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Craftsman 917.271100 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.271100 Owner's Manual

16.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
I'RBFTIMAN
16.5 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTQR
Model No.
917.271100
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
1_
This product
has a low emission
engine which operates
differently
from previously
built engines.
Before
you start the engine,
read
and understand
this Owner's
Manual.
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equip-
ment.
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,
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 Help Line before operating this equip- 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat ment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman...

  • Page 2: Limited Two-Year Warranty

    30 days from the date of purchase. Please contact your nearest service center. After 30 days from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip- ment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will still be avail- able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply).

  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    • Turnoft bladeswhennot mowing. • Do nottry to stabilize the machine by • Stopenginebeforeremoving grass putting your foot on the ground. catcheror uncloggingchute. • Do not use grass catcher on steep- slopes. • Mowonly !n .dayl!ght or good artificial light. CHILDREN •...
  • Page 4 beforerestarting. manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and • Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, use extra caution when servicing them.

  • Page 5: Maintenance

    In the state of California the above is CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase required by law (Section 4442 of the of a Craftsman-Tractor. It has been California Public Resources Code). Other designed, engineered and manufactured states may have similar laws. Federal...
  • Page 6 PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (1) Large Rat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x t (1) Lockwasher (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18x 1-114 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 © (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge...
  • Page 7 PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE #10 x 518 Washers #10 (2) Screws (2)Lock (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge "_,,," Parts packet separately in carton Parts Bag contents not shown full size ( ,I=T-----_ (2) Latch Hook Seat Assemblies Steering...
  • Page 8 Yournewtractorhas beenassembledat the factorywith 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. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED •...

  • Page 9: Install Seat

    ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR MOWER DECK CHECK BATTERY The gauge wheels are designed to keep • Lift seat pan to raised position and open the mower deck in proper position when battery box door. operating mower. Be sure they are proper- •...
  • Page 10 CHECKFOR PROPERPOSITIONOF _,CAUTION: Do not remove discharge ALL BELTS guard from mower. Raise and hold guard See the figures that are shown for replac- when attaching mulcher plate and allow it ing motion and mower blade drive belts in to rest on plate while in operation. the Service and Adjustments sectoin of TO CONVERT TO BAGGING...
  • Page 11 Th.ese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED...
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READTHIS OWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATING YOURTRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Position Lift Lever Plunger Attachment Lift Lever Parking Brake Control Lever Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
  • 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 glasses or eye shie ds wh e operat ng yoqr tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs.
  • Page 14 tion and engage parking brake. • The average lawn should be cut to • Move motion control lever to neutral (N) approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during position. IMPORTANT: The motion control lever hot months.
  • Page 15 • • Move attachment clutch to "DISEN- Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dip* GAGED" position. stick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick • Move throttle control to choke position. into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the NOTE:...

  • Page 16: Mowing Tips

    PURGETRANSMISSION • Your tractor is now purged and ready for CAUTION: Never engage or disen- normal operation. gage freewheel lever while the engine is MOWING TIPS running. • Tire chains cannot be used when the To ensure proper operation and perfor- mower housing is attached to tractor.
  • Page 17 MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Certain types of grass and grass condi- tions may require that an area be IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mulched a second time to completely mower housing free of built-up grass and hide the clippings. When doing a sec- trash.

  • Page 18: General Recommendations

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FI'L , .OATEe Check BrakeOperatfon Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence end Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners 11_7 SllarperdReplaGe Mower Blades I_'4 Check Battery Level Lubrication Chart " CleanB_=ttery andTerminals • Check Transa)de Cooling Adjust Blade Ek_it(s), T ension ! I_€...
  • Page 19 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star on Always observe safety rules when perform- mandrel assembly. ing any maintenance. • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact Order as shown. BRAKE OPERATION •...
  • Page 20 • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. _o" .t_e • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. TIFMPIERATI _E RANGE ANT_"IPATEO BIEFO;_[ NEXT _L CItANG_ Change the oil after every 50 hours of TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS...

  • Page 21: In-Line Fuel Filter

    ENGINE OIL FILTER CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is chaff to prevent engine damage from over- used more than 100 hours in one year. heating.
  • Page 22 CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automo- • Place new fuel filter in position in fuel tive type wax. line with arrow pointing towards carbu- We do not recommend using a garden...

  • Page 23: Belt Removal

    TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked • To lower front of mower housing, loosen on level ground or driveway. Make sure nut "G"...

  • Page 24: Belt Installation

    BELT INSTALLATION • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves • install new belt in reverse order of and inside all belt guides. • install mower in reverse order of removal. removal instructions. Idler Mandrel Pulleys Pulley Mandrel Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE TO REPLACE...
  • Page 25 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE- MENT Washers Should your transmission require removal Retaining for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual. Square Key TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- (Rear Wheel Only)
  • Page 26 bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely. Negative Terminal • Close battery box door. Positive Terminal TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside...
  • Page 27 TO ADJUSTTHROTTLECONTROL to remove the limiter cap. The limiter cap CABLE cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle. The throttle controlhas been presetat the factoryand adjustment should not be nec- • Be sure you have a clean air filter and essary.

