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Craftsman 917.270510 Owner's Manual

14.5 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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Model No.
917.270510
• Safety
o Assembly
,, Operation
® Maintenance
,, Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before
operatingthis equip-
ment.
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman
i-I=elpLine
5 am - 5 pro, Mon - Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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  • Page 1 CAUTION: For answers to your questions about this product, Call: Read and follow all 1-800-659-5917 Safety Rules and Instructions Sears Craftsman i-I=elpLine operatingthis equip- before 5 am - 5 pro, Mon - Sat ment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Ordering ....... Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is main- tained, lubricated 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 o Do not try to stabilize the machine by o Turn off blades when not mowing. puttingyour foot on the ground. o Stop engine before removing grass a Do not use grass catcher on steep catcher or unclogging chute. slopes. o Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
  • Page 4 Never make adjustments or repairs with manufacturer's recommended parts, the engine running. when necessary. Grass catcher components are subject Mower blades are sharp and can cut. to wear, damage, and deterioration, Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and which could expose moving parts or use extra caution when servicing them.

  • Page 5: Safety Rules

    California Public Resources Code). Other CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase states may have similar laws. Federal of a Craftsman Tractor. it has been laws apply on federal lands. A spark designed, engineered and manufactured arrester for the muffler is available through...
  • Page 6 Parts Bag contents shown full size (2) Sheet Metal Screws #10-16 × 1/2 (1) Locknut 318_24 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Knob (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17132 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Washers 1/4 (2) Lock (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Washers Nuts (2) Hex...
  • Page 7 Parts packed separately in carton Seat Video Steering Cassette Wheel Steering Manual Boot Parts Bag ....:::: ........j[l_l_l_ ,,,_rrrr, ... :::::: ... ._.,:, :ll_ll)J r _IIII[:, Parts Bag contents not shown full size Steering Wheel Insert Slope Sheet (2) Keys Steering Wheel Bushing...
  • Page 8 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 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR Adjustseat before tighteningadjustment CONNECT BATTERY knob. ,_CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- o Remove cardboard packingon seat pan. nals by allowing a wrench or any other ,, Place seat on seat pan and assemble object to contact both terminalsat the shoulder bolt.
  • Page 10 CHECK DECK LEVELNESS ,/CHECKLIST For best cutting results, mowerhousing PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING should be properly leveled.See "TO CHECKLIST: LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the ,/ All assembly instructions have been Service and Adjustments section of this completed. manual. ,/ No remaining loose parts in carton. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ,I Battery is properly prepared ALL BELTS...
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD SLOW BATTERY WARNING OVER TEMP ENGINE ON LIGHT ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE...
  • Page 12 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 various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Attachment Clutch Lever Light Switch Ammeter...
  • 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 glass- es or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjust- ments or repairs. We recommend a wide visiOn safety mask over the spectacles, or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 14 o When pushing or towing your tractor, be o For best cutting performance, grass sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut rela- position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than tively high;...
  • Page 15 WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and Instructions for additional See Storage above) information. Never use engine or carbure- tor cleaner products in the fuel tank or per- When engine starts, move the throttle nent damage may occur. control to the fast position. CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank o The attachments...
  • Page 16 o When mowing large areas, start by turn- ing to the right so that clippings will dis- charge away from shrubs, fences, drive- ways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished o If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possi- ble fire hazard from dried clippings.
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AsYouCOMPLETE /_/_ ..Check Brake Operation _P' .._ ..Check'Tire Pressure . _' ..Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems che'ck for Loose Fasteners .._ ....i _'7 Check Battery Level ..... Check Transaxle Cooling V _' ,AdjustBladeBelt(s) Tension ..
  • Page 18 TO SHARPEN BLADE TRACTOR NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening Akvays observe safety rules when per- blade, but if you do, be sure the blade is forming any maintenance. balanced. BRAKE OPERATION Care should be taken to keep the blade If tractor requires more than six (6) feet balanced.
  • Page 19 , Catch oil in a suitable container. + Rinse the battery with plain water and o Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful dry. not to allow dirt to enter the engine o Clean terminals and battery cable ends when changing oil. with wire brush until bright.
  • Page 20 MUFFLER o Reinstall cartridge,nut, precleaner, cover and secure with knob(s). Inspect and replace corroded muffler and BMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- ate a fire hazard and!or damage. kerosene, are not to be used to clean the cartridge.
  • Page 21 ,_IkCAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: o Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. ,, Place gearshiftlever in neutral (N) position. o Place attachment clutch in =DISENGAGED" position. ° Turn ignitionkey =OFF" and remove key. o Make sure the blades and all movingparts have completelystopped. o Disconnectspark plugwire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contactwith plug.
  • Page 22 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING equal in length. Both links should be approximately 10-3/8% Adjustthe mower while tractor is parked o if links are not equal in length, adjust on level ground or driveway. Make sure one link to same length as other link. tires are properlyinflated (See =PROD- o To lower front of mower loosen nut "E"...
  • Page 23 BELT INSTALLATION - o Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves o Install new belt in reverse order of and inside all belt guides. o Install mower in reverse order of removal. removal instructions. Mandrel Idler Pulley Pulleys Mandrel Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT...
  • Page 24 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALiGN- The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt MENT negative grounded system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles. If steering wheel crossbars are not hori- zontal (left to right)when wheels are posi- TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - tioned straightforward, remove steering o Connect each end of the RED cable to...
  • Page 25 ENGINE TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB o Raise hood. Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the o Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the emission control devices and systems, backside of the grill. which are being done at the customers •...
  • Page 26 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR o While still holding throttle lever against NOTE: The carburetoron this engine is idle speed screw, turn idle mixture valve low emission. It is equipped withan idle full travel clockwise then counterclock, fuel adjustingneedle witha limitercap, wise until engine runs rough. Turn valve which allows some adjustmentwithin the to a point midway between those two limitsallowed by the cap.

