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Craftsman 917.271072 Owner's Manual

16 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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CRAFTS[MAN +
16 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271072
i
*
• 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
Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, U 60179
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety about this product, Call: Rules and Instructions before 1-800-659-5917 operating this equipment. Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, U 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 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 still be available after 30 days from the date of purchase...

  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    DO NOT: • Tum off blades when not mowing. • Do not turn on slopes unless neces- • Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. sary, and then, turn slowly and • Mow only in daylight or good artificial gradually downhill, if possible.
  • Page 4 • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade • Never make adjustments or repairs attachment bolts, tight and keep with the engine running. equipment in good condition. • Grass catcher components are subject • Never tamper with safety devices. to wear, damage, and deterioration, Check their proper...

  • Page 5: Product Specifications

    27--35 FT. LBS. Service Center/Department (See I'ORQUE: REPAIR PARTS section of this manual). • CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible depend- ability and performance. Should you experience...
  • Page 6 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer I_(1) Hex Bolt (1) Hex Bolt (1) Lock washer 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x I (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Extension Shaft Boot Steerin_ teering Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (_Washer 17132 x 1-3/16 x 12 _) Shoulder olt 5/16-18 Gauge...
  • 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 TO ROLLTRACTOR (See OFF SKID Operation section for location Labe{ function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise Terminal attachment lift lever to its highest Batter Door position. • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

  • Page 9: Check Tire Pressure

    CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION INSTALL MULCHER PLATE OF ALL BELTS (If previously removed) See the figures that are shown for • Raise and hold deflector shield in replacing motion and mower blade drive upright position. belts in the Service and Adjustments •...
  • Page 10 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BA'I-FE RY CAUTION REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT ® FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE...
  • Page 11 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 Attachment Ignition Switch Clutch :-2:::-- 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 any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

  • Page 13: To Operate On Hills

    to roll slightly as you restart movement. depending upon soil conditions, height • To restart movement, slowly release of grass and types of grass being parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. mowed. • Make all turns slowly. • The average lawn should be cut to TOTRANSPORT approximately 2-1/2...

  • Page 14: To Start Engine

    ADDGASOLINE • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to "START" position and • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular release key as soon as engine starts. unleaded gasoline with a minimum Do not run starter continuously for 87 octane.

  • Page 15: Mowing Tips

    MULCHING MOWlNGTIPS MOWINGTIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, • Tire chains cannot be used when the keep mower housing free of built-up mower housing is attached to tractor. grass and trash. Clean after each use. • Mower should be propedy leveled for •...
  • Page 16 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .,_._"o_,_'n_/_ /__._._ _RVIC E DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check "13rePreSSure CheckOperatorPresence and Interlock Systems R Check _o_ LeoseFastar_Ts k#'7 T Lub_o=_on Chart Check Batte;y Levst cA Sharpan/ReplaceMower Blades Clean SatterJ and Term_a_s Check Transaxle Costing Adiu_t B_ade Be!t(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension ii_s Check Engine Oil Level...

  • Page 17: Blade Removal

    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 18 BA'n'ERY Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the Your tractor has a battery charging tractor is not used for 50 hours in one system which is sufficient for normal use. year.

  • Page 19: Clean Air Screen

    CLEAN AIR SCREEN MUFFLER Air screen must be kept free of dirt and Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it chaff to prevent engine damage from could create a fire hazard and/or overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and damage.
  • Page 20 We do not recommend using a garden CLEANING hose to clean your tractor unless the Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. electrical system, muffler, air filter and of all fore=gn matter. carburetor are covered to keep water out. Keep finished surfaces and wheels Water in engine can result in a short- free of all gasoline,...
  • Page 21 Before making any necessary adjust- TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING 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". tres areproperly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS section of ths...
  • Page 22 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE • Road test tractor for proper stopping DRIVE BELT distance as stated above. Readjust if The mower blade drive belt may be necessary. If stopping distance is still replaced without tools. Park the tractor greater than six (6) feet in highest on level surface.
  • Page 23 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFTLEVER • Replace washers and snap retaining NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT ring securely in axle groove. • Replace axle cover. The transaxle should be in neutral when NOTE: To seal tire punctures and the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire gate) position.

  • Page 24: Interlocks And Relays

    Positive Terminal Negative Terminal Bolt Negative (Black) Positive (Red) Cable Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. Battery • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb Negative Terminal holder securely back into the hole in Positive Terminal...
  • Page 25 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Maintenance, repair, or replacement the emission control devices and The carburetor has been preset at the systems, which are being done at the factory and adjustment should not be customers expense, may be performed necessary. However, minor adjustment by any non-road engine repair establish- may be required to compensate ment or individual.
  • Page 26 [nro_le " ILII_ lull I}_eOle S_[[IRQ - VVl[n Idle Speed control lever in slow position, turn idle Adjusting fuel adjustment needle in (clockwise) until engine begins to die and then Sore. turn out (counterclockwise) until engine runs rough. Turn needle to a point midway between those two positions.
  • Page 27 ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture Immediately prepare your tractor 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 more.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start • Out of fuel. • Fill fuel tank. • See "TO START ENGINE" • Engine not "CHOKED" in Operation section. properly. • Wait several minutes • Engine flooded. before attempting to start. Bad spark plug.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION • Weak or dead battery. • Recharge or replace battery. Engine clicks but will not start • Corroded battery terminals, • Clean battery terminals. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring, • Faulty solenoid or starter. •...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut - uneven • Worn, bent or loose blade. I" Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. • Mower deck not level. • Level mower deck. • Clean underside of mower • Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271072 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID FUSE AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) , l,--I L_O,, : FUEL L ..• A3-_MENT CLUTCH (CLUTCH OFF) 86 t FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) (RIEGIKATO R DI_42,_'4NECTE [ PRESENCE RELAY #3 OPERATOR BLLAE...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271072 ELECTRICAL 16 i i" ..
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271072 ELECTRICAL 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 4152J Bulb Light#1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11' red 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/l 6 wire red 166180 Fuse 15AMP 73510400...

