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Craftsman 917.271652 Owner's Manual

17 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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LAWN TRACTOR
17 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.271652
This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the en-
gine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.
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 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 For answers to your questions about this product, Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am- 5 pm, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman...
  • Page 2 ....... Sears Service ....... Back Cover LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual,...
  • 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. • Be sure the area is clear of other people Look for this symbol to point out before mowing.
  • Page 4 • Never carry children. They may fall off • Mow up and down slopes, not across. and be seriously injured or interfere • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree with safe machine operation. limbs, etc. • Never allow children to operate the •...
  • Page 5 • Be sure the area is clear of other • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. people before mowing. Stop machine • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. anyone enters the area. Uneven terrain could overturn • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off.
  • Page 6 _RODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, Gasoline 1.25 engineered and manufactured to give Capacity Unleaded you the best possible dependability Type: Regular performance. Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact a (API-SF-SJ):...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt Steering 3/8-16 x 1 Wheel Insert (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 1/2-20 Steedng Steering Wheel Adapter teering Shaft Extension Boot Seat __/(1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use...
  • Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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 NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate .Label instruction below to remove the tractor Seat from the skid. Terminal (See TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID Operation section for location function of controls) 1.
  • Page 10 CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION INSTALL MULCHER PLATE BELTS (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive upright position. Place front of mulcher plate over front belts in the Service and Adjustments of mower deck opening and slide into 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- ;I BATrERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT...
  • 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 Position Attachment Clutch Lift...
  • 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 to roll slightly as you restart movement. • The average lawn should be cut to • To restart movement, slowly release approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. • Make all turns slowly. during hot months.
  • Page 15 ADD GASOLINE NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starUng procedures below. • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do Insert key into ignition and turn key not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular clockwise to start position and release unleaded gasoline with a minimum of key as soon as engine starts.
  • Page 16 MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled IMPORTANT: For best performance, 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 this •...
  • Page 17 FILL IN DATES Check Tire Pressure I V' Chock Operator Presence Interlock Systems CheckforLoose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubdcafion Chart Check Battery Level clean Battery and Terminals v" Check Transaxte Cooling Check V-BaRs Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (wi_ oil filter) I_1_ Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) V'l.=...
  • Page 18 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 blade bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
  • Page 19 • Keep battery and terminals clean. Change the oil after every 25 hours of op- • Keep battery bolts tight. eration or at least once a year if the trac- • Keep small vent holes open. tor is not used for 25 hours in one year. •...
  • Page 20 Service air cleaner more often under Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine dusty conditions. cooling fins. Remove knob(s) and cover. 5. To reassemble, reverse above TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER procedure. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. 3. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.
  • Page 21 WARNING: TO AVIOD SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "STOP" and remove key. 5.
  • Page 22 • To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING on both front links an equal number of Adjust the mower while tractor is parked turns. on level ground or driveway. Make sure • When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- at front than rear, tighten nuts "F"...
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Mandrel Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. BELT REMOVAL 1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt...
  • Page 24 Replace washers and snap retaining TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER ring securely in axle groove. NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT Replace axle cover. The transaxle should be in neutral when NOTE; To seal tire punctures and the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, gate) position.
  • Page 25 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. Close hood, INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS...
  • Page 26 IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle valve ENGINE and the seat in carburetor may result if screw Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the is turned in too fight. emission control devices and systems, which PRELIMINARY SEI-FING - are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-toed engine 1.
  • Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor for alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol storage at the end of the season or if the using ethanol or methanol) can attract tractor will not be used for 30 days or moisture which leads to separation more.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART in manual unless directed to Sears service center See appropriate section PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. Wait several minutes Engine flooded.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Lossofpower 1. Cutting too much grass/too 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ fast. reduce speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" 2. Adjust throttle control. position. Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. Worn/damaged mower Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.271652 SCHEMATIC BATrERY AMMETER FUSE STARTER (OPTIONAL) BLACK _ L ..SOLENOID RE D CLUTCH / BRAKE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION ..(NOT occuP,_y,r_" SWITCH (PECALUP ,© lUJ, CK SPARK (OPTIONAL) a_J, cK IGNITION UNIT _(_')- PLUG _--_...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271652 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20 UNC 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12" black 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 175566 Switch Ign 140403 Key Ign Molded Craftsman 179720 Harness Ign 71110408 Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2 131563 CoverTermina! Red 178861...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271652 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271652 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 1706o0612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 BumperHood/Dash 168337X013 Dash. STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, LH. 145660 Clip Tinnerman Gdlle P/L 172105X010 Panel, Asm, SLKSCR Dash R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdml 3/8-16 x 1/2 144983X558 HoodAssembly...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMB ER 917.271652 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271652 GROUNDDRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr 5 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 71170764 Dana 4360-140 STD551143 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16 146682 SprLngReturn Brake T/a Zinc 154778 Keeper Belt Engine 123666X Guide Belt Mower Drive RH Pulley Transaxle 18/20"...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUM BER 917.271652 STEERING ASSEMBLY _-'-"_ "...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271652 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 SteeringWheel 175131 FrontAxle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Beadng, 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, Klip 3366R...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271652 ENGINE 40 33 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170545 Control Throttle/Choke 137040 Line Fuel 20" 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20xl/2 T 148315 Plug Oil Drain 124O28X Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs ..
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271652 LIFT ASSEMBLY i,1.1'///' KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/ STD624008 Retainer Spring 173288 Link Front Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift RH 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 105767X Pin Groove 175689 Trunnion...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271652 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seat 140122 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 71110818 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga 19131610...
  • Page 43 Decal, Maint Customer Sears Dom 138311 Pad, Footrest LH STLT 177253 Decal, Hood Side 165800X428 Pad, Footrest RH STLT 172331 Decal Mower 165799X428 163204 Decal, Fender Craftsman 183270 Manual, Owner's (English) 156439 Manual, Owner's (Spanish) Decal, Fender Danger 183271 179128 Decal, Deck PART WHEELS &...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271652 MOWER DECK 153 1 ;"...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271652 MOWER DECK PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 131845 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake STD533107 Bolt 133943 Washer, Hardened Arm, Idler 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 155046 Front 165723 Spacer, Retainer Guard, TUV Idler 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271652 DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271652 DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170981 Housing,Upper 120472X Spacer, .633 X .87 X .755 2274J Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X .734 105928X Sprocket, 9T 134400 Ball, Detent 170988 Gear, Bevel, 36T 105904X Spring,Detent...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.271652 BRIGGS & STRA'I-I'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 -k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS ,NSTR.OT,ON "ANUAL TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271652 BRIGGS & STRA'I-I'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 875_ 711t 467_ 404_ ! 616 _::::_61404 I 1019 LABEL KIT I 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL _505 26/_ 108A _'_''_ ___ 634A 1127 , 1420 0-117...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUM BER 917.271652 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 513_;_ 763_,_ 1036 LABEL-EMISSIONS 1006 456_ 1119'_ "! 52_/ 287, _ 1005...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271652 BRIGGS & STRA'I-rON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT ._977 CA,._._ RBU,,_.RETOR GA,,__._SKET SET "1 lo4_ 1270 275@ 987® 9s_, 137 0 276_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 524 _ 842 _' 868_:)
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271652 BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1_ Valve-Float Needle 690156 Cylinder Assembly 231855 Valve-Float Needle 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal 105A 694922 Seat-Inlet 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 690577 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 494238 Sump-Engine 690464...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271652 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691002 Screw (Dipstick Tube) 692037 Harness-Wiring 690844 Housing-Blower 789A 695050 Harness-Wiring 690960 Screw (Blower Housing) 693167 Nut (Brush Retainer) 690499 Shield-Cylinder 691429 Cap-Drive 691003...
  • Page 55 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 56 For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and elec_onics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center, 1-800-488-1222 Anytime, d ayor_ht (U.SA.only) wiMN.sear&com ,,,, For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself, call Sears PartsDirectS"! 1-800-366-PART 6a.m.-11 p.m., 7days aweek...

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