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Craftsman 917.271132 Owner's Manual

16.5 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
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16.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271132
• 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, Mon-
Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sears.com/craffsman

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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 Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craffsman...
  • Page 2 Sears will replace the battery at no charge. War- ranty service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman riding equipment yoL_r nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty...
  • 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. I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE 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 III. CHILDREN Never run a machine inside a closed area. Tragic accidents can occur if the Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade operator is not alert to the presence of attachment bolts, tight and keep children. Children are often attracted to equipment in good condition.
  • 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 recommended by and comply while on the slope. with specifications of the manufacturer of • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.
  • Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS service or repair this tractor. CAPACITY UNLEADED Please read and retain this manual. ANDTYPE: REGULAR instructions will enable you to assemble OILTYPE SAE 10W30 (ABOVE and maintain your tractor properly.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer I_(1) Hex Bolt (1) Hex Bolt (1) Lock washer 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Steering Extension Steering Shaft Boot Steering , Wheel Adapter Seat (_Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 _) Shoulder olt 5/16-18 Gauge...

  • Page 8: Boot

    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: ) Shoulder Olt

    TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and Seat function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise Terminal attachment lift lever to its highest Battery position. Door • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS (If previously removed) • Raise and hold deflector shield in See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive upright position. belts in the Service and Adjustments •...
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATFERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF LIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT FUEL...
  • 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 of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Attachment Ignition Switch Clutch Lever Lift Lever Plunger...
  • 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 Attachment Attachemnt Clutch Lever approximately 2-1/2 inches during the High "En( cool season and to over 3 inches Position Position during hot months. For healthier better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.
  • Page 15 TO START ENGINE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL 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 shipped, from the factory, already filled from the tank to the engine.
  • Page 16 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 17 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /___ AS YOU COMPLETE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Intedeck Systems Check for Loose Fasteners ! I_ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades li_, LubdcationChart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine OII Level Change Engine Oil...
  • Page 18 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assem- bly, center hole in blade must align with Always observe safety rules when star on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and BRAKE OPERATION flat washer in exact order as shown. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet •...
  • Page 19 BAI"rERY Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the Your tractor has a battery charging tractor is not used for 50 hours in one system which is sufficient for normal use. year.
  • Page 20 • Remove oil filter and wipe off filter CLEAN AIR INTAKEJCOOLING adapter. AREAS • Apply a thin coating of new engine oil To insure proper cooling, make sure the to the rubber gasket on replacement grass screen, cooling fins, and other oil filter.
  • Page 21 We do not recommend using a garden CLEANING hose to clean your tractor unless the of all fore=gn matter. electrical system, muffler, air filter and i Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. carburetor are covered to keep water out. Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
  • Page 22 When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT at front than rear, tighten nut "P • Raise mower to its highest position. against trunnion on both front links. • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, Recheck side-to-side adjustment.
  • Page 23 TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjust- able brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet Clutching Idler stopping distance at high speed highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.
  • Page 24 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - • Block up axle securely. • BLACK cable first from chassis and • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear then from the fully charged battery. •...
  • Page 25 ENGINE Bolt Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establish- ment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine Negative (Black) Positive (Red) Cable...
  • Page 26 IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles Idle Speed and the seats in carburetor may result if Adjusting needle is turned in too tight. Screw NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is low emission. It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap, which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap.
  • Page 27 Also, experience indicates that alcohol Immediately prepare your tractor for blended fuels 9called 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.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start • Out of fuel. • Fill fueltank. • See "-I'O START ENGINE" • Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. • Wait several minutes • Engine flooded. before attempting to start. • Bad spark plug.
