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Owner's Manual
ICRRFTSMRN°I
LAWN TRACTOR
18.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.271760
[_
This product
has a low emission
engine which operates
I
differently
from previously
built engines.
Before you start the
I
engine, read and understand
this Owner's
Manual.
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 U.S.A
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 U.S.A Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 Service ...... Back Cover LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace...
- Page 3 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. Look for this symbol to point out • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely important safety precautions.
- Page 4 • Never carry children. They may fall off • Mow up and down slopes, not across. and be seriously injured or interfere • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree with safe machine operation. limbs, etc. • Never allow children to operate the •...
- Page 5 • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Be sure the area is clear of other limbs, etc. people before mowing. Stop machine • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. anyone enters the area. Uneven terrain could overturn • Never carry passengers or children machine.
- Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Please read and retain this manual. instructions will enable you to assemble Gasoline 1.25 Gallons and maintain your tractor propedy. Capacity Unleaded Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". and Type: Regular REPAIR AGREEMENT Oil Type SAE 30 (Above 32°F) A Repair Agreement is available...
- Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut _ (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering Extension Steering Steering Boot Wheel Adapter Shaft (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob ,Oraio For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet Video Cassette...
- Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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 NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. =rminal TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location Termini function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest...
- Page 10 CHECK BRAKESYSTEM INSTALL MULCHER PLATE After you leam 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 Place front of mulcher plate over front 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. BA'FFERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE 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 various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Lift Ammeter...
- Page 13 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the I 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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectac es.
- Page 14 Attachemnt • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut =Engaged" High Posi_on Position relatively high; the second to desired height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Position Gauge wheels are properly adjusted "Disen when they are slightly off the ground...
- Page 15 TransmlsslonEngaged ACAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. IMPORTANT: When operating in tem- peratures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting.
- Page 16 • The attachments and ground drive can 3. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. now be used. If the engine does not After the engine is running, move accept the load, restart the engine and throttle control to slow position. With allow it to warm up for one minute motion control lever in neutral (N) using the choke as described above.
- 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 F,LMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .,__ _"._"_/_._" DATES //// Check T_re Pressure Check Operator Presence Check for Loose Fasteners ills i# / Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart interlock S'/sterns Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change EngineOil (withoil filter) 11_1# Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
- Page 19 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. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
- Page 20 • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, Adding or checking level of electrolyte is 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold not necessary.
- Page 21 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is Air screen must be kept free of dirt and tightened securely for accurate chaff to prevent engine damage from reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on overheating.
- Page 22 • Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax. Clam_clamp We do not recommend using a garden Fuel Filter hose to clean your tractor unless the CLEANING electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. •...
- 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 driveway. Make sure on both front links an equal number of tires are properly...
- Page 24 TO ADJUST BRAKE TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way The mower blade drive belt may be down and engage parking brake. Measure distance between brake replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.
- Page 25 Neutral Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves Motion Control Lever Lock Gate and inside all belt guides and keep- ers. Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this section of manual). Engine Adjustment Bolt TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE- Clutching Idler MENT Should your transmission...
- Page 26 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK Install new battery with terminals in BA'n'ERY same position as old battery. First connect RED battery cable to _I, WARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and keps nut as shown.
- Page 27 Governor TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- Control Lever Governor Control Plate SEMBLY Raise hood. Unsnap headlight wire connector. 3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. When replacing hood, be sure to \ \ __ottle Cable reconnect...
- Page 28 Idle Speed While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw, turn idle mixture valve full travel clockwise then counterclockwise until engine runs rough. Turn valve to a point midway between those two positions. lease throttle lever. S_LTh rv°_le ACCELERATION TEST- Move throttle control...
- Page 29 Immediately prepare your tractor Also, alcohol blended fuels (called storage at the end of the season or if the gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) tractor will not be used for 30 days or can attract moisture which leads to more.
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. Engine not "CHOKED" See "TO START ENGINE" properly. in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting...
- Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. (continued) housing. Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. Low oil level/dirty oil.
- Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will Worn/damaged mower Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. not rotate (con't) Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulley. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Contact aSears or other qualified...
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271760 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE AMMETER STARTER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION r ..• (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH BLACK _A_MEmDCU_r_.-'"_..BLAC_ GROUNDING (CLUTDH OF:_-- CONNECTOR SPARK (OPTIONAL) IGNITION Bt.ACK C_ - - -FOE_L] UNIT...
