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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN
18.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.270750
Safety
Maintenance
CAUTION:
Read and foliow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
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before operating this equip-
ment.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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Page 1: Electric Start
Owner’s Manual CRAFTSMAN 18.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.270750 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION: For answers to your questions Read and foliow all 659-5917 Safety Rules and Instructions Sears Craftsman Help Line before operating this equip- 5 am - S pm. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty...........2 Maintenance......... 17 Safety Rules..........3 Service and Adjustments .....21 Product Specifications......5 Storage......... Assembly..........7 Troubleshooting........28 Operation..........10 Repair Parts...........32 Maintenance Schedule......17 Parts Ordering......Back Cover WARRANTY LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, 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... -
Page 3: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is require extra caution. If you cannot back capable of amputating hands and feet and up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do throwing objects. Failure to observe the not mow it. following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. - Page 4 SAFETY RULES Never tamper with safety devices. • Before and when backing, look behind Check their proper operation regularly. and down for small children. Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or • Never carry children. They may fall off other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel and be seriously injured or interfere with spillage.
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Page 5: Product Specifications
SAFETY RULES ^Look for this symbol to point out ^CAUTION: Tow only the attachments important safety precautions. It means that are recommended by and comply with CAUTION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR specifications of the manufacturer of your FETY IS INVOLVED. tractor. Use common sense when towing. CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden... - Page 6 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer ■ Il (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 X 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Steering Extension Steering Wheel Steering Shaft 3 Adapter T-—-—r Boot Seat (1 ) Washer (1) Shoulder ^ 17/32 1-3/16 12 Gauge Bolt 5/16-18...
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Page 7: Assembly
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 8 TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Seat Pan Operation section for iocation and function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise Label attachment lift lever to its highest Battery Box position. Door • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.
- Page 9 ^CAUTION: Do not remove deflector %^CHECKLI$T shield from mower. Raise and hold shield Before you operate and enjoy your new when attaching mulcher plate and allow it tractor, we wish to assure that you receive to rest on plate while in operation. the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product.
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Page 10: Operation
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. Ê BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING © © 1 ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT fB l\l... - Page 11 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 Light Clutch Lever Switch Ammeter Choke Control...
- Page 12 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 shields while operating your tractor or performing any fORESlÛKTiS BçnEfî adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over T7+AÍJ NO SlûKT spectacles, or standard safety glasses.___________________________ HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR...
- Page 13 TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING TO OPERATE MOWER HEIGHT Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by The position of the attachment lift lever the operator to leave the seat with the determines the cutting height. engine running and the attachment clutch •...
- Page 14 TO TRANSPORT ADD GASOLINE • Raise attachment lift to highest position • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular with attachment lift control. unleaded gasoline with a minimum of • When pushing or towing your tractor, be 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) increase carbon and lead oxide position.
- Page 15 allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. TO START ENGINE COLD WEATHER STARTING (50" F AND When starting the engine for the first time BELOW) or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will •...
- Page 16 See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the ground speed that will suit the terrain Service and Adjustments section of this and give best performance of the manual. attachment being used. MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep best mowing performance.
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Page 17: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓ Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓ Check Operator Presence and Intertock Systems ✓ Check for Loose Fasteners ✓ ✓ r ✓ Shaipen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓... - Page 18 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole isn blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when 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 19 • Keep battery and terminals clean. Change the oil after every 50 hours of • Keep battery bolts tight. operation or at least once a year if the • Keep small vent holes open. tractor is not used for 50 hours in one •...
- Page 20 Clean the cooling fins and external Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to surfaces as necessary. Make sure the rubber gasket on replacement oil filter. cooling shrouds are reinstalled. Install replacement oil filter by turning NOTE; Operating the engine with a clockwise until rubber gasket contacts blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged mounting surface, then tighten filter an...
