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Craftsman 917.270623 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.270623 Owner's Manual

15.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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Owner's Manu_
£RRFTSMRW
15.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42,' MOWER
AUTOMATIC _
LAWN TRA t'OR
Model NO.
917.270623
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
; Repair P-arts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equip
ment.
F<_r a nswers to your questions _
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Une
5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat
Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179

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  • Page 1 F<_r a nswers to your questions _ about this product, Call: Read and follow all 1-800-659-5917 Safety Rules and Instructions Sears Craftsman Help Une before operating this equip 5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat ment. Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman...
  • Page 2 Repair Parts .........34 MaintenanceSchodule......18 Parts Ordering.......BackCover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT Fortwo (2) years fromthe date of pumhase,if this CraftsmanRidingEquipmentis main- tained, lubricatedand tuned up accordingtothe instructions in the owner'smanual, Sears will repair or replace,free of charge,any parts foundto be defectivein materialor workmanship.
  • Page 3 blrbladas when not mowing. • Do not try to stabilize the machine by Stop engine before removing grass putting your foot on the ground. catcher or unclogging chute. • Do not use grass catcher on steep Mow only in daylight or good artifloial slopes.
  • Page 4 • Mower bladesare sharpand can cut. Neyer make adjustmentsor repairswith Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves,and the engine running. Grass catcher componentsare subject use extracaution when servicing them. • Check brake operationfrequently. to wear, damage, and deterioration, Adjustand serviceas required. whichcould expose movingparts or allowobjectsto be thrown.Frequently checkcomponents and replacewith...
  • Page 5 Sears Authorized Service Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual). CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to clive you the best possible dependability and performance.- _ Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.
  • Page 6 ---_ -PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x I (1) Lockwasher (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18- (I) Knob...
  • Page 7 - - P-ARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (2) Screws (2) Lock #10 x 5/8 Washers#10 (2) Weld Nuts 3/16 (2)3/Wx l_auge_ Parts packetseparatelyin carton Parts Bag contentsnot shownfull size (2) .LatchHook Seat Assemblies Steer=ng Video Wheel Insert Cassette Steedng Wheel <:_ Mulcher Adapter...
  • Page 8 Your-new-tractor hasbeen assembled atthefactory w ithexception ofthose parts left unassembled forshipping purposes. Toensure s afe _nd 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. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR •...
  • Page 9 lOW TOSETUPYOUR TRACTOR Seat _'-HECK BATTERY SeatPan • Liftssss_t to raised position and open Shoulder battery box door. Bolt • If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge bat- L,r--_., tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
  • Page 10 CHECK BRAKESYSTEM TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING 6,fter you learn how to operate your trac- :or, check to see that the brake is propedy Simply remove mulcher plate and storein adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for _heService and Adjustments section of discharging or installation of optional this manual.
  • Page 11 "hesesymbolsmay appearon yourtractororin literaturesuppliedwiththe product. .eam and understandtheirmeaning. BAI'rlERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE UGHTS ON !'.,i ® FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER UFT LOCKED H L (®>_I ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH...
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY R ULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR-TRACTOR Compare theillustrations withyour t ractor tofamiliadze yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Ught Switch Position Attachment Ignition Clutch Lever Switch Ammeter Uft Lever...
  • Page 13 The operationof anytractorcan resultin foreignobjectsthrownintothe eyes, whichcan resultin severe eye damage.Alwayswear safetyglasses or eye shieldswhile operatingyourtractoror performing any adjustments or rL_pairs. We recommend a wide visionsafety mask over spectacles,or stan- dardsafety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR • Tumignr_ion keyto"OFF"position a nd rernove key.Always _ keywhen Yourtractoris equippedwith an oporator...
  • Page 14 • The average lawn should be cut to IMPORTANT: The motion control lever approximately 2-1/2 inches dudng the does not return to neutral (N) position cool season and to over 3 inches during when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed. hot:months. For healthier and better •...
  • Page 15 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE • Be sure freewheelcontroliS. i n the transmission engaged position. 3HECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • saonsset. opsra_ poal_ dsp_= , The _engine in yourtractorhas been shipped,fromthe factory,alreadyfilled du=h',xa_ps_ and_ palm t_ with summerweight o,. • Place motion controllever in neutral (N) , Check engine oilwith tractoron level position.
  • Page 16 NOTE: • Slowly move motion control lever for- At a high altitude (above 3000 ward; after the tractor moves approxi- feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be mately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position.
  • Page 17 AULCHING MOWING TIPS • Certain types of grass and grass condi- tions may require that an areabe MPORTAN'P...For bestperformance, keep " mulched a second time to completely nowerhoo_ing free of built'up grass and hide the clippings. When doing a sec- rash.
