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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN +
16.5 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271131
• 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 pro, Mon - Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
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, II 60179 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 taking your Craftsman riding equipment your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply.
- Page 3 can result in severe injury or death. All IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is slopes require extra caution. If you cannot capable of amputating hands and feet back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on and throwing objects. Failure to observe it, do not mow it.
- Page 4 • Never tamper with safety devices. • Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or • Never carry children. They may fall off other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel and be seriously injured or interfere...
- Page 5 (Section 4442 of the CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase California Public Resources Code). of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been Other states may have similar laws. designed, engineered and manufactured Federal laws apply on federal lands. A...
- Page 6 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt washer (1 ) Lock 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1 ) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Extension Steering Shaft Boot Steering Steering , Wheel Adapter Seat (_Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 _) Shoulder olt 5/16-18...
- 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 function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise Terminal Battery attachment lift lever to its highest 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 replacing motion and mower blade drive upright position. • Place front of mulcher plate over front belts in the Service and Adjustments of mower deck opening and slide into section of this manual.
- Page 10 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP "_ LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING...
- 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. Attachment Ignition Switch Light Switch Clutch Lever 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 depending upon soil conditions, height • Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control. of grass and types of grass being mowed. • TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen- • The average lawn should be cut to gage attachment clutch control. approximately 2-1/2 inches during the CAUTION:...
- Page 14 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER Drain the gas tank, start the engine and ATrACHMENTS let it run until the fuel lines and carbure- Tow only the attachments that are tor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions recommended by and comply with additional information.
- Page 15 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 run with the throttle control in the choke attachment being used.
- Page 16 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..,,_, _'_._ REGULAR SERVICE Operet o V' V' CheckBrake Check Tire Pressure I Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems R i Check for Loose Fasteners I,_7 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades CT; Lubdcatioo Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension...
- 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 and BRAKE OPERATION flat washer in exact order as shown. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet •...
- Page 18 BATTERY Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the Your tractor has a battery charging tractor is not used for 50 hours in one system which is sufficient for normal use. year.
- Page 19 CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING • Drain oil from engine crankcase (See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this AREAS section of this manual, through step To insure proper cooling, make sure the remove drain plug). grass screen, cooling tins, and other • Remove oil filter and wipe off filter external surfaces of the engine are kept adapter.
- Page 20 • Protect painted surfaces with automo- ClamP_clamp tive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden Fuel Filter hose to clean your tractor unless the CLEANING electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. of all foreign matter.
- Page 21 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure equal in length. Both links should be tires areproperly inflated (See =PROD- approximately 10-3/8'.
- Page 22 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE • Road test tractor for proper stopping DRIVE BELT distance as stated above. Readjust if The mower blade drive belt may be necessary. If stopping distance is still replaced without tools. Park the tractor greater than six (6) feet in highest on level surface.
- Page 23 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER • Replace washers and snap retaining NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT ring securely in axle groove. • Replace axle cover. The transaxle should be in neutral when NOTE: To seal tire punctures and the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire gate) position.
- Page 24 PositiveTerminal Negative Terminal Keps_._ "YO. Bolt Negative (Black) Positive (Red) Cable Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. Battery • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in Negative Terminal Positive Terminal...
- Page 25 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR ENGINE The carburetor has been preset at the Maintenance, repair, or replacement of factory and adjustment should not be the emission control devices and necessary. However, minor adjustment systems, which are being done at the may be required to compensate for customers expense, may be performed differences in fuel, temperature, altitude by any non-road engine repair establish-...
- Page 26 • Idle fuel needle settin9 - With throttle Idle Speed control lever in slow position, turn idle Adjusting Screw fuel adjustment needle in (clockwise) until engine begins to die and then tum out (counterclockwise) until engine runs rough. Turn needle to a point midway between those two Idle Fuel positions.
- Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor for ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture 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 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start • Out of fuel. • Fill fuel tank. • Engine not =CHOKED" • See "TO START ENGINE" properly. in Operation section. • Engine flooded. • Wait several minutes before attempting to start. •...
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART F_ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but I" Weak or dead battery. • Recharge or replace battery. will not start I • Corroded battery terminals. • Clean battery terminals. I• Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter.
