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Owner's Manual
[RI:IFTSMI:IN °
19.5 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42,' MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.270811
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equip-
ment.
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,
IL 60179
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- Page 1 CAUTION: For answers to your questions about this product, Call: Read and follow all 1-800-659-5917 Safety Rules and Instructions Sears Craftsman Help Line before operating this equip- 5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat ment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman...
- Page 2 Please contact your nearest service center. After 30 days from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip- ment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will still be avail- able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply).
- Page 3 • Do not try to stabilize the machine by • Turn off blades when not mowing. putting your foot on the ground. • Stop engine before removing grass • Do not use grass catcher on steep catcher or unclogging chute. slopes.
- Page 4 • Never make adjustments or repairs with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. the engine running. • Grass catcher components are subject • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or use extra caution when servicing them.
- Page 5 (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase states may have similar laws. Federal of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been laws apply on federal lands. A spark designed, engineered and manufactured...
- Page 6 PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Lockwasher (1) Hex Bolt (1) Locknut 5/16-18x 1-1/4 5/16-18 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer © 17/32 x 1-3/ (1) Knob...
- Page 7 PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (2) Screws (2) Lock #10x5/8 Washers#t0 Parts packet separately in carton Parts Bag contents not shown full size (2) Shoulder 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 (2) Washers/iF;-;-;-;--_k_ Bolts Centedock Nuts (_' _)')) Seat (2) Gauge Wheels Cassette Steering Wheel Adapter...
- 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 proper tightness.
- Page 9 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate CONNECT BATTERY using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. • Lift hood to raised position. NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch •...
- Page 10 TO CONVERTTO BAGGINGOR ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS DISCHARGING MOWER DECK Simplyremovemulcherplateandstorein The gauge wheels are designed to keep a safeplace.Yourmoweris nowready the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are prop- discharging or installation of optional erly adjusted to ensure optimum mower grass catcher accessory.
- Page 11 CHECKTIRE PRESSURE /CHECKUST The tires on yourtractorwereoverinflated PLEASE REVIEWTHEFOLLOWING at the factory for shipping purposes. CHECKLIS_ Correct tire pressure is important for best 4" All assembly instructions have been cutting performance. completed. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in 4"...
- Page 12 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 FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL...
- Page 13 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READTHIS OWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Comparethe illustrationswith yourtractortofamUiarize yourselfwiththe locationsof variouscontrolsandadjustments.Savethis manualfor future reference. Light Attachment Amme_r Clutch Lever ignition Switch Choke Control Throttle Control _ Clutch/Brake Pedal Lift Lever Plunger Attachment Lift Lever Brake Height Adjustment Gearshift Knob Lever Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American...
- Page 14 The operationof any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glass- es or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjust- ments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over specta- cles;...
- Page 15 TO ADJUST MOWERCUTTINGHEIGHT OPERATE ON HILLS The cuttingheightis controlledby tuming CAUTION: Do not drive up or down the heightadjustmentknobin desired hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do direction. not drive across any slope. A slope guide at the back of your manual is provided for •...
- Page 16 captight,wait for a few seconds, • Pull choke control out for a cold engine removeandread oil level. If necessary, start attempt. For a warm engine start addoil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is attempt the choke control may not be needed.
- Page 17 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, • Tire chains cannot be used when the keep mower housing free of built-up grass mower housing is attached to tractor. and trash. Clean after each use. • Mower should be properly leveled for •...
- Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE _"_'¢_ fC_'_..._'_C'_':'Ct_.,..-:'_',_ 'j_ SERVICE DA"FES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners SharpePJReplace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery end Terminals...
- Page 19 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole isn blade must align with Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen per- star on mandrel assembly. forming 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 20 • Keep battery and terminals clean. level more frequently to avoid possible • Keep battery bolts tight. engine damage from running low on oil. • Keep small vent holes open. Change the oil after every 25 hours of • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one NOTE: The original equipment battery on...
- Page 21 • Saturateit in engineoil. Wrap it in clean,absorbentcloth andsqueezeto Top Air Gui_.. removeexcessoil. Engine Cooling "_ • If very dirty or damaged, replace pre- Fins • cleaner. • Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge. • Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s). TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE •...
- Page 22 _CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. •...
- Page 23 TO LEVELMOWERHOUSING equal in length. Both links should be Adjustthe mowerwhile tractoris parked approximately 10-3/8". on levelgroundor driveway. Makesure • If links are not equal in length, adjust tires areproperlyinflated (See one link to same length as other link. =PROD- •...
- Page 24 BELT INSTALLATION • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves • Install new belt in reverse order of and inside all belt guides. • Install mower in reverse order of removal. removal instructions. Mandrel Idler Pulley Pulleys Mandrel Pulley TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE...
- Page 25 TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE • Replace washers and snap retaining ADJUSTMENT ring securely in axle groove. The transaxle should be in neutral when • Replace axle cover. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent the gear shift lever is in the neutral (N) flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant (lock gate) position.
- Page 26 INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or pre- "PosdJve (+) Negative () vent it from starting. • Check wiring. See electrical wiring dia- L.H.P_anel_-_I gram in the Repair Parts section. Bolt TO REPLACE FUSE...
- Page 27 then tum out (countemlockwise)1-1/4 belowbeforelooseningcable. If adjust- to 1-1/2 turns. mentis necessary, p roceedas follows: • With engine not running, move choke FINAL SE'I-I'ING control (located on dash panel) to full • Start engine and allow to warm for five choke position.
- Page 28 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol methanol) can attract moisture which age at the end of the season or if the trac- tor will not be used for 30 days or more. leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM • Fill fuel tank. • Out of fuel. Willnotstad • See =TO START ENGINE" • Engine not"CHOKED" Operation section. properly. • Wait several minutes before • Engine flooded. attempting to start. • Replace spark plug. •...
