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Craftsman 917.271634 Owner's Manual

16.5 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
ICRAFTSMAN°I
16.5 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271634
• 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 o 5 pm, Mort - 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 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am o 5 pm, Mort - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Limited Two-Year Warranty

    LIMITED TWOYEARWARRANTY 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 matedal or workmanship.

  • 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. I1. SLOPE OPERATION I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of- instructionsin the manual and on the control and tipover accidents, which can re-...
  • Page 4 III. C HILDREN • Never run a machine inside a closed Tragic accidents canoccur i f the operator area. is not alert to the presence of children. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade Children are often attracted to the attachment bolts, tight and keep machine and the mowing activity.
  • Page 5 • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so _CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that you will not have to stop or shill that are recommendedby and comply while on the slope. with specificationsof the manufacturer of • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If your tractor.

  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, GASOLINE 1.25 engineered and manufactured to give CAPACITY UNLEADED you the best possible dependability and AND TYPE: REGULAR performance. OlLTYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32_F) Should you experience any problem you API-SF - SJ): SAE 5W-30 cannot easily remedy, please contact a...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt Steedng 3/8-16 x 1 Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer °t (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Steering Steedng Wheel Extension Adapter Steering Shaft Boot Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use...

  • Page 8: Tools Required

    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 from the skid. Terminal TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Battery Door Operation section for location function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION ALL BELTS (if previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in See the figures that ere shown for upright position. replacing motion and mower blade drive 2. Placa front of mulcher plate over front belts in the Service and Adjustments 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 REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENG]NE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE...
  • Page 12 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Attachment Ignition Switch Clutch Lilt Ammeter ..
  • 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: To Operate On Hills

    • To restart movement, slowly release • The average lawn should be cut to parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches • Make all turns slowly. during hot months. For healthier and TO TRANSPORT better looking lawns, mow often and •...
  • Page 15 ADD GASOLINE NOTE: Beforestarting,read the warm and coldstartingproceduresbelow. • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular 5. Insert key into ignition and turn key unleaded gasoline with a minimum of clockwise to "START" position and 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide release key as soon as engine starts.

  • Page 16: Mowing Tips

    MULCHING MOWlNGTIPS MOWINGTIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, • Mower should be properly leveled for keep mower housing free of built-up best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the grass and trash. Clean after each use. Service and Adjustments section of this •...

  • Page 17: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE ;ERV]CE DATES CheCk Brake Operation CheckT_re Pressure CheCk Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check f_ loose Fasteners If?: Sharpen/Re@ace Mower Blades lu_caUonChad Check Batte_ lev_4 Clean Barley and Terminals Check Transa_e Co_mg Adlust Blade BeitCS)Tension fl/_ Adjust Moron Ddve Belt(s) Tension...
  • Page 18 IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, TRACTOR 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 fiat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
  • Page 19 NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils BA'I-i'ERY (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in Yourtractor has a battery charging system cold weather, these multi-viscesity oils which is sufficient for normal use. How- will result in increased oil consumption ever, periodic charging of the battery with when used above 32°F.
  • Page 20 Closed Oil DrainValve 5. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil. Position NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner. 6. Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge. 7. Reinstall cover and secure with Locked D_in Tube knob(s).
  • Page 21 • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free 3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks of all gasoline, oil, etc. and clamps are properly positioned. • Protect painted surfaces with automo- 4. Immediately wipe up any spilled tive type wax. gasoline.
  • Page 22 • Before making any necessary adjust- TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING 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 "PROD- one link to same length as other link.
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE 4. Road test tractor for proper stopping BELT distance as stated above, Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still The mower blade drive belt may be greater than six (6) feet in highest replaced without tools. Park the tractor on gear, further maintenance is neces- level surface.
  • Page 24 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER 4. Replace washers and snap retaining NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT ring securely in axle groove. The transaxle should be in neutral when 5. Replace axle cover. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire gate) position.

  • Page 25: Interlocks And Relays

    Keps Negative Terminal PositiveTerminal Nut _. Bolt Negative (Black) Positive (Red) Cable Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Cables 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. 3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in Negative Terminal PositiveTerminal...
  • Page 26 IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle valve ENGINE and the seat incarburetor may result if screw Maintenance,repair, or replacement of the is turned in too tight. emission control devices and systems, which PRELIMINARY SETTING- are being done at the customersexpense, may be performed by any non-road engine 1.
  • Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor for experiance indicates that alcohol storage at the end of the season or if the blended fuels (called gasohol or using tractor wiU not be used for 30 days or ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture more.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1, Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" 2. See "TO START ENGINE" properly. in Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes 3. Engine flooded. before attempting to start. 4.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION .ossofpower 1. CuKingtoo muchgrass/too 1, Set in =Higher Cut" position/ fast. reduce speed. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" 2. Adjust throttle control. position. 3. Clean underside of mower i 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. housing.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mowerbladeswill 1. Obstruction in clutch 1, Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. 2, Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt, drive belt. 3, Frozen idler pulley, 3. Replace idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel, 4. Replace blade mandrel. Poor grass 1.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR -- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.271634 SCHEMATIC BATTERY _',4) " (PEDAL UP) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) CLUTCH I BjpR_ _ GLUT GROUNO_,G (OPTIONAL)FUEL UNiT IGNITION SPARK PLUG pLUGS TWiN CYL. ENGINES) FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID - ..(IFSOEQUIPPED) _-%.A_/_J_ --o_,___,_,_'_,_ _'_------ D_O_ ',ALTERNATOR...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634 ELECTRICAL ' _J- ...... i..
  • Page 33 Nut, Keps Hex 114-20 UNC 42073 Cable Ground 6 Ga 12" black t21305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 175566 Switch Ign 140403 Key Ign Molded Craftsman 178437 Harness Ign 71110408 Bolt BIk, Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2 131563 Cover TerrninalRed 178861...

