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Craftsman 917.270821 Owner's Manual

19.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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19.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
_vlodel No.
9!7_-27_0821
• Safety
*--ASsembly
• .Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
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 pm, Mon- Sat

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  • Page 1 • Maintenance • Repair Parts CAUTION: For answers to your questions about this product, Call: Read and follow all 1-800-659-5917 Safety Rules and Instructions Sears Craftsman Help Line before operating this equip- 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat ment.
  • Page 2 Please contact your nearest service center. After 30 days from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip- ment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will still be avail- able-after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply).
  • Page 3 • Do not try to stabilize the machine by • Tum,_off blades when not mowing. • Stop engine before removing grass puffing your foot on the ground. catcher or unclogging chute. • Do not use grass catcher on steep • Mow only in daylight or good artificial slopes.
  • Page 4 • Never make adjustments or repairs with • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. th@englae running. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and • Grass catcher components are subject use extra caution when servicing them. to wear, damage, and deterioration, •...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    A spark CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase arrester for the muffler is available through of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been your nearest Sears Authorized Service designed, engineered and manufactured Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of to_give you the best possible dependability this manual).
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x I (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 5/16-18 ..(1) Knob (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge...
  • Page 7 Partspacked separately i ncarton Steering Seat Boot Video Cassette Mulcher Plate Steedng Wheel Parts Bag Manual Parts Bag contents not shown full size _(2) Center- (2) Shoulder BaRs lockNuts (2) Wasi_em 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge SteeringWheel Adapter Steering ,-.e_ Extension Steedng...
  • Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unEs,sem61ed for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and har.dware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
  • Page 9 Adjusts•at before tightanid_l a djustment CHECK BAr'[ERY knob. • Lift hood to raised position • Remove cardboardpacking on seat pan. • If_is battery is put into service after • Place seat on seat pan and assemble month and year indicatedon label (label shoulder bolL "Rghten shoulder bolt located betweenterminals) charge bat- securely.
  • Page 10 • [hstall two latch hooks to mulcher plate _Down TheTop using screw, washer, lock washer, and Lock weld nut as shown. Weld NOTE,-'Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. Latch Latch •...
  • Page 11 AS-SEMBLEGAUGE WHEELS TO CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM MOWER DECK After you learn how to operate your trac- The gauge wheelsare designed to keep tor, check to see that the brake is properly the mower deck in proper positionwhen adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in operating mower.
  • Page 12 The,_e. _syrobols may appear on your tractor or in literaturesuppliedwith the product. Leam and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING _-NGIN-EON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE UGHTS ON OVER TEMP UGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED...
  • Page 13 "KNUW IruuN.mm'i.,.k_murt ;All READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL SAFETY RULES BEFORE TRACTOR Coriipam the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Attachment Ignition Clutch Lever Switch Ammeter Choke Throttle Control Uft Lever...
  • Page 14 eyes,.which can resuR 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 Stan- | -____. The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown _to the dard safety glasses.
  • Page 15 height. control lever to slower posit_n. • If stoppingis absolutely necessary, push • Turn knob countemlockwise (O)to lower cutting heighL clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi- tion and engage parking brake. The _g height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The heights are measured •...
  • Page 16 • Be sure freewheel control _ in the BEFORE STARTING .THE ENGINE transmission engaged position. CHECK ,ENGINE OIL LEVEL • Sit on seat in operating position, • The engine in your tractor has been depress clutch/brake pedal and set shipped,--from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.
  • Page 17 no movementof drive wheeLs.The air is Before driving the unitin cold weather,. being removed from hydraulicdrive sys- the transmission should be warmed up tem. asrfollo_s: • Move m0tioncontrol lever to neutral (N) • Be sure the tractor is on level ground., position.
  • Page 18 -grass will plugmower,and!eav e unde- Wet grass tends to form.clurflps and sirable cluinpe.Allow grass to dry interfe_ with the mulching action. The before mowing. best time to mow your lawn is the early • Always operate engine at full throttle afternoon.
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILmES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AS YOU COMPLETE FILL IN DATES /__¢__/__ ICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation I V _ Check Twe Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners _n/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Batlery Level Ck_an Bettew andTerminals Check Traneaxla Cooling .-Adj.= e,ade Be_(s)Tension...
  • Page 20 .TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, • center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when per- on mandrel assembly. forming 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 21 • Keep battery bolls tighL LUBRICATION • Keep small vent holes open_ Only use high quality detergent oil rated • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour. with API service classification SF, SG or TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade Corrosion and dirt on the battery and ter- according to your expected operating tem- minals can cause the battery to "leak"...
  • Page 22 Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine (our engine will not run properly using a _ _ •cooling fins to prevent engine damage "lirtyair filter. Clean.the foam pre-deaner from overheating. Air guide covers must after ev.ery 25_hours of operation or every be removed.
