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Craftsman 917.271380 Owner's Manual

15.5 hp, electric start, 38" mower automatic lawn tractor
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Owner's
Manual
®
15.5 HP
ELECTRMC START
38" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTO
Model No.
917.271380
,, Safety
= Assembly
® Operation
,, Maintenance
,, Repair
Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and hstructions
before operating
this equip-
mento
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1o800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman
Help Line
5 am - 5 pro, Mort - Sat
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual ® 15.5 HP ELECTRMC START 38" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTO Model No. 917.271380 ,, Safety = Assembly ® Operation ,, Maintenance ,, Repair Parts CAUTION: For answers to your questions about this product, Call: Read and follow all...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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, iubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manuai, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
  • Page 3 o Turn offblades w hen not m owing. o Do not try' to stabilize the machine by o Stop engine b efore r emoving grass putting your foot on the ground. catcher or unclogging chute Do not use grass catcher on steep Mow only indaylight orgood artificia! slopes.
  • Page 4 manufacturer's recommended parts, o Never make adjustments orrepairs with when necessary. theengine r unning. Mower blades a resharp andcancut. Grass c atcher components aresubject Wrap t heMade(s) orwear g loves, and towear, damage, and deterioration, useextra caution w hen servicing them. which could e xpose m oving p arts or Check b rake operation frequently.

  • Page 5: Safety Rules

    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 to give you the best possible dependability laws apply on federal lands.
  • Page 6 Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x ! (1) Lockwasher (t) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Shoulder Bo!t 5/!6-18 (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Lock (1) Wing Nut Washer 3/8...
  • Page 7 Parts packed separately in carton Seat Video Steering Cassette Wheel Mulcher Plate ,1 i Steering Boot Manual Parts Bag Parts Bag contents not shown full size Steering Extension Steering Shaft Wheel Insert Slope Sheet (2) Keys Steering Wheel Adapter Assemblies Steering Bushing...

  • Page 8: 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 9 HOW TOSETUPYOUR TRACTOR CHECK-.[ _HE PHESSUHL CHECK B ATTERY The tires on your tractor were ovednflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Lift s eat p antoraised p o'sition andopen Correct tire pressure is important for best battery boxdoor. cutting pedormance. tfthisbattery, isputintosewice a fter ®...
  • Page 10 iNSTALL MULCHER CHECKLIST PLATE Please review the following checklist: _CAUTION: Do not remove discharge All assembly instructions have been guard from mower Raise and hotd guard when attaching mulcher plate and allow it completed. to rest on plate while in operation. ,/No remaining loose parts in carton.
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature suppJied with the product Learn and understand their meaning. ÷ FAST SLOW BATTERY CAUTION REVERSE FORWARD WARNING OVER TEMP ENGINE OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ENGINE LIGHT FUEL UNLOCKED CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING...
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ TH!S OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES B EFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare theillustrations withyour t ractor tofamiliarize yourself with thelocations of various c ontrols and adjustments. Save this manual forfuture reference, Light Switch Position Attachment Ignition Switch Clutch Lever Ammeter...
  • Page 13 The operation ofanytractor canresult i nforeign o bjects thrown i ntothe eyes, which c anresult 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 stan- dard safety glasses°...
  • Page 14 o If stopping is absolutely necessacj, push dutch/brake pedal quicMy to brake posi o tion and engage parking brake Move motion control lever to neutraJ (N) ,, The average lawn should be cut to approximately 21/2 inches during the position_ IMPORTANT: The motion control lever cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months.
  • Page 15 o The engine in your tractor has been transmission engaged position. shipped, from the factob/, already fitted o Sit _ _at in _8,_; _r,,, with summer weight oiL dut_rake and _t _r'dng brake. o Check engine oil with tractor on level o Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

