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Craftsman 917.271121 Owner's Manual

16.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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CRAFTSMAN"
16.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271121
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equip-
ment.
For answers to your questions
about this product,Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Crahsmn
Help Une
5 am-5 pro, Mon - Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN" 16.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.271121 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts CAUTION: For answers to your questions about this product,Call: Read and follow all 1-800-659-5917...
  • Page 2 Sears will replace the battery at no charge. In-home warranty service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from the date of purchase. Please contact your nearest service center. After 30 days from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman dding equip- ment to your nearest Sears Service Center.
  • Page 3 •Tum off blades when not mowing. CHILDREN • Stop engine before removing grass Tragic accidents can occur if the operator catcher or unclogging chute. is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
  • Page 4 • Be sure the area is clear of other people • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. before mowing. Stop machine if anyone Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and enters the area. use extra caution when servicing them. •...
  • Page 5 Sears Authorized Service CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been this manual). designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.
  • Page 6 PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x I (1) Lockwasher (1) Locknut (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 5/16-18x 1-1/4 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Knob © (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge...
  • Page 7 PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE #10 X 5/8 Washers #10 (2) Screws (2) Lock +w+++ 12) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge Parts Bag contents not shown full size Parts packet separately in carton (2) Washers 3/8 (2) Shoulder x 718 x 14 Ga.
  • Page 8 Yournewtractorhasbeen 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. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.
  • Page 9 Seat HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BA'I-rERY Seat Pan • Lift seat pan to raised position and open Shoulder battery box door. Bolt • If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge bat- tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
  • Page 10 CHECKBRAKESYSTEM Hook Points Weld Nut From Down Afteryou learnhowto operateyourtrac- The Top tor,checkto see thatthe brakeis properly Lock adjusted.See =TO ADJUST BRAKE" in Weld Washer the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. INSTALL MULCHER PLATE Latch Latch • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.
  • Page 11 VCHECKUST ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING The gauge wheels are designed to keep CHECKLIST: the mower deck in proper position when i/ All assembly instructions have been operating mower. Be sure they are proper- completed. ly adjusted to ensure optimum mower per- v' No remaining loose parts in carton.
  • Page 12 Thesesymbolsmayappearon yourtractoror in literaturesuppliedwith the product. Learnandunderstandtheirmeaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL...
  • Page 13 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 vadous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Ught Switch Position Attachment Ignition...
  • Page 14 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 any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles, or stan- dard safety glasses.
  • Page 15 proximateandmay varydependingupon • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push soil conditions, h eightof grassandtypes clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi- of grassbeingmowed. tion and engage parking brake. • Move motion control lever to neutral (N) • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the position.
  • Page 16 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE •• Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • Sit on seat in operating position, • The engine in your tractor has been depress clutchlbrake pedal and set shipped, from the factory, already tilled parking brake.
  • Page 17 adjustedfor bestengineperformance, the neutral (N) position. Repeat this pro- See"TOADJUSTCARBURETOR" i nthe cedura with the motion control lever three (3) times. ServiceandAdjustments sectionof this • Your tractor is now purged and ready for manual. normal operation. PURGETRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS ,_CAUTION: Never engage or disen- •...
  • Page 18 MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Certain types of grass and grass condi- tions may require that an area be IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mulched a second time to completely mower housing free of built-up grass and hide the clippings. When doing a sec- trash.
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILmES CheCk "Rre Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for LOOSeFasteners V_'7 ! i I_' Lubrication Chart Check Batteqf Level c_an Battery and Terminals/Recharge Check Transa, xle Cooling AdjUst Blade Belt(s) Tension i I_s Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension ll_e Check Engine...
  • Page 20 TRACTOR • Reassemble hex bolt, Iockwasher and fiat washer in exact order as shown. Always observe safety rules when per- • Tighten bolt securely (27-35 R. Lbs. forming any maintenance. torque). BRAKE OPERATION IMPORTANT:. Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat If tractor requires more than six (6) feet treated.
  • Page 21 TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and ter- minals can cause the battery to "leak" power. • Open battery box door. Check the crankcase oil level before start- • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first ing the engine and after each eight (8) then RED battery cable and remove hours of operation.
  • Page 22 CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS • Remove oil filter and wipe off filter adapter. To insure proper cooling, make sure the • Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to grass screen, cooling fins, and other extemal surfaces of the engine are kept the rubber gasket on replacement oil fil- clean at all times.
  • Page 23 • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automo- typewax. tive We do not recommend using a garden FuelRlter hose to clean your tractor unless the elec- trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure- CLEANING tor are covered to keep water out.
  • Page 24 ,O LEVELMOWERHOUSING • If links are not equal in length, adjust one linkto same length as other link. \djust the mower while tractor is parked • To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" )n level ground or driveway. Make sure on both front links an equal number of ires are properly inflated (See =PROD- JCT SPECIFICATIONS").
  • Page 25 BELT INSTALLATION - and inside all belt guides. • Install mower in reverse order of • Install new belt in reverse order of removal instructions. removal. • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves Mandrel Idler Pulley Mandrel Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE TO REPLACE...
  • Page 26 TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS The motioncontrol lever has been preset • Block up axle securely. at the factory and adjustment should not • Remove axle cover, retaining dng and washers to allow wheel removal (rear be necessary.
  • Page 27 • Connect the other end of the BLACK Hex B_ cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. Positive (Red) Cable Negative (Black) Cat •...
  • Page 28 TO ADJUST THRO'n'LE CONTROL to remove the limiter cap. The limiter cap CABLE cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle. The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- • Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted essary.
