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Owner's Manual
17.5 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTO
Model No.
917.271731
= Safety
o Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
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.:
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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 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 pro, Mon - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 Sears will replace the batter,/at no charge_ Warranty service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center.. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply.
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Page 3: General Operation
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 I. GENERAL OPERATION I!, SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow Slopes are a major factor related to loss- instructions... - Page 4 III. CHILDREN Never run a machine inside a closed area. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade Children are often attracted to the attachment bolts, tight and keep machine and the mowing activity,.
- Page 5 • Use slowspeed..Choosea low gearso CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that you will not haveto stop or shift that are recommended by and comply while on the slope, with specifications of the manufacturer • Avoidstartingor stoppingon a slope_If your tractor, Use common sense when tires lose traction,disengagethe...
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Page 6: Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Should you experience any problem cannot easily remedy, please contact GASOLINE 1o25 GALLONS Sears or other qualified service center,. CAPACITY UNLEADED We have competent, well-trained techni- AND TYPE: REGULAR cians and the proper tools to service OlLT'YPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) repair this tractor. - Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel insert (1) Large Fiat Washer (1) Hex Bolt (1) Lock (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 washer 3/8 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Steering Steering Extension Steering Boot , Wheel Adapter Shaft l) Washer 7/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge ) Knob For Future Use...
- 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...
- Page 9 INSTALL SEAT TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Adjust seat before tightening adjustment Operation section location knob, function of controls) Remove adjustment knob and flat 1, Press lift lever plunger and raise washer securing seat to cardboard attachment lift lever to its highest packing and set aside for assembly position,...
- Page 10 CHECK DECK LEVELNESS ",/CHECKLIST For best cutting results, mower housing Before you operate and enjoy your new should be properly leveled. See "TO tractor, we wish to assure that you receive LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the the best performance and satisfaction Service and Adjustments section...
- Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning, BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING (I-- LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHT PARKING BRAKE FUEL UNLOCKED...
- 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 various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference,, Light Switch Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Lever \.
- Page 13 The operation of any tractor 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 . The average lawn should be cut to _,CAUTION: Do not operate the mower approximately 2-I/2 inches during the without either the entire grass catcher, cool season and to over 3 inches mowers so equipped, or the discharge during hot months, For healthier guard in place.
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Page 15: Before Starting The Engine
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- problems, the fuel system should MENTS emptied before storage of 30 days or longer° Drain the gas tank, start the Tow only the attachments that are engine and let it run until the fuel lines recommended by and comply with... -
Page 16: Mowing Tips
• The attachmentscan also be used MULCHING MOWINGTIPS during the enginewarm-up period.. IMPORTANT: For best performance, NOTE: Ifata highaltitude (above 3000feet) keep mower housing free of built-up or in coldtemperatures ( below32 F)the grass and trash_ Clean after each use° carburetor fuelmixture mayneedto be o The special mulching... -
Page 17: General Recommendations
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ./'_+__./_o_o_._ FiLL 1N DATES /__'_, s ooco REGULAR SERVICE ,/ , Check Brake Operaiion Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence lntedock Systems _€ Check forLoose Fasieners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades L_ii_"iiOn c hert ...... _ ..... Check Battery Level Ctean Batteryand Terminals Check Transaxle... - Page 18 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must atign 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, stopping...
- Page 19 Check the crankcase oii level before . Keepbatteryand terminalsclean, • Keepbatterybolts tight, starting the engine and after each eight (8) . Keepsmallvent holes open, hours of operation, Tighten oil fill cap/ . Rechargeat 6-10 amperesfor I hour. dipstick securely each time you check the NOTE:The original equipmentbatteryon oil level, your tractoris maintenance free_Do not...
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Page 20: Spark Plugs
I. Removescrews from blowerhousing IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean the and lift housingand dipsticktube cartridge, They may cause deterioration of the assemblyoff engine cartridge. Do not oil cartridge° Do not use 2, Coveroil fill openingto prevententry pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge. - Page 21 CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake, 2, Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3o Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position., 4, Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove 5. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped,...
- Page 22 • If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower onlyo , To raise one side of mower, tighten lift Mandrel link adjustment nut on that side. • To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side.
- Page 23 TO ADJUST BRAKE Engine Pulley_ "(our tractor is equipped with an adjust- able brake system which is mounted the right side of the transaxle. Clutching Idler -"/ If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear on a Revel dry concrete or paved...
- Page 24 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Positive Terminal Negative Terminal Block up axle securely. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). Repair tire and reassemble. NOTE: On rear wheels only: align Chassis...
- Page 25 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB With engine not running, move throttle control lever from slow to choke Raise hood, position. Slowly move lever from choke Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the to fast position. backside of the grill, Check that holes "A"...
- Page 26 Move throttle control lever to slow tdfe Speed Thr°ttle position. With finger, rotate and hold throttle lever against idle speed screw, Turn idle speed screw to attain 1750 ever 3, While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw, turn idle mixture valve full travel clockwise then counterclock- wise until engine runs rough_ Turn valve to a point midway between those two...
- Page 27 hose, or tank during storage. Also, Immediately prepare your tractor for experiance indicates that alcohol storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture...
