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Craftsman 917.270823 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.270823 Owner's Manual

19.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
£RI:IFT [MI:IN °
19.5 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.270823
• 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, _lon - Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sears,
com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 CAUTION: about this product, Call: Read and follow all 1-800-659-5917 Safety Rules and Instructions Sears Craftsman Help Line before operating this equip- 5 am - 5 pm, _lon - Sat ment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears,...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Craftsmanridingequipmentis availableat no chargefor 30 daysfrom the date of purchase.Pleasecontactyour nearestservicecenter.After 30 days from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip- ment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service...
  • Page 3 • Turn off bladeswhen not mowing. • Do not try to stabilize the machine • Stopenginebeforeremovinggrass putting your foot on the ground. catcheror unclogging chute. • Do not use grass catcher on steep • Mowonlyin daylightor good artificial slopes. light. CHILDREN •...
  • Page 4 • Nevermakeadjustments or repairswith • Mowerbladesare sharpandcan cut. the enginerunning. Wrap the blade(s)or weargloves,and • Grasscatchercomponentsare subject use extracautionwhenservicingthem. to wear,damage,and deterioration, • Checkbrakeoperationfrequently. whichcouldexposemovingparts or Adjustandserviceas required. allowobjectsto be thrown.Frequently checkcomponentsand replacewith manufacturer's recommended pads, whennecessary. • Be surethe areais clear ofother people •...
  • Page 5 Sears Authorized Service TORQUE: Center (See REPAIR PARTS section this manual). CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience...
  • Page 6 PartsBagcontentsshownfull size (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Hex Bolt (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Knob (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge 3/16 x 3/4 × 16 Gauge (2) Lock Washers #10 (2) Washers...
  • Page 7 Partspackedseparatelyin carton Seat Video Steering Cassette Mulcher Boot Plate Steering Manual Pa_s Bag Wheel Parts Bag contents not shown full size L---------.J Steering Wheel Adapter Steering <1 Wheel Insert Steering Extension (2) Keys Shaft _(_) Latob .'oo_ Assemblies Slope Sheet...
  • Page 8 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 MULCHER PLATE iO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate CHECK BATTERY using screw, washer, lock washer, and • Lift hood to raised position. weld nut as shown. • If this battery is put into service after NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch...

  • Page 10: Productspecifications

    CHECKTIREPRESSURE v" CHECKLIST The tires on your tractorwereoverinflated PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING at the factory for shipping purposes. CHECKLIST: Correct tire pressure is important for best I#' All assembly instructions have been cutting performance. completed. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in v' No remaining loose parts in carton.
  • Page 11 Thesesymbolsmay appearon yourtractoror in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L NEUTRAL HIGH PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED...
  • Page 12 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, Light Switch Attachment Ignition Position Clutch Lever...
  • Page 13 eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles, or stan- he operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the dard safety glasses.
  • Page 14 • For best cutting performance, grass • Move motion control lever to neutral (N) over 6 inches in height shouldbe position. mowed twice. Make the first cut rela- IMPORTANT: motion control lever tively high; the second to desired height. does not return to neutral (N) position TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS...

  • Page 15: Operation

    • Move attachment clutch to "DISEN- BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE GAGED" position. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL Move throttle control to fast position • The engine in your tractor has been Pull choke control out for a cold engine shipped, from the factory, already filled start attempt.
  • Page 16 NOTE:A highaltitude(above3000 feet) • Your tractor is now purged and ready for or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the normal operation. carburetor fuel mixture may need to be MOWING TIPS adjusted for best engine performance. • Tire chains cannot be used when the See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR"...
  • Page 17 • Certain types of grass and grass condi- MULCHING MOWING TIPS tions may require that an area be IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mulched a second time to completely mower housing free of built-up grass and hide the clippings. When doing a sec- trash.
  • Page 18 AsF'LLyouMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEiN DATEScOMPLETE __d_" '_'_ '_'_''_°e'_-'_ -"_'_I"_._._'_,_".,_=_7;_"': _',_o_; _,,o_ .EGU R S ERV,CE OATES c__o,o.o.,.,.° Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and interlock Systems Cr.Bck for Loose Fasteners 11_7 Lubrication Chart ll_e Check Battery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals l# / Check Transaxla...
  • Page 19 TRACTOR Mandrel Assembly Blade Center Always observe safety rules when per- Hole forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet Flat Washer stopping distance at high speedin highest gear then brake must be adjusted. (See Lock ,_,,, Star...
  • Page 20 TO CHANGE ENGINE • Rinse the battery with plain water and Determine temperature range expected dry. before oil change. All oil must meet API • Clean terminals and battery cable ends service classification SF, SG or SH. with wire brush until bnght, •...
  • Page 21 ENGINE OIL FILTER • Reinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts, pre- cleaner, cover and secure with knob(s). Replace the engine oil filter every season IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such or every other oil change if the tractor is as kerosene, are not to be used to clean used more than 100 hours in one year.
  • Page 22 ,A=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" position. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. urn ignition key "OFF"...
  • Page 23 Mandrel Idler Pulleys • 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. •...
  • Page 24 • Installnew belt by reversing above pro- tioned straight forward, remove steering cedure. wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. Engine Pulley- FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not Clutching Idler_ adjustable onyour tractor.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    • Connect • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb the other end of the BLACK holder securely back into the hole in the cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, backside of the grill. away from fuel tank and battery. • Close hood. TO R_MOVE CABLES, REVER_E...
  • Page 26 TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL • With engine off turn idle mixture screw The choke control has been preset at the in (clockwise) closing it finger tight and factory and adjustment should not be nec- then turn out (counterclockwise) 1-1/4 essary. Check adjustment as described to 1-1/2 rums.
  • Page 27 ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- FUEL SYSTEM tor will not be used for 30 days or more. IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent A_,CAUTION: Never store the tractor with _uUmdeposits from forming in essential el system parts such as carburetor, fuel gasoline...

