Craftsman 917.270730 Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Craftsman Manuals
  4. Lawn Mower
  5. 917.270730
  6. Owner's manual
Craftsman 917.270730 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.270730 Owner's Manual

17 hp electric start 42" mower speed transaxle lawn tractor
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Owner's
Manual
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSA_
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.270730
• 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

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Craftsman 917.270730

Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917.270730

  • Page 1 For answers to your questions Read and follow all Safety about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. 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...
  • Page 2 Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    SLOPE OPERATION IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet Slopes are a major factor related to loss- and throwing objects. Failure to observe of-control and tipover accidents, which the following safety instructions could can result in severe injury or death. All result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 4 • Keep children out of the mowing area • Never run a machine inside a closed and under the watchful care of another area. responsible adult. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade • Be alert and turn machine off if children attachment bolts, tight and keep enter the area.

  • Page 5: Customer Responsibilities

    =q, L ook for this symbol to point out impor- [LCAUTION. Tow only the attachments tant satety precautions. It means CAU- that are recommended by and comply TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR with specifications of the manufacturer SAFETY IS INVOLVED. your tractor. Use common sense when towing.
  • Page 6 Steering Steering Wheel Wheel Insert ..(1) Large Flat Washer 0!!i!i!!!!i!i!i!!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 1 St>ter_ngn Steering Boot Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (£Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 _) Shoulder olt 5/16-18 Gauge...

  • Page 7: Install Steering Wheel

    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 8: Install Seat

    TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and Label Seat function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise Terminal attachment lift lever to its highest Battery Door position. • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. •...
  • Page 9 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 upright position. replacing motion and mower blade drive • Place front of mulcher plate over front belts in the Service and Adjustments of mower deck opening and slide into section of this manual.
  • Page 10 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 DRAKE UNLOCKED...
  • Page 11 KNOW YOUR 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. Switch Attachment Ignition Switch Clutch Lift Lever _...

  • Page 12: To Use Throttle Control

    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 13: To Operate On Hills

    • The average lawn should be cut to _,CAUTION: Do not operate the mower approximately 2-1/2 inches during the without either the entire grass catcher, on cool season and to over 3 inches mowers so equipped, or the deflector during hot months. For healthier and shield in place.

  • Page 14: To Start Engine

    TOWING CARTS AND OTHER _WARNING: Experience indicates that A'I-rACHMENTS alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with moisture which leads to separation specifications of the manufacturer of your formation of acids during storage.

  • Page 15: Cold Weather Starting

    COLD WEATHERSTARTING ( 50° F and • When operating attachments, select a below) ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the • When engine starts, allow engine to attachment being used. run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position.
  • Page 16 MA,. E,ANCE O. OU'E AS YOU COMPLETE /__._ ,./_-J, "_ _._.-L_, SERVICE REGULAR #,'_ _'_.>" _'_d_" _ '_(_'/_'_(_/_ f SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure , ll_ Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart i CA Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Check Battery Level...
  • Page 17 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. BRAKE OPERATION • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet •...
  • Page 18 NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils BA'n'ERY (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in Your tractor has a battery charging cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils system which is sufficient for normal use. will result in increased oil consumption However, periodic charging of the battery when used above 32°F.

  • Page 19: Engine Cooling

    ENGINE COOLING FINS • Clean cartridge by tapping gently on Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine flat surface. If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge. cooling fins to prevent engine damage • Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner, from overheating. •...
  • Page 20 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 Water in engine can result in a short-...
  • Page 21 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • Before making any necessary adjust- Adjust the mower while tractor is parked ments, check that both front links are on level ground or driveway. Make sure equal in length. Both links should be tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- approximately 10-3/8".
  • Page 22 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE With Parking Brake "Engaged" DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL- Nut "A" • Remove mower from tractor (See "TO Jam Nut REMOVE MOWER"...
  • Page 23 NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels Washers_ move freely, the transaxle is in neutral. • Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the Retaining _F__i, right rear wheel. Axle • Position the gear shift lever in the neutral (N) position. Cove_ •...

  • Page 24: Interlocks And Relays

    INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS REPLACING BATTERY Loose or damaged wiring may cause ACAUTION:. Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or other object to contact both terminals at prevent it from starting. the same time.
  • Page 25 FINAL SETTING - • Check that holes "A" in governor control lever and hole in governor • Start engine and allow to warm for five plate line-up. If holes "A" are not minutes. Make final adjustments with aligned, loosen clamp screw and engine running and shift/motion move throttle cable until holes are...