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Fill fuel tank. Wilt not start 1, Out of fuel. 2., See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section° Wait several minutes 3_ Engine flooded. before attempting to starL Bad spark plug,, 4o Replace spark plug,... - Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Loss of power Cutting too much grassttoo I,, Set in "Higher Cut" position/ fasL, reduce speed, Throttle in "CHOKE" 2_ Adjust throttle control,, position. Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower_ housing, 4_ Dirty air filter,...
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1, Obstruction in clutch 1, Remove obstruction, not rotate mechanism, 2, Worn/damaged mower Replace mower drive belt drive belt. 3, Frozen idler pulley., Replace idler pulley. Frozen blade mandrel. 4o Replace blade mandrel.
- Page 31 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271731 SCHEMATIC BATTERY RF..D FUSE STARTER DLACK ',© ,, ,O-F_ Wftl'_E CLUTCH! BRAKE ___)G (PEDAL UP) WHITF. IGNITION SWtTCH _LACK (CLUTCH OFF GROUNDING CONNECTOR -€ )J '_) SPARK (OPTIONAL) BL_CK A IGNITION PLUG UNIT (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL.
- Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271731 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271731 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144925 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd ti4-20unc x 3/4 156417 Case Battery 153664 Switch, interlock 166182 Harness Asm Light Wt4 t52j 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cabte Battery 6 Gat 1" red 146147 Cabte Battery 6 Ga w116 wire red 175158...
- Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271731 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
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Page 35: Chassis And Enclosures
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271731 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-I6 x 3/4 155272 Bumper HoodlDash !68337X013 Dash STD5337t0 Bolt, Carriage 318-16 x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, LH 145660 Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L I72107X010 Panel, Dash, RH 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3t8-!6 x 1t2... - Page 36 GROUND DRtVE TRACTOR.. MODEL NUMBER 917.271731...
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Page 37: Ground Drive
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271731 GROUND DRIVE PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) 8883R Cover, Pedal Peerless 206-545C 175410 Pulley, Engine 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 t23666X Pulley, Transaxle STD551143 Washer 12000028... -
Page 38: Steering Assembly
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271731 STEERINGASSEMBLY ,':]:_-_8, , ..L ..;I_,... - Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27173t STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 169840 Spindle Assembly, L,H 169839 Spindle Assembly, RH. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened t21748X Washer 25132 x 1-5t8 x t6 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x lqt4 x t6 Gauge 12000029...
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Page 40: Optional Equipment
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271731 ENGINE 13 i OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester... - Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271731 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 170545 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 114-20x 5t8 Engine, (See Breakdown) Briggs Model 311707-0125-E t 137352 Muffler 165291 Gasket 148456 Tube Oil Drain Easy STD55t231 Washer 169837 Shield BrntDbr Guard 137180 Arrestor, Spark 109202X...
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Page 42: Seat Assembly
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271731 SEAT ASSEMBLY ÷ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121248X Seat Bushing Snap BIk Ny! 50 Id 140123 7205O412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 114-20xt-1t2 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (btk) 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 316-16unc X t I21250X... -
Page 43: Wheels And Tires
165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal, Hood Side 172331 178058 Decal, Mower Heavy Duty 12 Ga Owner's Manual, English 178059 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman Owner's Manual, Spanish 156439 Decal, Fender Danger KEY PART WHEELS &TIRES DESCRIPTION 59192 Cap Value Tire... - Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t7.271731 LIFTASSEMBLY 13 _...
- Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271731 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm inner Spring W/Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm, Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring#5 t33-62 192I 1621 Washer 2t132 x 1x 21 Ga, 120t83X Bearing Nylong 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read 139865...
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271731 MOWER DECK...
- Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271731 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION NOo NO, DESCRIPTION 165892 Locknut, Hex WlWsh 318-16 UNC Mower Housing STD54t437 STD533107 Bolt 136420 Cover Mulching 42" Black Screw Truss Hd Phil t0-24 x518 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 71081010 Front 19061216 Washer#10...
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271731 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 70 6A MODEL _nd SERIAL NUMBERS HERE...
- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271731 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Brake Lever 772t47 TransaxreCover 790079 Screw !14 - 20 x 1-1 t4" 780086A Needle Bearing 5t8" 792073A Screw tt4 - 20 x 2 114" 770128 Transaxle Case 792085A...
- Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271731 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER311707,TYPE NUMBER0125_E1 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL°...
- Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271731 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0125-E1 9;,t 344 _i_ 1' 1019 LABEL KIT "i I t058 OWNER'S MANUAL ,'1 IB6_ ,1o+M _.-.. 142 _ _-117 1789J , _S__...
- Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,271731 BRtGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0125-E1 31o_ 513_& ,797 304i 462@ (_ 732"-_ t851 "_ 1036 LABEL-EMISSIONS 1II9_ 523 _ 287_ 1005 i 524_...
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Page 53: Gasket Set
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271731 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0125-E1 I21 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET I04_ 127 0 276 _ 987_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 524_ 883_ 20_842_6_17 NIKKI 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 13oA O 231A_... - Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271731 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0125-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION O Seat-Inlet 690t56 Cylinder Assembly 690577 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 391086 , Seai-Oit (Magneto Side) 108A 692344 Valve-Choke(Cho ke-A*Matic) 494238 Sump-Engine I08B 695419 Valve-Choke(Nikki...
- Page 55 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271731 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0125-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690960 Screw (Blower Housing) 593167 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) 691095 Stud (Rocker Arm) 497608...
- Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15° MAX. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face.
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