  • Page 16: Service And Adjustments

    adjusted forbest e ngine p erformance. the neutral (N) position. Repeat this pro ° See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" inthe cedure with the motion control lever Service and Adjustments section o fthis three (3) times° manual o Your tractor is now purged and ready for normal operation.
  • Page 17 MULCHING MUWI_#_ !IH5 IMPORTANT: For' best p edormance, keep mower housing free ofbuiltoup grass a nd trash. Clean after e ach use, _,The specia! mulchin 9blade will r ecur thegrass c lippings many t imes and reduce t hem insizesothatasthey fall onto thelawn theywill d isperse intothe grass a ndnotbenoticed A lsothe mulched grass w illbiodegrade...
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FiLL tN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERViC ===_ Check Brake Operatic Check Operator P..ceand l.., interlock Systems |_!___:____l_ l C-he_oose Fasteners ..... 1_41 Clean Battery Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s)
  • Page 19 TRACTOR iMPORTANT: To ensure proper assem- bJy,center ho_e in blade must align with Always o bserve safety r ules w hen per- forming anymaintenance. star on mandrel assembly. o ReassemMe hex bolt, lock washer and BRAKE O PERATION flat washer in exact order as shown. Iftractor r equires more than six(6)feet ,, Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft.
  • Page 20 o Keep b attery a nd terminals clean. o Keep battery b olts tight. o Keep small vent h o_es open. Recharge at 6-10 amperes for1hour. TOCLEAN B ATTERY AND TERMINALS SHo Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade Corrosion and dirtonthebattery a nd ter- according to your expected operating tem- minals cancause t hebattery t o"leak"...
  • Page 21 ENGINE OiL RLTER CLEAN AIR SCREEN Replace the engine oit filter even/season Airscreen must be keptfreeofdidand or every other oil change if the tractor is chaff topreventenginedamage fromover_. used more than 100 hours in one year. heafing_ Clean wkh a wire brush or como - Drain ol from engine crankcase (See pressed air to remove did and stubborn "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL '_in this sec o...
  • Page 22 Keep f inished s urfaces and wheels free ofal!gasoline, oil,etc. Protect painted s urfaces withautomo- tivetype wax. Wedonotrecommend using a garden hose toclean your t ractor unless t heetec- Fuel Filb trica! s ystem, muffler, airfilter and carbure- torarecovered t okeep water ouLWater CLEANING inengine c anresult i na shortened engine Clean engine, battery, seat, f inish, etc.
  • Page 23 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING o Before making any necessary adjust- 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 ". tires are propedy inflated (See "PROD °...
  • Page 24 , Roll b elt o ffengine p ulley. o Measure distance between brake opero o Disconnect right h and suspension ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod. from rear d eck bracket byremoving , If distance is other than 1-9/!6% loosen retainer spfing_ jam nut and turn nut "A"...
  • Page 25 Park: tractor o nlevel s urface. Stop trac o NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent totbyturning i gnition k ey to"OFF" posF flat tires due to slow leaks, tire seatant fion, a ndengage parking b rake. may be purchased from your local parts Adjust motion c ontrol lever b ytightening dealer.
  • Page 26 Connect one end oftheBLACK c able t o TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB theNEGATIVE (o) t ermina_ offully o Raise hood. charged battery. o Pull bulb holder out of the ho_e in the o Connect theother end of the BLACK backside of the grill. - Replace bulb in holder and push bulb cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, holder securely back into the hole in the...
  • Page 27 TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL Idle _j s_t_ o With throttle control lever in s!ow position, engine shoutd CABLE idle at 1750 RPM If engine idles too The throttle control has been preset at the slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting factory and adjustment should not be neco screw in or out unti! correct idle is ab essaq#.

