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Craftsman 917.271644 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.271644 Owner's Manual

16.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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Owner's
Manual
JCRIIFTSMIIWJ
16.5 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271644
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently
from previously
built engines.
Before you start the
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 pm, Mon-
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, Mon- Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty service is available free of charge by returning your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply.

  • 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. II. SLOPE OPERATION I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of- instructions in the manual and on the control...
  • 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...
  • Page 5 CAUTION: Tow only the attachments • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer while on the slope. your tractor. Use common sense when •...
  • Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Please read and retain this manual. instructions will enable you to assemble GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS and maintain your tractor properly. CAPACITY UNLEADED Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". AND TYPE: REGULAR REPAIR AGREEMENT OILTYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F ' A Repair Agreement is available on this API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30...
  • Page 7 • Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt (1) Lock (1) Hex Bolt washer 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 (1) kocknut 5/16-18 Steering Extension Steering Boot Wheel Adapter Shaft teering Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob...

  • Page 8: Install Steering Wheel

    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 NOTE: You may now roll or drive your Label tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate Seat instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. Terminal Battery Door TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location function of controls) 1.
  • 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. & ,= REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW BATTERY CAUTION WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS OVER TEMP "IF LIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT...
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR 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 of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Lift Lever Plunger Attachment...
  • 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 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 IMPORTANT: The motion control lever approximately 2-1/2 inches during the does not return to neutral (N) position cool season and to over 3 inches when the clutch/brake pedal is de- during hot months. For healthier and pressed.

  • Page 15: To Start Engine

    TO START ENGINE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will The engine in your tractor has been take extra cranking time to move fuel from shipped, from the factory, already filled the tank to the engine.
  • Page 16 AUTOMATICTRANSMISSIONWARM UP NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air Before driving the unit in cold weather, is being removed from hydraulic drive the transmission should be warmed up as follows: system. 5. Move motion control lever to neutral 1.

  • Page 17: Mowing Tips

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, • Mower should be properly leveled for 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

    F,LL,, DATES °EOU RSE RV,CE OATE0 AS YOU COMPLETE _?._ 9,-_ _._. Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and InterlockSystems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension _#ws...
  • 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. 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 classification SF-SJ. NOTE: The original equipment battery on Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade your tractor is maintenance free.
  • Page 21 NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace 7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill pre-cleaner. dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not 6. Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge. overfill. For approximate capacity see 7. Reinstall cover and secure with "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
  • Page 22 C'amP C,am0 • Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the CLEANING electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. 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 driveway. Make sure on both front links an equal number of tires are propedy inflated (See "PROD-...
  • Page 24 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE With Parking Brake "Engaged" BELT _Nut "A" The mower blade drive belt may be O ratin0 / r 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 FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TRANSAXLE 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 ATI-ACH JUMPER CABLES - 1. Connect each end of the RED cable to Seat 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 Maintenance, repair, or replacement NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is the emission control devices and sys- low emission. It is equipped with an idle tems, which are being done at the fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap, customers expense, may be performed which allows some adjustment...
  • Page 28 ACCELERATION TEST- Idle Speed Screw 4. Move throttle control lever from slow to /Throttle fast position. If engine hesitates or Lever 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 Also, experiance indicates that alcohol Immediately prepare your tractor for 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 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 1. Fill fuel tank. 1. Out of fuel. Willnotstart 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. Replace spark plug. 4.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION I Loss of power Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. housing. (cont nued) 4. Dirty air filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Check oil level/change oil.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Place throttle control in Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. discharge "FAST" position. 2. Travel speed too fast. 2. Shift to slower speed. 3. Wet grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before mowing. 4. Mower deck not level. 4.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,271644 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE AMMETER STARTER (OPTIONAL) :© : ©-_, -- WHITE SOLENOID ..CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDALUP) WHITE IGNITION ..(NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH SEAT SWITCH WHIT E BIJ_CK BLACK BLACK (CLUTCH OFF) GROUNDING CONNECTOR (OPTIONAL) 8LACK IGNITION SPARK UNIT PLUG...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271644 ELECTRICAL ° 16 ' 33 _...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271644 ELECTRICAL KEY PART DESCRIPTION 144925 Battery 12 VOLT 25 AMP 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 156417 Case Battery 153664 Switch, Interlock Push-In 175688 Ha mess Asm Light W/4152j 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11"...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271644 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...

  • Page 37: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271644 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Orawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H. 145660 Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H.

  • Page 38: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271644 GROUND DRIVE 120 '_'_ 36 35 .. 53 7¢;--...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271644 GROUND DRtVI KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle Peerless Model 137057 Spacer, Axle Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 LTH2000 (SeeTransaxle 121749X Breakdown) Gauge 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust LT 12000001 E-Ring 76020416 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 123583X Key, Square...

  • Page 40: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271644 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271644 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 SteeringWheel 175131 Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 6266H Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 121748X Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 19272016 120O0029 Ring, Klip...

  • Page 42: Optional Equipment

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271644 ENGINE 78_j_ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271644 ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION 170545 Control Throt/Ch Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 xl/2 17720408 Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs Model 310707-0137-E 1 Muffler Exhaust B&S Lt 137352 165291 Gasket 1 313 Id Tin Plated 148456 Tube Drain oil easy STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8 169837...

  • Page 44: Seat Assembly

    917.271644 SEAT ASSEMBLY I1/18 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 3350 BIk/blk Craftsman 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Shl Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 140551 72O5O412 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1...
  • Page 45 177253 Decal, Hood Side LT1000 138311 Decal, Lift Handle 172331 Decal, Deck 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 179271 Owner's Manual, English 146046 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic 179272...

  • Page 46: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271644 LIFT ASSEMBLY 161718...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271644 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylong 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read 139865...

  • Page 48: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271644 MOWER DECK 103 105 102f ._/3 "...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271644 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC STD533107 Bolt 131845 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 133943 Washer, Hardened 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 155046 Arm, Idler STD624008...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271644 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 185-...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271644 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772151 Cover L.H. 786196 Spacer .625 .765 770135 Case 792201 Spring 776355 Counter Shaft 792154 Oil Fill Plug 778263 Spur Gear 11T 788088A Oil Seal 3/4"...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271644 BRIGGS & STRA'rTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 "k-REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 914_' 552 [ 691- I 757:61 17581 1026 741" 20 !_I _-_-...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271644 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 8751 711_ 467 _ 240_ I 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 12--_J 13__J !,t!_J lO,_ 13o % 108 I 95 _P 9s7 O 127 0...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271644 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 513 1 311_'797 334_ 934_ 1036 LABEL-EMISSIONS 1006 @ 455 _ 5231 287 _ 524_...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271644 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 137 0 2760 1095 VALVE GASKET 51 Q 968 358 ENGINE GASKET 524 _ NIKKI 13___J _1 13OA © _1 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 95A_...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271644 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690156 Valve-Float Needle Cylinder Assembly 231855 Valve-Float Needle 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal 105A 694922 391086 Seat-Inlet Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 690577 494238 Sump-Engine 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 690188 Head-Cylinder 108A 692344...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271644 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 PART 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) 691286...

  • Page 58: Service Note

    SERVICE NOTE...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 60 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME Any_e, dayornight (1-800-469-4663) (U.S.A. and Canada) www.$ears.com www,seats.ca For repair of carry-in products likevacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, callfor the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center.

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