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Craftsman EZ 917.270731 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ 917.270731 Owner's Manual

17 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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ICRRFTSMAN" I
17 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.270731
• 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
Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sears.comJcraffsman

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.comJcraffsman...
  • 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.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    SLOPE OPERATION IMPORTANT: This cutting machine capable of amputating hands and feet Slopes are a major factor related to loss- and throwing objects. Failure to observe of-control and tipover accidents, which the following safety instructions could can result in severe injury or death. All result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 4 Never run a machine inside a closed • Keep children out of the mowing area • area. and under the watchful care of another Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade responsible adult. • attachment bolts, tight and keep • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

  • Page 5: Product Specifications

    _Look for this symbol to point out jmpor- • I,CAUTION: Tow only. the attachments saTely precautions. It means CAu- that are recommendea by and comply TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR with specifications of the manufacturer SAFETY IS INVOLVED. your tractor. Use common sense when towing.
  • Page 6 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt (1) Hex Bolt (1) Lock washer 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Extension Steering Shaft Boot teering Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (£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: Install Seat

    TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (Seq Operation section for location and Label function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise Terminal attachment lift lever to its highest Ba_e_ Door position. • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
  • Page 9 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS (If previously removed) • Raise and hold deflector shield in See the figures that are shown for upright position. replacing mot=on and mower blade drive • Place front of mulcher plate over front belts in the Service and Adjustments of mower deck opening and slide into...
  • Page 10 These symbols may appear on your tractor or m literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED...
  • 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 Iocattons of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch IgnJtton Switch Attachment Clutch Lift...
  • 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 healthier and better looking lawns, Attachment Clutch Attachemnt mow often and after moderate growth. Lever Lift Lever • For best cutting performance, grass "Engaged" High Position over 6 inches in height should be Position mowed twice. Make the first cut Position relatively high;...

  • Page 14: Before Starting

    BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the • The engine in your tractor has been gas tank, start the engine and let it run shipped, from the factory, already filled until the fuel lines and carburetor...

  • Page 15: Cold Weather Starting

    COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and • When operating attachments, select a below) ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the • When engine starts, allow engine to attachment being used. run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to...

  • Page 16: General Recommendations

    AS YOU COMPLETE ATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check 33re Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Sy§tems IJ# # ; R Che__or L ooee Faete,e,e ' I/'_ I,I, LubricationChart Check Battery Level CA Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension I1_,...
  • Page 17 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assem- bly, center hole in blade must align with Always observe safety rules when star on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer an_ BRAKE OPERATION flat washer in exact order as shown. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet •...
  • Page 18 BATTERY NOTE; Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in Your tractor has a battery charging cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils system which is sufficient for normal use. will result in increased oil consumption However, periodic charging of the battery when used above 32°E Check your with an automotive...

  • Page 19: Air Filter

    ENGINE COOLING FINS • Clean cartridge by tapping gently on Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine flat surface. If very dirty or damaged, cooling fins to prevent engine damage replace cartridge. from overheating. • Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner, •...
  • Page 20 CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. electrical system, muffler, air filter and of all foreign matter. carburetor are covered to keep water out • Keep finished surfaces and wheels Water in engine can result in a short-...
  • Page 21 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • Before making any necessary adjust- Adjust the mower while tractor is parked ments, check that both front links are on level ground or driveway. Make sure equal in length. Both links should be approximately 10-3/8". tires areproperly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 22 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE With Parking Brake "Engaged" DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL- Nut "A" • Remove mower from tractor (See "TO Jam Nut REMOVE MOWER"...
  • Page 23 NOTE: When the tractor roar wheels Washers move freely, the transaxle is in neutral. • Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the Retaining f_%'_ right rear wheel. Axle Ring __ _"(_=_ • Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N) position. Cover._.J_ __JJ •...

  • Page 24: Interlocks And Relays

    INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS REPLACING BATTERY Loose or damaged wiring may cause _CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or other object to contact both terminals at prevent it from starting. the same time.
  • Page 25 FINAL SETTING • Check that holes "A" in governor control lever and hole in governor • Start engine and allow to warm for five plate line-up. If holes "A" are not minutes. Make final adjustments with aligned, loosen clamp screw and engine running and shift/motion move throttle cable until...

