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Craftsman 917.270762 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.270762
• 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,comlcraftsman

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  • Page 1 Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears,comlcraftsman...
  • Page 2 Parts Ordering .....Back Cove LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTYON CRAFTSMAN RIDINGEQUIPMENTPARTS 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, 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 can result in severe injury or death. All capable of amputating hands and feet slopes require extra caution. If you cannot and throwing objects. Failure to observe back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on the following safety instructions could it, do not mow it.
  • Page 4 • Never tamper with safety devices. • Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or • Never carry children. They may fall off other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel and be seriously injured or interfere spillage.

  • Page 5: Customer Responsibilities

    TORQUE: tor. In the state of California the above is CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase required by law (Section 4442 of the of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been California Public Resources Code). designed, engineered and manufactured Other states may have similar laws.
  • Page 6 Volante de direcci6n Eje de extenci6n Adaptador volante de direcci6n _1) Permo hexagonal 3/8-16 x 1 volante de direcci6n (1) Arandela de seguridad (1) Permo hexagonal 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Arandella (1) Contra seguridad tuerca 5/16-18 Asiento (1) Perno con resalto 5/16-18 (_:_ (1) Arandela de calibre...

  • Page 7: Tools Required

    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 8 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR NOTE: You may now roll or drive you CHECK BATTERY tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor Lift seat pan to raised position and from the skid. open battery box door. (See If this battery is put into service after TO ROLL TRACTOR...
  • Page 9 • Slowly move the motion control lever INSTALL MULCHER PLATE forward and slowly drive tractor off (If previously removed) skid • Raise and hold deflector shield in • Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking upright position. brake and place motion control lever •...
  • Page 10 CHECKLIST WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE #" Engine oil is at proper level. BEST PERFORMANCE ,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY...

  • Page 11: Parking Brake

    These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING SRAKE UNLOCKED...
  • Page 12 KNOWYOUR 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 Clutch Lever Switch 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 adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 14 These heights are approximate and may • Start mower blades by engaging vary depending upon soil conditions, attachment clutch control. height of grass and types of grass being • TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen- mowed. gage attachment clutch control. •...

  • Page 15: To Start Engine

    • Pull freewheel control out and down ADDGASOLINE into the slot and release so it is held in • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular the disengaged position. unleaded gasoline with a minimum • Do not push or tow tractor at more 87 octane.

  • Page 16: Cold Weather Starting

    • Insert key into ignition and turn key • The attachments can be used during clockwise to "START" position the engine warm-up period after the release key as soon as engine starts. transmission has been warmed up Do not run starter continuously and may require the choke control be more than fifteen seconds per minute.

  • Page 17: Mowing Tips

    • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/ brake pedal. • Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly MULCHING...

  • Page 18: General Recommendations

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..,f ___,_._o_o_ _'_,_,' AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE /__(,_S E RVl CE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension...
  • Page 19 "rRACTOR • Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque). Always observe safety rules when IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat performing any maintenance. treated. BRAKE OPERATION Mandrel Assembly TrailingEdge Up If tractor requires more than six (6) feet Blade Center stopping distance at high speed in Hole...
  • Page 20 Corrosion and dirt on the battery and NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils terminals can cause the battery to "leak" (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will power. result in increased oil consumption when • Open battery box door. •...

  • Page 21: Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas

    CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING ENGINE OIL FILTER AREAS Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is To insure proper cooling, make sure the used more than 100 hours in one year. grass screen, cooling fins, and other •...
  • Page 22 CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. electrical system, muffler, air filter and of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a short- free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
  • Page 23 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are Adjust the mower while tractor is parked equal in length. Both links should be on level ground or driveway. Make sure approximately 10-3/8". tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- •...

  • Page 24: Belt Removal

    TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE With Parking Brake "Engaged" 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 Jam Nut REMOVE MOWER"...
  • Page 25 TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not horizontal (left to right) when wheels be necessary. positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble...
  • Page 26 REPLACING BA'n'ERY TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK BATTERY ACAUTION: Do not short battery _1, CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries terminals by allowing a wrench or any generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, other object to contact both terminals at flame and smoking materials away from the same time.
  • Page 27 INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS • With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full Loose or damaged wiring may cause choke position. your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or • Loosen knob and remove cover prevent it from starting. assembly from air cleaner.

