK...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270613 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION MowerHousing 155066 RollerAssembly, C am Follower 164961 Boft 131340 Bo_t, S hould_" #10-24 Grede 5 STD533107 "3 138017 Bracket A ssembly, Sway Bar,Front STD541410 Locknut 138440 BracketAssembly, SwayBar 139e88 Bolt,Shoulder5/16-18 UNC STD624008...
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270613 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-508B 706A...
- Page 49 TRACTOR -" MODEL NUMBER 917.270613 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-508B PART PART OESCRIPTION DESCRIPllON 772147 Transa)de Cover 790079 Brake Lever 780086A Nea_e Beadng 5/6" 790073A Soew 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" 770128 Transaxle Case 7g_:_85A Screw 1/4_20 x 2-1/4" 776395 Cou_h 790075 Loc_ut 5/16-24...
- Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.917.270613 BRIGGS & STRAI"rON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 • _11 230 614 _k"REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAm INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 1026...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270613 BRIGGS & STRAI"rON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 138 106987 117 _ 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL Kn" 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL lOT 27G,...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.917.270613 BRIGGS & STRA'I'rON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 171 _ 3,58GASKET SET 1006...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.917.270613 BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 729A...
- Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.917.270613 BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 496412 _Assembly 281346 Bushing, Throttle Stmft 399265 Bearing, Cyitnd_r 496030 Valve, Needle 391086 " SeaI, OU 94098 *" Scmw, Thrott_ 494238 Base,_ 495800 Scmw, ldtaSpeed...
- Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.917.270613 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 810068 Screw, Set 213996 LIrlk, Countew,,elg_ 496280 Housing, Blower 399891 Counte;welglztAseambly 94786 Screw, Hex, Head, 298909 P_, Countew_ight Blower Housing Mounting 94593 Screw, Counlem.elght 225020...
- Page 57 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL greater than 15"), never across the face. Make turns _radu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise axtrame Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not 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 (1-60o-3ss-7278) Para ordenar pJezas con entrega a 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 (1-800-473-7274) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a...