  • Page 28: Serviceandadjustments

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. • Fill fuel tank. I" See "TO START ENGINE" in Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Operation section. • Wait several minutes before Engine flooded. attempting to start. Replace spark plug. •...
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM • Clean/replace muffler. Loss of power (cant'd) • Dirty/clogged muffler. • Check all widng. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section. • Contact an authorized service •...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of drive • Freewheel control in =disen- • Place freewheel control in gaged" position. "engaged" position. • Motion drive belt worn, dam- * Replace motion drive belt. aged or broken. • Airtrapped in transmission dur- •...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823 SCHEMATIC BAI-I_RY •IF SPARK (OPTIONAL) IGNITION PLUG C-_P UNIT PLUGS ON l_tiN CYL ENGINES) m.UE LINE = FUEL S._JT-OFF SOLENOID HEADLIGHTS • IGNITION SWITCH NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS SERVICING...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 Nut Kepo Hex 1/4-20 Unc 145491 Cable, Ground 121305X Switch, Seat 140301 Switch, Ignition 4 Position 124211X Nut, Ignition 141226 Cover, IgnitionSwitch 109310X Key, Molded, Craftsman 166145 Harness, Ignition 71110408 BoltBlkFinHex 1/4-20UNCx1/2 131563 Cover, Terminat 145673 Solenoid 73640400 Nut Keps BIkHex 114-20 UNC...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES • 1145...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 166819 Chassis 140356 Drawhar 17490612 Screw,Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type 3-1" Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. t 19131216 155272 BumperHood Dash 161917X013 Dash STD533710 Boll Cardage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, LH 145660...
  • Page 36 "_ _c'_O_ . . _0 0_'%" _ ._ 9YI. _-7_)_3 G_OUt_o t)_W_...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle(See Breakdown) 140158 Strap Torque Lh Hydro 18/20"T Hydro Gr 319-0650 19132012 Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga. 142431 Spdng, Return, Brake 156347 Strap Torque Rh Hydro 0650 143995 Pulley,Transaxle 121199X...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823 STEERING ASSEMBLY .-%"-'_-11 .._.__._j...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 154427 FrontAxle Assembly 156483 SpindleAssembly, L.H. 157473 SpindleAssembly, 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 12000029 Ring, Knp 3366R...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823 ENGINE _ ___3433 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 162153 ControlThrot Paddle 36 00 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T Engine (See Breakdown) BriggsModel No. 350777-1034-A1 149723 Muffler Exhaust 122434X ExhaustAsm, Left 122435X Exhaust Asm. Right 138129 Clamp Tube Double Engine 150176 Bolt 5/16 - 18 UNC X 3/4 W/Sems 145552...
  • Page 42 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION BracketPnt Mounting Switch Seat 3450 BIIdblk Craftsman 121246X 140123 BushingSnap BIkNy150 Id 140551 Bracket Pnt PivotSeat (blk) 121248X BoltRdhd Snt Nk 1/4-20xl-1/2 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 72050412...
  • Page 43 Decal V-belt Dr Sch Tractor E Decal Fender Danger Sears 146046 Decal Fend Auto Sears Gold 163259 Decal Dash Panel 163205 Decal Hood Rh Craftsman 160396 Decal Mower Drive Schematic 163200 Decal Hood Lh Craftsman 138047 163202 Decal, BatteryDiehard Sears...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823 LIFT ASSEMBLY 25 24 • .._%'J 1718...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 LiftLever Inner Wire Asm. 159471 ShaftAsm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring 19211621 Washer21/32x1 x21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylong 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read 139865 LinkAsm LiftLH.
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823 MOWER DECK >21 3 24 119" _,_..---11 10.----,...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 164961 Mower Housing 155046 Arm, Idler STD533107 Bolt 122052X Spacer, Retainer 138017 BracketAssembly,SwayBar, 140086 Spdng,TorsionBrakes 42" Front 141043 Guard, Tuv Idler (94) 138440 BracketAssembly,SwayBar 162113 KnobCustom Oval STD624008 RetainerSpring 144200 V-Belt...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 142930 Housing, Lower 142884 Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060 142931 Assembly,Upper Housing 150829 DifferentialAssembly 142932 Seal, Lip 142991 Washer 3/4 x 1.5 x .13 142928 Ring, Wire Retaining 142961...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034-A1 5_A0 (SEEREPAIR_ MANUAL)
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823 BRIGGS & STRAI-rON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034-A1 1091 1_ 127A...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034-A1 _332 U 668 1005...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034-A1 Ilia...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034-A1 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 807787 CylinderAssembly 116A 805198 *O-Ring, Crankcase Cover 805107 Bearing, Cylinder 116B 224531 **Washer, Bowl 805101 *Seal, Oil 806109 **Jet, Main 807821 Head, Cylinder, Cylinder #1...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823 BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034-A1 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 494439 Screen, Rotating 394856 Cap Assembly, Drive End 806028 Nut, Hex 494988 Cap Assembly, Commutator 492341 Armature, Magneto 806104 Screw, Mounting 494205...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL €.O 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.
  • Page 60 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4- MY-H O M EsM (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces 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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