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Craftsman 917.271054 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.271054 Owner's Manual

15.5 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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15.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271 054
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
This product
has a low emission
engine which operates
differently
from previously
built engines,
Before you start the en-
gine, read and understand
this Owner's
Manual.
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 Read and follow all Safety about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2) years from the date qf purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment maintained, lubricated and t_ned I up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repaii' or i'epla£_, free of charge,...

  • Page 3: Operation

    IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in sedous injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION II, SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of- instructions in the manual and on the control...
  • Page 4 IlL 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, Never...
  • Page 5 • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so CAUTION" Tow only the attachments that you will not have to stop or shift that are recommended by and comply while on the slope. with specifications of the manufacturer • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.

  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    Should you experience any problem PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS cannot easily remedy, please contact Sears or other qualified service center. 1.25 GALLONS GASOLINE We have competent, well-trained techni- UNLEADED CAPACITY cians and the proper tools to service REGULAR ANDTYPE: repair this tractor. Please read and retain this manual.
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt (1) Lock washer 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 1 St terisg Steering j _ Boot Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (1)Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1)

  • Page 8: Tools Required For Assembly

    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 9 NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid, Terminal (See TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID Batten] Door Operation section for location function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest...
  • Page 10 POSITION INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK FOR PROPER OF ALL BELTS (If previously removed) 1. "Raise and hold deflector shield in See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade dr upright position. Place front of mulcher plate over front belts in the Service and Adjustments of mower...
  • 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 ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT FUEL...
  • Page 12 KNOWYOURTRACTOR 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 Lift Ammeter...
  • 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 _CAUTION: Do not operate the mower • The average lawn should be cut to without either the entire grass catcher, on approximately 2-1/2 inches during cool season and to over 3 inches mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place. during hot months.
  • Page 15 TOWINGCARTSAND OTHER _ILWARNING: Experience indicates that ATTACHMENTS alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol using ethanol or methanol) can attract Taw only the attachments that are moisture which leads to separation recommended by and comply with formation of acids during storage. Acidic specifications of the manufacturer of your gas can damage...

  • Page 16: Mowing Tips

    COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) 6. "When engine starts, allow engine run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine warm-up period from several...

  • Page 17: General Recommendations

    sc,EDu. " .A,NTE.A.C FLL,"OATES REOO R SERV,CE V'OE O'TES AS YOU COMPLETE ._'__/;,.'O_J"O_. " _,O_ CheckSrakeOpeo oo Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and interlock Systems I# ! R Check f orLcose Fasteners 11_7 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 11_4 Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling...
  • Page 18 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when on mandrel assembly. pro'forming any maintenance. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
  • Page 19 • Keep battery and terminals clean. TO CHANGE ENGINE • Keep battery bolts tight. Determine temperature range expected • ,Keep small vent holes open. before oil change. All oil must meet API • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. service classification SF-SJ.
  • Page 20 SPARK PLUGS Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), Replace spark plugs at the beginning rer_ove the blower housing and other each mowing season or after every 100 cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins hours of operation, whichever occurs first. and external surfaces as necessary.
  • Page 21 CLEANING tive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the -of all foreign matter. i Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. electrical system, muffler, air filter and Keep finished surfaces and wheels carburetor are covered to keep water out.
  • Page 22 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Measure distance "D" directly in front and Adjust the mower while tractor is parked behind the mandrel at bottom edge of on.level ground or driveway. Make sure mower housing as shown. tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- •...
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" 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 REMOVE MOWER"...
  • Page 24 NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT may be purchased from your local parts The transaxle should be in neutral when dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock rot and corrosion.
  • Page 25 PositiveTerminal Negative Terminal Keps_ Nut _--€_ Bolt Negative (Black) Positive (Red) Cable Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB :ables 1. 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...
  • Page 26 ENGINE 1. Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly Maintenance, repair, or replacement (see above). the-emission control devices and sys- 2. Start engine and allow to warm for five tems, which are being done at the minutes.
  • Page 27 experiance indicates that alcohol Irhmediately prepare your tractor for blended fuels (called gasohol or using storage at the end of the season or if the ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tractor will not be used for 30 days or which leads to separation and formation...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PBOBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes Engine flooded. before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART =ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too 1. 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 will 1. Obstruction in clutch Remove obstruction, not rotate mechanism, 2. Worn/damaged mower Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley. Frozen blade mandrel. Replace blade mandrel. 1. Place throttle control Poor grass 1.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID FUSE STARTER WHITE CLUTCH / BRAKE BLACK • (PEDAL UP) ..: _;.E_- , _l FUEL , ..I..: (CLUTCH OFF) I : I_ IGNITION SWITCH I GREEN _ BLUE GREEN I 85 86 I...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271054 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054 ELECTRICAL KEY PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 156417 Case Battery 161343 Switch, Interlock 166182 Harness Asm LightW/4152j 4162J Bulb Light#1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11" red 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red 175158 Fuse...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271054 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...

