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£RAFTZMRN °
17.0 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.270740
• 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
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- Page 1 Call: Read and follow all Safety 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...
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Page 2: Operation
Please contact your nearest service center. After 30 days from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will... -
Page 3: Slope Operation
DO NOT: • Turn off blades when not mowing. • Do notturn on slopes unless neces- • Stop engine before removing grass sary, and then, turn slowly and catcher or unclogging chute. gradually downhill, if possible. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial •... - Page 4 Never make adjustments or repairs • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade with the engine running. attachment bolts, tight and keep Grass catcher components are subject equipment in good condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or Check their proper...
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Page 5: Product Specifications
TORQUE: Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase spark arrester for the muffler is available of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been through your nearest authorized service designed, engineered and manufactured... - Page 6 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Lockwasher 3/8 Steering Extension Steedng Wheel Adapter Shaft Steedng Boot Seat (1) Washer (1) Shoulder 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Bolt 5/16-18 _(1) Knob...
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Page 7: 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 8: Install Seat
TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location Seat function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise Terminal attachment lift lever to its highest Battery Door position. • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. • Place freewheel control in freewheel- ing position to disengage transmission... - Page 9 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the (If previously removed) belts are routed correctly. • Raise and hold deflector shield in CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM upright position. • Place front of mulcher plate over front After you team how to operate your of mower deck opening and slide into...
- Page 10 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. n- ;hA BATrERY CAUTION REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON OIL PRESSURE FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT...
- Page 11 KNOWYOUR 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 arid adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Lift...
- Page 12 The operation of any tractor 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 CAUTION: Do not operate the of grass and types of grass being mowed. mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the • The average lawn should be cut to deflector shield in place. approximately 2-1/2 inches during Attachemnt cool season...
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Page 14: Towing Carts And Other Attachments
NOTE: To protect hood from damage Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase when transporting your tractor on a truck fuel in quantities that can be used or a trailer, be sure hood is closed within 30 days to assure fuel fresh- Bess. - Page 15 IMPORTANT: Should your transmission WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and require removal for service or replace- above) ment, it should be purged after reinstalla- • When engine starts, move the throttle tion before operating the tractor. control to the fast position. •...
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Page 16: Mowing Tips
MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, • Mower should be properly leveled keep mower housing free of built-up best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the grass and trash. Clean after each use. Service and Adjustments section •... -
Page 17: Lubrication Chart
As You CO PL E ..EGO 'R SE.V'CE ER EO'TES Check Brake Operalion Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems check ,or Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Check Bailer'/Level Lubrication Chart Clean Batten/and Terminals Check Tra6saxle Co_ing Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level... - Page 18 IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assem- TRACTOR 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 19 TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID BATi'ERY The transaxle was sealed at the factory Your tractor has a battery charging and fluid maintenance is not required for system which is sufficient for normal use. the life of the transaxle. Should the However, periodic charging of the battery transaxle ever leak or require servicing, with an automotive charger will extend...
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Page 20: Clean Air Screen
• If very dirty or damaged, replace pre • Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for cleaner checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is • Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge tightened securely for accurate • Reinstall cover and secure with reading. Keep oil at "FULL"... - Page 21 C::: Cam, free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and CLEANING carburetor are covered to keep water out.
- Page 22 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Before making any necessary adjust- Adjust the mower while tractor is parked ments, check that both front links are on level ground or driveway. Make sure equal in length. Both links should tires areproperly inflated (See "PROD- approximately 10-3/8".
- Page 23 With Parking Brake "Engaged" TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT Nut "A" The mower blade drive belt may be Jam Nut replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake, BELT REMOVAL- • Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER"...
- Page 24 TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The front wheel toe-in and camber are The motion control lever has been preset not adjustable on your tractor. If damage at the factory and adjustment should not has occurred to affect the front wheel be necessary.
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Page 25: Replacing Battery
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES • Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis. Battery • Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery. - Page 26 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR ENGINE NOTE: The carburetor on this engine Maintenance, repair, or replacement low emission. It is equipped with an idle the emission control devices and fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap, systems, which are being done at the which allows some adjustment within customers expense,...
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Page 27: Preliminary Setting
PRELIMINARY SETTING Idle Speed S_rew • Air cleaner assembly must be as- _Throttle sembled to the carburetor when making carburetor adjustments. • Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly (see above). FINAL SETTING • Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. -
Page 28: Engine Fuel System
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 damage the fuel system of an engine... -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Fill fuel tank. • Outof fuel. See "TO START ENGINE" • Engine not"CHOKED" • properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes before • Engine flooded. • attempting to start. • Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. - Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power • Cutting too much grass/too • Set in "Higher Cut" position/ fast. reduce speed. • Throttle in "CHOKE" • Adjust throttle control. position. • Build-up of grass, leaves • Clean underside of mower and trash under mower.
- Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Mower blades will • Obstruction in clutch • Remove obstruction. mechanism. not rotate • Worn/damaged mower • Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. • Frozen idler pulley. • Replace idler pulley. • Frozen blade mandrel. •...
