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Craftsman 917.271630 Owner's Manual

16.5 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
16.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271630
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
Thls product has a low emission engine which operates
dlfferehtiy_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.
Foranswers to your questions
about thisproduct, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Men - Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman
Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsmanwebsite:www.seam.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Foranswers to your questions about thisproduct, Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am - 5 pm, Men - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179...
  • Page 2 Maintenance 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 willrepair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    IMPORTANT Ths cuttingmach nes capabe of amputatinghandsand feet and throwingobjects.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructions could resultin sedousinjuryor death. I. GENERAL OPERATION II, SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a majorfactor relatedto loss-of- • Read, understand,and follow all control and tipover accidents, which can instructions in the manualand on the result in severe injuryor death.
  • Page 4 lit.CHILDREN • Never run a machine inside a closed Tragic a ccidents can occurif the operator area. is not alert to the presenceof children. • Keep nuts and bolts, especiallyblade Childrenare often attractedto the attachmentbolts,tightand keep machine and the mowing activi!y. Never equipmentin good condition.
  • Page 5 • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that you wJll n ot have to stopor shift that are recommendedby and complywith while on the slope. specifications of the manufacturer of your • Avoidstartingor stoppingon a slope. If tractor.

  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT S PECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on yourpurchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, GASOLINE 1.25 engineered and manufactured to give CAPACITY UNLEADED you the best possibledependability and ANDTYPE: REGULAR performance. OILTYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F Should you experience any problemyou cannot easily remedy,please contacta 'API-SF- SJ): SAE 5W-30...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt Steering 3/8-16 x 1 Wheel insert ® (1) Large FlatWasher (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18_ (1) Lockwasher3/8 H /_i/ Steedng IIIIIIII11 SteeringWheel /_]_:/" Extension Adapter //_l!_i Steering Shaft _,LS/_ Boot Seat _(1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge...

  • Page 8: Tools Required For Assembly

    Your n ew tractor h asbeen assembled atthefactory w ithexception ofthose parts left unassemblad for shippingpurposes.To ensuresafe and properoperationof your tractorall parts and hardware you assemble mustbe tightenedsecurely.Use the correcttoolsas necessaryto insurepropertightness.Review the videocassette before you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Insert A socketwrenchset will make assembly _------3/8...

  • Page 9: Install Seat

    INSTALL SEAT TO ROLLTRACTOR OFFSKID (See Adjustseat beforetightening adjustment Operation section for location and knob. function of controls) 1. Remove adjustmentknoband flat 1. Press lift lever plungerand raise washer securingseat to cardboard attachmentlift lever to its highest packingand set aside for assemblyof position.
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflectorshield in See the figuresthat are shownfor upright position. replacingmotion and mower blade drive 2. Place front of muloher plate over front belts in the Serviceand Adjustments of mower deck opening and slide into sectionofthis manual.
  • Page 11 These symbolsmay appear on your tractoror in literaturesuppliedwith the product, Learn and understand their meaning. ,,lilt BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP _1 _ LIGHT MOWER LIFT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE...
  • Page 12 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with yourtractorto familiarizeyourselfwith the locationsof variouscontrolsand adjustments. Save this manualfor futurereference. Light Switch Attachment Ignition Switch Clutch Lift Ammeter Plunger Throttle/Choke Attachment Control Lift Lever Clutch/Brake Height Pedal...

  • Page 13: Ground Drive

    The operationof any tractorcan result in foreign objects throwninto the eyes, whichcan resultin severe eye damage. Always wear safety glassesor eye shieldswhile operatingyourtractoror performingany adjustments or repairs. We recommenda wide visionsafety mask over spectaclesor standardsafety glasses. HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR IMPORTANT: Leavingthe ignitionswitch in any positionotherthan "OFF"...

  • Page 14: Towing Carts And Other Attach- Ments

    • To restartmovement,slowlyrelease • The average lawn should be cut to parking brake and clutch/brakepedal. approximately 2-1/2 inches during the ecol season and to over 3 inches • Make all turnsslowly. during hot months. For healthier and TO TRANSPORT better looking lawns, mow often and •...

  • Page 15: Add Gasoline

    ADD GASOLINE clockwise to "START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. • Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasolinewith a minimumof Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide If the engine does not start after depositsand reducevalve life).

  • Page 16: Mowing Tips

    MOWINGTIPS MULCHING MOWINGTIPS • Mower shouldbe propedyleveledfor IMPORTANT: For best performance, I_estmowingperformance. See "TO keep mower housing free ot built-up LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the grass and trash. Clean after each use. Service and AdjustmentssecUonof this • The special mulching blade will recut manual.