  • Page 34: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR --MODEL N U MBER 917.271634 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Dmwhar 17060612 Screw 3/3-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper _ash 168337)(013 Dash. STD_33710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H. 145660 Cllp Tinnerman Grilk_P/L 172107X010 Panel, Asm.

  • Page 36: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) Cover pedal BIk Round Dana D4360-140 175410 Pulley Eng 146682 Spdng Returrt Brake T/a Zinc 71170764 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr 5 123666X Pulley Transaxle 1 5/20"...

  • Page 38: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634 STEERINGASSEMBLY...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t 7.271634 STEERINGASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 St_edng Wheel 154427 Front Axle Assembly 169840 Spiodle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Beadng, Race, Thrust, Hardenod 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/6 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27132 x 1-114 x 16 Gauge 12000029 Ring, VJip...

  • Page 40: Optional Equipment

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634 ENGINE 78 < OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170545 Control Th rottle/Choke 137040 Line Fuel 2B" 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x3/8 T 148315 Plug Oil Drain ..Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Mode1310707_}137-E1...

  • Page 41: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/ STD624008 Retainer Spdng Ptunger 173288 Unk Front 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift RH Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 105767X Pin Groove 175689 Trunnion Front Susp. 12C(:(:(:O2 E Ring #6133_2 73800800...

  • Page 42: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140122 Beat 3350 BIIdblk Craftsman 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 14(3551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 114-20x1-1/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1...

  • Page 43: Wheels And Tires

    Decal, Lift Handle 177253 Decal, Hood Side 165800X428 Pad, Footrest LH STLT 172331 DecalMower 165799X428 Pad, Footrest RH STLT 163204 Decal, Fender Craftsman 179365 Manual, Owner's (English) 179366 Manuid, Owner's {Spanish) WHEELS &TIRES PART DESCRIPTION 59192 Cap Value Tire 65139...

  • Page 44: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634 MOWERDECK _-145...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634 MOWERDECK PART 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, 133943 Washer, Hardened Front 155046 Arm, Idler 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634 DANATRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t7.271634 DANA TRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170981 Housing, Upper 120472X Spacer, .633 X .87 X .755 2274J Screw, Tapping, 114-20 X .734 105928X Sprocket, 9T 134400 Ball, Detent 179988 Gear, Bevel, 36T l(_SgO4X...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634 BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 69,,_p I 10_' 757 _ 1026...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634 BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE-MODEL NUMBER310707,TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 51 _ 1421 0-t17...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634 BRIGGS & STRATTONENGINE-MODEL NUMBER310707,TYPE NUMBER0137-E1 1036 LABEL-EMISSiONS 287 Je 733_ 789A 5241_...

  • Page 51: Gasket Set

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634 BRIGGS & STRATTONENGINE-MODEL NUMBER310707,TYPE NUMBER0137-E1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL ! 977 CARBURETOR GA.__SKET S ET i/ 10_ 1270 276_ 987® 9s_, [51_ 137 0 276_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 358 ENGINE GASKET SET NIKKI 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 51(_ 95A_p...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t 7.271634 BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER0137-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690156 C_,/linder Assembly 690577 Seat-Inlet 399265 Kd-Sushing/Seal 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke 391086 * Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 108A 692344 Valve-Choke(Choke-A-Matc 494236 Sump-Engine 108B 695419 Valve-Choke 690188 Head-Cylinder (Nikki Carburetor)
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271634 BRIGGS & STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER0137-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691002 Screw (Dipstick Tube) 692037 Hamess-Widng 789A 695050 Hamess-Widng 690844 Housin_BIower 690960 Screw lower Housing) 693167 Nut(Brush Retainer) 690499 Shield-Cylinder 691429 Cap-Ddve 691003 Screw(Cygnder Shield) 691286 Cap-End 693551...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPENAIION 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 control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not...
  • Page 56 For repairof major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME Any_, cbyorr_ht (1_Y_0-469-4663) (U.SJ_andCanada) For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 An_, dayofnight ( U.Sk orly)

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