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270740 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY _ %,J AMMETER _ _-_- FUSE STARTER euc_ __(OPTIONAL) SOLENOID IGNITION SWITCH _'h_ITE i_'11/ .._CNN_;_TO ; _(CLUTCH OFF) {C_RT_C, NAL) SPARK PLUG IGNITION I----O ' ..f:U gL] UNIT t2 PLUGS ON TWI_ CYL ENGINES) C_ARG_NG SYSTEM...
- Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270740 ELECTRICAL I"...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270740 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144925 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 156417 Case, Battery M ech Hinge 15,3664 Switch, Ignition 166182 Harness, Light Socket (Includes 4152J) 4152J Bulb, Light 4799J Cabfe, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11" 146147 Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, W/16 Wire 166180...
- Page 36 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270740 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
- Page 37 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270740 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 16983O Chassis Stamping 169061 Drawbar 17(360612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 BumperHood/Dash Dash 168337X013 STD533-710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, LH. 145660 ClipTlnnerman Grille P/L 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 144983X558 HoodAssambly 126938X...
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Page 38: Ground Drive
TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.270740 GROUND DRIVE... - Page 39 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270740 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Washer ..Transaxle(See Breakdown) s'rD551143 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro Hydro Gr 314..0510 154778 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 134683 Keeper Belt Engine STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 169183 Strap Torque Lh Hydro Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga.
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Page 40: Steering Assembly
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270740 STEERING ASSEMBLY • • ,'-'-'--- 42... - Page 41 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270740 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 SteeringWheel 154427 Axle AsSemblySTMP Dropped STL 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Baadng, 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 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270740 ENGINE _ -.I ,_';_I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
- Page 43 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270740 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION Control, Throttle 162157 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 ..Engine, (See Breakdown) Briggs Model No. 311707-0132-E1 Muffler 137352 Gasket Kohler 165291 13280324 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3 132O03OO Elbow, Standard 90°, 3/8-18 NPT Washer...
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Page 44: Seat Assembly
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270740 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 121248X Bushing,Snap 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 121250X Spring 145006... -
Page 45: Wheels And Tires
171761 Pad Footrest LH STLT Decal, Customer Maintenance 165800X428 133644 Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal, Deck EZ3 165799X428 166887 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 169210 Decal By Pass LT Hydro 1632O4 Owner's Manual, English 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 172173 Owner's Manual, Spanish 146046 Decal,.V-Belt Drive Schematic... -
Page 46: Lift Assembly
TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270740 LIFT ASSEMBLY , -\... - Page 47 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270740 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge 120183X Bearing, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 139865 Link, Lift, LH.
- Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270740 MOWER DECK ,_/,_67 " 153 154 il 47 :>21 21 22 r'[_121...
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Page 49: Mower Deck
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270740 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION V-Belt 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 144959 STD533107 Bolt STD541437 MulcherCover 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 136420 Front 71161010 Screw Washer #10 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 19061216 STD624008 Retainer Spring STD551110 Washer, Lock... - Page 50 TRACTOR ° - MODEL NUMBER 917.270740 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - o MODEL NUMBER 314-0510...
- Page 51 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270740 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170351 Main Housing,Assembly 170408 Rotor, Brake 170352 Side Housing,Assembly 142883 Brake Puck 170353 Center Section, Assembly 142881 Puck Plate 170354 Swashplata,Trunion Machined 142887 Brake Actuating Pin 169898 Block - Assembly 170410...
- Page 52 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270740 BRIGGS & STRATI'ON ENGINE-MODEL NO. 311707, TYPE NO. 0132-E1 1022 654 5J 1023 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT lk REQUIRES $PECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL.SEE REPAIR 1022 INSTRUCTION MANUAL. I 1019 LABEL KIT los90W.ER'SMA.UAL J...
- Page 53 TRACTOR-" MODEL NUMBER 917.270740 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NO. 311707, TYPE NO. 0132-E1 LMTiCARBURETOR pART NUMBER LOCATIONS _mCA..U.ETO_ SE_,I_%"_¢_; C.OKE-A---ATm A.O _.UALc.oKE s _STE.S 358 GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR KIT lo4_ 1=70 2s7@ "?® 9__"...
- Page 54 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270740 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NO. 311707, TYPE NO. 0132-E1 267 _ I 1036 LABEL KIT-EMISSION...
- Page 55 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270740 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NO. 311707, TYPE NO. 0132-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 232119 Jet, Main (High Altitude) 690156 Cylinder Assembly 690191 Carburetor Overhaul Kit 399266 Bushing/Seal 690194 Carburetor 391086 .it Seal-Oil ..• Plug-Welch (Sold in Kit Only) 494238 Sump-Engine 224539...
- Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270740 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NO. 311707, TYPE NO. 0132-E1 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 693167 Nut (Brush Retainer) Washer (Governor Crank) 94927 Screw (Air Cleaner Base) 95163 497626 Cap-Drive Washer (Starter Cable) 225137 497607 Cap-End Knob-Air Cleaner 493903...
- Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, "" NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING Operate your Troactor 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 in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days a week...