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Craftsman 917.271645 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.271645 Owner's Manual

16.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271645
• 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 pro, Mon - Sat
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sears.corn/craftsman

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  • Page 1 • Repair Parts CAUTION: For answers to your questions about this product, Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pro, Mon - Sat Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.corn/craftsman...
  • Page 2 ..... Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace,...
  • Page 3 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. II. SLOPE OPERATION I. GENERAL OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of- •...
  • Page 4 IlL CHILDREN • Never run a machine inside a closed Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. area. Children are often attracted to the • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade machine and the mowing activity. Never attachment bolts, tight and keep assume...
  • Page 5 CAUTION: Tow only the attachments • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift that are recommended by and comply while on the slope. with specifications of the manufacturer your tractor. Use common sense when •...

  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Please read and retain this manual. instructions will enable you to assemble 1.25 GALLONS GASOLINE and maintain your tractor propedy. UNLEADED .3APACITY Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". kND TYPE: REGULAR REPAIR AGREEMENT 21LTYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F A Repair Agreement is available on this (API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt (1) Hex Bolt (1) Lock washer 3/8 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5116-18 Steering n Steering Wheel Adapter Boot Shaft (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob...
  • 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 Seat

    NOTE: You may now roll or drive your Label tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. rminal Batter, TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Door Operation section for location controls) function Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest...

  • Page 10: Check Tire Pressure

    CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM INSTALL MULCHER PLATE After you learn how to operate your (If previously removed) tractor, check to see that the brake is Raise and hold deflector shield in properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST upright position. BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments Place front of mulcher plate over front section of this manual.
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. I- -_1 BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT MOWER LIFT FUEL CHOKE...
  • Page 12 KNOWYOURTRACTOR 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 Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Lift Ammeter...
  • Page 13 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 your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs, We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 14 IMPORTANT: The motion control lever • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during does not return to neutral (N) position cool season and to over 3 inches when the clutch/brake pedal is de- during hot months. For healthier pressed.
  • Page 15 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will The engine in your tractor has been take extra cranking time to move fuel from shipped, from the factory, already filled the tank to the engine.
  • Page 16 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air Before driving the unit in cold weather, is being removed from hydraulic drive the transmission should be warmed up as system. follows: Move motion control lever to neutral 1.
  • Page 17 MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO keep mower housing free of built-up LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the grass and trash. Clean after each use. Service and Adjustments section of •...

  • Page 18: General Recommendations

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE °_' AS YOU COMPLETE .EoO, B BB"V,OE SE"V'C' C,.Bo,+O--lion CheckTire pressure Check Operator Presence and i InterlockSystems Check lot Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart Sharpen/Replace Check Battery Level Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxio Cooling Adjust Blade Bell(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil...
  • Page 19 IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, TRACTOR center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
  • Page 20 ENGINE • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. LUBRICATION • Keep small vent holes open. Only use high quality detergent oil rated • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. with API service classification SF-SJ. NOTE: The original equipment battery on Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade your tractor is maintenance...
  • Page 21 NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace Refill engine with oil through oil fill pre-cleaner. dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not 6. Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge. overfill. For approximate capacity see 7. Reinstall cover and secure with "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
  • Page 22 • Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax. ClamP_Clamp We do not recommend using a garden Fuel Filter hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and CLEANING carburetor are covered to keep water out. •...
  • Page 23 If links are not equal in length, adjust TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING one link to same length as other link. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on level ground or driveway. Make sure on both front links an equal number tires are properly...
  • Page 24 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE With Parking Brake "Engaged" BELT "A" The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL 1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER"...
  • Page 25 FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage The motion control lever has been preset has occurred to affect the front wheel toe- at the factory and adjustment should not in or camber, contact a Sears or other be necessary.
  • Page 26 TO A'I-FACH JUMPER CABLES - 1. Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis. Bakery Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.
  • Page 27 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR ENGINE NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is Maintenance, repair, or replacement low emission. It is equipped with an idle the emission control devices and sys- fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap, tems, which are being done at the which allows some adjustment within the customers expense,...
  • Page 28 Idle Speed ACCELERATION TEST- S_rew Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture valve out (counterclockwise) 1/8 tum. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if neces- sary, until engine accelerates smoothly. High speed stop is factory adjusted.
  • Page 29 Also, experiance indicates that alcohol Immediately prepare your tractor blended fuels (called gasohol or using storage at the end of the season or if the ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded. attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 3. Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves Loss of power and trash under mower. housing. (continued) Dirty air filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter. Low oil leveVdirty oil. Check oil level/change oil. Faulty spark plug. Clean and regap or change spark plug.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM 1. Place throttle control in 1. Engine speed too slow. Poor grass "FAST" position. discharge 2. Travel speed too fast. Shift to slower speed. 3. Wet grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before mowing. 4. Mower deck not level. Level mower deck.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - oMODEL NUMBER 917.271645 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY _--i FUSE STARTER Ak_I_ETER 81J_CK OPTIONAL) ,,©: SOLENOID ',---_.(.(.(.(.(.(._ ---( (PEDAL UP) wl_rtlE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH BUICK © BIJ_K (CLUT " ' / CONNECTOR (Om;ONAL) • SPARK € ,GNmON_ PL_ e--_e PLUOS ON FUEL,...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271645 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271645 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 144925 Battery 12 VOLT 25 AMP 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 156417 Case Battery 153664 Switch, Intedock Push-In 175688 Harness Asm LightW/4152j 4152J Bulb Light#1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11• red 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/l 6 wire red 175158...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271645 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...