  • Page 35: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271054 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 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 917.271054 GROUND DRIVE 26 27...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) 8883R Cover, Pedal Peerless206-545C 175410 Pulley, Engine 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 123666X Pulley, Transaxle STD&51143 Washer 12000028 Ring,Retainer 154778...

  • Page 38: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054 STEERING ASSEMBLY ii .._..',i_, 37 4...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steedng Wheel 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Searing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x t-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029...

  • Page 40: Optional Equipment

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271054 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 170548 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model CV 15.5-41596 ..159420 Muffler 12-041-03 Gasket 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy STD551237 Washer 169837 Shield BrrdDbr Guard...

  • Page 42: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seat 3350 Btk/blkCraftsman 121248X 140123 Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (bik) 72050412 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 19131610...

  • Page 43: Wheels And Tires

    133644 Decal, CustomerMaintenance 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 166887 Decal, Deck Mower EZ 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 178592 Owner's Manual, English 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 178593 Owner's Manual, Spanish 146046 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic WHEELS &...

  • Page 44: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054 LIFTASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spdng W/Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylong 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read 139865...

  • Page 46: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271054 MOWER DECK 106s_ 103 105 lO2_' >21 114_ -117 _116...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054 MOWER DECK PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION MulcherCover 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 136420 STD533107 Bolt 71161010 Screw Washer #10 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 19061216 Washer, Lock 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck STD551110 STD624008 Retainer Spdng...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271054 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 772147 TransaxleCover 790079 Brake Lever 780086A Needle Bearing5/8" 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1 /4" 770128 TransaxleCase 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4"...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5, TYPE NUMBER 41596 AIR INTAKE BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES 6--o ENGINE CONTROLS 11 -- _L_ -10 CRANKSHAFTJ °_'16 I _'8 12_11 EXHAUST...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271054 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5, TYPE NUMBER 41596 FUEL SYSTEM CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER 25__...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5, TYPE NUMBER 41596 IGNITION / ELECTRICALJ OIL PAN / LUBRICATION C_-,.,-4 o--6 G --21 CRANKCASE] STARTING SYSTEM...

  • Page 53: Engine Controls

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5, TYPE NUMBER 41596 ENGINE CONTROLS AIR INTAKE KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-743-05-S Kit, Air Cleaner 12-079-07-S Linkage, Choke (Includes Key Numbers 2 12-237-01-S Clamp, Cable thru 12) M-0664020-S Screw, Locked Socket 25-341-02-S Knob, Air Cleaner Cover M6 x 1.0 x 20 (2)
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5, TYPE NUMBER 41596 FUEL SYSTEM CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-641060-S Nut, hex. Flange M6xl.0 12-351-0t-S Lifter, Valve (2) X-22-11-S Washer, Lock 12-755-60-S Kit, Cylinder Head M-629116-S Stud (NRP) (2) 12-411-01-S...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271054 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5, TYPE NUMBER 41596 CRANKCASE IGNITION / ELECTRICAL KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seal, Crankshaft 12-086-14-S Screw, Hex Flange 12-032-03-S Block, Cylinder (Use Short M10 x 1.5 x 46 12-522-18-S Block) 12-468-03-S Washer, Plain 3/8 Strap, Lifting...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING "_" _ CU T GUIDE TH_S 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 your home or ours! For repairof majorbrand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who soldit! 1-800-4-MY-HOME e Anytime, dayornight (1-800469-4663) (USA and Canada) www,sears,ca W,sears.com For repair of carry-in products bikevacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearest Sears Pads and Repair Center.

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