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTIN( CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut - uneven • Worn, bent or loose blade. • Replace blade. "13ghten blade bolt. • Mower deck not level. • Level mower deck. • Buildup of grass, leaves, • Clean underside of mower and trash under mower.
- Page 31 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271131 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID AMMETER STARTER BJ_K WHITE CLUTCH / BRAKE - (PEDAL UP) I _IIE EtUE A'rr'MENT CLUTCH IGNiTiON (CLUTCH OFF) SWITCH FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAY #1 _AC_ IGNITION PLUG SPARK UNIT...
- Page 32 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271131 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 156417 Case Battery 161343 Switch Interlock 166182 Harness, Light Socket (w/4152J) 4152J Light Bulb 4799J Cable, Battery 146147 Cable, Battery 166180 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Uric 4207J Cable, Ground...
- Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271131 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 11145...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION Chassis 16983O Drawbar 169061 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Cardage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, LH 145660 Clip Tinnerman G dlle P/L 172108 Panel, Dash, RH 144983X558...
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131 GROUND DRIVE...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) STD551143 Washer Peedess206_545C 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool Proof 146682 Spring, Return, Brake Guide, Mower Ddve Belt, R.H. i23666X Pulley, Transaxle 134683 Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga. 12000028 Ring, Retainer 19132012...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131 STEERING ASSEMBLY ----. ,-----._42...
- Page 39 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271131 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 154427 Front Axle Assembly 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 12000029 Ring, Klip 3366R...
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131 ENGINE J OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
- Page 41 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271131 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 162152 Control Throt 1 Ch 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T ..Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler Model No. CV16.5s-43527 159420 Muffler 12-041-03 Gasket 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-1/2 13200300 Elbow, Std 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt STD551237 Washer 169837...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 3450 BIk/blk Craftsman 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16un¢ X 1...
- Page 43 Decal Dash Panel 156439 Decal Fender Danger Sears 163263 Decal Mower Drive Schematic 163207 Decal Fend Auto Sears Gold 160396 Decal Hood Rh Craftsman 138047 171698 Decal, Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 171699 Decal Hood Lh Craftsman 166887...
- Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131 LIFT ASSEMBLY 25 24 /" "Ji !5o _,,...
- Page 45 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271131 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm. 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 ERing 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylon 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Red 139865 Link Lift L.H.
- Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271131 MOWER DECK 9° 91 :: .."t...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 MowerHousing STD541437 Locknut, Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 STD533107 Bolt 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway 19171416 Washer 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. Bar, Front 132264 RoUerNose 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" 132273 Bracket Asm Noseroller RH STD624008...
- Page 48 TRACTOR o- MODE L NUMBER 917.271131 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 7O 6A...
- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 790079 Brake Lever 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 770128 Transaxle Case 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" 776395 Countershaft 792075...
- Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43527...
- Page 51 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271131 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43527 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (2) 12-032-03-S Seal, crankshaft 12-755-81-S Kit, cylinder head Block, cylinder (Use Short Block 12 522 (Includes 3o18, Gaskets 12 041 01-S (Qty.
- Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271131 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43527 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I IGNITION / ELECTRICAL _2._,. O AIR INTAKE ]...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43527 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-086-!4-S Screw, hex. flange M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange M10x1.5x46 M5x0.8xl0 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 24.468-10.S Washer, plain 1/4" 24-162-03-S Screen, grass...
- Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43527 STARTING SYSTEM I ENGINE CONTROLS OIL PAN / LUBRICATION I O--_-4...
- Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODE L NUMBER 917.271131 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43527 ENGINE CONTROLS STARTING SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-839070-S Screw, hex. flange 12-079-07-S Linkage, choke M8x1.25x70 12-237-01-S Clamp, cable Screw, hex. flange 25-098-07-S Starter assembly 24-086-43-S Screw, lobed socket (Includes 3-8)
- Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43527 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST J FUEL SYSTEM I...
- Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271131 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43527 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange 12-014-37-S Crankshaft (Includes M6xt.O X-22-11-S Washer, lock 1/4= 12-139-01-S Plug, cup M-629116-S Stud M6x1.0x116 12-853-94-S Kit, carburetor EXHAUST gasket (Includes 6,7,8 qty 1...
- Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING ._ ...CUT . GUIDE 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 60 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold itY 1-800-4-MY-HOME sMAnytima, dayor 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 &...