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Craftsman 917.271815 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.271815 Owner's Manual

19.5 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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CRAFTSMIIH°I
9.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271815
• 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
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
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip- ment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman built engines. Before you start the engine, read For answers to your questions about this product, Call:...
  • Page 2 Troubleshontinq Hepetl _'alL_ ... Parts Ordering ..Back Cover ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT if this Craftsman Riding Equipment to the instructions free of charge by returning to your nearest Sears Service Center. abuse, including but not limited to, damage of the riding equipment, or over speeding the engine.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions serious injury or death. _Look for this symbol to point out " important safety precautions. CAUTIONH! BECOMEALERT!!! SAFETYIS INVOLVED. _lb CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting,...

  • Page 4: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES • Mow up and down slopes, not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. terrain could overturn the machine. grass can hide obstacles. • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.
  • Page 5 • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.
  • Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE ;_ _iI _ ,_ONS CAPACITY UNLEADED ANDTYPE: REGULAR OILTYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F (API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION (GAP: .030") OR J19LM GROUND SPEED FORWARD: (MPH): 2 N° 3 R° REVERSE: TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT:...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt Steering 3/8-16 x Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Lockwasher (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Steering Extension Steering Wheel Shaft © Adapter Boot Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Keys...

  • Page 8: Tools Required For Assembly

    unassembled for shipping purposes. tractor all parts and hardware you assemble correct tools as necessary to insure begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below. (1) 9/16" wrench (2) 1/2"...

  • Page 9: Install Seat

    INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly seat to tractor. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 2. Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. 3. Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.
  • Page 11 o/CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product. Please review the following checklist: ,/ All assembly instructions have been completed. ,/No remaining loose parts in carton. ,/Battery is properly prepared and charged.(Minimum...
  • Page 12 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning. I- _1 BATTERY CAUTION WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF FUEL CHOKE ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY REVERSE FORWARD OIL PRESSURE...
  • Page 13 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Attachment Clutch Lever Ammeter Choke Control Throttle Control...
  • Page 14 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 adjustments or repairs. We recommend spectacles, or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE...
  • Page 15 TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING The position of the attachment determines the cutting height. • Grasp lift lever. • Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position. The cutting height range is approxi- • mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running.

  • Page 16: Towing Carts And Other Attach- Ments

    TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control. • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and...

  • Page 17: To Start Engine

    TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, itwill take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. 1. Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.

  • Page 18: Mowing Tips

    MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled best mowing performance. LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" Service and Adjustments section manual. • The left hand side of mower used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. the cut area to the right of the machine.

  • Page 19: General Recommendations

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE F,LL ,.OATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE ::kk Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
  • Page 20 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. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
  • Page 21 BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- ever, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. •...
  • Page 22 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. ENGINE COOLING FINS Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating.
  • Page 23 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- tive type wax. CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2.

  • Page 24: Belt Removal

    TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT •...

  • Page 25: Belt Installation

    BELT INSTALLATION Install new belt in reverse order removal. Make sure belt is in all pulley and inside all belt guides. Install mower in reverse order removal instructions. Mandrel Idler Pulleys Pulley _ _"_ _---J --_,,t i_77 TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjust- able brake system which is mounted on...
  • Page 26 Neutral Gearshift Lever Lock Gate TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor.

  • Page 27: Interlocks And Relays

    REPLACING BATTERY _CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.
  • Page 28 TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment scribed below before loosening cable. adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: 1. With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position.
  • 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. /kCAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM Will not start Out of fuel. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Engine Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel• Loose or damaged Carburetor 10, Engine valves out of adjustment. Hard to start 1.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE 1. Cutting too much grass/too Lossofpower fast. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty 6. Faulty spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM 1. Obstruction Mower blades will mechanism. not rotate 12. Worn/damaged drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. discharge 2. Travel speed too fast. 3. Wet grass. 4.
  • Page 33 NONE WIRING RUN/LIGHT B+A1 A2+L NOTE: IF WIRING B+A1 NONE SERVICING START 3 + S + A 1 NONE PROPERLY -- MODEL NU MBER 917.271815 BATTERY FUSE SOLENOID (PEDAL UP) WHITE BLACK BLACK B_CK (CLUTCH OFF) BLACK IGNITION _:L_E-L _...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL N UMB ER 917.271815 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NU MB ER 917.271815 ELECTRICAL PART 163465 74760412 7603J 145211 150109 145769 153664 175688 4152J 4799J 146148 175158 73510400 145491 121305X 175566 140403 178437 71110408 131563 178861 121433X 141940 17490508 NOTE: All component DESCRIPTION Battery 12 VOLT 28 AMP...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271815 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...