- Page 34 TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER 917,271760 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271760 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 176689 Box, Battery Fender 176138 Switch, lntedock 175688 Harness, Ught Socket (Includes 4152J) 4152J Bulb, Light 4799J Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11"...
- Page 36 TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER 917.271760 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 208.
- Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271760 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stamping 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 BumperHood]Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 1749<36 Panel, Dash, L.H. 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 174330X558 HoodAssembly STD541437 175049...
- Page 38 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271760 GROUND DRIVE /_32 252 25...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271760 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge ..Transaxle(See Breakdown) Peedess LTH2000 STD581075 E-Ring 123583X Key, Square 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x I CAD 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 165586...
- Page 40 TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER 917.271760 STEERINGASSEMBLY...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271760 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 139768 SteedngWheel 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 12000029 Ring, Klip...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271760 ENGINE _.._.--._.._ •s OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
- Page 43 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271760 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 170545 Control,Throttle 17720408 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 1/2 ..Engine (See Breakdown)B&S Model No. 31H777-0228-E1 137352 Muffler 165291 Gasket B&S 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy STD551237 Washer 169837 Shield BrrdDbr Guard...
- Page 44 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271760 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 18o597 Seat 121246X Bracket, Switch Mounting 180166 Bracket, Pivot, Fender 121248X Bushing, Snap 71110616 Bolt 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1ol/2 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88...
- Page 45 177253 Decal, HoodSide LTH2000 172331 138311 Decal, Deck Decal, Lift Handle 163204 Pad Footrest LH STLT 165800X428 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 156439 Pad Footrest RH STLT 165799X428 Decal, Fender Danger 179128 183842 Decal, Deck B 42" Owner's Manual, English 183843 Owner's Manual, Spanish WHEELS &...
- Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271760 LIFT ASSEMBLY /"...
- Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271760 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Uft Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21132 x 1 x21 Gauge 120183X Bearing, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger, Bed 139865 Unk, Uft, L.H.
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271760 MOWER DECK 106 _-_ 102 103 105 lo2 t ;147 115 _...
- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271760 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION KnobCustom Oval 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 149846 STD533t07 Bolt 144959 V-Belt Nut Lock Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 73800600 Front 136420 MulcherCover 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" eck 71081010 Screw Pan Hd Phillips10-24 x 5/8 Washer #10...
- Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271760 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271760 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772151 Cover L.H. 786196 Spacer .625 .765 770135 Case 792201 Spring 776356 Counter Shaft 792154 Oil Fill Plug 778263 Spur Gear 11T 788088A Oil Seal 3/4"...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271760 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777, TYPE NUMBER 0228-E1 1264I_ 126_ 146PI 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 24 | 943O 1266 0 524 _ 8420 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSION LABEL I 750&...
- Page 53 TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER 917.271760 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777, TYPE NUMBER 0228-E1 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 617 0 1022 238_ 1022 1022 1119_ 267% 31H777_)228-E...
- Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271760 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777, TYPE NUMBER 0228-E1 108A _ , oo_/_ _---- !95_' 634A_ 2,0,_ 276 (_ 947 _]_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 4311 1266A O 276 I_ 104 _ 127_ 231" 987_ lo6_ 634_...
- Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271760 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777, TYPE NUMBER 0228-E1 30SA _ 1265 697 _ 74 _1_ 803_ 310_ 31H777-O228-E1 7s _ • 1070 544A 1o 1& 801A (_ 803A 311A NOTE: Fc_ Replacement Starter Motor. See Reference 309, 31H777_)228-E...
- Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271760 BRIGGS & STRA'R'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777, TYPE NUMBER 0228-E1 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 697174 Cylinder Assembly 690464 Valve-Choke (Choke A Matic) 399265 K=t-Bushing]Seal (Magneto 108A 692344 Q Jet-Main (Standard) Side) 694352 Jet-Main (High Altitude) 391086...
- Page 57 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271760 BRIGGS& STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER31H777,TYPE NUMBER0228-E1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 495877 Kit-Pinion Spring 691691 Washer (Governor Crank) 691641 Pin-Drive Retainer 697122 Elbow-Intake 690960 Screw (Rocker Cover) 697634 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 690589 • Sea|-O Ring (Oil Pump 691261 Washer (Starter Cable) Cover)
- Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION .Opt" _. 1. Fold this page along dotted line Indicated above. 2. Hold page before you so that Its left edge Is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure. 3.
- Page 60 Your Home For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.