  • Page 18 • • • • sc.E u E AS YOU COMPLETE c_.k Sr_, Opm_o, T_epressure Chack Operator Presence and In_1o_ s_m R C_ck _= b_o_ Fu_,, Shs_ Mower Blades V t, Lu_'k_on_ R c_m Battery andTewninals/Recharge Check T r_,_=k_ Coo_ Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Molion Drive Belt(s) Ter-_n...
  • Page 19 • "lighten belt securely (27-3.5 R. Lbs. TRACTOR torque). Always observe safety rules when per- IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat forming_any maintenance. treated. BRAKE-OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet Trailing Center Mandrel stopping distance at high speed in highest Hole gear, then brake must be adjusted.
  • Page 20 Adding o rchecking level o felectrolyte is NOTE: Althoughmulti-viscosity o ils notnecessary. (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improvestartingin TOCLEAN B ATTERY AND TERMINALS coldweather,these multi-viscosity oilswill Corr_asion anddirtonthebattery a nd ter- resultin increasedoilconsumption when minals c ar_ c ause used above 32°F. Checkyourengine oil the battery to =leak"...
  • Page 21 AIRFILTER ENGINE COOMNG RNS Your e ngine w ill n otrunproperly using a Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine dirty airfilter. C lean thefoam pre-cleaner cooling fins to prevent engine damage after e _e-ry 25hours o foperation orevery from overheating.
  • Page 22 • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted sudaces with automo- type tive wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the elec- Filter trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure- CLEANING tor are covered to keep water out.
  • Page 23 ,'OLEVEL MOWER HOUSING • Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both frontlinks are \djust the mower whiletractoris parked equal in length. Both links should be ,n level ground or driveway. Make sure approximately 10-3/8". res are-prope-fly inflated(See "PROD- •...
  • Page 24 3ELT INSTALLATION • Install mower in reverse order of • Install new beltinreverse o rder o f removal instructions. rem_ai._ Idler • Make sure belt i sinallpulley grooves Pulleys andinside allbelt g uides. Mandrel Pulley Mandrel Pulley TO ADJUST_BR_AKE TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable Park the tractor on level surface.
  • Page 25 TOADJUST M OTION CONTROL LEVER TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Themotion c ontrol lever h asbeen preset • Block up axle securely. atthefactory • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and a nd adjustment should not washers to allow wheel removal (rear _e necessary_.
  • Page 26 • Connect the other end of the BLACK Seat cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, aw_ayfrom fuel tank and battery. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - • BLACK cable first from chassis and BatteryBox then from the fully charged battery. Door •...
  • Page 27 TOREMOVE HOOD AND GRILL TO ADJUST CARBURETOR ASSEMBLY NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is • Raise hood. low emission. It is equipped with an idle • Unsnap headlight wire connector. fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap, • Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at which allows some adjustment within the sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of limits allowed by the cap.
  • Page 28 A, CCELERATION TEST- Idle Speed Throt'de Move throttle control lever from slow to Screw Lever fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, rum lille mixture valve out (counter- clockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates smoothly.
  • Page 29 Drain thefuel t ank, OTHER Start t heengine a ndletitrununtil • Do not store gasoline from one season fuel lines and carburetor are empty. to another. NeveLuse engine or carburetor cleaner • Replace your gasoline can if it starts to producLsin t-he fuel tank or permanent rust.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION • Outof fuel. Will not start • Fill fuel tank. • See "TO START ENGINE" in • Enginenot"CHOKED" prop- Operation section. Engine flooded. • Wait several minutes before attem_ngto start. Bad sparkplug. • Replace spark plug. Dirtyair filter.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CORRECTION CAUSE • Clean and regap or change i LossoLppwer(cent'd) • Faulty spark plug. spark plug. • Replace fuel filter. • Dirty fuel filter. • Drain fuel tank and refill with Stale or dirty fuel. fresh gasoline. •...
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE • Clean underside of mower hou_ Poor grass discharge • Buildup of grass, leaves and ing. (con_) trash under mower. • Mower drive belt worn. • Replace mower ddve belt. • Reinstall blades sharp edge •...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 SCHEMATIC BAI"rERY FUSE 30 AMP. STARTER ;-_, _-_1_ = "_'..,©, 0_----7 "--_--' (NOT OCCUPIED) SEAT SWITCH _, __a_ : o_ou.o,_ b--_ ..(CLUTCH OFF) CONNECTOR (OPTIONAL) SPARK eu_K IGNITION _E_..: UNIT PLUGSON _"...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 ELECTRICAL .÷__ "-.
