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Owner's Manual
JCRIIFTSMRN°J
21.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271833
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and fellow 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 pm, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL60179
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- Page 1 Call: Read and fellow all 1-800-659-5917 Safety Rules and Instructions Sears Craftsman Help Line before operating this equip- 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat ment, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 Parts Ordering ..... Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
- 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. II. SLOPE OPERATION I, GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a ma or factor related to loss-of- instructions in the manual and on the control and tipover acc dents, wh ch can re-...
- Page 4 • Never run a machine inside a closed III, CHILDREN area. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade is not alert to the presence of children. attachment bolts, tight and keep Children are often attracted to the 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. If your tractor.
- Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS We have competent, well-trained techni- cians and the proper tools to service or GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS repair this tractor. CAPACITY UNLEADED Please read and retain this manual. The ANDTYPE: REGULAR instructions will enable you to assemble _)ILTYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) and maintain your tractor properly.
- Page 7 Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt Steedng 3/8-16 x 1 Wheel Insert (1) Large Rat Washer (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Lockwasher 3/8 Steering Extension Steedng Wheel Steering Shaft Adapter Boot Seat (1) Washer 7/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob For Future Use Video...
- 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 NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor "" Label from the skid. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
- Page 10 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE INSTALL MULCHER PLATE The tires on your tractor were overinflated (If previously removed) at the factory for shipping purposes. 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in Correct tire pressure is important for best upright position. cutting performance. 2.
- Page 11 o/CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product. Please review the following checklist: All assembly instructions have been completed. #' No remaining loose parts in carton. / Battery is properly prepared and oharged.(Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).
- 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 ENO,NEON ENG,NEOPF O,CPRE,SURE L,GHTSON OV,%_MPT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED _r_'1R N H c®_I...
- Page 13 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURTRACTOR Comparethe illustrations with your tractorto familiarize yourselfwith the locationsof variouscontrolsand adjustments.Save this manualfor future reference. Attachment Light Clutch Lever Ignition Switch Ammeter Switch Choke Control Lift Lever Throttle Attachment Control _ Lilt Lever Clutch/ Brake...
- Page 14 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 a wide vision safety mask over he operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the spectacles, or standard safety glasses.
- Page 15 TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT TO OPERATE MOWER The position of the attachment lift lever Your tractor is equipped with an operator determines the cutting height. presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the •...
- Page 16 IMPORTANT: When operating in tem- TO TRANSPORT peratures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, • Raise attachment lift to highest position clean winter grade gasoline to help with attachment lift control. insure good cold weather starting. • When pushing or towing your tractor, _WARNING: Experience indicates that be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)
- Page 17 • When mowing large areas, start by WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and turning to the right so that clippings will above) discharge away from shrubs, fences, 7. When engine starts, slowly push driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, choke control in until the engine mow in the opposite direction making begins to run smoothly.
- Page 18 • For best results, adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades. For extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly. • Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings.
- Page 19 ,,,,TE,,,CESC,EDULE Check Tire Pressure II// Check Operator Prasenee T Interlock Syslams Check for Loose Fasteners I# / SharpeNReplace Mower Blades LubricationChart Check BatteryLevel Clean Battery and Termi_ala Check Trans_xle Cooling Adjust Blade BeR(s) Tension II_s Adjust MotionDrive Belt(e)Ter_ion Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Ik/_ Clean Air F'gtor...
- Page 20 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 and BRAKE OPERATION flat washer in exact order as shown. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet 5.
- Page 21 when used above 32°E Check your BATTERY engine oil level more frequently to avoid Your tractor has a battery charging system possible engine damage from running which is sufficient for normal use. How- low on oil. ever, periodic charging of the battery with Change the oil after every 25 hours of an automotive charger will extend its life.
- Page 22 CLEAN AIR SCREEN NOTE: if very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge. Air screen must be kept free of dirt and 4. Reinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts, chaff to prevent engine damage from precleaner, cover and secure with overheating. Clean with a wire brush or knob(s).
- Page 23 CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. electrical system, muffler, air filter and of all foreign matter. carburetor are covered to keep water out. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free Water in engine can result in a shortened of all gasoline, oil, etc.
- Page 24 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are Adjust the mower while tractor is parked equal in length. on level ground or driveway. Make sure • If links are not equal in length, adjust tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT one link to same length as other link.
- Page 25 BELT INSTALLATION - TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT 4. Install new belt in reverse order of Park the tractor on level surface. Engage removal. parking brake. For assistance, there is a 5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.
- Page 26 TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK Gearshift Lever Neutral Lock Gate BATFERY _;I,CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep spades,flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protectionwhen around batteries. Adjustment If your batteryis too weak to startthe engine, it Bolt shouldbe recharged.
- Page 27 REPLACING BA'n'ERY TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive-type _,CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located other object to contact both terminals at behind the dash. the same time. Before connecting battery, TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL remove metal bracelets, wristwatch...
