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Craftsman 917.271744 Owner's Manual

17.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271744
• 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
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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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 pro, Mon - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Ordering ..... Back Cover LIMITED "I'WO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS 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 IMPORTANT: Th s cult ng machine s 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 that children will remain where equipment in good condition.
  • Page 5 CAUTION: Tow only the attachments • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that are recommended by and comply that you will not have to stop or shift with specifications of the manufacturer of while on the slope. your tractor. Use common sense when •...

  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS and maintain your tractor properly. CAPACITY UNLEADED Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". ANDTYPE: REGULAR REPAIR AGREEMENT OILTYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F A Repair Agreement is available on this (API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 product.
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer 1) Hex Bolt (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/18-18 Steering Steering Extension Steedng Boot Wheel Adapter Shaft Seat (_Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    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: Operation

    NOTE: You may now rollor drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. Terminal Batte_ Door TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest INSTALL SEAT position.
  • Page 10 CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM INSTALL MULCHER PLATE After you learn how to operate your (if previously removed) tractor, check to see that the brake is 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST upright position. BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments 2.
  • Page 11 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 WARN]NG ERG,REOH ERaINEOFF O,LPRESSOeE MGHTSO. O%_.P FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED _r_R ATTACHMENT...
  • Page 12 KNOWYOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Attachment Ignition Switch Clutch Lever 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 • The average lawn should be cut to ,_Ik.CAUTION: Do not operate the mower approximately 2-1/2 inches during the without either the entire grass catcher, on cool season and to over 3 inches mowers so equipped, or the deflector during hot months. For healthier and shield in place.
  • Page 15 IMPORTANT: When operating in NOTE: To protect hood from damage temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, when transporting your tractor on a truck clean winter grade gasoline to help or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and insure good cold weather starting. secured to tractor.
  • Page 16 IMPORTANT: Should your transmission WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and require removal for service or replace- above) ment, it shouldbe purged after reinstatla- 7. When engine starts, move the throttle tion before operating the tractor. control to the fast position. 1.
  • Page 17 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for 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 •...
  • Page 18 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty onthis tractor does n ot cover items t hat h ave been subjected to Zerk Zerk operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    TRACTOR IMPORTANT; To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always o bserve safety r ules when on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. 4. 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 classificationSF-SJ. NOTE: The odginal equipment battery on Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade your tractor is maintenance free.
  • Page 21 7. Refill engine NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace with oil through oil fill pre-cleaner. dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not 6. Reinstall pre-eleaner 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. ClarnP_Clamp We do not recommend using a garden FuelFilter hose to clean your tractor unless the CLEANING electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened of all foreign matter.
  • Page 23 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • If links are not equal in length, adjust 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 ddveway. Make sure on both front links an equal number of tires araproperly inflated (See "PROD- turns.
  • Page 24 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE With Parking Brake "Engaged" BELT The mower blade drive belt may be Operating _k'U.ta'A"Nu 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 TRANSAXLE FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER 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 ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - 1. Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis. 2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.
  • Page 27 ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is Maintenance, repair, or replacement of 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, may be performed limits allowed by the cap.
  • Page 28 ACCELERATION TEST- Idle Speed 4. Move throttle control lever from slow to S ew ;rv°",is fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture valve out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if neces- sary, until engine accelerates smoothly.
  • Page 29 Immediately prepare your tractor for Also, experience indicates that alcohol storage at the end of the season or if the blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.

