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Craftsman 917.271640 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.271640 Owner's Manual

16.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
16.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271640
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the en-
gine, 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 Call: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am 5 pm, Mon - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2) years from the date of pumhase, 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 i Iii material or workmanship.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine i scapable ofamputating 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 and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death.
  • Page 4 III.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 attachment _ts, tight and keep machine and the mowing activity.
  • Page 5 4_kCAUTION: 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 while on the slope. with specifications of the manufacturer of • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If your tractor.

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS clans and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor. GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS Please read and retain this manual. The CAPACITY UNLEADED instructions will enable you to assemble ANDTYPE: REGULAR and maintain your tractor properly. OILTYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
  • Page 7 Steering Steering Wheel Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt (1) Hex Bolt (1) Lock washer 3/8 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Steering Steering Extension Shaft Steering Boot Wheel Adapter Seat (_(1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    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 instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. Barfer Ooor TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest INSTALL SEAT position.
  • Page 10 INSTALL M ULCHER CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM PLATE After you team how to operate your (If previously removed) tractor, check to see that the brake is 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in propedy adjusted. See "TO ADJUST upright position. BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments 2, 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. BATTERY 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 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractorto familiarize yourselfwiththe locationsof variouscontrolsand adjustments. Save this manualfor future reference. Light Switch Attachment Ignition Switch Clutch Lift Ammeter Lever Plunger Throttle/Choke Attachment Control Lift Lever Clutch/Brake...
  • 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 any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide.vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 14 IMPORTANT: The motion control lever • The average lawn should be cut to does not return to neutral (N) position approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches when the clutch/brake pedal is de- pressed. during hot months. For healthier and •...
  • Page 15 BEFORE STARTINGTHE ENGINE dgLCAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or The engine in your tractor has been usa gasoline near an open flame. shipped, from the factory, already filled TO START ENGINE with summer weight oil.
  • Page 16 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM 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.
  • Page 17 MOWINGTIPS MULCHING MOWINGTIPS • Mower should be propedy 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 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _'_.=_.._ _..,_ _"_,,_'_.,,_ FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE __'_ REGULARSERVICE /_"tr_t_r_ _SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator PreSence and Interlock Systems R Check forLOOse Faeleners II_r Shmpen_ep@_e Mower Blades ! L,_._c_ CheckBattery Level ) R CleansatteryendTermlnals check Transaxle Cooling AdjustMotion DriveBelt[s)Tension...

  • Page 19: Operation

    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 • Keep battery a ndterminals clean. ENGINE • Keep battery belts 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 Oil Drain Valve pre-cleansr. 6. Reinstall pre-oleaner over cartridge. Closed Drain Tube 7. Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s). Locked /_% TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 1. Remove cartridge nut. 2. Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor.
  • Page 22 °, Protect painted surfaces with automo- C'smp , i C'sm. tive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden Fuel Filler _ )J)_; hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and CLEANING carburetor are covered to keep water out. Clean engine, battenj, seat, finish, etc.
  • Page 23 TOLEVEL M OWER H OUSING • 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 tiros aropropedy inflated (See "PROD- turns.
  • Page 24 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE With Paring Brake "Engaged" BELT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Perk the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - 1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual).
  • Page 25 TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The front wheel toe-in and camber are The motion control lever has been preset not adjustable on your tractor. If damage at the factory and adjustment should not has occurred to affect the front wheel toe- be necessary.
  • Page 26 TO ATTACH 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. Bakery 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 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 within the by any non-read engine repair establish-...
  • Page 28 ACCELERATION TEST - Idle Speed S_rew 4. Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture valve out (counterclockwise) 1/8 tum. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if neces- sary, until engine accelerates smoothly.
  • Page 29 Immediately prepare your tractor for Also, experiance indicates that alcohol 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: Service And Adjustments