  • Page 26: Engine Oil

    ethanol or methanol) can attract moistur_ Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the which leads to separation and formation tractor will not be used for 30 days or of acids during storage. Acidic gas can more.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start • Outoffuel. • Fill fuel tank. • Engine not "CHOKED" • See"TO START ENGINE" properly. in Operation section. • Engine flooded. • Wait several minutes before attempting to start. • Bad spark plug. •...
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but • Weak or dead battery. • Recharge or replace battery. will not start • Corroded battery terminals. • Clean battery terminals. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter. •...
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut - uneven •Worn, bentorlooseblade. • Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. • Mower deck not level. • Level mower deck. • Clean underside of mower • Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. housing.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Battery will not • Bad battery cell(s). • Replace battery. charge • Poor cable connections. • Check/clean all connections. • Faulty regulator • Replace regulator. (if so equipped). • Faulty alternator. • Replace alternator. Engine"backfires" •...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270731 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE BLACK ..SOLENOID STARTER L ..CLUTCH / BRAKE .--( (PEDAL SEAT SWITCH IGNITION ..(NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH IWHITE ..BL_CK BIJ_ K BLAC K BLACK 'CLU' HNOH ATPMENT CLUTCH ..BLACK _ _rrl CONNECTOR...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270731 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270731 ELECTRICAL KEY PART DESCRIPTION 144925 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 156417 Case Battery 153664 Switch, Interrock 166182 Harness Asm Ught W/4152j 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga ;i1" red 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red 166180...

  • Page 34: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270731 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES I .L _,{<:._3 2118...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270731 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 169830 Chassis 169061 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H. 145660 Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H.

  • Page 36: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270731 GROUND DRIVE 26 27...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270731 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) 8883R Cover, Pedal Peerless 206-545C 140186 Pulley, Engine 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 STD551143 Washer 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 12000028...

  • Page 38: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270731 STEERING ASSEMBLY ,_-'-"_ 42...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270731 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 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 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270731 ENGINE I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270731 ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION 162157 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine, (See Breakdown) Briggs Model 311707-0 t32-E3 Muffler 137352 Gasket 165291 13280324 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3 13200300 Elbow, Standard 90°, 3/8-18 NPT Washer...

  • Page 42: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270731 SEAT ASSEMBLY .------16 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121248X 140123 Seat Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 134300 7111O616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 121250X 19131610...
  • Page 43 Decal, Lift Handle 133644 Decal, Customer Maintenance 165500X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 165799X428 166887 Decal, Deck Mower EZ Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal, Fender, Craftsman 163204 174272 Owner's Manual, English 156439 174273 Decal, FenderDanger Owner's Manual, Spanish 146046 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic...

  • Page 44: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270731 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270731 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/PTunger 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga. 120183X Bearfng Nylong 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read 139865...

  • Page 46: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270731 MOWER DECK _147 >21 113 111 114...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270731 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Knob Custom Oval 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 149846 STD533107 Bolt 144959 V-Belt 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, STD541437 Front 136420 Mulcher Cover 165460 Screw Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 71161010 Washer STD624008...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270731 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 706A...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270731 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Brake Lever 772147 Transaxle Cover 790079 Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" 770128 Transaxle Case 792085A...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270731 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E3 1022 1023 15_b 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL, SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONMANUAL, 1022 [ 1019 LABEL KIT 868 (_ [ 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270731 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E3 136 {_ 127, 51A_ PART NUMBER LOCATIONS THIS CARBURETOR SERVICES BOTH CHOKE-A-MATIC AND MANUAL CHOKE SYSTEMS 121 CARBURETOR 104// 127 0 267Q 9679 634A _.._ 634c. _ 117_ 231_ 105[_...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270731 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E3 510A_ 513 ! 493A 1051...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270731 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E3 NIKKI 130A 633A 133A(_ 127A 0 117A _ 137A 276A 947A 105A 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 276A 95A _ 117A 104A _ 127A0 105A J_-_ 231A _P 137A 977A CARBURETOR GASKET...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBEI 917.270731 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E3 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690156 Cylinder Assembly 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 399265 Bushing/Seal 108A 692344 Valve-Choke (Choke A Matic) 391086 Seal-Oil 108B 695419 Choke Valve 494238 Sump-Engine 692408...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270731 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E3 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 783B 693058 Gear-Pinion (For Plastic Ring 693551 Motor-Starter (For Steel Ring Gear Only) Gear Only) 497595 Motor-Starter (For Plastic Ring 695050 Harness- Wiring Nut (Brush Retainer) Gear Only)
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE 15 ° MAX. greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 60 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME SM Anyt,me, day or night (1-800-460-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for...

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