  • Page 37: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMB ER 917.271815 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART 174619 176554 17060612 155272 168337X013 STD533710 155927 145660 172107X010 17490608 144983X558 126938X 156437 124028X 19131312 STD541437 178987X558 155217X599 175692X558 139976 17490508 175710 73800400 19091416 145201 161464 145202 STD522507 140547...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR -- MODEL NU MBER 917.271815 GROUND DRIVE...

  • Page 39: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271815 GROUND DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) Peerless 206-545C 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 12000028 Ring, Retainer 121520X Strap, Torque 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 165866 Rod Shifter Fender STLT STD561210 Pin, Cotter...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271815 STEERING ",'--. 2.- ='- :'. -" _----- i _- °' 43---_ J" A.,_" ,, ii...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL N UMBER 917.271815 STEERING NOTE: PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 175131 Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH 169839 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...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271815 ENGINE ,, 27 '_'_"'_ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - MODEL NU MBER 917.271815 ENGINE KEY PART NOTE: DESCRIPTION 170547 Control, Throt Paddle 17720408 Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 Engine, B&S, (See Breakdown) No. 42E707-2275-E1 Muffler Exhaust 149723 144069 Exhaust Asm. Left 144068 Exhaust Asm. Right...

  • Page 44: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271815 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION Seat 180597 180166 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 71110616 Bolt 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 145006 Clip, Push-In Hinged STD541437 124181X Spring, Seat 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 19131614 Washer...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR -- MODEL NU MBER 917.271815 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 156439 Decal, Fender Danger Sears 176681 Decal, Engine 171696 Decal, Hood, R.H. 171697 Decal, Hood, L.H. 177253 Decal, Hood Side 133644 Decal, Maintenance 177265 Decal, Lower Dash 171808 Decal, Rplcmnt 163204...

  • Page 46: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271815 LIFT ASSEMBLY 161718...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR LIFT ASSEMBLY NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S. -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271815 PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Gf'oove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x I x 21 Gauge...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271815 MOWER DECK 44_52...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271815 MOWER DECK KEY PART DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" Bolt STD533107 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck STD624008 Retainer Spring 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMB ER 917.271815 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545C O_-71B 7O 8A NUMBERS HERE...
  • Page 51 Flanged Bushing 5/8" ID 780197 Flanged Bushing .751 790075 Brake Disk 790007 Brake Pad Plate 799021 Brake Pad (pkg of 2) -- MODEL NUMB ER 917.271815 NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART DESCRIPTION Dowel Pin 786026 FlatWasher 792076A .312 ID x .059W...

  • Page 52: Briggs & Stratton

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NU MBER 917.271815 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2275-E1...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271815 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2275-E1 297_ 3341 3331_ 643( 267 _...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271815 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2275-E1 3091 10901 802_, 7831 1051_ 797A" 697_ 797_ 332_ 7261 165_ 934_ 1006 _ 1005_ I 1036 LABEL-EMISSION 358 ENGINE GASKET 691:240 842_:_ 51A_ 12A_ 3@ 20®...

  • Page 55: Engine-Model

    Gasket-Intake 692219 •_ 93208 Screw (Intake Manifold) 692527 Screen-Rotating 691677 Screw (Rotating Screen) 691056 Washer (Flywheel) -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271815 NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2275-E1 PART 693483 (Magneto 690718 Q Screw (Throttle Valve) 693485 807923 693509 693506 O Pin-Float Hinge...
  • Page 56 391362 Gear-Ring 691285 Gear-Tirrfing 690328 Retainer-E-Ring 693059 Gear-Pinion 695050 Harness-Wiring 690958 Nut (Starter Terminal) -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271815 NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2275-E1 PART 797A 693167 691967 497607 691427 693511 271170 495715 493880 693490 O+ Gasket-Carburetor 693502 691196 865A 691197...

  • Page 59: Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above. 2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure. 3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure. 4.
  • 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-HOM_ (1-80o469-4663) t_t.sear_conl For repair of carry-inproducts like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics,call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center.

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