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Craftsman EZ 917.270922 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ 917.270922 Owner's Manual

19.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
CRI:IFTXMI:IN"
19.5 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.270922
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
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CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety Rules
and Instructions before operat-
ing 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 Call: Read and follow all Safety Rules 1-800-659-5917 and Instructions before operat- ing this equipment. 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...
  • 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

    can result in severe injury or death. All IMPORTANT: This cutting machine slopes require extra caution. If you cannot capable o! 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 Check their proper operation regularly. and down for small children. • 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 spillage.
  • Page 5 In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal...
  • Page 6 Steering Wheel Steering Steering Extension Sleeve Shaft (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Wheel I _11_ (I) Hex B o. Washer Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 sher Seat 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Video Cassette Keys Slope Sheet (2) Keys "-t...
  • 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 NOTE: You may now roll or drive you HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate CHECK BATTERY instruction below to remove the tractor • Lift hood to raised position. from the skid. • If this battery is put into service after TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See month and year indicated on label...
  • Page 9 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE • Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off (If previously removed) skid. • Raise and hold deflector shield in • Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking upright position. brake and place motion control lever •...
  • Page 10 CHECKLIST WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE Engine oil is at proper level. BEST PERFORMANCE ,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY regular...
  • 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 ENG,NEON ENG,NEOFF O,LPRESSORE L,ONTSON O%_.p FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED ATTACHMENT REVERSE...
  • Page 12 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READTHIS OWNER'SMANUALAND SAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATING YOURTRACTOR Comparethe illustrationswith your tractorto familiarizeyourselfwith the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Attachment Ignition Clutch Lever Ammeter Lever Plunger Choke Contro_,x_ Throttle Lift Lever Clutch/ Brake Pedal Height Adjustment Indicator Free Wheel Control...
  • 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 any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 14 • Start mower blades by engaging These heights are approximate and may attachment clutch control. vary depending upon soil conditions, • TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen- height of grass and types of grass being gage attachment clutch control. mowed. CAUTION: Do not operate the mower •...

  • Page 15: Towing Carts And Other Attachments

    • Pull freewheel control out and down GASOLINE into the slot and release so it is held in • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular the disengaged position. unleaded gasoline with a minimum of • Do not push or tow tractor at more 87 octane.
  • Page 16 • Insert key into ignitio n and turn key • The attachments can be used during clockwise to =START" position and the engine warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for and may require the choke control be more than fifteen seconds per minute.

  • Page 17: Mowing Tips

    • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/ brake pedal. • Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly MULCHING...

  • Page 18: General Recommendations

    AS YOU COMPLETE Check Tire Pressure Check Opemto_ presence Im,d Intedock Systems Chec_ forLoose Fastenem Sharpect/Repgace Mower Blades I_'4 C i Lubdcation Chart Check Battery Leve_ Clean Salter-/snd Tem_ne_s Check Trar,.saxle Cooling ! I_ Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension ll_s Adjust Motion Ddve Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level...
  • Page 19 TRACTOR • Tighten bolt securely (27-35 R. Lbs. torque). Always observe safety rules when IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat performing any maintenance. treated. BRAKE OPERATION T__._ =.,_^, ,. Mandrel Assembly If tractor requires more than six (6) feet Blade Center p.

  • Page 20: Engine Lubrication

    NOTE: The original equipment battery your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATIERY AND TERMINALS NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils Corrosion and dirt on the battery and (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in terminals can cause the battery to "leak"...
  • Page 21 overheating. Cleanwith a wire brushor tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. compressedair to removedirt Do not use pressudzed air to clean or stubborn dried gum fibers. dry cartridge. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOUNG AREAS Knob To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other Wing external surfaces of the engine are kept...
  • Page 22 CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and of all foreign matter. i Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. carburetor are covered to keep water out. Keep finished surfaces and wheels Water in engine can result in a short- free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
  • Page 23 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are Adjust the mower while tractor is parked equal in length. Both links should be on level ground or driveway. Make sure approximately 10-3/8". tires are propedy inflated (See =PROD- •...
  • Page 24 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 Jam Nut REMOVE MOWER"...

  • Page 25: Front Wheel

    TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL ALIGNMENT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are at the factory and adjustment should not positioned straight forward, remove be necessary.

  • Page 26: Interlocks And Relays

    REPLACING BATrERY TO 8TART ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY _i_ CAUTION: Do not short battery CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from the same time.
  • Page 27 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL • Remove air cleaner cover, filter and ASSEMBLY cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke (see "AIR FILTER" in the • Raise hood. Customer Responsibilities section of • Unsnap headlight wire connector. this manual). • Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at •...

  • Page 28: Final Setting

    then tum out (counterclockwise) 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 tums. FINAL SETTING • Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with Idle Mixture engine running and shift/motion Screw control lever in neutral (N) position. • With throttle control lever in slow position, hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed...