  • Page 29 Immediately prepareyour tractorfor stor- Also, experience indicates that alcohol age,atthe endof the seasonor if the trac- blended fuels (called gasohol or using torwill not be used for 30 days or more. ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of ,_CAUTION: Never store the tractor with acids during storage.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Willnotstart • Fill fuel tank. • Out of fuel. • See "TO START ENGINE _ in • Engine not =CHOKED" prop- Operation section. erly. • Wait several minutes before • Engine flooded. attempting to start. •...
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power (coot'd) • Faulty spark plug. • Clean and regap or change spark plug. • Dirtyfuel tilter. • Replace fuel filter. • Drain fuel tank and refill with • Stale or dirtyfuel. fresh gasoline. •...
  • Page 32 _ROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor grass discharge • Clean underside of mower (coot'd) • Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. housing. ;• Mower drive belt worn. • Replace mower drive belt. I• Blades improperly installed. • Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271121 SCHEMATIC o'l Itli BATTERY SOLENOID FUSE30AMP. AMMETER CLUTCH I BRAKE (PEDAL UP) FUEL , .._" - - -e (CLUTCH OFF) ; 85 86 ' FUEL SHUT-OFF =SEAT ..SWITCH t SOLENOID _s_TTIcO_ _ IGNITIO_ PRESENCE RELAY #1 (NOT OCCUPIED)
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271121 ELECTRICAL •...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271121 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4,20 onc x 3/4 156417 Case, Battery Mech Hinge 161343 Switch, Interlock N Opn/N Opn STD551125 Washer, Lock 73350400 Nut, Hex, Jam 1/4-20 UNC 147430 Hamese, LightSocket(Includes4152J) 4152J...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271121 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES •...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - . MODEL NUMBER 917.271121 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 160392 ChassisAssembly Dmwbar 140356 17490612 Screw, TIxI. Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 19131216 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 161917X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt,Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, LH.
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271121 GROUND DRIVE .146 H 38...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271121 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Keeper Belt EngineHydro 150071 TransaxleAssembly 154778 Keeper Belt Engine 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 134683 StrapTorque Lh Hydro 18/20" 143995 Pulley,Transmde 140158 Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 154792 Rod ShiftHydro LT 19132012 Gauge...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271121 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271121 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 steer_ whe_ 154427 Ax_ AssemblyS'I'MP Dropped STL 156483 SpindleAssembly,LH. 157473 SpindleAssembly,R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/6 x 16 Gauge 19_r/2016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 120(XX_9 Ring, Klip 3366R...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271121 ENGINE _OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271121 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 162156 Control,ThrottteiChoke 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine, (See Breakdown)Kohler,Model No. CV16-43513 ..159420 Muffler 12-041-03 Gasket KohlerCV13-CV16.5 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-1/2 132OO3O0 Elbow, Standard 90°, 3/8-18 NPT STD551237 Washer 159880...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271121 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seat _ 121246X 140123 Bracket,SwitchMounting Bracket,Pivot, Seat 121248X Bushing,Snap 140551 Bolt 72050412 Bolt,Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 STD523710 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 19131610 Washer 13/32xl xlOGauge 134300 Spdng 145006 Clip, Push-In Hinged 121250X...
  • Page 45 Decal Dash Pnl Kohler 163205 Decal, FenderAuto Sears 163203 Decal, Deck Mower F_Z 138311 Decal, Lift Handle 163204 Pad Footrest LH S'I1.T Decal, Fender, Craftsman 154515 156439 Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal, Fender Danger 154516 142341 Eng,sh OwneCs Manual, Decal, Drawbar Cntd Mvt Hyd...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271121 LIFT ASSEMBLY 25 24...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271121 UFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 LiftLever InnerWire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly,Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-RilxJ 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge 120183X Beadng, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button,Plunger,Red 139865 Link,Ult, LH.
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271121 MOWER DECK ""--132 _""_ 113\ 111\ _14 118.t "_ , _121...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271121 I_OWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 144393 Mower Housing 122052X Spacer, Retainer STD533107 Bolt 140086 Spring,TorsionBrakes 138017 BracketAssembly, S wayBar, 141043 Guard, TUV Idler Front 162113 KnobCustom Oval 138440 BracketAssembly,Sway Bar 144200 V-Belt STD624008 Retainer Spring 142427 Rod, Clutch, Pdmary,with Nibs...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271121 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271121 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 142930 Housing,Lower 142884 Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060 142931 Assembly,UpporHousing 150829 DilferantialAssembly 142932 Seal, Lip 142991 Washer 3/4 x 1.5 x,13 142928 Ring, Wire Retaining 142961...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271121 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER 11 10 _-15 _--14...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271121 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513 CRANKCASE CYLINDER HEADNALVE/BREATHER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12032-03 Seal, crankshaft 12-3514_ Lifter,valve (2) Block,cylinder(Use Short Block12 522 18) 12-755-63 Kit, cylinderhead (Includes 3- 12-445-02 Strap,lifting M-0839025 12-411-01 Screw, hex.
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271121 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513 IGNITION/ ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES 17 14-- AIR INTAKE t- 8...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271121 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-086-14 Screw, hex. flange MIOx1.5x46 M.0545010 Screw, hex. flange MSx0.8xlO 12-468-03 Washer, plain 3/8 24-162-03 Washer, plain 1/4 Screen, grass 24-468-10 M-0639016...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271121 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL N UMBERCV16S,TYPENUMBERPS-43513 STARTING SYS'_EM I ENGINE CONTROLS OIL PAN I LUBRICATION 0---4...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271121 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-0839070 Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x70 12-079-07 Unkage, choke 25-098-05 Starter assembly(Includes 3-8) 12-237-01 Clamp, cable 12-755-54 Kit, drive end M-0664020 Screw, lobedsocketM6xLox20 12.227-06...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING 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 tlpplng or loss of control.
  • 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 (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar plezas 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)

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