  • Page 30: Service And Adjustments

    CHART TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Wlllnot_art 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" 2. Engine not "CHOKED" in Operation section. properly. 3. Wait several minutes before 3. Engine flooded. attempting to start. 4, Bad spark plug. 4.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 3. Clean underside of mower 3. Build-up of grass, leaves Loss of power and trash under mower. housing. (continued) 4. Clean/replace air filter. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Check oil leveVchange oil. 6.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Place throttle control in 1. Engine speed too slow. Poorgrass "FAST" position. discharge 2. Travel speed too fast. 2. Shift to slower speed. 3. Allow grass to dry before 3. Wet grass. mowing. 4. Level mower deck. 4.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR-- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.271744 SCHEMATIC BATTERY AMMETER I_IFUSE STARTEI SOLENOID _(OPTIONAL) C-LOT-Ck_gRl_< E (NOT OCCUPIED) I ..(OPTiON_ SP,_N IGNITION PLUG • FUEL I UNiT 'I3NIN CyL, ENGINES) ,,/" ..FUEL SHUTOFF SOLENOID ' s_*ce_u_a S_S_MC_n DIOD E L,..
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271744 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,271744 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 1449_5 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 156417 Case, Baltery Mech Hinge 153664 Switch, Ignition 175688 Hamess, Light Socket (Includes 4152J) 4152J Bulb, Light 4799J Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11" 146147 CaMe, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, W/16 Wire 175158...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271744 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271744 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis BtampiP, g 176554 Drawt_r 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/3-16 x 1 1559_7 Panel, Dash, L,H, 145660 Clip Tinnerrnan Grille P/L 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R,H.
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL N UMBER 9 17.271744 GROUND DRIVE 36 35...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917.271744 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle Peerless Model 134683 Keeper Belt Engine LTH2000 (See Transaxle 137_57 Spacer. Axle Breakdown) 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 165866 Rob Shift Fender Adjust LT Gauge 76020416 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271744 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271744 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steedng 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 Ring, Kiip 3366R Beaheg, Steering Column...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271744 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271744 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 170545 Control,Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 ..Engine, (See Breakdown) Sdggs Model No. 311707-0125-E1 137352 Muffler 165291 Gasket Kohler 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy ST[T_51237 Washer 169837 Shield Bm/Dbr Guard 137180...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271744 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 121248X Bushing, Snap 14G551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 121250X Spring 145(_6...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271744 DECALS "12 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156811 Decal, Oper. instr. 160396 Decal, V-Belt Schematic 179128 Decal. Deck B 42" 149516 Decal, Battery Dngr/Psn Eng 171696 Decal, Hood, R.H. 177253 Decal, Hood Side 171697 Decal Hood, LH. 176680 Decal, Engine 178718...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271744 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR o- MODEL NUMBER 917.271744 LIFTASSEMBL¥ PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lover Inner WLre Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X P_n,Groove 12000002 E-Rung 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge 120183)( Beanng, Nylon 125631X Gnp, Handle, Fl_ed 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 139865 Link, Lift, L H 139866...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271744 MOWERDECK...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271744 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 141043 Gusrd, TUV Idler STD533107 Bolt 149846 KnOb Custom Oval 136017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 144959 V-Belt Fro_t $1D541437 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 136420 MulcherCover STD624008...
  • Page 50 "0 119-, "43...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271744 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170B51 Main Housing, Assembly 170408 Rotor, Brake 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 142883 Brake Puck 170_53 Center Section, Assembly 142882 Puck Plate 170354 Swashplate, Trunion Machined 142887 Brake Aclua6ng Pin 169898...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271744 BRIGGS & STRATFONENGINE-MODELNO. 311707,TYPE NO. 0125-E1 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS K_L_ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271744 BRIGGS& STRATrON ENGINE-MODELNO. 311707,TYPE NO. 0125-E1 467_ 185'i_ 1019 LABEL KIT 21_;216 222 I_, e==___ _505_ 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 142_ 0-117 7___1_...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271744 BRIGGS& STRATTON ENGINE-MODELNO. 311707,TYPE NO. 0125-E1 1036 LABEL-EMISSIONS 934_ 1006_ 1119_ 1005_ 287JD 363_ 733_ 524_...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271744 BRIGGS& STRATrON ENGINE-MODELNO. 311707,TYPE NO. 0125-E1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104_ 127_ 276_ 987_ 95_* 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 1370 276_ 634A,€_ 634 _.._ 1170 231_42_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET j137_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 524_) 842_ NIKKI...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271744 BRIGGS& STRATrON ENGINE-MODELNO. 311707,TYPE NO, 0125-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690156 Cylinder Assembly 690577 Seat-Inlet 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 391086 - Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 108A 692344 Valve-Choke(Choke-A-MatJc) 690188 Head-Cylinder 692408 O Jet-Main (Standard) 494238 + Sump-Engine...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271744 BRIGGS& STRATI'ONENGINE-MODELNO. 311707,TYPE NO. 0125-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690960 Screw (Blower Housing) 693187 Nut (Brush Retainer) 690499 Shield-CL,y[liinder 691429 Cap-Ddve 691003 Screw_Cytinder Shield) 691288 Cap-End 693551 Motor-Starter 693757 Housing-Starter 690323 Screw (Starter Motor) 691095 Stud (Rocker Arm) 497608 Brush Set...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL GUIDE greater than 15 ) never across the face Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of contro. Exercise extreme Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not caution when changing direction on slopes.
  • Page 60 For repair of major brand appliances In your own home... no matterwho made it,no matterwho sold 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ An,/m_, c_y orr_t (1-8(X)-,469_1663) (U.SA andCabala) t_WWJEaIS,COm yPNw,.seats,C_l Forrepair ofcarry-in products likevacuums,lawnequipment, a nd electronk;s,callfor thenearestSears Partsand Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Any_me, cby or r_jt (U.SAoniy) w'NwJsea_ For the replacement parts, accesso_s and owners manuals...