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Craftsman 917.271633 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.271633 Owner's Manual

16.5 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
ICRRFTSMRWI
16.5 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271633
• 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, Mort. Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 For answers to your questions Read and follow all Safety about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am- 5 pm, Mort. Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 LIMITED'rWOYEAR WARRAN'rY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2) years from the date of pumhase, 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 capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing o.bects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. II. SLOPE OPERATION I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow ell Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of- instructions in the manual and on the controland tipover accidents, which can re-...
  • Page 4 III.CHILDREN • Never run a machine inside a closed Tragic accidents can occur if the operator area. is not alert to the presence of children. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade Children are otlen attracled to the attachment bolts, tight and keep machine and the mowing activity.
  • Page 5 • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so _CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that you will not have to stop or shift that are recommendedby and comply while on the slope. with specifications of the manufacturer of • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If your tractor.
  • Page 6 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS of a new tractor, It has been designed, 3ASOLINE 1.25 engineered and manufactured to give CAPACITY UNLEADED you the best possible dependability and A.NDTYPE: REGULAR performance. 3ILTYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) Should you expedence any problem you _,PI-SF - SJ): SAE 5W-30 cannot easily remedy, please contact a...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheet Insert (1) Large Flat Washer ['[J_[:_ Steering Steering (1) HexBolt 5/16-18x 1-1/4Wheel 11) Locknut 5/16-18_ (11Lockwasher 3/8 Adapter teedng EhXta'f_sion _Boot Seat I1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Video Cassette Slope Sheet Keys...

  • Page 8: Tools Required

    Yournew 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. Review the video cassette before you begin.

  • Page 9: Install Seat

    NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate /abe_ instructionbelow to remove the tractor from the skid, Terminal TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Batter Operation section for location and Door function of controls) 1.
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION ALL BELTS (If previously removed) t. Raise and hold deflector shield in See the figures that are shown for upright position. replacing motion and mower blade drive 2. Place front of mulcher plate over frent 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. BAI"FERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARO FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED...
  • Page 12 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiadze yourself with the locations of various centrals and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Attachment Ignition Switch Clutch Lift Ammeter i"_ _.
  • 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: Towing Carts And Other Attach- Ments

    • To restart movement, slowly release • The average lawn should be cut to parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches • Make all turns slowly. during hot months. For healthier and TO TRANSPORT better looking lawns, mow often and •...
  • Page 15 ADD GASOLINE NOTE: Beforestarting, r ead thewarm and • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular coldstarling _res below. 5. Insert key into ignition and turn key unleaded gasoline with a minimum of clockwise to "START" position and 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide release key as soon as engine starts.

  • Page 16: Mowing Tips

    MULCHING MOWINGTIPS MOWINGTIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, • Mower should be propedy leveled for keep mower housing free of built-up best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the grass and trash. Clean after each use. Service and Adjustments section of this •...

  • Page 17: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLE3E REGULAR SERVICE ER_CEDATES Ch,v_k BrakeOperation Check T'.. Pm_uro Check Operator Prese_cs a_d Interlock S ystems c_.d_ forLoose Fas_n_x= She rpen/R ep_ar_ k4owet Bled_ Ch_k Batter/Lewl Ckmn_tlsry andTeeninak Ch_:_ Tmnsa)de Cooling Adjust 8 1and Belt(s) T eeslon Adlust Mo(io_ D_e Be_t(s)Tension...
  • Page 18 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, Always observe safety r ules w hen center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly. performing anymaintenance. BRAKE O PERATION 4. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as Iftractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
  • Page 19 BA'n'ERY NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- cold weather, these multi.viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption ever, periodic charging of the battery with when used above 32°E Check your en- m automotive charger will extend its life.
  • Page 20 5. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in Closed Oil Drain Valve clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil. Locked DrainTube position NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner. 6. Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge. 7. Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).
  • Page 21 • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free 3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks of all gasoline, oil, etc. and clamps are properly positioned. • Protect painted surfaces with automo- 4. Immediately wipe up any spilled tive type wax. gasoline.
  • Page 22 • Before making any necessary adjust- TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING ments, check that both front links are Adjust the mower white tractor is parked equal in length. on level ground or driveway. Make sure • If links are not equal in length, adjust t res are properly inflated (See PROD- one link to same length as other link.
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE 4. Road test tractor for proper stopping BELT distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still The mower blade drive belt may be greater than six (6) feet in highest replaced without tools, Perk the tractor on gear, further maintenance is neces- level surface.
  • Page 24 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER 4. Replace washers and snap retaining NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT ring securely in axle groove. 5. 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, tire gate) position.The adjustment is preset at sealant may be pumhased from your...
  • Page 25 PositiveTerminal Negative Terminal Bclt Positive (Red) Cable Negative (Black) Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gdll. Battery 3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in Negative Terminal posi_ve Terminal...
  • Page 26 ENGINE IMPORTANT: Damage to the needlo valve and the seat in carburetor may resultif screw Maintenance, r epair,or replacementof the is turned in too tight emissioncontroldevines and systems,which are beingdone at the customersexpense, PREUMINARY SETTING - may be performedby any r'_n-roadengine 1.
  • Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor for experiance indicates that alcohol storage at the end of the season or if the blended fuels (called gasohol or using tractor will not be used for 30 days or ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture more.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. Willn_start 2, See "TO START ENGINE" 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes 3. Engine flooded. before attempting to start. 4. Replace spark plug. 4.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION 'ROBLEM CAUSE 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. reduce speed. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" 2. Adjust throttle control. position. 3, Clean underside of mower 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mowerbladeswill 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction, not rotate mechanism. 2. Wom/damaged mower 2. Replace mower ddve belt. ddve belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley, 3, Replace idler puney. I 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel, 1.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR'" MODEL NUMBER 917,271633 NOTE...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271633 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271633 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 144925 Battery 12 VOLT 25 AMP 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20uric x 3/4 156417 Case BatteW 15,3664 Switch, Inledock Push-In 175688 Harness Asm Ught W/4152J 4152J Bulb Light #t 156 4799J Cable BatleP/6 Ga 11"...