  • Page 27: Storage

    Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or age at the end of the season or if the trac- methanol) can attract moisture which tor will not be used for 30 days or more. leads to separation and formation of acids duringstorage.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTBNG CHART CORRECTION CAUSE ..PROBLEM i,,i ii, iii, o Fill fuel tank. Will not start = Out of fuel. o See %0 START ENGINE" in ,, Engine not "CHOKED" Operation section. properly. o Wait several minutes before • Engine flooded. attempting to start.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CORRECTRON CAUSE o Check all wiring. o Loose or damaged wiring. Engine clicks but will not start o Check/replace solenoid or o Faulty solenoid or starter. starter. (cont'd) i ii,l,, o Set in "Higher Cut" posi- o Cutting too much Loss of power tion/reduce speed.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEN CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut- uneven grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. (cont'd) Mower blades will Obstruction in clutch o Remove obstruction. mechanism. not rotate o Worn/damaged mower o Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. o Replace idler pulley. o Frozen idler pulley.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR ,, = MODEL NUMBER 917o270510 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY I ..AMMETER J..'_ l _ .,.,.', Bu___ji I (OPTIONAL) , __: : I ..,,,,_-r",.._ SOLENOID i _.- p CLUTCH / BP-,)_<E IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) ; "_-I-_, "" I ;...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917o270510 ELECTRICAL L ..
  • Page 35 121305X SwitchPlunger Nc Gray 140301 SwitchIgn 4 pos 124211X Nut lgniUon 141226 Cover Sw Ignition 109310X Key lgn Molded Craftsman, Delta Harness Man ClAm Hm 97 156442 Bolt BIk Hex 1/4-20uncx 112 71110408 Cover Terminal Red 131563 Sotenoid 145673 73640400 Nut Keps BIk Hex 1/4-20Unc 121€33X...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270510 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917,270510 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION Chassis 160393 140356 DrawbarStretch 17490612 ScrewThdrol3/8-16 x 3/4 Ty-tt STD551025 Washer13/32 X 314X 16 Ga 155272 Bumper Dash Hood SaddleStkscr 155924X015 126842X ShieldHL Hood Kohl/DiaEngine 155138 ClipRetainerSlideOn 161914X012 Dash Stkscrt-pc STD533710 BoltRdhdSqnk 3/8-t6unc X 1 Panel Dash LH...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR = - MODEL HUMBER 917.270510 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR ,. = MODEL NUMBER 917.270510 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRIPTION Washer13/32 x 13116x 12 Ga Transaxle(See Breakdown) 19131312 Dana Mode! 4360-113 127783 Pulley idlerV Groove Plastic Bellcrank ClutchGm Dry StJ 146682 SpringReturnBrakeT/a Zinc 154407 RetainerBelt Style Spring 123666X PulleyTransaxiet 8/20"tires 123205X BoltHex Hd 3/8-t6unc x 1-1/2...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR = .. MODEL NUMBER 917o270510 STEERING ASSEMBLY t."...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR ° - MODEL NUMBER 917,270510 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTmON 139768 Wheel Steering Opp Sears BIk AxleAsm Front Lt 154427 156483 SpindleAsm Lh 157473 SpindleAsmRh WasherThrust ,75x 1.230 6266H Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 121748X Washer 27t32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga,, 19272016 12000029 RingKlip #'i"5304-75...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR = ,, MODEL NUMBER 917.270510 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917,27051(} ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 162144 Control _ h/ch RH BIk Pdt 15 10 17720410 ScrewHexThd Cut 1/4-20x5/8T Engine (See Breakdown)B_ggs Model No 287707-1255-Et 137352 Muffler Exh LT B&S 14HP IC OHV 272293 Gasket Eng 1 313 ld Tin Plated 13280324 Nipple Pipe 3/8 Npt x 3"...