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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN +
19.5 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.270913
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
This product has a low emission
engine which operates differently
from previously
built engines.
Before you start the engine,
read
and understand
this Owner's Manual.
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
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
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- Page 1 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 Estates, IL 60179 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 SLOPE OPERATION IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and Slopes are a major factor related to loss- throwing objects. F3ilure to observe the of-control and tipover accidents, which car result in severe injury or death. All slopes following safety instructions could result in...
- 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 (Section 4442 of the CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase California Public Resources Code). Other of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been states may have similar laws. Federal designed, engineered and manufactured laws apply on federal lands. A spark...
- Page 6 Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt Steering 3/8-16 x 1 jJ// Wheel insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Lockwasher Steering Extension Steering Wheel Steering Shaft © Adapter Boot Seat (1) Washer (1) Shoulder 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Bolt 5/16-18 _(1)
- Page 7 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 TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) Label ,," • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
- Page 9 v' CHECKLIST _CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold shield Before you operate and enjoy your new when attaching mulcher plate and allow it tractor, we wish to assure that you receive to rest on plate while in operation. the best performance and satisfaction frorr...
- Page 10 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 ENGINE ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER...
- Page 11 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locationsof various controlsand adjustments, Save this manual for future reference. Attachment Light Clutch Lever Ignition Switch Ammeter Switch Choke Control...
- Page 12 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 MOWER TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by The position of the attachment lift lever the operator to leave the seat with the determines the cutting height. engine running and the attachment clutch •...
- Page 14 ADD GASOLINE TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular with attachment lift control. unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 • When pushing or towing your tractor, be octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) increase carbon and lead oxide deposits position.
- Page 15 TO START ENGINE COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F AN[ BELOW) When starting the engine for the first time • When engine starts, slowly push choke or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from control in until the engine begins to run the tank to the engine.
- Page 16 MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep best mowing performance. See "TO mower housing free of built-up grass and LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the trash. Clean after each use. Service and Adjustments section of this •...
- Page 17 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE " y 2"sE.vlcE DATES REGULAR SERVICE ;Oh:;kk :::;,O:::: Check Operator Presence T Interlock S ystems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Baltery Level Clean Batteryand Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension v',i...
- Page 18 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole isn blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when on mandrel assembly. performing 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 19 BATTERY NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils w result in increased oil consumption when ever, periodic charging of the battery with used above 32°F.
- Page 20 ENGINE COOLING FINS IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine the cartridge. They may cause deteriora- cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating. Air guide covers must tion of the cartridge.
- Page 21 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 22 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. Both links should be on level ground or driveway. Make sure approximately 10-3/8". tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- •...
- Page 23 BELT INSTALLATION TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT • Install new belt in reverse order of Park the tractor on level surface. Engage removal. parking brake. For assistance, there is a • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves belt installation guide decal on bottom and inside all belt guides.
- Page 24 Neutral TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK Gearshift Lever Lock Gate BATTERY ACAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. Adjustment If your battery is too weak to start the Bolt engine, it should be recharged.
- Page 25 TO REPLACE FUSE REPLACING BATTERY Replace with 15 amp automotive-type _I_CAUTION: Do not short battery plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located terminals by allowing a wrench or any behind the dash. other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL remove metal bracelets, wristwatch...
- Page 26 FINAL SETTING • Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor • Start engine and allow to warm for five choke (see "AIR FILTER" in the minutes. Make final adjustments with Maintenance section of this manual). engine running and shift/motion control •...
- Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor for blended fuels (called gasohol or using storage at the end of the season or if the ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tractor will not be used for 30 days or which leads to separation and formation of more.
- Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Willnotstart • Out of fuel, • Fill fuel tank, • Engine not"CHOKED" • See "TO START ENGINE" in properly. Operation section. • Wait several minutes before • Engine flooded. attempting to start. • Bad spark plug. •...
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART =ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but • Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring. will not start • Faulty solenoid or starter. • Check/replace solenoid or (cont'd) starter. Loss of power • Cutting too much grass/ • Set in "Higher Cut"...