  • Page 28: Engine Oil

    Immediately prepareyourtractor for stor- experience indicates that alcohol blended age at the end of the season or if the trac- fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or tor will not be used for 30 days or more. methanol) can attract moisture which leads _CAUTION: Never store the tractor with to separation and formation...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" • properly. Operation section. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded. • attempting to start. Bad spark plug. • Replace spark plug.
  • Page 30 "ROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but • Weak or dead battery. • Recharge or replace battery. will not start • Corroded battery termi- • Clean battery terminals. nals. • Loose or damaged wiring. * Check all wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter. •...
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut - uneven • Worn, bent or loose blade. • 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 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of drive • Freewheel control in "dis- • Place freewheel control in "engaged" position. engaged" position. • Motion drive belt worn, • Replace motion drive belt. damaged or broken. • Air trapped in transmis- •...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271100 SCHEMATIC BATTERY AMMETER FUSE 30 AMP, (OPTIONAL) _J_ll STARTER STACK SOLENOID L ..CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) IGNITION SWITCH WHITE I..,-'(NOTOCCUPIED) SEATSWITCH BLACK BLACK (CLUTCH OFF} SPARK IGNITION PLUG UNIT (2 PLUGS ON LINE i TWIN CYL ENGINES) CHARG_k_...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271100 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271100 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 156417 Case, Battery Mech Hinge 161343 Switch, |ntadock N OPO/N Opn STD551125 Washer, Lock 73350400 Nut, Hex, Jam 1/4-20 UNC 166182 Harness, LightSocket (Includes 4152J) 4152J...

  • Page 36: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271100 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES •...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271100 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 165583 Chassis Stamping 140356 Dmwbar 17490612 Screw, Thd. Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 19131216 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 161917X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, LH.

  • Page 38: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271100 GROUND DRIVE 104 _...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271100 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) 121199X Spacer,Split Hydro Gr 319-0650 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 142431 Spdng, Return, Brake Gauge 143995 Pulley,Transaxle STD581075 E-Ring 165866 RodShift FenderAdjust 123583X Key, Square STD561210 PinCotter 1/6 x 1 CAD...

  • Page 40: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271100 STEERING ASSEMBLY "'-"'---38 ..::_----.---;°° ;,-----'--42 t_ . o •...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271100 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 154427 Axle AssemblySTMP Dropped STL 156483 SpindleAssembly,L.H. 157473 SpindleAssembly,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 917.271100 ENGINE sI _ r;_:_ """ J OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271100 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 162156 Control,Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine, (See Breakdown) KohlerModel No. CV16-43520 ..159420 Muffler 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-1/2 13200300 Elbow, Standard 90°, 3/8-18 NPT STD551237 Washer 159880...

  • Page 44: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271100 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 STD523710 Bolt 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 121250X Spring 145006...
  • Page 45 133644 Decal, Customer Maintenance 138311 Decal, LiftHandle 166887 Decal, Deck Mower EZ3 154515 Pad FootrestLH STLT 163204 Decal, Fender,Craftsman 154516 Pad Footrest RH STLT 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 168380 Owner's Manual, English 142341 Decal, Drawbar Cntd Mvt Hyci Lt 168381...

  • Page 46: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271100 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271100 .IFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 LiftLever Inner WireAssembly 159471 Shaft Assembly,Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211521 Washer 21/32xl x21 Gauge 120183X Bearing, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Ruted 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 139865 Link, Lift, L.H. 139866 Link, Lift, R.H.

  • Page 48: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271100 MOWER DECK >21 113 111...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271100 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 144393 Mower Housing 140086 Spdng, TorsionBrakes STD533107 Bolt 141043 Guard, TUVIdler 138017 BracketAssembly,SwayBar, 162113 Knob CustomOval Front 144200 V-Belt 138440 BracketAssembly,Sway Bar 142427 Rod, Clutch, Pdmary,with Nibs STD624008 RetainerSpdng 131870 Spdng, Return...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271100 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271100 -IYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650 PART PART _10. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 142930 Housing,Lower 142884 Washer 7116 x 7/8 x .060 142931 Assembly,Upper Housing 150829 DifferentialAssembly 142932 Seat, Up 142991 Washer 3/4 x 1.5 x .13 142928 Ring, Wire Retaining 142961...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271100 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I CRANKCASE J...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271100 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520 CRANKCASE ;YLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-032-03 Seal, crankshaft 25-351..01 Lifter,valve (2) 12-755-81 Block, cylinder(Use Short Block 12 522 18) Kit, cylinderhead (Includes 3-17) 12-445-02 Strap, lifting 12-411-01 Rod, push (2) M-0839025...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271100 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I IGNITION / ELECTRICAL I --tl _m13 AIR INTAKE i...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271100 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES IGNITION/ELECTRICAL PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-086o14 Screw, hex. flange MIOx1.5x46 M-0545010 Screw, hex. flange M5xO.8xlO 12-468-03 Washer, plain3/8 24-468-10 Washer, plain 1/4 24-162-03 Screen, grass 12-146-07 Plate, blower housing...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271100 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520 STARTING SYSTEM I ENGINE CONTROLS OIL PAN / LUBRICATION _..6--_ II 2=...

  • Page 57: Starting System

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271100 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEYPART KEYPART NO.NO. DESCRIPTION NO .NO. DESCRIPTION M-0839070 Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x70 12-079-07 Linkage,choke 12-237-01 Clamp, cable 25-098-05 Starter assembly (Includes3-8) M-0664020 Screw, lobed socketM6xl.Ox20 12-755-54 Kit,drive end 12-227-06...
  • Page 58 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271100 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520 CRANKSHAFT I FUEL SYSTEM I...

  • Page 59: Fuel System

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271100 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520 FUEL SYSTEM • CFL_NKSHAFT PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTK)N M-0641060 12-014-37 Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2) Crankshaft (Includes2) X-22-11 12-139-01 Washer, star 1/4 Plug, cup M-0629116 Stud M6x1.0x116 (2) 12-853-95 EXHAUST Kit, carburetorw/gasket...
  • Page 63 ,., '-, Q _.aQ _mX_ I __"_'6.__ _ u--o'' €_.€ _" = I o:jii _" Oe •...
  • Page 64 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar plezas con entrega a domicil|o - 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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