  • Page 29: Engine Oil

    ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture 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 damac:Je the fuel system of an engine •...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION • Fill fuel tank. Wilt not start • Out of fuel. • See =TO START ENGINE" • Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. • Wait several minutes before • Engine flooded. attempting to start. •...
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION • Clean underside of mower Loss of power • Build-up of grass, leaves (Continued) and trash under mower. housing. • Dirty air filter. • Clean/replace air filter. • Low oil level/dirty oil. • Check oil level/change oil.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION • Place throttle control in • Engine speed too slow. Poor grass "FAST" position. discharge • Travel speed too fast. • Shift to slower speed. • Wet grass. • Allow grass to dry before mowing. •...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917_270922 SCHEMATIC BATTERY AMMETER WHINE ._c_ i_ CLUTCH / BRAKE __AL(OPTIONAL) (PEDAL UP) SEAT SWITCH IGNmON ..(NOT OCCUPIED t4J_X $ --'--m4"m'-- BIAC K i_ ..=,= (C,UTCHOm I _'#£_"T'_ • SPARK (OPTIONAL) IGNITION UNIT PLUG (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES)
  • Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270922 ELECTRICAL •...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917270922 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 10 145211 Bolt, BtrFront 1/4-20x7-1/2 11 1501@3 Holddown Battery Front Mount 12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4 16 153664 Switch Intedock Push-In 166182 Hamsss, Light Socket (w/4152J)

  • Page 36: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270922 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917_.70922 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 169830 Chassis 169061 DravVser 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 ,BumperHood/Dash 165454X013 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, Cawiage 3/6-16 x 1 11 155927 Panel, Dash, LH 12 145660 Cllp 11nnennanGrille P/L 13 169117X010 Panel, Dash, RH 17 144963X558...

  • Page 38: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270922 GROUND DRIVE ,, lsl • 51 •...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270922 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Washer Transaxte (See Breakdown) STT3551143 ..Keeper Bolt Engine Hydro Hydro Gr314-0510 66 154778 165866 RodSt';tftFenderAd_ust 134_B3 Guide Bolt RH Engine 10 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 169183 Strap Torque Lh Washer 13/32 x 1-114 x 12 Ga.

  • Page 40: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270922 STEERING ASSEMBLY ,'," ; ',---.-.__ ', ..4 .._:!:! ,A; /...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270922 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 SteedngWheel 154427 Front Axle Assembly 169840 Splndie Assembly, LH. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Beating, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748)( Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029 Ring, Kllp 3366R...
  • Page 42 .i._c._O_.,. _OOT._._U_B_P" _ '/'2"/0922 EHGlI4_-...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270922 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION Control Throt Paddle 32 22 162152 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4.20x5/8 T 17720410 Engine (See Breakdown) BriggsModel No. 461707-0145-E3 ..Muffler Exhaust 149723 144069 Exhaust Asm. Left 144O68 Exhaust Asm. Right 138129 Clamp Tube Dout_e Engine Bolt 5/16 - 18 UNC X 3/4 W/Seres...

  • Page 44: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270922 SEATASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 3450 BIk/blkCraftsman 13 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 140551 Bracket Pm Pivot Seat (b_k) 14 72_-_0412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/6-16unc X 1 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 19131610...

  • Page 45: Wheels And Tires

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270922 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156439 Decal VJoelt Dr Sch Tractor E Decal Fender Danger Sears 13 146046 163205 Decal Fend Auto Seam Gold 14 163259 Decal Dash Panel 171696 Decal Hood Rh Cmftsrnan 15 160396 Decal Mower Drive Schematic 171697 Decal Hood LhCraftsman...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270922 LIFTASSEMBLY 31 "_ 32 j...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270922 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm. 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X PinGroove 12000002 ERing 19211621 Washer 21132 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X Beadng Nytong 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted 122365X Button PlungerRead 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L.H.
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270922 MOWER DECK 15151 . _. 21 22 118_ 28 "...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270922 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 MowerHousing 141043 Guard, Tuv Idler (94) $11T-_33107 Bolt 149846 Knob Custom Oval 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 144959 V-B_t Front S'rD541437 Locknut, Hex W/Wsh 3/6-16 UNC 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" 101 136420 Cover Muiohing42"...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270922 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270922 HYDROGEARTRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 K_-Y PART K3EYPART NO. NO. DESCFUPIX3N NO. NO. DES_ 170351 Main Housing,Assembly 59 170408 Rotor, Brake Brake Puck 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 142883 Puck Plate 170353 Center Section, Assembly 142881 170354 Swashplate,TrunionMachioed...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270922 BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE-MODEL NUMBER461707,TYPENUMBER0145-E3...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270922 BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE-MODEL NUMBER461707,TYPE NUMBER0145-E3 861 PuMP REPAIR KIT 968 i 297_ 121 CARBURETOR KIT 2_ 1+' 21_J 1138 11_16++ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TOINSTALL SEE REPAIR tNSTRUCTIOtt I/_ANt_t. 21r/,-+,_ +,ore _.,:L _r-_umm I...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270922 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3 797 ® 358 GASKET 634 _...

  • Page 55: Briggs & Stratton

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270922 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Shaft-Throttle 498583 Cytlnder Assemt_j 693485 Kit-Idle Speed 399265 Bushing/Seal Kit 807923 • Gasket-Carburetor Body 391086 ,k Seal-On 593509 • Pin-FloatHinge 493304 Sump-Engine 693508 •...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270922 BRIGGS & STRATI"ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 949_0 Screw (Cytinder Shield) 797A 693167 Nut (StarterTerminal) 497596 Motor-Starter 394860 Cap-Drive 690323 Bolt (Starter Motor) 497607 Cap-End 497608 Brush Set 691427 Housing-Starter 230674...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exerclss extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. perate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not...
  • Page 60 In your own home... Forrepair of majorbrand_liar_ r'_ m,_t_ who rr_deit., no _ _/nosoldil;l 1-800-4-MY-HOME S%r_m_ _ orr_ (1400.469.4663) www.wrLcom To _ng inproduc_suchasvacuums,la_a_ equipmer_ a ndelectronics for _ir, call _orthe location ofyour nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center 1-800-488-1222 _y_j_ wwwJar=_om Forttle replacement parts, accessoriesand owner's n'BrxJals ttlat you need to do_-yourselr, call Sears PartsDlrect_"l...

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