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Craftsman LAWN TRACTOR 917.27105 Owner's Manual

15.5 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
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15.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271050
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
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 pm, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman...

  • Page 2: Limited 90-Day Warranty

    Maintenance Schedule ... 16 LIMITEDTWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENTPARTS For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipmentis 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 throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting.
  • Page 4 • Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. • Never allow children to operate the machine. • Use extra care when approaching corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
  • Page 5 ,A(_Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!ff BECOMEAWAREff! SAFETY IS INVOLVED. _,CAUTION" In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
  • Page 6 Steering Wheel Insert (1) Locknut (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Keys (2) Keys Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Large Flat Washer 5/16-18 (1) Lockwasher Steering Boot...

  • Page 7: Install Steering Wheel

    Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception 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. Review the video cassette before you begin.

  • Page 8: Install Seat

    Seat Battery Door INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening knob. • 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 cardboard packing...

  • Page 9: Check Tire Pressure

    INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) • Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. • Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. • Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.
  • Page 10 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning, BA3-rERY CAUTION REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED...
  • Page 11 KNOWYOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL YOUR TRACTOR Compa(e the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize various controls and adjustments. Attachment Clutch Ammeter Throttle Control Clutch/Brake Pedal Our tractors conform to the safety standards National Standards AMMETER - Indicates charging discharging (-) of battery.
  • Page 12 The operation of any tractor can the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. glasses or eye shields while operating adjustments or repairs. over spectacles HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch.
  • Page 13 • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-112 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice.

  • Page 14: To Start Engine

    ADDGASOLINE • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh- ness.

  • Page 15: Mowing Tips

    MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming.

  • Page 16: General Recommendations

    A SYOOCOMPL 'E FILL IN DATES REo° ,. SERV,CE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart SharperdRaplace Mower Blades Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level...
  • Page 17 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 adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
  • Page 18 BA'n'ERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. •...

  • Page 19: Clean Air Screen

    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. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times.
  • Page 20 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 any service or adjustments: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.
  • Page 21 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.
  • Page 22 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual).
  • Page 23 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRALADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: • Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N). NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.

  • Page 24: Replacing Battery

    Positive Terminal Negative Terminal Negative Terminal Positive Terminal 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 25 Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-read engine repair establish- ment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet.
  • Page 26 • IdlQ fuel needle setting - With throttle control lever in slow position, turn idle fuel adjustment needle in (clockwise) until engine begins to die and then tum out (counterclockwise) engine runs rough. Turn needle to a point midway between those two positions.

  • Page 27: Engine Oil

    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. _u CAUTION: Never store the tractor hd ignaS °wl _er enfut hmeJa _ i nSiedec _ an "'g open flame or spark.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE 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 •...
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM Engine clicks but • Weak or dead battery. will not start • Corroded • Loose or damaged wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter. Loss of power • Cutting too much grass/too fast. • Throttle in"CHOKE" position. •...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Poorcut-uneven l •Worn, • Mower deck not level. • Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. • Bent blade mandrel. • Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. Mower blades will •...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 SCHEMATIC _)AMMETER IGNmON SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" M+G+At NONE CONNECTIONS_ RUN/UGHT B+A1 A2+L NON-REMOVABLE 8+A1 NONE CONNECTIONS START 3 + S + A1 NONE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.
  • Page 32 TRACTOR ELECTRICAL - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 16 ,...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 ELECTRICAL NOTE: Allcomponentdimensions givenin U,S. inches PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 156417 Case Battery 161343 Switch, Interlock 166182 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 1! • red 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red 166180...

  • Page 34: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART 169830 169061 17060612 155272 168337X013 STD533710 155927 145660 172107X010 144983X558 126938X 19131312 8TD541437 166271X558 155217X599 164918X558 139976 17490508 169834 73800400 19091416 145201 161464 145202 8TD522507 150127 72140606 154798 STD541437 158112 1706o0620 165867 154966...

  • Page 36: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 GROUND DRIVE 26 27...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR 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 FenderSTLT STD561210 Pin, Cotter 105701X Washer, Shift Plate 74550412 Bolt 114-28 UNF W/Patch Gr.

  • Page 38: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 STEERING ASSEMBLY _t_-, ¢ "_ 22... "_. -_L_\...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 STEERING ASSEMBLY NOTE: PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steedng Wheel 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 62661-1 Beadng, Race, "rhrost, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 ENGINE *_,o,_ \ _" _'_' _" _'_\ I.R, sls_) "33 I Yr _1_ I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 ENGINE NOTE: PART DESCRIPTION 1_1_ Control. Throttle 1_2_10 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler ModelCV15-41567 Muffler 159420 Gasket 12-O41-03 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-1/2 Elbow, Standard 90°, 3/8-18 NPT 13200300 Washer STD551231...

  • Page 42: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 3350 BIk/blk Craftsman 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga 145OO6 Clip Push In Hinged...

  • Page 43: Wheels And Tires

    Decal, Hood, R.H. 171699 Decal, Hood, L.H. 138047 Decal, Battery 133644 Decal, Customer Maintenance 166887 Decal, Deck Mower EZ 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 146046 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic WHEELS & TIRES 4,10 PART DESCRIPTION Decal, Dash Panel...

  • Page 44: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 LIFT ASSEMBLY NOTE: PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring#5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylong 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read 139865...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 MOWER DECK 106"_ , 102 103105 _147 >21 138_ 114_ 115 _ _116...

  • Page 47: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 MOWER DECK 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 STD551137 Washer, Lock 140296...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 70 BA...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 770128 Transaxle Case 776395 Countershaft 776409 Output Shaft 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 778369 Spur Gear (15 teeth) 778330 Spur Gear (11 teeth) 792180 Shift Key 792047...

  • Page 50: Air Intake

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41567 AIR INTAKE 6--e 8--@ 11 -- _--10 CRANKSHAFT BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES 13-_ ENGINE CONTROLS ..F--V..,+ Ittt .,o-i' I.'(.'-._/1" EXHAUST t--1...

  • Page 51: Fuel System

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41567 FUEL SYSTEM CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41567 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL OIL PAN / LUBRICATION _--7 CRANKCASE I STARTING SYSTEM I...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41567 AIR INTAKE PART DESCRIPTION 12-743-05 Kit, Air Cleaner(Includes Key Numbers 2 thru 12) 25-341-02 Knob, Air Cleaner Cover 12-096-24 Cover, Air Cleaner 12-083-08 Precleaner Element 12-100-01 Wing Nut X-25-63 Washer, Plain 12-083-05...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41567 FUEL SYSTEM PART DESCRIPTION 12-853-56 Kit, Carburetor (Includes #2 thru 6) 12-041-02 Gasket, Air Cleaner 12-053-56 Carburetor Assembly (For Information Only - Not Available Separately) (Includes Key Numbers 12 thru 27) 12-041-01 Gasket, Carburetor (2)
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271050 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41567 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 12-086-14 Screw, Hex Flange M10x 1.5x46 12-468-03 Washer, Plain 3/8 24-162-03 Screen, Grass M-0639016 Screw, Hex Flange M6 x 1 x 16 (4) 12-112-01 Spacer, Fan (4) 12-157-02...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION "" SIGHTING GUIDE THe. 8 greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL...
  • Page 60 For repair of major brand appliances "' no matter who made it, no matter who sold it[ i[i:i:i:i:i:!:_ 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-4694663) [iiiii!i_]_!i! To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment the location of your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center. 1 800 488 1222 iii!i!!i!i!i_i_i [iiiiiiii ii_i...

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