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Craftsman 917.271063 Owner's Manual

15.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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Owner's
Manual
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271063
• 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 pm, Mon- Sat
Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 For answers to your questions about this product, Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am- 5 pm, Mon- Sat Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charg will apply.
  • Page 3 SLOPE OPERATION IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is Slopes are a major factor related to loss- capable of amputating hands and feet of-control and tipover accidents, which and throwing objects. Failure to observe can result in severe injury or death. All the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 4 • Never run a machine inside a closed • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of area. another responsible adult. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade • Be alert and turn machine off if attachment bolts, tight and keep children...
  • Page 5 CONGRATULATIONS on your pur- In the state of California the above is chase of a Craftsman Tractor. It has required by law (Section 4442 of the been designed, engineered California Public Resources Code).
  • Page 6 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt (1) Hex Bolt (1) Lock washer 3/8 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Steering Extension Steering Shaft Boot Steering , Wheel Adapter Seat (1)Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 _) Shoulder olt 5/16-18 Gauge...
  • Page 7 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those 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 8 TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and Label function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise Terminal attachment lift lever to its highest Battery Door position. • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. •...
  • Page 9 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE belts in the Service and Adjustments (If previously removed) section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly. • Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM • Place front of mulcher plate over front After you learn how to operate your of mower deck opening and slide into tractor, check to see that the brake is...
  • Page 10 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATrERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENG,NEO= =NG,NEOFE O'LPRESSORE L,G=TSON OVI,_Mp I FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED r '1 R N H L...
  • Page 11 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND 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. Light Switch Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Lever...
  • Page 12 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 13 • The average lawn should be cut to ,ACAUTION: Do not operate the mower approximately 2-1/2 inches during the without either the entire grass catcher, on cool season and to over 3 inches mowers so equipped, or the deflector during hot months. For healthier shield in place.
  • Page 14 NOTE: To protect hood from damage IMPORTANT: When operating in when transporting your tractor on a truck temperatures below 32°F(0°C), or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to secured to tractor. Use an appropriate help insure good cold weather starting.
  • Page 15 WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and ment, it should be purged after reinstalla- above) tion before operating the tractor. • When engine starts, move the throttle • Place tractor safely on level surface control to the fast position. with engine off and parking brake set. •...
  • Page 16 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the IMPORTANT: For best performance, mower housing is attached to tractor. keep mower housing free of built-up • Mower should be properly leveled for grass and trash. Clean after each use. best mowing performance.
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___i_o_'_/" FILL IN DATES /_._.'_._._0_ AS YOU COMPLETE _<x_ _-_; _-_'_ _-_'< _-J. c3 _,_ Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems I Check for Loose Fasteners Lubdcetion Cllad 1 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Cheek Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension AdjustMotion Drive Belt(s) Tension...
  • Page 18 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assem- Always observe safety rules when bly, center hole in blade must align with performing any maintenance. star on mandrel assembly. BRAKE OPERATION • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet •...
  • Page 19 TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID BATTERY The transaxle was sealed at the factory Your tractor has a battery charging and fluid maintenance is not required for system which is sufficient for normal use. the life of the transaxle. Should the However, periodic charging of the battery transaxle ever leak or require servicing,...
  • Page 20 TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE /_ver Knob • Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged Air Cle_ x_j.gg Nut cartridge. Cover ,__Rubber NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge Foam-_-_--_ / Grommet or use pressurized air, as this will Pre- - .--'r_ damage the cartridge. Cleaner_' C'_, _ XAir Cleaner •...
  • Page 21 CLEANING IN-LINE FUEL FILTER • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. The fuel filter should be replaced once of all foreign matter. each season. If fuel filter becomes • Keep finished surfaces and wheels clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure- free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
  • Page 22 • Disconnect front links from deck by FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT removing retainer springs. IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to • Raise lift lever to raise suspension side. If the following front-to-back arms. Slide mower out from under adjustment is necessary, be sure to tractor.
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE With Parking Brake "Engaged" DRIVE BELT Nut "A" The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER"...
  • Page 24 • Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the • On rear wheels only: align grooves in right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. rear wheel hub and axle. Insert • Start engine and move motion control square key. lever until tractor does not move •...
  • Page 25 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Positive Terminal Negative Terminal • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill.
  • Page 26 • With engine not running, move throttle • Start engine and allow to warm for five control lever from slow to choke minutes. Make adjustments with position. Slowly move lever from engine running and shift/motion choke to fast position. control lever in neutral (N) position. •...
  • Page 27 ethanol or methanol) can attract moistur{ immediately prepare your tractor for which leads to separation and formation storage at the end of the season or if the of acids during storage. Acidic gas can tractor will not be used for 30 days or damage the fuel system of an engine more.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Willnotstart • Out of fuel. • Fill fuel tank. • Engine not "CHOKED" • See "TO START ENGINE" properly. in Operation section. • Wait several minutes before • Engine flooded. attempting to start. • Bad spark plug. •...