  • Page 35 140301 Switch Ign 4 Pos 124211X Nut Ignition 141226 CoverSwKeyBIk 1 25TextSLT 109310X Key Ign Molded Craftsman 156442 Harness Ign Man CI Am Hm 97 71110408 Bolt Blk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Uric x I/2 131563 Cover Terminal Red 145673 Solenoid...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 160393 Chassis Assembly 140356 Drawbar 17490612 Screw, Thd. Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 STD551025 Washer 13FJ2 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 155272 Bumper _ 155923 Saddle 126471X Cllp Insulator.406 Mtg Hole 161938X013 Dash STD533710...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Screw 140607 Transmission, Asm. 142432 Guide, BeN, Mower Drive RH 142431 Spdng, Retum, Brake 134683 144696 Slxap, Torque, Lh Pulk_y, Transmission 141417 Washer 13/32 x !-114 x 12 Ga. 141003 Rod, Shift 19132012...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 STEERING ASSEMBLY ,.-.. • ,. m ..- _-_iL.. _ "_ " , , ./,-,,,I, , / _"_/_'/I / I...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 154427 Front Axle Aseembly 156483 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 157473 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 Ring, Kiip 3366R...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 ENGINE 3. L;..- _..- OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 9i7.270623 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION Conl_ Throt/Ch Lh 162157 Screw Hex Thd Cut 114-2Ox5/8 T 17720410 Engine (See Breakdown) B&S Model 28U707-1174-E1 ..Muffler Exhaust B&S Lt 137352 272293 Gasket 1 313 Id'nn Plated 13280324 Nipple Pipe 3/8 Npt X 3" 13200300 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART -NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Brac_ Pnt M ounUng Swkh 140122 Seat 3350 BIb_Cmflsman 121246X B.sh_ Snap mk N_S0kJ 140551 BracketPnlPIvotSeat(blk) 121248X B01tRdhd Sht Nk 114-20xl -1/2 STD523710 BoltRnHex3/8-16urlcX1 72050412 Spacer Spit 25x S6 Z_c 19131610 Washer13/32 X 3/4 X10 Ga...
  • Page 45 Decal, Clutch/brske Eng c_al. F_ng_e Hp 165388 146046 Decal, V-belt Dr Sch Tractor 163200 160396 Decal, Mower Drive Schematic Decal, Hood Rh Craftsman 1632(_ Decal. Hood Lh Craftsman 163203 Decal, Mower EZ3 Mulching Sears 133644 Decal. Maint Customer Sears 142341...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 UFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inn_ Spdng W/Plunger 159471 Sha_Asm. llft 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x I x 21Ga. 120183)( Bearing Nylong 125631X Gdp Handle Ruted 122365X Button Plunger Read 139865...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 164961 Mower Housing 131340 BOlL Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5 STD533107 Bolt STD541410 Locknut Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 139888 Front 131845X Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 133943...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0500 .>...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0500 =:PART-- PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 14_J63 Housing, Lower 4O I_0_8 Locknut, I-lex 5/16-24 UNJC Brake Rotor/Slator Kit 142987 Assembly, Upper Housing 142958 142962 Seal, Lip 142884 Washer 7116 x 7/8 x .060 Datemn,= AssemUy 142928 Ring, Wire Retaining...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 "k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL. E RF.FNR lmmmCTlON MANUAl_ 1022 1023 1026...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 127 138 10698"/ 9S 117 _ I 1033_VE OVERHAUL KIT 121CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 111 I 127' "k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOUS TO InSTALl.. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 20 _I4A 868868A 171 _ _8 _I_qKET 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET _224...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 I,OlS_LAHL KITI J1036 LABELKIT- EM_3SK)NSJ JLO58 OWNER1 MANUAL J...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 496412 Cylinder Assembly 281346 BusW_g, "l'llroltle Shaft 399265 Bearing, Cylinder 498030 Valve, Neede 391086 " Seal, Og 94098 ** Screw, Throltle 494238 Base.Engh-m 98 495B00...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270623 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 810068 Screw, Set 213998 Link, Counterweight 496280 Housing, Blower 399691 _Ass_ 94786 Screw, Hex, Head, 298909 Pin, CountenNeight Blower Housing Mounting 94593 Screw, CountenNelght 225020 Shield, Cylinder...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION "T. ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY UNE 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 t herepair orreplacement parts youneed delivered directly toyourhome C_all7 am- 7pm, 7 days aweek 1-800-366-PART (14o9-36s-7278) Para ordenar plezas con entrega a domicillo - 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) Para pedir servicio de reparacl6n a...

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