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR ,,., MODEL NUMBER 917.270510 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1401_ Seat 121248X BushingSnap Bik Ny150 Id 72050412 140551 Bracket Pvt St BoltRdhdSht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 ST0523710 BoltFin Hex 3/8-16uncX 1 134300 Spacer Split28x 96 Yel Zlnc 121250)( 19131610 WasherRat 13/32X 1 X 10 Ga SpringCprsn1 27 BlkPnt 123976)( 145006...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR -" MODEL NUMBER 9! 7.270510 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Decal V-Belt Dr SchTractor 146046 Decal Dash InstOper English 1_8_ Decal Panel Dash 6sp 42" 163249 Decal HP Engine _3511 Decal V-Belt Sch 160396 Decal Hood RH 1_9_ Decal Fender Sd 6/42 Decal Hood LH 163209 1_991...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917o270519 LiFT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUiVlBE_ LiFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT 159474 Shaft Asm Uft 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer Pltd 21/32 X 1 X 21ga 120183X Beating Nylon BIk 629 Id 125631X Grip Handle Fluted BIk 1_365X...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,270510 MOWER DECK _"'40...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917,270510 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION RollerAssembly,Cam Follower 144393 MowerHousing 155066 STD533107 Bolt 131340 Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade5 Locknut 138017 BracketAssembly, Sway Bar, STD541410 Front 139888 Bolt,Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 131845)(900 ArmAssembly, Pad, Brake STD624008...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR ,.., MODEL HUIVIBER 917.270510 DANA TRANSAXLE =° MODEL NUMBER 4360-113...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR .- - MODEL NUMBER 917.270510 DANA TRANSAXLE - .. MODEL NUMBER 4360-113 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION '!60939 Housing,Upper 120472X Spacer,.633 X .87 X _755 2274J Screw,Tapping,1/4-20 X 4734 t05928X Sprocket, 9 T 134400 Ball, Detent 110084X Gear, Bevel,42"I" 105904X Spring,Detent 134394* Assy, Kit, Shim, .750 Shaft...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUIVIBER 917.270510 BRBGGS& STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1 _614 634A REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1022 868A 1034 1029 1026...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR =,, MODEL NUMBER 917.270519 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1 51A_ .Ise _123 LMT NUMBEB 1_ REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR ,- = MODEL NUMBER 917.270510 BRIGGS & STRATTON EHGIHE-IVtODEL HUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1 ,,,i, i i ,,,i 30_] 1006 IIIIIH,...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR = o MODEL HUMBER 917.270510 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGIHE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1 iio',="_=1 1090...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR ..- MODEL NUMBER 9!7.270510 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E! PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 496412 Cylinder Assembly 94637 Stud, Carburetor Mounting 399265 Bearing, Cylinder 224948 Screen, Flush Rotating 391086 *Seal, Oil 225136 Washer, Spring 494238 Base, Engine 94626 Screw, Sems 495858...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR = = MODEL HUMBER 917.270510 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE HUMBER 1255-E1 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRIPTION Clip, Wire 94704 Screw,Hex Head 729A 281390 Gear, 3qming 810068 Screw,Set 262932 Unk, Counterweight 496318 Housing,Blower 213998 Counterweight Assembly 94786 Screw,Hex, Head, 39989I Pin, Counterwelght BlowerHousingMounting...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face.
  • Page 60 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week I =800=366=PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas 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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