  • Page 34: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271633 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES .-64...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271633 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 DlaV/_al" 17060612 Screw 3/g-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 D_sh. 81D533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x t 155927 panel. DaSh, LH. 145660 Clip T_nnerrnan Gdlle P/L 172107X010 Panel, Asm. SLKSCR Dash R,H. 174.90608 Screw Thdret 3/8-16 x 1/2 144983X558 Hood Assembly...

  • Page 36: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,271633 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.271633 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) 8883R Cover Pedal BIk Round Dana D4360-140 175410 Pulley Eng 146682 Spring Retum Brake T/a Zinc 71170764 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr 5 123666X Polley Transaxle 1 3/20"...

  • Page 38: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271633 STEERINGASSEMBLY...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271633 STEERINGASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steedng Wheel 154427 Front Axle Assembly 169840 Spledle Assembly, LH. 18583_ Splndte Assembly, R.H. 856_-I Beating, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 19 Gauge 12(XX)029 Ring, Kllp 3385R...

  • Page 40: Optional Equipment

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271633 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester pART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170545 Cont rolThrottle/Choke Line Fuel20" 137040 17720410 Screw Hex Thd CLIt1/4-20x5/8 T 148315 Ping Oil Dra_n ..Engine (See Breakdown) Brlggs 124028X Bustling Snap Nyl Bik Fuel Line Model 310707-0137-E1 17670412 S_rew Hexw_h Thdrol 1/4-20x3/4...

  • Page 41: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271633 LIFT ASSEMBLY 117_ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/ STD624006 Retainer Spring PILInger 173288 Link FlOnt 159471 Shalt Asm. Uft RH 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 105767X Pin Groove 175689 Trunnio_ Front Susp.

  • Page 42: Seat Assembly

    - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271633 SEAT ASSEMBLY __1173 KEY PART pART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 3350 BIk/blk Craftsman 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivol Seat (blk) 72050412 Bo;t Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16ur_ X 1...

  • Page 43: Wheels And Tires

    TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917271633 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156368 Decal, Oper. Instn 156439 Decal, FenderDanger 174210 Decal, Replcrnnt 146046 Decal, V-belt Dr Sch 171696 Decal, Hood Rh 177259 Decal, DaSh, Panel 171697 Deck, Hocd Lh 160396 Decal, V-belt Schematic 176677 Decal, Hp Engtne 149516...

  • Page 44: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR o- MODEL NUMBER 917.271633 MOWERDECK :!_!4 1/06 IO2_t 2223 24...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271633 MOWERDECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC $1_533107 Bolt 131845 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 133943 Washer, Hardened Front 155046 Arm, Idler 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODEL NU MBER 917.271633 DANATRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR o- MODEL NUMBER 917.271633 DANATRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170981 Housing,Upper 120472X Spacer, .633 X .67 X .755 2274J ScTew,Tapping, 1/4-20 X .734 105928X Sprocket, 9+1+ 1344(X3 Ball, Detent 170988 Gear, Bevet, 36T I(ToS04X Spring, Detent 134394...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271633 BRIGGS & STRA'I-I'ONENGINE-MODELNUMBER310707,TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 REQUIRES SPEC AL TOOLS 53 .,'O TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR 691wl...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271633 BRIGGS & STRATI'ONENGINE-MODELNUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 467_ 240@ 404_ 616t 614P 404@ [ 1019 LABEL KIT ,Jt_ I 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL E62_ '4'' 1127_1 1420 1_-117...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271633 BRIGGS & STRA]'FONENGINE-MODELNUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 305 _ 1036 LABEL-EMISSIONS 1006 _ 287_1 363_ 709A 524_...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271633 BRIGGS & STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT CA,.. RBURE'rOR GA,, SKET SET. lo4_ 1270 :,75 _ 9879 95_, 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 137_ 51_-_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 639(__:_ 2 17_ NIKKI 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 130A_:)_ll...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271633 BRIGGS & STRA'I'rON ENGINE-MODELNUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690156 C_linder Assembly 690577 Seat-Inlet 399265 690464 Kit-Bushing/Seal Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 391086 , Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 108A 692344 Valve-Choke(Choke-A-Matic) 494238 Sump-Engine 108B 695419 Valve-Choke 690188...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271633 BRIGGS& STRATrON ENGINE-MODELNUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 KEY PART KEY 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 Screw (Cylinder Shield)
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FUR _SAI-P- UI-'_-H/._ ==uN ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL GUIDE 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 or loss of control.
  • Page 56 Forrepair ofmajor brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it] 1-800-4-MY-HeM Anyt_r_ day o, r_,ght (14_0-469_53) {U.&._ andCana(_) www.ii_arLCOrlrl WWW_ For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawrl equipment, and electronics, callfor the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 An.Airre, _y or_t (U.&A.

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