  • Page 23 Keep finished surfaces arid wheels free C_mp Ch_mp of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the elec- Fuel Filter trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure- CLEANING tor are covered to keep water out.
  • Page 24 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING ments, check,that both front links are equal in length- Both links should be Adjust the mower while tractor is parked approximately 10-3/8". on levpLgmund or driveway. Make sure • If links are not equal in length, adjust tires am properly inflated (See "PROD- one link to same length as other link.
  • Page 25 "BELT IN_ IALI.AI IUN.- andinside a n guides; • Install new belt in reverse order of • Install mower,in reverse order of removal. removal instructions. Idler Mandrel Pulleys Pulley Mandrel Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage Yourtractor is equipped with an adjustable parking brake.
  • Page 26 I U--AI._JIU:51 I IUN UUIt I hull. I.r.v r..h _TO REMOVE WHEELS FOR SERVICE up axle securely. The n_otion control lever hasbeen preset • IdlOCK • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and at the factory and adjustment Should not washers to allow wheel removal (rear be necessary.
  • Page 27 • Connect the other end of the BLACK _Nut Hex Bolt Terminal cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, Access awayfrom fuel tank and battery. Door TO RE'Mc)vIE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. (Red) Cable •...
  • Page 28 -TO-REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- SEMBLY • Raise hood. Clamp Screw/_ • Unsnap headlight wire connector. • Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt towardengine and lift off of Quarter Circle tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedures. Hood Headlight Wire...
  • Page 29 • While still holding throttle lever against engine-govemed high speed needs idle speed screw, tum idle mixture adjusting, contact your nearest authorized screw in (.clockwise) until engine begins service center/department, which has to d_e-and then tum out (counterclock- proper equipment and experience to make wise) until engine runs rough.
  • Page 30 OTHER • Drain the fuel tank. • Start the engine and let it run until the • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. fuel UDps and carburetor are empty. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner • Replace your gasoline can if it starts to products in the fuel tank or permanent rust.
  • Page 31 :TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORREC'RON CAUSE PROBLEM Will r_otstart • Fill fuel tank. Out of fuel. • See "TO START ENGINE" in Engine not "CHOKED" prop- Operation section. • Wait several minutes before • Engine flooded. attempting to start. • Replace spark plug. •...
  • Page 32 _UBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM • Clean underside of mower hous- • Build-up of grass, leaves and Los._of po'Rer (cont'd) trash under mower. ing. • Dirty air filter. • Clean/replace air filter. • Low oil level/dirty oil. • Check oil level/change oil. •...
  • Page 33 _TROUBLESHOOTING CHART, CORRECTION IPROBLEM CAUSE • Level mower deck. Poor-grass_discharge • Mower deck not level. • Check tires for proper air pres- (cont'd) • Low/uneven tire air pressure. sure. • Worn, bent or loose blade. * Replace/sharpen blade. "13ghten blade bolt. •...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270821 ELECTRICAL : "I ..
  • Page 35 Cable, Ground 121305X Switch, Seat 140301 Switch, Ignition4 Position 124211X Nut, Ignition 141226 Cover, Ignition Switch 109310X Key, Molded, Craftsman 156442 Hamess, Ignition --_4-1_-71110408 Bolt BIk FinHex ll4-20UNCx 131563 Cover, Terminal 145673 Solenoid 73640400 Nut Keps BIk Hex 1/4-20 UNC...
  • Page 36 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917 270821 • CHASSIS ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 16O392 Chassis 140356 Drawbar 17490612 Screw, Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type 1-r STD551025 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 161917X013 Dash, Silkscreened STD533710 Bolt, Cardage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, LH •...
  • Page 38 GROUND DRIVE TRACTOR . . MODEL NUMBER 917.270821 _150 .. 151 .. 51...
  • Page 39 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150071 71170764 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5 Transaxle ( See Breakdown) Hydro Gear Model No. 310- STD551143 Washer O65O 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 142431 Spdng, Return, Brake 134683 Guide Belt RH Engine 143995 Pulley, Transaxle 140158...
  • Page 40 STEERING ASSEMBLY I i_ _ ..,,-..•...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270821 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 154427 Front Axle Assembly 156483 Spindle Assembly, LH. 157473 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6268H 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 Ring, Knp 12000029 3366R...
  • Page 42 ENGINE " OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 7.-- ° ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 162152 Control Throt Paddle 32 22 17720410 Screw He)( Thd Cut 1/4.20x5/8 T Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs Model No. 42ET07-2631-E1 ..149723 Muffler Ext_ust Exhaust Asm. Left 144069 ._6-- 144068 Exhaust Asm. Right 138129 Clamp Tube Double Engine 150176 Bolt 5/16 - 18 UNC X 3/4 W/Sems 145552...
  • Page 44 SEAT ASSEMBLY _:__ PART .." PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seat 3_50 Blk/'olkCraftsman 121246X 140123 Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 140551 Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 ,d Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 121248X Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 74760616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 72050412 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga...
  • Page 45 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156439 160396 Decal FenderDangerSears Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal FendAutoSears Gold 1632_ 138047 Decal, Battery Diehard Sears Decal Hood Rh Craftsman 1632_ 163203 Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Hood LhCraftsman 1632_ Mulching 149516 _73503 Decal HP Engine Decal Battery...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.27UUz] LIFT ASSEMBLY 25 24 "13...
  • Page 47 .IFT ASSEMBLY PART NO." DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm. 159471 ShaftAsm. Uft 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring 19211621 Washer21/32x1 x21Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylong 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read 139865 UnkAsm Lift LH. 139866 UnkAsm Uft R.H. STD624008 Retainer Spring 127218...