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Lossofpower • Cutting too much grass/too • Set in "Higher Cut" position/ fast. reduce speed. • Throttle in"CHOKE" • Adjust throttle control. position. • Clean underside of mower • Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. housing.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Mower blades will • Obstruction in clutch • Remove obstruction. mechanism. not rotate • Worn/damaged mower • Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. • Frozen idler pulley. • Replace idler pulley. • Frozen blade mandrel. •...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271063 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY i ..o Lo FUSE STARTER AMMETER (OPTIONAL) ;© : ,O--_----- WHITE ..CLUTCH/ BRAK _= (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION ..(NOTOCCUPIED) SWITCH IWHITE _ ..BLACK BLACK ATrMEN'rdLUTCH "_ _;_£_.Tg _o_ (CLUTCH OFF)
  • Page 32 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271063 ELECTRICAL "_ 1--_...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271063 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 74760412 156417 Case, Battery Mech Hinge 161343 Switch, Interlock N Opn/N Opn 166182 Hamess, Light Socket (Includes 4152J) 4152J Bulb, Light 4799J Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11"...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271063 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271063 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 169830 Chassis Stamping 169061 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H. 145660 Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H.
  • Page 36 TRACTOR'" MODEL" r_ul_,,-,..GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271063 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga. Transaxle (See Breakdown) 19132012 Strap Torque Rh Hydro 0650 Hydro Gr 319-0650 156347 Spacer, Split 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 121199X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 143995 Pulley, Transaxle 121749X...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271063 ._TEERING ASSEMBLY _1)3 i _ s" ,'-'_42...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUM BER 917.271063 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 SteedngWheel 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.271063 ENGINE _105 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271063 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 162156 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine,(See Breakdown)KohlerModel No.CV15.5S-41596 Muffler 159420 Gasket Kohler 12-041-03 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-1/2 13200300 Elbow,Standard 90°, 3/8-18 NPT STD551237 Washer ShieldBrn/DbrGuard...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.271063 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 121248X Bushing, Snap Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 72050412 71110616 Bolt 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 Spring 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 121250X Locknut, Flange 1/4 Grade 5...
  • Page 43 Pad Footrest LH STLT 133644 165800X428 Decal, Customer Maintenance Decal, Deck EZ3 Pad Footrest RH STLT 166887 165799X428 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 169210 Decal By Pass LT Hydro 156439 174831 Decal, FenderDanger Owner's Manual, English 146046 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271063 LIFT ASSEMBLY •...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUM BER 917.271063 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge 120183X Bearing, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 139865...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271063 MOWER DECK lS8_ O'/s7 .._"_" ...C'/"..-_'_ - "_ 153 _, 155 _ ,_45 _b_ _]_ 159"-._ _'150 _47 142 102_ ! 23...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271063 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 149846 Knob Custom Oval STD533107 Bolt 144959 V-Belt 138017 MulcherCover Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 136420 Front 71161010 Screw 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" 19061216 Washer Deck STD551110 Washer, Lock STD624008...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271063 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650 4340...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271063 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060 142930 Housing, Lower 142884 Differential Assembly 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 150829 Washer 3/4 x 1.5 x .13 142932 Seal, Lip 142991...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271063 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596 AIR INTAKE BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES 6--e 13-_' ENGINE CONTROLS CRANKSHAFT |((( 10 r " _ •_,, 1%..- i , ,,_,_, _:l o-, EXHAUST...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271063 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596 AIR INTAKE ENGINE CONTROLS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-743-05-S Kit, Air Cleaner (Includes 12-079-07-S Linkage, Choke Key Numbers 2 thru 12) 12-237-01-S Clamp, Cable 25-341-02-S Knob, Air Cleaner Cover M-0664020-S Screw, Locked Socket 12-096-24-S...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271063 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15,5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596 FUEL SYSTEM CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.271063 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER UEL SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-641060-S Nut, Hex. Flange 12-351-01-S Lifter, Valve (2) M6xl.0 (2) 12-755-60-S Kit, Cylinder Head X-22-1 t -S Washer, Lock 12-411-01 -S Rod, Push (2)
  • Page 54 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271063 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15,5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL OIL PAN I LUBRICATION ¶_10 <:>---4 CRANKCASE STARTING SYSTEM (_)--1...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271063 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 0V15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-086-14-S Screw, Hex Flange 12-032-03-S Seal, Crankshaft M10x 1.5x46 12-522-18-S Block, Cylinder (Use Short 12-468-03-S Washer, Plain 3/8 Block) 24-162-03-S Screen, Grass 12-445-02-S Strap, Lifting...
  • Page 58 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE TH'_ 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.
  • Page 59 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! iiiiiiii_ 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM Anytime, day or night (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...