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Craftsman 917.27182 Owner's Manual

19.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
ICRRFTSMRN'I
19.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271820
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
engine, read end understand this Owner's Manual.
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman
Help Line
5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsmanwebsite:www.sears.corn/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual. CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsmanwebsite:www.sears.corn/craftsman For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Schedule ... 19 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 material or workmanship.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and thro.wing,objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in senous injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, undemtand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting.
  • Page 4 III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adutt.
  • Page 5 • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED ANDTYPE: REGULAR OILTYPE SAE 30 API-SF-SJ): (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 3.0PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION GAP: .030") RJ19LM OR Jt9LM VALVE INTAKE: .004"-.006" ADJUSTMENT EXHAUST: .007"-.009 _ GROUND FORWARD: 5.5 SPEED (MPH): REVERSE: TIRE...
  • Page 7 Steerin( Swt_l:rePg Adapter (1)Large Flat Washer Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Keys Video Cassette (1) Oil DrainTube For FutureUse Wheel Extension Steering Shaft Sleeve teering (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Wheel Inse_ © (1) Lock washer (1) Hex Bolt...

  • 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: Install Seat

    INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and sat aside for assembly of seat to tractor. 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.
  • Page 10 CHECKTIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled.
  • Page 11 t#CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR N EW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVlEWTHE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: All assembly instructions have been completed. ,,/No remaining loose parts in carton. ,z Battery is properly prepared and charged.
  • Page 12 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE WARNING ENG,NEON ENG,NEOFF O'LFRESSURE FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL CLUTCH ENGAGED e_(_ ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED...

  • Page 13: Freewheel Control

    KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiadze yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Attachment Clutch Lever Ammeter Choke Control Throttle Contml..,,.._ Clutch/ BrakePedal...
  • Page 14 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

  • Page 15: To Operate On Hills

    These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months.
  • Page 16 • Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH. • To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor.

  • Page 17: Cold Weather Starting

    WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above) 8. When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly.

  • Page 18: Mowing Tips

    MOWINGTIPS • Mower should be properlyleveled for best mowingperformance. See "1"O LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustmentssectionof this manual. • The left hand side of mower shouldbe used for trimming. • Drive so that clippingsare discharged ontothe area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the dghtof the tractor.

  • Page 19: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN OATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation check _r _ence inled_k Systems Lu_k:atlon Chart Check Batlery Level Clean Battmy ar_ Temdneis CheCk Transaxle Co_ing AdjustBledeBeltls)Tension AdjustMotionDriveBeltls)Tenslo_ Check Engine Og Level ChangeEngineOil Clean Air Filter Clean Ak"Screen Inspect Muffler/Spark Alrester Replace Oil Filter (If equip_c_l)

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be ad- justed, (_ee "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
  • Page 21 NOTE: Theoriginal equipment battery o n your t ractor i smaintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak"...
  • Page 22 OilDrain Valve Locked/ Drain Poslion_.:: Closed and Cap "_ Tube CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.
  • Page 23 CLEANING of all foreign matter. i Clean engine, batten/, seat, finish, etc. Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax. AUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2.
  • Page 24 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or ddveway. Make sure tires are propedy inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tiros are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.
  • Page 25 Mandrel Idler Pulleys Mandrel Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be adjusted.
  • Page 26 MotionControl Neutral Lock Gate ,ever AdjustmentBolt TRANSMISSION REMOVAl/REPLACE- MENT Should your transmission require removal 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. TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT if steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are...
  • Page 27 Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. 1. Lift hood to raised position. 2. Remove terminal guard. 3. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. 4. Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery.

  • Page 28: Preliminary Setting

    3. Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw securely. Reassemble air cleaner. Clamp Quartor Choke Clos_ Casing _*=_i_i TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.
  • Page 29 Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. _l_ CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Water in fuel. 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 9.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE :PROBLEM 3. Build-up of grass, leaves Loss_power and trash under mower. _ontinued) 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6. Faulty spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel fi'_er, 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 9. Water in fuel• 10.Spark plug wire loose.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. discharge 2. Travel speed too fast. 3. Wet grass. 4. Mower deck not level. 5. Low/uneven tire air pressur_ 6. Worn, bent or loose blade. 7. Buildup of grass, leaves an_ trash under mower.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271820 SCHEMATIC BATTERY AMMETER (OPTIONAL) NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS OF TNE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED, AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM.
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271820 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271820 ELECTRICAL KEY PART 163465 74760412 7603J 145211 150109 145769 153664 166182 4152 4799J 146148 175158 73510400 145491 1213(_X 175566 140403 170217 71110408 131563 175141 121433X 141940 1749(_608 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm DESCRIP_ON Battery...

  • Page 36: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271820 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271820 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART 169830 169061 17060612 155272 168337X013 STD533710 155g_7 145660 172107X010 144963X558 126938X 1564,37 124(_8X 19131312 S'1_641437 156725X558 155217XSS9 164919X6_8 139976 174g(T_08 169834 73800400 19091416 145201 161464 14520_ 14(_47 72140606 154798 STD541437 16r=867 154966 154207...
  • Page 38 GROUND D RIVETRACTOR " - MODEL NUMBER 917.271820...