  • Page 28: Engine Oil

    Immediately prepare your tractor for ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture storage at the end of the season or if the which leads to separation and formation tractor will not be used for 30 days or of acids during storage. Acidic gas can more.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM • Fill fuel tank. Willnotstart • Out of fuel. • See "TO START ENGINE" • Engine not "CHOKED" in Operation section. properly. • Wait several minutes before • Engine flooded. attempting to start. • Replace spark plug. •...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power • Build-up of grass, leaves • Clean underside of mower and trash under mower. (Continued) housing. • Dirty air filter. • Clean/replace air filter. • Low oil level/dirty oil. • Check oil level/change oil.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION • Place throttle control in • Engine speed too slow. Poor grass "FAST" position. discharge • Travel speed too fast. • Shift to slower speed. • Allow grass to dry before • Wet grass. mowing. •...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270762 SCHEMATIC R£D 8LACK STARTER AMMETER BLACK (OPTIONAL) ..SOLENOID ..CLUTCH ! BRAKE (PEDAL WHITE IGNITION SWITCH (OPTIONAL) IGNITION UNIT BLACK FUEL i BLUE CHARGfNQ SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VC_TS AC • 3_00 RpM FUEL S I_U-T-O-F [: SOLENOID (IF SO EQUIPPED) NON-REMOVABLE...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270762 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270762 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 156417 Case, Battery Mech Hinge 153664 Switch, Interlock Push-In 166182 Harness, Light Socket (Includes 4152J) 4152J Bulb, Light 4799J Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11" 146147 Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, W/16 Wire 166180...

  • Page 36: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUM BER 917.270762 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270762 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 169830 Chassis Stamping 169061 Drawbar Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 17060612 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H. 145660 Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H.

  • Page 38: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270762 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270762 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 71170764 Washer Hydro Gr 314-0510 STD551143 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 134683 Keeper Belt Engine...

  • Page 40: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270762 STEERING ASSEMBLY I------. J.._ ..37----.__I...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR -° MODEL NUMBER 917.270762 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steedng Wheel 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 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 917.270762 ENGINE 1 -_ I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270762 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 169387 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs Model 407777-0121-E5 149723 Muffler, Asm. Twin Lo-Tone 160589 Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 RH 159955 Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 LH Bolt 5/16-18 UNC x 3/4 150176 162797...

  • Page 44: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270762 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 121248X Bushing, Snap 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x t-1/2 71110616 Bolt 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 121250X Spring 1450O6...

  • Page 45: Wheels And Tires

    165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 133644 166887 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal, Deck EZ3 163204 169210 Decal, Fender, Craftsman Decal By Pass LT Hydro 174803 156439 Owner's Manual, English Decal, Fender Danger 146046 174804 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic Owner's Manual, Spanish...

  • Page 46: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270762 LIFT ASSEMBLY /-"...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270762 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge 120183X Bearing, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 139865...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270762 MOWER DECK O ''" -_,J"_'L 2_ 153\,_, 155 ,,""_37 _"._" 103 105 lO2_ ;147 142...

  • Page 49: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270762 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Knob Custom Oval 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 149846 V-Belt STD533107 Bolt 144959 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, STD541437 MulcherCover Front 136420 Screw 165460 Bracket Sway Bar38/42" Deck 71161010 Washer #10 STD624008 RetainerSpring 19061216...
  • Page 50 122_ 119_ 120_ .,,= "' i,o _127 ,,,4 ",,,4 107 "43...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270762 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 170408 Rotor, Brake Brake Puck 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 142883 170353 Center Section, Assembly 142881 Puck Plate 170354 Swashplate, Trunion Machined 142887 Brake Actuating...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270762 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NO. 407777 TYPE NO. 0121-E5 4r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. I 1019 LABEL KIT I 122 _ 447A 54 _ 1027D 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL 859 _ I 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 865B_...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270762 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NO. 407777 TYPE NO. 0121-E5 883_ 1022_1 1_ 3_ 209 _, ;_5262 2, 240 ._ _!_\ 385 _" _ 768! _ 1169 l 387,L_ " _'_'_ 163_ 416_,_ r-__ e121 CARBURETOR KIT 108_'_ _130 ', .
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270762 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NO. 407777 TYPE NO. 0121-E5 74It 1005 8771 934_ 119_ 573__ 353 __1 lOO8_ 334_ 729_ -k 358 GASKET SET 51A_ 868_ 943 (_ 842_ 691_ 524_ 697_...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270762 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NO. 407777 TYPE NO. 0121-E5 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690231 Cylinder Assembly 499811 Carburetor Overhaul Kit 499585 Bushing-Cylinder 690952 Spacer-Carburetor 391086 * SeaI-OU 499804 Carburetor 690069 Sump-Engine 690993 Valve-Throttle 499587 Head-Cylinder No. 1 499805 Throttle Shaft Kit 499595...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270762 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NO. 407777 TYPE NO. 0121-E5 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690966 Wrench-Spark Plug 691011 Adapter-Air 690960 Screw (Fuel Pump) 691012 Cover-Air Guide 808656 Pump-Fuel 865A 691014 Cover-Air Guide 690442 Washer (Governor 865B 691015 Cover-Air Guide...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, "" "-.-. NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING ..CUT GUIDE THe.. s greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not ally to prevent tipping...
  • Page 60 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOM EsM Anyt,me, o r n,ght (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics...

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