  • Page 34: Chassisand Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271072 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 211 J...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271072 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 169830 Chassis 169061 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 BumperHood,'Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H. 145660 Clip Tinnerman Gdlle P/L 172108 Panel, Dash, R.H. 144983X558 Hood Assembly 126938X...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271072 ;ROUND DRIVE...

  • Page 37: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271072 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxla (See Breakdown) 71170764 Boft, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 Peedess 206-545C STD551143 Washer 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool 123666X Pulley, Transaxle Proof 12000028 Ring, Retainer...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271072 STEERINGASSEMBLY \143...

  • Page 39: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271072 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 S,1eedng Wheel 154427 AxteAssembly STMP Dropped STL 169_40 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Beadng, Race, ThnJst,Hardened .121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 1200O029 Ring, Klip 3366R...

  • Page 40: Optional Equipment

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271072 ENGINE 79 _ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271072 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 1621_ Control,Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine, (See Breakdown) KohlarModel CV16S-42519 159420 Muffler 12-O41-03 Gasket 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPTx 3-1/2 13200300 Elbow, Standard 90 °, 3/8-18 NPT STD551231 Washer 169837...

  • Page 42: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271072 SEATASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 140122 Seat 3350 Blk/btkCra(tsman 121248X Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 72050412 Spacer Split28 X 96 Zinc 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 134300 Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt...

  • Page 43: Wheels And Tires

    Decal, LiftHandle 168921 Pad FootrestLH STLT Decal, tip Engine 165800X428 166887 Pad FootrestRH STLT Decal, Deck Mower EZ 165799X428 163204 Decal, Fender. Craftsman 173622 Owner's Manual, English 156439 Owner's Manual, Spanish Decal, Fender Danger 173623 WHEELS & TIRES PART DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271072 LIFTASSEMBLY...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271072 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm. 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X PinGroove 12000002 ERing 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga, 120183X BeadngNylong 125631X GdpHandia Ruted 122365X ButtonPlunger Read 139665 Link Asm Lift LH.

  • Page 46: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271072 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271072 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION V-Belt 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 144959 Bolt STD541437 STD533107 138017 MulcherCover Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 136420 Front 71161010 Screw 165460 Washer #10 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 19061216 STD624008 Washer, Lock Retainer Spdng STD551110...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271072 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271072 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Brake Lever Transaxla Cover 790079 772147 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1 /4" 780086A Needle Beedng 5/8" Transaxla Case Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 114" 792085A 770128 Locknut 5 / 16 - 24...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271072 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBERCV16S,TYPE NUMBER43519 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271072 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER 43519 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES IGNITION / ELECTRICAL II-- I__o AIR INTAKE t0..fL_l"...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271072 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER 43519 STARTING SYSTEM J ENGINE CONTROLS ",_ _. , °1-1 OIL PAN / LUBRICATION I...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271072 KOHLER ENG|NE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER 43519 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM I...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271072 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER 43519 CRANKCASE CYLtNDER HEADNALVE/BREATHER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 25-351-01 Lifter valve (2) 12-032-03 Seal, crankshaft 12-755-81 Kit, cylinder heed (Inc udes Block, cylinder (Use Short Block 3-17)- 12 522 18) 12-041-01 Carburetor gasket(2) 12-445-02...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271072 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER 43519 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-0545010 12-066-14 Screw, hex. flange Screw, hex. flange MIOX1.5x46 MSx0.8xl0 24-468-10 12-468-03 Washer, plain 3/8 Washer, plain 1/4 12-146-07 24-162-03 Screen, grass Plate, blower housing...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271072 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBERCV16S,TYPE NUMBER43519 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-079-07 M-0839070 Screw, hex. flange Linkage, choke 12-237-01 M8x1.25x70 Clamp, cable M-0664020 Screw, lobed socket 25-098-05 Starter assembly (Includes 3-8) M6xl.Ox20 (2) 24-086-43 12-755-54 Kit, drive end Screw, hex.

  • Page 57: Fuel System

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271072 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER 43519 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-0641060 Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 12-014-37 Crankshaft (Includes 2) X-22-11 Washer, star 1/4 12-139-01 Plug, cup M-0629116 Stud M6x1.0x116 12-853-95 Kit, carburetor w/gasket (includes 6,7,8 qty 1 EXHAUST 12-454-01,...
  • 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. Exercise extreme I d_) Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not caution when changing direction on slopes.
  • 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 1-800-885-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days a week...

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