  • Page 37: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271645 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Dmwbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 BumperHood/Dash 168337X013 Dash 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H. 145660 Clip Tinnerman GrilleP/L 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H.

  • Page 38: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271645 GROUND DRIVE 120 _ ,, 53...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271645 GROUND DRIVE PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Guide, Belt, Mower Drive RH ..Transmission (See Breakdown) 134683 Hydro Gear Model 322-0510 169183 Strap, Torque, Lh 165866 Rod, Shift 169182 Strap, Torque, Rh STD561210 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 1 137057 Spacer, Axle STD551125...

  • Page 40: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271645 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271645 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 175131 Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 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 12000029...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271645 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271645 ENGINE KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 170545 ControlThmt/Ch 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x1/2 ..Engine(See Breakdown) BriggsModel 311707-0125-E1 Muffler Exhaust B&S Lt 137352 165291 Gasket 1 313 Id Tin Plated 148456 Tube Drain oileasy STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8 169837...

  • Page 44: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271645 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 140551 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 19131610...

  • Page 45: Wheels And Tires

    177253 Decal, Hood Side LT1000 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 172331 Decal, Deck Pad Footrest RH STLT 165799X428 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 180407 Owner's Manual, English 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 180408 Owner's Manual, Spanish 146046 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic KEY PART WHEELS &...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271645 LIFTASSEMBLY 11" l" 13 _...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271645 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner SpringW/Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring#5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga. 120183X Beadng Nylong 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted 1_365X Button Plunger Read 139865...

  • Page 48: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271645 MOWER DECK 152_1_ 106 Jl_"_102 103 105 101/_ 102. -_ 21 22...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271645 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC STD533107 Bolt 131845 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 133943 Washer, Hardened 165460...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271645 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 322-0510 120.
  • Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271645 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 322-0510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170351 Main Housing,Assembly 142883 Brake Puck 170352 Side Housing,Assembly 142882 Puck Plate 170353 Center Section, Assembly 142887 Brake Actuating Pin 170354 Swashplate, Trunien Machined 170410 HFHCS 1/4-20X2 W/Patch, Special 169898...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - oMODEL NUMBER 917.271645 BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE-MODEL NUMBER311707,TYPE NUMBER0125-E1 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 914__ 1022_ 1023_...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271645 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0125-E1 8751 711_ 344 _ 185_ 1019 LABEL KIT I [ 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL J 1270 276_ 105_ 1091 05o_ 0--117...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271645 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0125-E1 729A _ 462@ J 1036 LABEL'EMISSIONS 934_ 363_ 1006_ 1119_ 52_/ 287_1 1005_ 523 I 524_...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271645 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0125-E1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 1048 1270 _76@ 967® 66_ I 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET I 1370 276_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 524_ 863,'_ 842_...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271645 BRIGGS& STRA'I-I'ONENGINE-MODEL NUMBER311707,TYPENUMBER0125-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION I_ Seat-Inlet 690156 Cylinder Assembly 690577 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 391086 • 108A 692344 Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) Valve-Choke(Choke-A-Matic) 494238 Sump-Engine 890168 Head-Cylinder 108B 695419 Valve-Choke(Nikki Carburetor) 692410 Gasket-Cylinder Head 692408...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271645 BRIGGS & STRAI-FON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0125-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690960 Screw (Blower Housing) 693167 Nut (Brush Retainer) 690499 Shield-Cylinder 691429 Cap-Drive 691003 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 691286 Cap-End 693551 Motor-Starter 693757 Housing-Starter 690323 Screw (Starter Motor)

  • Page 58: Service Note

    SERVICE NOTE...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, "'" NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING "_ _CUT GUIDE 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.
  • Page 60 For repairof major brandappliancesin your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME _) Anya'ne, dayornight (1-800-469_1663) (U.S.A.and Canada) VW_N,,Seal*&COm WWW,searsJ:a For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 dayornight ( U.S.A.

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