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Craftsman LAWN TRACTOR 917.270822 Owner's Manual

Craftsman LAWN TRACTOR 917.270822 Owner's Manual

19.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
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19.5 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.270822
IEZ3
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
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,
corn/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip- ment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears, IEZ3 For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am- 5 pm, Mon- Sat corn/craftsman...
  • Page 2 After 30 days service is available by taking your Craftsman Sears Service Center. (In-home but a standard is in the United States. This War- Estates, IL 60179...
  • Page 3 • Never leave a running machine tended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and re- move keys before dismounting. • Turn off blades when not mowing. • Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
  • Page 4 • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing. • Stop and inspect the equipment strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
  • Page 5 'BLADE BOLT 27-35 F[ LBS. !TORQUE: CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been de- signed, engineered and manufactured give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.
  • Page 6 Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Knob 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge (2) Washers (2) Weld Nuts #10 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Hex Bolt (1) Lackwasher 3/8 (1) Shoulder...
  • Page 7 Partspackedseparatelyin carton Seat Video Cassette Mulcber Plate " I Steering Manual Parts Bag Wheel Parts Bag contents not shown full size Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel Insert Steering Extens:on (2) Keys Shaft _._1 (2) Latch Hook Assemblies Slope Sheet...
  • Page 8 Yournew tractor has been assembled unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your trac- tor 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.
  • Page 9 ." _bel INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. • Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt se- curely. • Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely, Do not tighten. •...
  • Page 10 TO CONVERT TO BAGGING DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory. NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The mulcher blades are de- signed for discharging and bagging also.
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATFERY CAUTION OR REVERSE WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE FUEL CHOKE MOWER HErGHT R N H L AI-rACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL CLUTCH ENGAGED A'I-[ACH MENT...
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments, Attachment Clutch Lever Ammeter Choke Throttle Control Clutch/Brake Pedal Height Adjl Knob Freewheel Control Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to en-...
  • Page 13 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. or eye shields while operating or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch, When engine is running, any attempt...
  • Page 14 • The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches dur- ing hot months. For healthier ter looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, over 6 inches in height should...
  • Page 15 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow onlythe attachments that are recom- mended by and comply with specifica- tions of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dan- gerous.
  • Page 16 COLDWEATHER STARTING (50 ° FAND BELOW) • When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the en- gine to accept small changes and load, until the choke control is fully in.
  • Page 17 • If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos- sible fire hazard from dried clippings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height. • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave unde- sirable...
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and InterlockSystems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s)Tension AdjustMotion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oit Level Change Engine Oil...
  • Page 19 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed est gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See 'q-O ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
  • Page 20 • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor. • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright. • Coat terminals with grease or petro- leum jelly.
  • Page 21 • Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge. • Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s). TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate. Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor. • Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface. If very dirty or damaged, place cartridge.
  • Page 22 ._CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in ' DISENGAGED" Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. : Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely •...
  • Page 23 • Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are equal in length. Both links should be approximately 10-3/8". • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. • To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both front links an equal number of turns.
  • Page 24 • Installnew belt by reversingabove pro- cedure. Engine Idler Stationar Idler Input Pulley TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NUETRAL ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.
  • Page 25 • Connectthe other endof the BLACK cableto good CHASSISGROUND, awayfromfuel tank and battery. TO REMOVECABLES,REVERSE ORDER- • BLACK cable first from chassis from the fully charged battery. • RED cable last from both batteries. "Positive" (+) ' Negative' (-) L.H. Panel [_'--_/ Bolt REPLACING BA'I-rERY...
  • Page 26 TO ADJUST CHOKECONTROL The chokecontrol has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as de- scribed below before loosening adjustment is necessary, proceed as fol- lows: TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.
  • Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor age at the end of the season or if the trac- tor will not be used for 30 days or more. _I_CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM Will not start • Out of fuel, • Engine not "CHOKED" properly, • Engine flooded. • Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. : Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. Loose or damaged wiring. ,. Carburetor out of adjustment. •...