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Page 21: Service And Adjustments
CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. hose to ciean your tractor unless the of all foreign matter. electrical system, muffler, air filter and • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free carburetor are covered to keep water out. of all gasoline, oil, etc. - Page 22 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Before making any necessary adjust Adjust the mower while tractor is parked ments, check that both front links are equal in length. Both links should be on level ground or driveway. Make sure approximately 10-3/8". tires are properly inflated (See “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
- Page 23 BELT INSTALLATION - TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT • Install new belt in reverse order of Park the tractor on level surface. Engage removal. parking brake. For assistance, there is a • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves belt installation guide decal on bottom and inside all belt guides.
- Page 24 Neutral TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK Gearshift Lever Lock Gate BATTERY ^CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep spari<s, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. Adjustment If your battery is too weak to start the Bolt engine, it should be recharged.
- Page 25 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB REPLACING BATTERY • Raise hood, ^CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the other object to contact both terminals at backside of the grill. the same time.
- Page 26 ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your CABLE engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your The throttle control has been preset at the tractor to an authorized service center for factory and adjustment should not be repair and/or adjustment.
- Page 27 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for blended fuels (called gasohol or using storage at the end of the season or if the ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tractor will not be used for 30 days or which leads to separation and formation of more.
- Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start • Out of fuel. • Fill fuel tank. • Engine not “CHOKED” • See “TO START ENGINE” in properly. Operation section. • Engine flooded. • Wait several minutes before attempting to start. •...
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but • Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter. • Check/replace solenoid or will not start starter. (cont’d) • Cutting too much grass/ • Set in “Higher Cut” position/ Loss of power too fast.
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut uneven Clogged mower deck vent Clean around mandrels to (cont’d) holes from buildup of open vent holes. grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. Mower blades will Obstruction in clutch Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism.
- Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 SCHEMATIC POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" WIRING INSUUVTED CLIPS .G+AI NONE NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR B+Al A2+L RUN/LIGHT SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO B+A1 NONE PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.
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Page 32: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR • - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 ELECTRICAL... - Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Boit Hex Hd 1/4-200 nc x 3/4 156417 Case Battery 153664 Switch. Interlock 166182 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cabie Battery 6 Ga 11 * red...
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 169830 Chassis 169061 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bott, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 155927 Panel, Dash. L.H. 145660 Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H.
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 GROUND DRIVE ■ ' ^ ’t' !
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 4 Grade 5 Peerless 206-545C STD551143 Washer 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool 123666X Pulley, T ransaxle Proof ”...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 STEERING ASSEMBLY -- - - -...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169840 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge...
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 ENGINE...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 169387 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1 /4-20 x 5/8 Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs Model 407777-0121-E3 149723 Mufiler, Asm. Twin Lo-Tone 160589 Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 RH 159955 Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 LH...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap Bik Nyl 50 Id 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (bik) 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/; 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1...
- Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156368 Decal. Oper. Instr. 146046 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic 174321 Decal, Replacement 167329 Decal, Dash Panel 171696 Decal, Hood, R.H. 160396 Decal, V-Belt Schematic 171697 Decal, Hood, L.H. 149516...
- Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
- Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Piunger 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 ERing #5133-62 19211621 Washer21/32x 1 x21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nyiong 125631X Grip Handie Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read 139865 Link Asm Lift L.H.
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 MOWER DECK...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42” 144959 V-Belt STD533107 Bolt STD541437 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 136420 Mulcher Cover Front 71161010 Screw 165460 19061216 Washer #10 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck...
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C...
- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 790079 Brake Lever Transaxie Cover 780086A 792073A Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1 /4" Needle Bearing 5/8" 792085A 770128 Screw 1/4 - 20 X 2 1/4”...
- Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E3...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E3...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E3 3341 23 ] , 333L@ 697 ^...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER TYPE NUMBER 0121-E3 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121 499811 690231 Cylinder Assembly Carburetor Overhaul Kit 122 690952 499585 Bushing-Cylinder Spacer-Carburetor 391086 ★ 125 499804 Seal-on Carburetor 130 690993 690069...
- Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270750 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E3 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Wrench-Spark Plug 383 690966 691011 Adapter-Air 385 690960 Screw (Fuel Pump) 691012 Cover-Air Guide 865A 691014 387 808656...
- Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
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