  • Page 39: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,271820 GROUND DRIVE PART DESCRiPTiON Transaxle (See Breakdown) Hydro Gr 314.0510 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust $313561210 pincher 1/SxlCAD 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 7449(To44 Bolt Hex FLGHO 3/16-18 GR.5 STD541431 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins. 5/16-18 Uric STD541437 Nut Lock Hex WANsh 3/8-16 Unc 149846...

  • Page 40: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271820 STEERING ASSEMBLY _l_l...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271820 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Stsedng Wheel 154427 Front Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 16983_ Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Beadag, 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...

  • Page 42: Optional Equipment

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271820 ENGINE 13 _10 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271820 ENGINE KEY PAITT DESCRIPTION t7(_47 Control Throt Paddle 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T Engine (See Breakdown) Bdggs Model No. 461707-0145-E3 149723 Muffler Exhaust 144069 Ext_ust 144068 Exhaust Asm. Right 138129 Clamp Tube Double Engine 171877 Bolt 5/16 - 18 UNC X 3/4 W/Seres 145,552...

  • Page 44: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR " " MODEL NUMBER 917.271820 sEAT AssEMBLY pART DEECR|PT|ON 140551 _-_ F_n Hex 3/8-16ur_ 71110616 t9131610 Washer 13_2 X 3_4 X 10 GS STD541437 r_u_r_°_..="_". C ._=,_ 2 250 BIk ZI Spdng _e-L 1241 *= X 1,5 SMGML Screw _w-. _. I 0006 .., -=--- 13/32X1X 19131614...

  • Page 45: Wheels And Tires

    KEY PART DESCRIPTION 156439 Deca_ Fender Danger Sears 177253 Decal Hood Side 171696 Decal Hood Rh Cn_ftsm_n 171697 Decal Hood Lh Craftsman 176681 Decal Engine H/P 133644 Decal Malnt Customer Sears Dom 171809 Decal Replacement Srs 1632O4 Decal Fender Cra_tsman Gold...

  • Page 46: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271820 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR . - MODEL NUMBER 917.271820 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lilt Lever Inner Wire Asm. 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 1G5767X Pin Groove 12O02O(_ ERIng 19Ql1621 Washar 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga. 120183X Beadng Ny/ong 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted 12_365X Button Plunger Read 139865...

  • Page 48: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271820 MOWER DECK 157 _ _,_ 183 1_ s 159_ 21 22...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271820 MOWER DECK KEY PART DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Hous;ng STt3533107 Bolt 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" S_4008 RetahlerSpdng 13(J832 Arm, Buspenston, Rear 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.26 Gr. 6 STD551137 Washer, Lock 140296...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271820 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 3140510...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271820 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 KEY PART DESCRIPTION "_70351 Ma_n HousiP_, Assembly 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 173253 Center Section, Assembly 170354 Swashptate,TRmton Maol'_ed 169898 Btock- Assembly 170356 Sealant 10.50z 170356 Hex Flange Screw 1/4-20 X 1.25 170357 Stud, 5/16-24 Hex Doubte End 170358...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271820 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET 741_ 1de I_ 220 _ 1132 1125 634 e 552A 4040 2911_ 11019LABELKIT 1lO. OWNER'S MANUAL] lit REO_JIRE$S_CIAL 1OOLS 15 _ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL N UMBER 917.271820 BRIGGS & STRA'rTON ENGINE-MODEL 51 _ 447 Ik, _ 240 _ 432_ 392_)104_. 1138 11 6 258 _ 'k REQUIRES SPEC AL TOOLS [ 1036 LABEL KIT-EMISSION NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3 573NN__ 971 I' 934_' 70 102@...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271520 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3 3o91 5101 1051 _' 358 GASKET SET 1770 51A_ 163_ 90569...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271820 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MOOEL NUMBER 461707,TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3 PART DESCRtPTtON 498583 Cylinder Assembly 399265 Bushing/Seal Kit 391086 * Seal-Oil 493304 Sump.Engins 691162 Head-Cylinder #1 891163 Head-Cylinder #2 271867 -:_ Gasket-Cyl_ier Head #1 271868 ,:1: Gasket-C_linder Head #2 495754 Bmainer Assembly (Cynnder 27803...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271820 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL PART DESCRIPTION 94930 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 497596 Motor-Starter 690323 Bolt (Starter Motor) 497608 Brush Set 230674 Nut (Flywheel) 394891 Armature-Magneto 94731 Screw (Magneto Armature) 802592 Plug-Spark 495868 Gasket Sat 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 693490 O+ Gasket-Pump 693487...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING greater than 15 °) never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent Upping or loss of control. Exercise extreme Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not caution when changing direction on slopes. SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,...
  • Page 60 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...

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