  • Page 29 "ROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power • Cutting too much grass/too • Set in "Higher Cut" position/ fast. reduce speed. • Throttle in "CHOKE" position. • Adjust throttle control. • Clean underside of mower • Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION • Place throttle control in Poor grass Engine speed too slow. discharge "FAST" position. Travel speed too fast. • Shift to slower speed. Wet grass. • Allow grass to dry before mowing. Mower deck not level. •...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271132 SCHEMATIC BL,_CK SOLENOID BATTERY FUSE STARTER AMMETER BLACK • WHITE (OPTIONAL) wH,rE I BLUe ft _UEL ATT'MENT C_ IGNITION (CLUTCH OFF) SWITCH ..FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID (IFSO EQUIPPED) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) BLACK OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAY W1 •...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271132 ELECTRICAL ..22" ..
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271132 ELECTRICAL KEY PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 156417 Case Battery 161343 Switch InterlOck 166182 Harness, Light Socket (w/4152J) 4152J Light Bulb 4799J Cable, Battery 146147 Cable, Battery 166180 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc 4207J...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271132 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 208_...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271132 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION Chassis 169830 169061 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, LH 145660 Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L 172108 Panel, Dash, RH 144983X558...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR "" MODEL NUMBER 917.271132 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMB ER 917.271132 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle(See Breakdown) 888.3R Cover, Pedal Peerless 206-545C 140186 Pulley, Engine 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 146682 Spring, Return, Brake STD551143 Washer 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 154778...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271132 STEERING ASSEMBLY "---'---63 _"-...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271132 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 154427 Front Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Beadng, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x t-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029 Ring, Klip 3366R...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR"" _v_---- ENG|NE...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271132 ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION 162156 ControlThrot/Choke 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T ..Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler Model No. CV16s-43519 159420 Muffler 12-041-03 Gasket 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-1/2 13200300 Elbow, Std 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt STD551231 Washer 169837...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271132 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 3450 BIk/blk Craftsman 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 140551 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 Bracket Pat Pivot Seat (blk) 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1...
  • Page 43 156439 Decal Fender Danger Sears 163263 Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Fend Auto Sears Gold 160396 163207 171698 Decal Hood Rh Craftsman 138047 Decal, Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 171699 Decal Hood Lh Craftsman 166887 168920 Decal Battery...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271132 LIFT ASSEMBLY 32 /...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271132 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm. 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 ERing 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X Beadng Nylon 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365)( Button Plunger Red 139865...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271132 MOWER DECK 113 111 11...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271132 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Housing 144959 V-Belt STD533107 Bolt 74760616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway 132274 Bracket Asm Noseroller LH Bar, Front STD541437 Locknut, Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 UNC 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271132 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C NUMBERS...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271132 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 790079 Brake Lever 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 770128 Transaxle Case 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" 776395 Countershaft 792075...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271132 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I 20--_' CRANKCASE _b--4...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271132 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVFJBREATHER CRANKCASE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 25-351-01 Lifter, valve (2) 12-032-03 Seal, crankshaft 12-755-81 Kit, cylinder head (Includes Block, cylinder (Use Short Block 12 522 3-17) 12-041-01 Carburetor gasket(2) 12-445-02...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271132 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I IGNITION / ELECTRICAL 1--10 --11 e__o AIR INTAKE...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271132 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange M-545010-S M10x1.5x46 Screw, hex. flange 12-468-03-S M5xO.8xl0 Washer, plain 3/8" 24-468-10-S 24-162-03-S Washer, plain 1/4" Screen, grass 12-146-07-S 25-086-47-S Bolt, shoulder M6X1.0X16...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271132 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 STARTING SYSTEM I ENGINE CONTROLS _.._ _fr- ._s, OIL PAN / LUBRICATION I -'_---4 _--_ 20/ 1___..__._____1S O--16...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271132 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-0839070 Screw, hex. flange 12-079-07 M8xl.25x70 Linkage, choke 12-237-01 25-096-05 Starter assembly (Includes Clamp, cable M-0664020 3°8) Screw, lobed socket 12-755-54 Kit, drive end M6xl.Ox20 (2)
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271132 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 CRANKSHAFT I!-' FUEL SYSTEM _._s €_24...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMB ER 917.271132 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION M-0641060 Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2) X-22-11 Washer, star 1/4 12-014-37 Crankshaft (Includes 2) M-0629116 Stud M6x1.0x116 (2) 12-139-01 Plug, cup 12-853-95 Kit, carburetor w/gasket...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING .. CUT GUIDE THe. S 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 _ i_i i!i ¸ i!i!il .._ _ _ ,_ _ _ For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold itt 1-800-4-MY-HOME SM Anytime, day or night (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics...