16.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor (65 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917.271743
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Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 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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Warranty .............. MaintenanceSchedule...... 1 8 Safety Rules .......... Serviceand Adjustments ..... 22 ProductSpecifications......6 Storage..........Assembly ..........8 Troubleshooting........Operation..........11 RepairParts.......... Maintenance..........PartsOrdering ..... B ack Cover LIMITEDTWOYEARWARRANTY ONCRAFTSMAN RIDINGEQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2) years fromthe date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRidingEquipmentis maintained,lubricatedand tuned up accordingto the instructionsin the owner's manual,Sears will repair or replace,free of charge,any parts foundto be defectivein materialor workmanship_ Warrantyserviceis availablefree of charge by returning...
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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 up to occur, Clean any oil or fuel o Read, understand, and follow spillage...
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!I1.CHILDREN ° Never run a machine inside a closed area. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. o Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade Children are often attracted to the attachment bolts, tight and keep machine and the mowing activity.
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o Use slow speed.Choosea low gear so CAUTION: Towonlythe attachments thatyou will not haveto stop or shift that are recommended by and comply while on the slope. with specificationsof the manufacturerof ° Avoidstartingor stoppingon a slope.If yourtractor, Use commonsensewhen tires losetraction,disengagethe towing, Operateonly atthe lowest bladesand proceedslowly straight possiblespeedwhen on a slope°...
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS We have competent, well-trained techni- cians and the proper tools to service GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS repair this tractor. CAPAC ITY U N LEA D E D Please read and retain this manual. AND TYPE: REGULAR instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor...
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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.
NOTE: You may now rolf or drive your Label tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate Seat instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid_ Terminal Battery TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Door Operation section for location Terminal function of controls) 1+ Press lift lever plunger...
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INSTALL MULCHER PLATE section of this manual° Verify that the belts are routed correctly. (if previously removed) CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM 1. Raise and hold deflector shield After you learn how to operate your upright position° tractor, check to see that the brake is Place front of mutcher plate over front properly...
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Thesesymbolsmay appearon your tractoror in literaturesuppliedwith the producL Learn and understandtheir meaning. E::3& BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT LOCKED ATTACHMENT REVERSE...
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KNOW YOU R 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 various controls and adjustments,, Save this manual for future reference, Light Switch Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Lever \\\...
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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 pedorming adjustments or repairs, We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard...
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, The average lawn should be cut to _CAUTION: Do not operate approximately 2-1/2 inches during the mower without either the entire grass cool season and to over 3 inches catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the during hot months. For healthier deflector shield...
NOTE: To protect hood from damage ,_k WARNING: Experience indicates that when transporting your tractor on a truck alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or a trailer, be sure hood is closed using ethanol or methanol) can attract secured to tractor. Use an appropriate moisture which...
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WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and IMPORTANT: Should your transmission above) require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation 7. When engine starts, move the throttle before operating the tractor. control to the fast position, Place tractor safely on level surface The attachments...
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MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS o 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 o The special...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ./-__. n_o_ _. o-_ ..FILL I.DATE° AS YOU COMPLETE ../__._oD,_ REGULAR SERVICE /_'4_"'_;'f SERV;CE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure $/#4 Check Operator Presence Interlock .Systems Check for Loose Fasteners 6##7 ..Me.or B_ades ......
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TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. 4o Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet...
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o Keep batteryand terminalsclean. ENGINE o Keepbatten/bolts tight, LUBRICATION o Keepsmallvent holes open° Only use high quality detergent oil rated • Rechargeat 6-10 amperesfor 1 hour, with API service classification SF-SJ, NOTE:The originalequipmentbatteryon Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade your tractoris maintenance free, Do not according to your expected operating...
7. Refill enginewith oil through oil fill NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace dipsticktube. Pourslowly. Donot pre-cleaner. overfill. For approximatecapacitysee 6o Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge. "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" Reinstall cover and secure with sectionof this manual. knob(s) o 8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstickfor TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE checkinglevel.
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o Protectpaintedsurfaceswith automo- tive type wax. We do not recommendusing a garden hoseto clean your tractor unlessthe electricalsystem,muffler,air filter and CLEANING carburetorare coveredto keepwater out° o Cleanengine,battery,seat, finish,etc_ Water in enginecan resultin a shortened of all foreign matter. engine lifeo •...
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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING o Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway° Make sure equal in length° tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- •...
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TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE With Parking Brake "Engaged" BELT Nut "A" The mower blade drive belt may be Jam Nut replaced without tools. Park the tractor level surface, Engage parking brake, BELT REMOVAL !o Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER"...
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FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The front wheel toe-in and camber 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 in or camber, contact...
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TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - 1. Connect each end of the RED cable Seat to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.
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TO ADJUST CARBURETOR ENGINE NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is low Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission_ It is equipped with an idle fuel emission control devices and systems, which adjusting needle with a limiter cap, which are being done at the customers expense, allows some adjustment within the limits may be performed by any non-road engine...
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ACCELERATION TEST- Idle Speed Screw Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, Lever turn idle mixture valve out (counterclock- wise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates smoothly°...
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Also, experiance indicates that alcohol Immediately prepare your tractor blended fuels (called gasohol or using storage at the end of the season or if the ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tractor will not be used for 30 days or more°...
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1o Fill fuel tankl Will not start Out of fuelo See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes before 3o Engine flooded. attempting to start Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 3. Clean underside of mower Loss of power Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower, housing. (continued) 4. Clean!replace air filter. Dirty air filter° 5o Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Check oil level/change oil. 6., Faulty spark plug.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Place throttle C0ntroi in discharge "FAST" position, Travel speed too fast. 2o Shift to slower speed. Wet grass° Allow grass to dry before mowing, Mower deck not level. Level mower deck, Low/uneven tire air pressure. Check tires for proper pressure,...
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9'I7.271743 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION STD551143 Washer ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) Hydro Gr 314-0510 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 134683 Keeper Belt Engine t65866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x I CAD 169183 Strap Torque Lh Hydro 10040400...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27'1743 STEERINGASSEMBLY _--37 %,°...
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271743 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seal 121248X Bushing, Snap 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt 134300 Spacer, Split ..28x .88 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 121250X Spring 145006...
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TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271743 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NO. 31'1707, TYPE NO, 0125-E1 729A 9 462@_) 334' t036 LABEL-EMISSIONS 1119_ 287' _ 1005 523! 524_ 763_...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271743 BRIGGS& STRATTON ENGINE_MODEL N O.31'1707, T YPE NO.0125-E1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 104g 1270 2_6_ 9_7® 95 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 358 ENGINE GASKET SET N_KKU 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 13oA O 231A_ 633_I 95A_...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271743 BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE-MODEL NO,311707,TYPE NO,0125-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seat-inlet 690156 Cylinder Assembly 690577 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 391086 o Seal-Oi! (Magneto Side) !08A 692344 Valve-Choke(Choke-A-Matic) 494238 Sump-Engine !08B 695419 VaJve-Choke(Nikki Carburetor) 690188 Head-Cylinder 692408 (_ Jet-Main...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t7.271743 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NO. 311707, TYPE NO. 0125-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690960 Screw (Blower Housing) 693167 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)
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SUGGESTED GUHDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPEIRATIION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 MAX. greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping...
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