  • Page 28: Storage

    immediately prepare your t ractor forstor- Drain the fuet tank. ageatthe end oftheseason o r if the trac- Start the engine and let it run until the tor will not be used for 30 days or more. fuel lines and carburetor are empty. _CAUTION: Never store the tractor with Never use engine or carburetor cleaner...
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Wil! n ot s tart Out of fuel. o Fill fuet tank See _TO START ENGINE" in Engine not _CHOKED" properly. Operation section Wait several minutes before ,, Engine flooded. attempting to start. o Bad spark plug. o Replace spark plug.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM o Recharge or replace battery. ,' Weak or dead battery. Engine clicks Clean battery terminals. will not start Corroded battery termi- nals. ,, Check all widng. Loose or damaged wiring. Faulty solenoid or starter. o ChecWreplace solenoid or sta_rter.
  • Page 31 _ROUBLESHOOTI_'_G CHART I CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Poor cut o uneven - Worn, bent or bose Made° bolt. Level mower deck. o Mower deck not level Clean underside of mower o Buildup of grass, leaves, housing. and trash under mower. o Replace blade mandrel. o Bent blade mandrel.
  • Page 32 TF_OUBLESHOOT_ _HAH CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE o Place freewheel control in Loss of drive ,, Freewheel control in "dis- engaged ° position _engaged" position. o Motion drive belt worn, * Replace motion drive belt. damaged or broken. o Purge transmission. Air trapped in transmis- sion dudng shipment or servicing.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271380 SCHEMATIC AMMETER (OPTIONAL) +GNmON p+_ PLOG m+ m GAP + + OPERATOR UNIT_'J PRESENCERELAY#2 ..{2 PLUGS _w_N CYL. E.G_NES> VOLTS Ct4_RGING SYSlq_ OUTPUT (C_RGING SYSTEM DISCONNE DIODE , ALTERNATOR| _:_/:+ ....T'--_'-_,_A FJ i +...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR o ° MODEL NUMBER 917.271380 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271380 i_LECTRJCAL PART DESCRIPT_ON 163465 Batter';i 12 Volt 28 Amp 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 156417 Case Battery Mech Hinge 161348 Switch, interlock N Opr'JN Opn STD55! ! 25 Washer, Lock 73350400...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.271380 CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.27!380 4ASSES AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTmON 160392 Chassis Stamping 140356 Drawbar 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 STb533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel, Dash L.H 145660...
  • Page 38 I OH = = MULI_L I HA_ INUIViI_H IIII f°Zl IJIU GROUND DRIVE _,_--_"...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.271380 GROUND DR_VE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRmPT_ON 150071 Keeper Belt Engine TransaxleAssembly 134683 Strap Torque Lh Hydro 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 140158 18/20" T 143995 Pulley. Transaxle Washer 13/32 x !-!/4 x 12 Ga. 154792 Rod Shift Hydro LT...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR o_ o _ODEL NUMBER 917o27!380 STEERING ASSEMBLY ®...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.271380 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCR_PTION 139768 Steering Wheel 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 156483 Spindle Assembly, LH. 157473 Spindle Assembly, RH. 6266H Beadng, Race, ThrusL Hardened 121748X Washer 2_z32 x !-5/8 x !6 Gauge...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 9t 7o27t380 ENGmNE OPT!ONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR _oMODEL NUMBER 917,27t380 ENGINE PART DESCRiPTiON 162158 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 ..Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model No. CV 15S-41567 159420 Muffler 124341 .-03 Gasket Kohler CVl 3-CVl 6.5 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-1/2 13200300 Elbow, Standard 90°, 3/8-18 NPT STD551237...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER £17o271380 SEAT ASSEMBLY ® PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRRPTION Bushing, Snap 140123 Seat 121248X Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1_1/2 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 72050412 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 STD523710 Bolt 134300 Spring 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 121250X Locknut, Flange 1/4 Grade 5 145006...
  • Page 45 163261 Decal, Dash Panel ! 65186 163203 Decal, Deck Mower EZ3 138311 Decal, Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 154515 Pad Footrest RH STLT 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 154516 142341 Decal, Drawbar Cntrl Mvt Hyd 165203...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR o ° MODEL NUMBER 917o27t380 L_FTASSEMBLY...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER' 917o27t 380 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 I x 21 Gauge 120!83X Bearing, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 139865...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR °_MODEL NUMBEH 93 1.21!_U MOWER DECK 8£,+ "_"_67 75 ,._ 141_ 7-L_4 / _ 80 ,=f--._ 89 72 _.."_/ _--_-- _.._ 55 --_.._, ± _31 54--.."_'45 123.._._ 21_, __.,,_. 88 28 26 18 / /-" /¸...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 9t7.271380 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRRPTION DESCRIPTION Rod, Clutch Primary 142829 Mower Housing Assembly 142427 Spring Return STD533107 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 131870 Arm, Clutch, Secondary 13017 Bracket Asm. Fram Sway Bar 127847 38/42 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 50 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917o27t380 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE o- MODEL NUMBER 319--0650...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR °oMODEL NUMBER 9!7o271380 HYDRO G EAR TRANSAXLE o°MODEL N UMBER 3t9_0650 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 142980 Rousing, Lower 142884 Washer 7/!6 x 7/8 x .060 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 15[)829 Differentia/Assembly 142932 Sea!. Lip 142991 Washer 3/4 x 15 x .13 142928 Ring, Wire Retaining 142961...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER £17o917o271380 KOHLER E NGmNEoMODEL NUMBER CVI5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-4t567 _NTAKE _j>- ......5 6 ..£'I 8--2:._ ..,, _ \ j }:i,:] ENGINE CONTROLS "> I----9 (i_ ,o__I '_ CRANKSHAFT ,,s\ i _.;toV -° EXHAUST @../- S...
  • Page 53 ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.917.271380 TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL HUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-4!567 ENGINE CONT£OLS AIR INTAKE PART PART DESCRRPTION DESCRIPTION 12-743°05 Kit, Air Cleaner 12-079-07 Linkage, Choke (includes Key Numbers 2 thru !2-237-01 Clamp, Cable M-0664020 Screw_ Locked Socket...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - oMODEL NU_IBER 917o917o271380 KOHLER E NGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PSo41567 FUELSYSTEM 2o t -- 25 - 27 Qm29 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE BREATHER...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 9q7o917.27t380 KOHLER E NG_NEo_4ODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER p So41567 FUEL SYSTEM CYUNDER HEAD_VALVE AND BREATHER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCR[PTmON 12-85356 Nit. Carbure or (tnc/udes #2 thru 12-351-01 Lifter, Valve (2) 12-75560 Kit, Cylinder Head 12-041_02 Gasket, Air C_eaner 12-41t-0i Rod Push (2) 12-053_5B...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,917.271380 KOHLER ENGJNIE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41567 PAN / LUBRICATION iGNiTION I ELECTRICAL_ ,2-- L/_- =4-- =-@BQ !--+ ['STARTING SYSTEM CRANKCASE...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR ° o MODEL NUMBER 9t7o917o271380 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER pSo41567 iGNITION / ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-086-14 Screw, Hex Flange 12-032-03 Seal, Crankshaft M10 × 1.5 x 46 12-522-18 Block, Cylinder (Use Short 12-468-03 Washer, Plain 3/8 Block) 24-162-03 Screen, Grass...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE SIGHTING SLOPES SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN H_LL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THiS LEVEL W_TH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not i_ AA greater...
  • Page 60 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directJy to your home Call 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days a week 1-800-366oPART (1_800-366W278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800o659-7084 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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