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Wilt not start Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See'TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded. attempting to start. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. Dirty air filter.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Lossofpower 3. Build-up ofgrass, leaves 3. Clean undersideof mower (continued) andtrash under m ower. housing. 4. Dirty airfilter. 4. Clean/replaceair filter. 5. Lowoillevel/dirty oil. Check oil level/changeoil. 6. Faulty s park plug. Clean and regapor change spark plug.
  • Page 32 fROUBLESHOOTING CHART _ROBLEM CAUSE CORREC_ON 1. Engine speed too slow. 1. Place throttle control in )oor grass Jischarge "FAST _ position. 2. Travelspeed too fast. 2. Shift to slower speed. 3. Wet grass. 3. Allow grass to dry before mowing. 4.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271640 SCHEMATIC BATFERY AMMETER ..FUBE STARTER '---:-- LSNOlO __(OPTIONAL) L ..CLUTCH/ BRAKE {PEDAL_uRp_KE _rnE IGNITION ,..!N_°J__Cu_PJ SWITCH SEATSWITCH , :, et_c_ i -- i _ • gL_ K I Edut_. K CONNECTOR e_c_ (CLUTC OFF) GROUNDING...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271640 -'LECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271640 ELECTRICAL KEY PART DESCR|P_ON 144925 Battery 12 VOLT 25 AMp 74760412 Bolt Flex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 156417 Case Baltery 153664 Switch, Inted_k Push.In 166182 Harness Asm Ught W/4152J 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Bahery 6 Ga 11•...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271640 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES .:..
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL N UMBER 917.271640 CHASSIS ANDENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 169830 Chassis 169061 Orawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 De.sh S_710 Bo_t, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 155927 Panel, Dash, LH. 145660 Cflp Tinnerman Gdlle P/L 169117)(010 Panel, Dash, R.H.
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271640 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271640 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transmission {See Breakdown) 154778 Keeper, Belt Engine Hydro Hydro Gear Model 322-0510 134683 Guide, Belt, Mower Drive RH 165866 Rod, Shift 169183 Strap, Torque, Lh Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga. S'i_561210 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 1 191_012...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271640 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271640 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steedng Whss_ 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H, 169839 Spindle Asssmbly, R.H. 6L_66H Beadng, Race, "nlrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1.5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gange...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271640 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271640 ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION 170545 Controi Tilrot/Ch 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 Engine (See Breakdown) Bdggs Model 311707-0137-E1 137352 Muffler Exhaust B&S Lt 165291 Gasket 1 313 Id Tin Plated 148456 Tube Drain oil easy STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8 169637...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL N UMBER 917.271640 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 3350 BIk/blk Craftsman 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 71110616...
  • Page 45 177253 Decal Hood Side LT1000 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 172331 Oeca_, Deck 165"/99X428 Pad Footrast RH STLT 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 177241 Owner's Manual, English 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 177244 Owner's Manual, Spanish 146046 {)_.a_, V .Bett Dr_ve Schemat_...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271640 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.271640 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 159471 Shaft Asrn. Lift 165767)( Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X Beadng Nylong 125631X Gdp Handle Ruted 1_365X Button Plunger Read 139865...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271640 MOWER DECK 159_.
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271640 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake 165892 Mower DeCk Assembly, 42" 131845 Washer, Hardened STITo33107 Bolt 133943 Arm, )oler 138017 Bracket Assembly,SwayBar, Front 155046 Spacer, Retainer 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42 Deck 165723 Guard, TUV Idler...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL N UMBER 917.271640 HYDRO T RANSAXLE - - MODEL N UMBER 3 22-0510...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271640 HYDRO TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 322-0510 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170_51 Main HourJng, Assembly 142883 Brake puck 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 142882 Puck PJata 170353 Center Section, Assemb4y 170409 Brake Actuating Pin 170354 Swash_ata, Trunlon Machined...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271640 BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 "k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL, 1023_ 383_ 691_...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271640 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0 137-E1 8751 711_ 24o_ 404_ 616_ 614_...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271640 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0 137-E1 1036 LABEL-EMISSIONS 1006 8771 524_...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271640 BRIGGS & STRA'FTONENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 10_ 1270 276G 5u® I 977 CA j,RBURETOR GASKET SET 276 (_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 524_ 842_ 6170 152_ 691_...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271640 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTtON DESCRIPTION 690156 Cylinder Assembly 231855 _ Valve-Float Needle 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal 105A 694922 O Valve.Float Needle 391086 - Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 690577 Seat-Inlet 690188 Head-Cylinder 108A 692344...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271640 BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 PARr PART DESCRIP*RON DESCRIPTION 691002 Screw (Dipstick Tube) 692037 Hamass-Widng 690844 Housing-Blower 789A 695050 Hamass-Wldng 690960 Screw (-Blower Housing) 693167 Nut (Brush Retainer) 890499 Shlold-Cyltnder 691429 Cap-D_ve 691003...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL greater than 15_.) never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of €ontrol. Exercise extreme Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not caution when changing direction on slope_...
  • 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 s. Anytime, day or night (1400-469-4663) www.eeers.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...