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power (cont'dl Dirty/clogged muffler, Loose or damaged wiring, Carburetor out of adjustment, Engine valves out of adjust- ment. Excessive vibration Worn, bent or loose blade. Bent blade mandrel. Loose/damaged Faulty operator-safety Engine continues to run when operator ence control system.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of drive • Freewheel control in "disen- gaged" position. • Motion drive belt worn, dam- aged or broken. • Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing • Engine throttle control not set Engine =backfires" at "SLOW"...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR SCHEMATIC °Eo IJ BATTERY CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) YOUR TRACTOR EQUIPPED ALTERNATOR THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED BATTERY, OWN ELECTRICAL BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED. WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS IGNITION SWITCH SPEEDED WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.
  • Page 32 TRACTOR ELECTRICAL - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 p ...
  • Page 33 Cable, Battery Fuse NUtKeps Hex 1/4-20 Unc Cable, Ground Switch, Seat Switch, Ignition 4 Posi1_on Nut, Ignition Cover, Ignition Switch Key, Molded, Craftsman Harness, Ignition • BoltBIkFinHex 1/4-20UNCx1/2 Cover,Terminal Solenoid Nut Keps BIk Hex 1/4-20 UNC AmmeterRectangular6 Amp ProtectionWire Loop (HourMeter) Sc_ewThdrol 5/16-18xl/2 HarnessEngineB&S...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 13_.
  • Page 35 TRACTOR CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART 166819 14O356 17490612 19131216 155272 161917X013 STD533710 155927 145660 169118 17490608 144983X558 126938X 156437 124028X 19131312 STD541437 145198X558 1&5217X699 151287X558 139976 1749050 139886 139887 73800400 19091416 145201 161464 145202 74780412 140547 1104,36)( STD535707 154798 STD54t437 158418 165867 154966...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - GROUND DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION Transasie(Bee Breakdown) Hydro Gr 319-0650 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 143995 Pulley,Trensaxle 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adiust STD561210 PinCotter 1/8xlCAD 10040400 Washer Lock HW I-lel_caJ S'FETo41431 NutLockHexW/Ins. Uric $3"D523710 BoltFin Hex 3/8-16 Uns x 1 Gf.
  • Page 38 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 STEERING ASSEMBLY - - ":- ---Z: -.
  • Page 39 TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY PART 139768 154427 156483 157473 6266H 121748X 19272016 12006029 3366R 156438 STD551137 154779 73901000 156546 57079 16(%396 165857 166851 164406 126847X 136874 19131416 17490612 STD561210 130465 155O99 152927 139769 19133808 STD541537 100711L 145054 121749X 153720 121232)< 6855M 738005(X) 74780520 167902...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 ENGINE PART 1_152 17720410 149723 144_ 138129 150176 145552 STD551126 STD522507 165287 13280336 STD551237 17490624 15988O 145996 7392O6OO 152927 137180 157103 161696 123487X 106082X 17490512 8543R 109227X 128861 NOTE:/_ componentdimens_ns given in U.S. inchas 1 inch = 25.4 mm DESCRIPTION ControlThrot Paddle32 22...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR SEAT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 1_1_ Seat 3450 BIk/blk Craftsman 140551 BracketPnt PivotSeat (blk) BoltFin Hex3/8-16uncX 1 74760616 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga 1450(_ ClipPushln Hinged _1_7 Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 3/8-16 Unc 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk zi...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 _)ECALS PART DESCRIPTION 156439 Decal FenderDanger Seam 163265 Decal Fend Auto Sears Gold 16320O Decal Hood Rh Craftsman Decal HoodLh Craftsman 163202 165392 Decal HP Engine Decal MaintCustomer 133644 Sears Dora 167181 Decal Replacement Srs...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 LIFT ASSEMBLY 25 24...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR LIFT ASSEMBLY PART 159460 159471 105767X 12000002 19211621 120183X 125631X 122365X 139665 139866 S'T'D624008 127218 733,50800 130171 73680800 139868 163552 110807X 19131016 2876H 76020308 " 126971X 73350600 138057 150233 140302 73540600 145212 110452-X NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 DESCRIPTION LiftLever Inner Wire Asm.
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 WIOWERDECK PART _10. DESCRIPTION 164961 MowerHousing $105331O7 Bolt 138017 BracketAssembly,Sway Bar, Front 13844o BracketAssembly,Sway Bar STD6_4008 RetainerSpring 130_32 Arm, Suspension, Rear 85O857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 STD551137 Washer, Lock 140296 Washer, Hardened 134149 Blade, Mulching 1L:x_95...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650 _'52...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650 PART DESCRIPTION 142930 Housing,Lower 1429G1 Assembly,Upper Housing 142932 Seal, Up 142928 Ring,Wire Retaining Ring, Retaining 142934 Bearing, Shaft Ball 142935 Bearing, Cradle 150771 Beadng, Thrust 30 x 52 x 13 142_7 Swashplate, Variable 142938 Block, Cylinder Assembly...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E _'_24 634A 220 n 25 J _842 284A...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 RIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL 1358 GASKET SET I 1861 PUMP REPAIR KIT] 1121 CARBURETOR KIT] 1,o9 _ 78 T 0332 1006 NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 _=_ 202 _03...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 BRIGGS & STRATFON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E _615A 209A 414 207 y...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR 3RIGGS & STRA'I-I'ON ENGINE-MODEL 8A_572 308 i - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 _k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 1019 LABEL KITI SEE REPAIR...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631- PART DESCRIPTION 497074 CylinderAssembly 399"265 Bushing 391086 * Seal, Oit 493304 Sump, Engine 4.93457 Head, Cylinder #1 493458 Head, Cylinder #2 271867 * Gasket, Cylinder Head #1 271868 * Gasket, Cylinder Head #2 495754...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270822 BRIGGS & STRATFON ENGINE-MODEL PART DESCRIPTION 491297 LeverAssembly,Governor 62199 Washer 223882 Washer, GovernerCrank, Inside 224995 Shietd,Fuel Spray 394358 Filter, Fuel 230318 Connector, Fuel Line 93897 Screw, Sems 94674 Screw, Hex Head 284A 94882 Screw, Hex Head 4,95469 Housing, Blower, Red 94786...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED SIGHTING GUIDE _ _Jk ::!] _ i| -- GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 15 ° MAX. Operate your Tractor up agd down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I illy to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 60 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME Para pedir servicio de reparacibn 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pieces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days a week...

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