  • Page 48: Mower Deck Parts List

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBEH 917.,?.7OU21 MOWER DECK 3 24...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270821 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 144393 Mower Housing 141043 Guard, Tuv Idler (94) STD533107 Bolt 162113 Knob Custom Oval V-Belt 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 144200 Front 142427 Rod, Clutch, Primary, with Nibs 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 131870 Spdng, Return...
  • Page 50 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE...
  • Page 51 wDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE -,- MODEL NUMBER 319-650 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532142930 Housing, Lower 532142884 Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060 532142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 532150829 Differential Assembly Washer 3/4 x 1.5 x .13 532142932 Seal, Up 532142991 Seal .75 x 1.25 x .250 532142928 Ring, Wire Retaining 532142961...
  • Page 52 BRIGGS & STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER 42E707, TypI= NUMBER 2631-E1 284A 5240...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270821 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 358 GASKET SET I 861 PUMP REPAIR KII_ KrrJ 121 CARBURETOR • • 51 _205 g634 r--" 202 _203 1006 1005...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270821 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 615A 209A 222' .,,,._€:_ 414 207 y...
  • Page 55 BRI_;GS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 I 1019 LABEL Krl 1 "A"REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 308A qqD 307 306A...
  • Page 56 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 KEY--PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 497074 --Cylinder Assembly 281412 Spacer,Carburetor 399265 Bushing 270884 * Gasket,IntakeManifold • Seal, Oil Mounting 391O86 493304 Sump,Engine 93970 Screw,Hex Head, Head,Cylinder#1 Carburetor to Manifold 493457 493458 Head,Cylinder#2 93208 Screw,Phillips 271867...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270821 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 491297 LeverAssembly, Governor 272645 * Gasket, Base 62199 Washer 224816 Baffle, Air, Cylinder #2 223882 Washer, Governor Crank, Inside 491304 Plate, Back 224995 Shield, Fuel Spray 92278...
  • Page 58 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270821 SCHEMATIC BATTERY ..FUSE30 AMP. STARTER AMMETER ;---I" ._IO_ONAL) .,.r. I'0: 0-I,_ b ..SOLENOID ,'-+-0 , O-k- REO -~ t ..CLUTCHI BRAKE (PEDALUP) WHITE IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH ..-:° BLACK ATr'MENTCLUTCH "1 (CLUTCHOFF) GROUNDING...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLy RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL ¢,n SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH ¢D SKY LINE OR TREE. 15" MAX. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face.
  • Page 60 For the repair or replacement parts you ne_:l delivered directly to your home Call _am -7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278)- Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio- 1-800-659.7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274) Para pedir servicio de reparacidn...

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