  • Page 26: Engine Oil

    Immediately prepare your tractor for ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture storage at the end of the season or if the which leads to separation and formation tractor will not be used for 30 days or of acids during storage. Acidic gas can more.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start • Outof fuel. • Fill fuel tank. • See"TO START ENGINE" • Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. • Wait several minutes • Engine flooded. before attempting to start. • Bad spark plug. •...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but • Weak or dead battery. • Recharge or replace battery. will not start • Corroded battery terminals. • Clean battery terminals. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter. •...
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut- uneven • Worn, bent or loose blade. • Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. • Mower deck not level. • Level mower deck. • Clean underside of mower • Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. housing.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Battery will not • Bad battery cell(s). • Replace battery. charge • Poor cable connections. • Check/clean all connections. • Faulty regulator • Replace regulator. (if so equipped). • Faulty alternator. • Replace alternator. Engine"backfires" •...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270730 SCHEMATIC BATTERY STARTER AMMETER BLACK (OPTIONAL) WHITE SOLENOID WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH WHITE BLAC K BLAC K ATr MENT CLUTCH ..BLACK I_L'_'_N_ ' J CONNECTOR SPARK (OPTIONAL) PLUG E_CK IGNITION UNIT FUELI (2 PLUGS ON...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270730 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270730 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144925 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 156417 Case Battery 153664 Switch, Interlock 166182 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11" red 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red 166180...

  • Page 34: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270730 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES / o //":_"...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270730 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 169830 Chassis 169061 Drawbar Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 17060612 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 155927 Panel, Dash, LH. 145660 Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 144983X558 Hood Assembly 126938X...

  • Page 36: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270730 GROUND DRIVE 26 27...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270730 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle(See Breakdown) 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 Peedess206-545C STD551143 Washer 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool Proof 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 12000028 Ring, Retainer 134683 Guide, Mower Drive Belt, R.H.

  • Page 38: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270730 STEERING ASSEMBLY 51_54...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270730 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, 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...

  • Page 40: Optional Equipment

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270730 ENGINE /_i!_ __ iJ • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270730 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 162157 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine, (See Breakdown) Briggs Model311707-0132-E1 Muffler 137352 165291 Gasket 13280324 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3 13200300 Elbow, Standard 90 °, 3/8-18 NPT Washer STD551231 Shield Brn/Dbr Guard...

  • Page 42: Seat Assembly

    SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART NO.. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Seat 3350 BIk/blk Craftsman 140122 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1...

  • Page 43: Wheels And Tires

    Decal, Customer Maintenance 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT 166887 Decal, Deck Mower EZ 165799X428 163204 172171 Decal, Fender, Craftsman Owner's Manual, English 156439 172172 Owner's Manual, Spanish Decal, Fender Danger 146046 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic WHEELS & TIRES...

  • Page 44: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270730 LIFT ASSEMBLY 161718...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270730 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylong 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read 139865...

  • Page 46: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270730 MOWER DECK !147 1_ © 118 _...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270730 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION V-Belt 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 144959 Bolt STD541437 STD5.33107 Mulcher Cover 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 136420 Front 71161010 Screw Washer 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 19061216 STD624008 Washer, Lock Retainer Spring...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270730 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 70 6A...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270730 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 Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" 770128 Transaxle Case 792085A...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270730 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E1 lo22 914"; 337-_i_ ;_:_ 635 • _ " . 1023 , "_-_'_i _<_l " 13 ,. . :_ 1026 1026A r C' 24 if: 46 ( ' i,"] 1,6 i! 43 ' •...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270730 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E1 423 _ _ 240_ _r REQUIRESSPECIAL.TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIRINSTRUCTIONMANUAL. 1,,,, 1_,_ 84/' 130_ 95 _ 987 634A_ 682 !_- "I° 9751 93_. 127 _i _ 51Aq_ PART NUMBER 186 __ LMT/CARBURETOR...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270730 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E1 . ++++, +,,?.+++ 802 I 697 _ 783B +:'_+ 493A _-_..+_ 1051 ,' ' 729A _ 165 -- J 1036 LABEL KIT-EMISSION...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270730 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-EI PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 224558 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke) 690156 Cylinder Assembly 108A 224540 Valve-Choke (Choke-A-Mat•c) 399265 Bushing/Seal 232118 • Jet, Main (Standard) 391086 Seal-Oil 232119 Jet, Main (High Altitude) 494238 Sump-Engine 690191...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270730 BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 783B693058 Gear-Starter (For Plastic Ring Gear Only) 690189 Gasket Set Harness-Wiring 19203 Flywheel Puller 497706 Nut (Brush Retainer) 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 693167 Cap-Drive 94927 Washer (Governor Crank) 497626...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE 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 56 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 sM Anytime, day or night (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair,call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...

Table of Contents