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut - uneven • Clean around mandrels to Clogged mower deck vent (cont'd) holes from buildup of open vent holes. grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. Mower blades will • Obstruction in clutch • Remove obstruction. mechanism.
- Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270913 SCHEMATIC "° ÷1 BATTERY © METER FUSE STARTER BLACK WHITE (OPTIONAL) SOLENOID ..CLUTCH'BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHILE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH WHIT ....BLACK BLAC K I BLAC K BUCK GROUND BLACK IGNITION (OPTIONAL)_...
- Page 32 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270913 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 33 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc 145491 Cable Ground 121305X Switch Seat 163968 Switch Ign 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 170217 Harness Ign 71110408 Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2 131563 Cover Terminal 145673 Solenoid 12t433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp...
- Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270913 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 212_...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270913 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 169830 Chassis Assembly 169061 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H. 145660 Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L 169117X010 Panel, Dash.
- Page 36 GROUND DRIVE TRACTOR -. MODEL NUMBER 917.270913 19 24...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270913 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) 8883R Cover, Pedal Peerless 206-545C 140186 Pulley, Engine 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 123666X Pulley, Transaxle STD551143 Washer 12000028 Ring, Retainer 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool-Proof...
- Page 38 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270913 STEERING f!:! 51_54...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270913 STEERING 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 12000029 Ring, Klip...
- Page 40 RRAU I un ..ENGINE...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270913 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 162152 Control, Throt Paddle 32 22 17720410 Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine, B&S, (See Breakdown) No. 42E707-2631 -E3 149723 Muffler Exhaust 144069 Exhaust Asm. Left 144068 Exhaust Asm. Right 138129 Clamp Tube Double Engine Bolt 5/16-18unc x 3/4 W/Sems...
- Page 42 -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270913 SEAT ASSEMBLY _../9 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 3350 BIk/blk Craftsman 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1...
- Page 43 Decal, Panel Dash B&S 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 171808 Decal, Rplcmnt 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman Gold 174437 Owner's Manual, English 156368 Decal, Fender STLT Oper Inst E/S 174438 Owner's Manual, Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES...
- Page 44 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270913 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
- Page 45 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270913 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 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.
- Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270913 MOWER DECK _"J y---_ _V.J" ;_'_:_ .-..,_. "q_ .146 _147142 50 ©...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270913 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 141043 Guard, TUV Idler STD533107 Bolt 149846 Knob Custom Oval 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 144959 V-Belt Front STD541437 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 136420 Mulcher Cover STD624008...
- Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270913 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C NUMBERS HERE...
- Page 49 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270913 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DowelPin 772147 Transaxle Cover 786026 Flat Washer 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792076A .312 ID x .059W 770128 Transaxle Case 776395 Countershaft 790079 BrakeLever Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 776409 Output Shaft 792073A...
- Page 50 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270913 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E3 I 1019 LABEL KIT I [ 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONMANUAL. 1132 _...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270913 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODELNUMBER42E707, TYPE NUMBER2631-E3 122 (_ 51 _ 267 I 33L_J 851 _ 643 ( 1119_ 161 _'/163 "kNTOEIQNUlsRTAESLS.PsECEIARLEI_A INSTRUCTIONMANUAL, 267 '_ I 1036LABEL-EMISSIONS...
- Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270913 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E3 3o91 002 l 1051 310_ 781__ 934_ 75 1006@ 1005_ 358 ENGINE GASKET...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270913 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODELNUMBER42E707, TYPE NUMBER2631-E3 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 498583 Cylinder Assembly 807923 Idle Speed Kit 399265 Bushing 693509 • Gasket-Carburetor Body 391086 Seal-Oil 693506 Pin-Float Hinge 493304 Engine Sump 692078 Valve- Float Needle 493457 Head-Cylinder #1 693482...
- Page 54 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270913 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E, KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Gear-Pinion 690960 Screw (Blower Housing) 693059 690414 Shield-Cylinder 695050 Harness-Wiring 306A 690435 Shield-Cylinder 94010 Nut (Starter Terminal) Nut (Starter Terminal) 94930 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 797A 693167...
- Page 55 oUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, " NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
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