- Page 30 ;ROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION • Loose or damaged wiring. Engine clicks but • Check all wiring. will not start (con- • Faulty solenoid or starter. • Check/replace solenoid or starter. t'd) Loss of power l • Cutting too much •...
- Page 31 F'ROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poorcut - uneven grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. (cont'd) Mower blades will • Obstruction in clutch • Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. • Worn/damaged mower • Replace mower drive belt. drive belt, • Frozen idler pulley. •...
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270811 SCHEMATIC °° BATTERy AMMETER (OPTIONAL) IGNITION SWITCH BLACK (CLUTCH OF_ (OPTIONAL) SL*CK IGNITION SPARK UNIT -(2 PLUGS ( TWIN CYL. FNC BLUE ORANGE HEADLIGH" NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. _ THE LIGHTS ARE NOT "CONNECTED TO THE NON-REMOVABLE...
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270811 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 35 Cable Ground 121305X Switch Seat 140301 Switch Ign 4 Position 124211X Nut Ignition 141226 Cover IgnitionSwitch 109310X Key Molded Craftsman 156442 Harness Ign 71110408 Bolt BIk. F'_n Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2 131563 Cover Terminal 145673 Solenoid 73640400 Nut Keps BIkHex 1/4-20 Unc...
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270811 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _p/S @_.3 115_" ,, _ 36"...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270811 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 16o392 Chassis Assembly 140356 Drawbar 17490612 Scraw, Thd. Roll. 3/6-16x 1 STD551025 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 155272 BumperHood/Dash 161917X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt,Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, LH.
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270811 GROUND DR:VE...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270811 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxte (See Breakdown) STD523712 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 Peerless 206-545C 130807 V-Belt, Ground Drive 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 127274X Keeper, Bolt, R.H. 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 140312 Keeper, Belt, Center Span 12000028...
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270811 STEERING ASSEMBLY ,,_ .._..; _----, -. -:_---?-: - .* T--'-'-'42 40"...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270811 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Staering Wheel 154427 Axle AssemblySTMP DroppedSTL 156483 SpindleAssembly, LH. 157473 SpindleAssembly, 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 3366R...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270811 ENGINE • 27 12 i OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
- Page 43 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917.270811 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 162152 Control,Throt Paddle 32 22 17720410 Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5i8 Engine, B&S, (See Breakdown)No. 42E707-2631-El 149723 MufflerExhaust 144069 ExhaustAsm. Left 144068 Exhaust Asm. Right 138129 Clamp Tube Double Engine 150176 Bolt 5/16-18unc x 3/4 W/Sems 145552 Heat Shield Lt...
- Page 44 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270811 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION BOsh_g Snap BIk Nyt SO nd Seat 33._) BIIdblkC raftsman 121248X 140123 BoltRdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20xl-1/2 140551 BracketPnt PivotSeat (blk) 72050412 STD523710 BoltRn Hex 3/8-16onc X 1 134300 Spacer Sp,t 28 X 96 Zinc 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga 121250X...
- Page 45 Decal, Fender Danger Sears 146046 Decal, V-Belt Dr Sch Tractor 165392 Decal, Engine B&S 160396 Decal, Mower Ddve Schemat{c 163200 Decal, Hood, R.H. Craftsman 138047 Decal, BatteryDiehard Seare 163202 Decal, Hood, L.H. Craftsman 163203 Decal, Deck Mower E.Z3 163207 Decal, Fender_SD.Wl-d.
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270811 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270811 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 LiftLever Inner WireAssembly 159471 Shaft Assembly,Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Gauge 120183X Bearing, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Ruted 122365X Button,Plunger, Red 139865 Link, Lift,L.H.
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270811 MOWER DECK 103 1 lOZ/ 113\ 111, .L...114 _22324 "- 48"...
- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270811 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 164961 Mower Deck Assembly,42" 122052X Spacer, Retainer STD533107 Bolt 140086 Spring,TorsionBrakes 138017 BracketAssembly,SwayBar, 141043 Guard, TUV rdler Front 162113 Knob Custom Oval 138440 BracketAssembly,Sway Bar 144200 V-Bolt STD624008 Retainer Spring 142427 Rod, Clutch, Pdmafy, with Nibe...
- Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270811 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545C _--2 /q&6/_ • o+-29...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270811 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Brake Lever 772147 Transaxle Cover 790079 Screw 1/4- 20 x 1-1/4" 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792073A 770128 Transexle Case 792085A Screw 1/4- 20 x 2 1/4" 776395 Countershaft 792075...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270811 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 52"...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270811 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 1358 GASKET SET J 1861 PUMP REPAIR KIT] 1121 CARBURETOR KrrJ • 51 I'la'M_I -- / .- ._ _332 1005...
- Page 54 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270811 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 615A...
- Page 55 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270811 BRIGGS& STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL N UMBER42E707,TYPE NUMBER2631-E1 [ 1019 LABEL Krl1 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
- Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270811 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 497074 CylinderAssembly 270884 * Gasket, Intake Manifold 399265 Bushing Mounting 391086 • Seal, Oil 93970 Screw, Hex Head, 493304 Sump, Engine Carburetorto Manifold 493457 Head, Cyneder #1...
- Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270811 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 491297 LeverAssembly, Governor 224816 Baffle,Air,Cylinder#2 62199 Washer 491304 Plate, Back 223882 Washer, (_pvernorCrank, Inside 92278 Nut, Hex. 224995 Shield, Fuel Spray 93053 Clamp, Hose 394338...
- Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING _. ._.CuT GUIDE TH.i- 8 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 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274) Para pedir servicio...