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Craftsman 917.271732 Owner's Manual

17.5 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
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17.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271732
• 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.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 pm, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Ordering ..... Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubdcated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to loss- instructions in the manual and on the of-control and tipover accidents, which...
  • Page 4 Ill. CHILDREN • Never run a machine inside a closed area. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator 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.
  • Page 5 • Use slow speed. Choose a lowgear s o CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that y ou will n ot h ave tostop orshift that are recommended by and comply while ontheslope. with specifications of the manufacturer of • Avoid s tarting orstopping onaslope. your tractor.

  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact a 3ASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS Sears or other qualified service center. 3APACITY UNLEADED We have competent, well-trained techni- _NDTYPE: REGULAR cians and the proper tools to service or :)iLTYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F repair this tractor.
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer 1) HexBolt _(_,,_ (1) Lock washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Extension Steedng Boot Wheel Adapter Shaft Steedn_ teering Seat (1) Washer %_J 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob For Future Use...

  • Page 8: 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 INSTALL SEAT TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See h,djustseat before tightehing adjustment Operation section for location and knob. function of controls) 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat 1, Press lift lever plunger and raise washer securing seat to cardboard attachment lift lever to its highest packing and set aside for assembly of position.
  • Page 10 CHECK DECK LEVELNESS "/CHECKLIST For best cutting results, mower housing Before you operate and enjoy your new should be propedy leveled. See "TO tractor, we wish to assure that you receive LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the the best performance and satisfaction Service and Adjustments section of this from this Quality Product.
  • Page 11 These s ymbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENO,NEON ENG,NEOEF O.LPaESSURE L,OH.SO. OVEg_MP1' FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGH_ PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED ATTACHMENT...
  • Page 12 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Attachment Ignition Switch Clutch Lift Lever _N.
  • Page 13 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into _r_=_ 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 • The average lawn should be cut to _CAUTION: Do not operate the mower approximately 2-1/2 inches during the without either the entire grass catcher, on cool season end to over 3 inches mowers so equipped, or the deflector during hot months. For healthier and shield in place.
  • Page 15 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- problems, the fuel system should be MENTS emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the Tow only the attachments that are engine and let it run until the fuel lines recommended by and comply with and carburetor are empty.
  • Page 16 • The attachments MULCHING MOWlNGTIPS also be used during the engine warm-up period. IMPORTANT: For best performance, NOTE: If at a high allJtude(above 3000 feet) keep mower housing free of built-up or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the grass and trash. Clean after each use. carburetor fuel mb(ture may need to be •...

  • Page 17: Maintenanceschedule

    MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Chew Brake Operation Che_ Tire pressure Check OpemlOr Prssence and Interlock Systems Check for LOOse Fasteners SharpeNRepSace Mower Blades Clean Batiefy and Terminals check Trans_le C_ling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Ter_ion Che<_ Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Screen...

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. 4. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and fiat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
  • Page 19 • Keep Check the crankcase oil level before battery bolts tight. starting the engine end after each eight (8) • Keep small vent holes open. hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/ • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for f hour. dipstick securely each time you check the NOTE: The original equipment battery on oil level.
  • Page 20 IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as Remove hex bolts from blower kerosene, are not to be used to clean the housing and lift housing off engine. cartridge. They may cause deterioration of the 3. Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry cartridge.
  • Page 21 CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1, Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place geamhiff lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4, Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. 5. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 6.
  • Page 22 • If adjustment is necessary, make Mandrel adjustment on one side of mower only. • To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side. • To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side. NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut Both FrontLinks Should be Equal in Length...
  • Page 23 TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjust- able brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. Clutching Idler If tractor requiresmore than six (6) feet stoppingdistance at high speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be adjusted.
  • Page 24 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Positive Terminal Negative Terminal 1. Block u paxle securely. 2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers toallow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square k ey - Donot lose). 3. Repair tireandreassemble. NOTE: On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle.
  • Page 25 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB VV'd;h e ngine notrunning, move throttle control lever[TOm slew to choke 1, Raise hood. position. Slowly move lever tram choke 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the to fast position. backside of the griff. Check that holes "A"...
  • Page 26 2. Move thro_e control lever to slow position. Wifh linger,rotate and hold throttlelever against idlespeed screw. Tum idle speed screw to attain 1750 RPM, 3. While slillholding throttle lever against idle speed screw, tam idle mixture valve full travel clockwise then counterclock- wise until engine rune rough.

  • Page 27: Storage

    hose, or tank during storage. Also, Immediately prepare your tractor for experiance indicates that alcohol storage at the end of the season or if the blended fuels (called gasohol or using tractorwill not be used for 30 days or ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture more.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel, 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See =TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes Engine flooded. before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. 4.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Lossofpower 1. Cutting too much grass/too 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ fast. reduce speed. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" 2. Adjust throttle control. position. 3. Clean underside of mower 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. housing.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mowerbladeswilt 1. Obstruction in clutch 1, Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3, Replace idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. RepLace blade mandrel. 1.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - "MODEL NUMBER 917.271732 SCHEMATIC _i//_//,:_+ .."+ ..BATTERY...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271732 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271732 ELECTRICAL KEY PART DESCRIPTION 144925 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 314 156417 Case Battery 153664 Sw_ch, Interlock 166182 Harness Asm LightW/4152j 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11" red 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga wll 6 wire red 175158...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t7.271732 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271732 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Dlawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-18 x 3/4 155272 BumperHood/Dash 168337)(013 Dash S'FEF_371O Bolt, Cardage 3/8-16 x 1 15.5927 Panel, Dash, L.H. 145660 Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L 172107)(010 Panel, Dash, R.H, 17490608...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271732 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271732 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) 88838 Cover, Pedal Peedess 206_545C 175410 Pulley, Engine 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7116-20 x 4 Grade 5 123666X Pulley, Transaxle STD551143 Washer 12000028 Ring, Retainer...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271732 STEERINGASSEMBLY /"...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271732 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 SteeringWheei 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 12000029...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271732 ENGINE I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271732 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 170545 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 ..Engine, (See Breakdown) Bdggs Model 311707-0132-E3 137352 Muffler 165291 Gasket 148456 Tube Oil Drain Easy ST[To51231 Washer 169837 Shield Brn/Dbr Guard 137180 Arrestor, Spark...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t 7.271732 SEATASSEMBLY KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121248)( Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 140123 Seat 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/6.16unc X 1 121250X...
  • Page 43 Pad Footrest LH STLT 177253 Decal, Hood Side 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 172331 Decal, Mower Heavy Duty 12 Ga. 178530 Owner's Manual, English 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 178531 Owner's Manual, Spanish 156439 Decal, Fender Danger PART WHEELS &TIRES DESCRIPTION 59192 CapValueTire...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271732 LIFTASSEMBLY 11__12...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271732 LIFTASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring_5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylong 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR --MODEL N UMBER 9 17o271732 MOWER DECK o149 21 22...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271732 MOWERDECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Housing 149846 Knob Custom Oval ST[To33107 Bolt 144959 V-Belt 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, S1_041437 Locknut, Hex WNVsh 318-16 UNC Front 136420 Cover Mulching 42" Black 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" 71081010 Screw Truss Hd Phil10-24 x5/8 STD624008...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271732 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE - - MODELNUMBER 206-545C...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271732 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER206-545C KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 790079 Brake Lever 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792073A Screw 114 * 20 x 1-1/4" 770128 TransaxleCase 792505A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" 776395 Countershaft 792075...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27t 732 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODELNUMBER 311707,TYPE NUMBER 0132-E3 TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR 4r REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 1922_, _ 6_ 1023_J 383_ 691- I...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271732 BRIGGSENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707,TYPE NUMBER 0132-E3 8751 711_ 996. zE.s _ 185_ 9671 I 1019 LABEL I 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 1728_,_ _= J...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271732 BRIGGSENGINE-MODEL NUMBER311707,TYPE NUMBER 0132-E3 729A 9 462_ 1036 LABEL-EMISSIONS 934_ 1005@ 287 JI 524_ lO51; _53 _ _...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271732 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODELNUMBER 311707,TYPE NUMBER 0132-E3 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104_ 127_ 276_ 987_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 137_ 51_--_ NIKKI _3j__l _ _lhosB_='ll I ,3OA_ gll 231A_, 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 95A_P 276A_ 104A_ 127A_ 105A_ 987A_...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271732 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690156 C_linder Assembly 690577 O Seat-Inlet 399265 Kd-Bushing/Seal 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 108A 692344 Valve-Choke(Choke-A-Matic) 494238 Sump-Engine 108B 695419 Valve-Choke(Nikki Carburetor)
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271732 BRIGGSENGINE-MODEL NUMBER311707,TYPE NUMBER0132-E3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690960 Screw (Blower Housing) 693167 Nut (Brush Retainer) 690499 Shield-Cylinder 691429 Cap*Drive 691003 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 691286 Cap-End 693551 Motor-Starter 693757 Housing-Starter 690323 Screw (Starter Motor) 691095 Stud RockerArm) 497608 Brush Set...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING " "_ CUT GUIDE TH" _ greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I illy to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not caution when changing direction on slopes.
  • Page 60 i¸ _ _i_i _¸ 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 s_ An_irn_, day o r night (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for ..