- Page 28 FINAL SETTING - TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the 1. Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as de- engine running and shift] motion control lever in neutral (N) position.
- Page 29 Also, experiance indicates that alcohol Immediately prepare your tractor for blended fuels (called gasohol or using storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture more.
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOO_NG CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" 2. Engine not "CHOKED" in Operation section. properly. 3. Wait several minutes 3. Engine flooded. before attempting to start. Bad spark plug.
- Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION LOSSof power 1. Cutting too much grass/too 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ fast. reduce speed. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" 2. Adjust throttle control. position. Clean underside of mower 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. housing.
- Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION _1. Obstruction in clutch Mower blades will 1. Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. ddve belt. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel, 1.
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271833 SCHEMATIC BATTERY ,,E0 _ FUSE STARTER AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHIT_ L ..SOLENOID SEATSWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH (CLUTCHOFF) UNIT SPARK IGNITION PLUG PLUGSON TWiN CYL ENGINES 2B VOLTi3 AC M,_ O 3_O0 RPM 3 AMp DC g 3_00 RPM (CP:ARGING SYSTEM OISCCNN_'_D) NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS...
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271833 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 35 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc 145491 Cable Ground 121305X Switch Seat 175566 Switch Ign 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 178437 Harness Ign 71110408 Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2 131563 CoverTerminal 178861 Solenoid 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp...
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.271833 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271833 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Assembly 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash TD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8_16 x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H. 145660 Clip TInnerman Grille P/L 172107)(010 Panel, Dash, R.H.
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271833 GROUND DRIVE...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271833 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Tronsaxle (See Breakdown) 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7/18-20 x 4 Grade 5 Peedeas 206-545C STD551143 Washer 146682 Spdng, Return, Broke 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool-Proof 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 134683 Guide, Mower Drive Belt, R.H.
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUM BER 917.271833 STEERING...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271833 STEERING KEY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 SteedngWheel 175131 Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Beadng, 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 917.271833 ENGINE 1 27 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
- Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271833 ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION 170547 Control, Throt Paddle 17720408 Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8 ..Engine, B&S, (See Breakdown) NO.463707-0159-E1 149723 Muffler Exhaust 144069 Exhaust Asm. Left 144068 Exhaust Asm. Right 138129 Clamp Tube Double Engine 171877 Bolt 5/16-18unc x 3/4 W/Sems...
- Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271833 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seat 3350 BIWblk Craftsman 121248X 140123 Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 140351 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1...
- Page 45 Decal, Battery Decal, Lower Dash 138311 Decal, Lift Handle 171808 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT Decal, Rplcmnt 1632_ Decal, Fender, Craftsman Gold 165799)(428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 1_1_ Decal, Deck 'B' 42 180593 Owner's Man ual, English 180594 Owners Manual, Spanish...
- Page 46 TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.271833 LIFTASSEMBLY...
- Page 47 TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.271833 LIFTASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm, Inner 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge 120183X Bearing, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 139865 Link, Lift, L.H. 139866 Link, Lift, R,H.
- Page 48 TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.271833 MOWER DECK _''_ ,_llml_...
- Page 49 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271833 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Guard, TUV Idler Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 141043 Bolt 149846 Knob Custom Oval STD533107 V-Belt 138017 Bracket Asasmbly,Swey Bar, 144959 Front STD5414,37 165460 Muichar Cover Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 136420 STD624008 Screw Pan HD Phillip 10-24 x 5/6...
- Page 50 TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.271833 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL N UMBER 206-545C...
- Page 51 TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.271833 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 786026 Dowel Pin 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792076A Flat Washer 770126 TransaxleCase .312 ID x .059W 776,395 Countershaft 790079 Brake Lever 776409 Output Shaft 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4"...
- Page 52 TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.271833 BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 463707, T YPENUMBER 0159-E1 3_i_ 635_ 359_ 373_ 24 [_ 552A 404 @ 1132 27 _ 11019 _BELKIT I...
- Page 53 TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.271833 BRIGGS & STRA'I-I'ON E NGINE-MODEL NUMBER 463707, T YPENUMBER 0159-E1 414o I 267 365 _ L _1 _ ]629C_J_ 524 o 119_ 102_ 108 _ 9s,. 105_ 394 391 859A 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 861 FUEL PUMP KIT 276A _ "_,._'_1 104_...
- Page 54 TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.271833 BRIGGS & STRATFON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 463707, T YPENUMBER 0159-E1 209_ 211_ 278_ 334'_ 6o6_ 689 11 1137 11036 LABEL-EMISS!_)_I J 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 297 _' 61A% 7_ 7A_ 1119_ 868_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET...
- Page 55 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271833 BRIGGS & STRAX'I'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 463707, TYPE NUMBER 0159-E1 579 _...
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