  • Page 17: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL iN DA_ES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVtCE SERVICE DATES CheCk Brske Operation Check1"Ire Pressu{e CheckOperator Presenceand Intedeck Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Shsrpen/Replsce Mower Blades 11_4 I.ubrtca,on Chart Check Battery Loved Clean Battery and Terminals CheckTrensaxleCocting A_t_t Blade Bsit(e) Tension (#d s Adjust M0{_onDrive Bolt(s) Tension CheCk Engine Oil Level...

  • Page 18: To Sharpen Blade

    IMPORTANT:To ensure proper assem- TRACTOR bly,center hole in blade mustalign with Always observe safety rules when star on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. 4. Reassemblehex bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as if tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
  • Page 19 BATTERY NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in Yourtractorhas a battery chargingsystem cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils whichis sufficient for normaluse. How- will result in increased oil consumption ever periodicchargingof the battery with when used above 32°F. Check your en- _n automotivechargerwil extend ts re.
  • Page 20 5. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in Closed Oil Drain V alve clean, absorbentcloth and squeeze to removeexcess oil. _ndked_ ,_'_ DrainTubs NOTE: If verydirtyor damaged, replace pre-cleaner. 6. Reinstallpre-cleanarover cartridge. Position_ 7. Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).
  • Page 21 3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks of all gasoline,oil, etc. and clamps are properly positioned. i Keep finished surfaces and wheels free Protectpainted surfaces with automo- 4." Immediately wipe up any spilled tive type wax. gasoline. We do not recommendusing a garden hose to clean yourtractorunlessthe ClamP_clamp electricalsystem,muffler,air filter and...
  • Page 22 • Beforemakingany necessaryadjust- TOLEVEL M OWER H OUSING merits, checkthat bothfrontlinksare Adjust t hemower while tractor i sparked equal in length. Both linksshouldbe level groundor driveway. Make sure approximately10-3/8", tires are propertyinflated (See "PROD- • If links are not equal in length,adjust UCT SPECIFICATIONS"sectionof this one link to same length as other link.

  • Page 23: Belt Installation

    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 Tl_e mowerblade drive belt may be greater than six (6) feet in highest replacedwithouttools. Parkthe tractoron gear, further maintenance is neces- level surface.
  • Page 24 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER 4. Replace washers and snap retaining NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT ringsecurelyin axle groove. 5. Replace axle cover. The transaxleshouldbe in neutralwhen NOTE: To seal tire puncturesand the gear shiftlever is in neutral(N) (lock preventflat tires due to slow leaks, tire gate) position.

  • Page 25: Replacing Battery

    Positive Terminal NegativeTerminal Bolt Positive (Red) Cable Negative (Black) Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. Battery 3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in NegativeTerminal Positive Terminal...
  • Page 26 IMPORTANT:Damageto theneedlevalve ENGINE end the seatin carburetormayresult ifscrew Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the isturned in too_ght. emission control devices end systems, which PRELIMINARY SETI'ING* are being done at the customersexpense, may be performed by any non-road engine 1. Aircleanerassembly mustbe assembled repair establishmentor individual.Warrenty to the carburetor w henmakJng c arburetor repairs must be performed by an authonzed...

  • Page 27: Engine Oil

    Immediatelyprepare your tractorfor hose, or tank during storage. Also, storageat the end of the seasonor if the axperiance indicates that alcohol tractorwillnot be usedfor 30 days or more, blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture CAUTION: Never store the tractor which leads to separation and formation with gasolinein the tank inside a building...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Fillfuel tank. 1. Out of fuel. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operationsection. 3. Wait several minutes 3• Engine flooded. beforeattempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART I_ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. reduce speed. Throttlein "CHOKE" 2. Adjust throttle control. position. Clean underside of mower Build-upof grass, leaves and trash under mower. housing.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mowerbladeawlll 1, Obstruction in clutch 1, Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. 2, Worn/damaged mower 2. Replacemower 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 NUMBER 917.271630 SCHEMATIC AMMETER (OPTIONAL) IGNITION [OPTIONAL)_=UEL/ UNIT SPARK PLUG f2 PLUGS ON TWI_ CYL, ENGINES) cN_a _STEMOu1_JT _swx;s_c m_.e_ $_poc _1_3 SYSTE]4 D_.O_I_ECTB_ ..FUEL(IFSHUT-OFF SOLENOID SO EQUIPPED) M_c_p_ !ALTERNATOR SYSTE OR_GE S_PAC e _P._ UlUU_ NOTE YOUR TRACTOR...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20 UNC 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12" black 1213O5X Switch Plunger NC Gray 175566 Switch Ign 140403 Key Ign Molded Craftsman 170217 Harness Ign 71110408 Bolt BIk. Fin He;< 1/4-20 Uric x 1/2 131563 Cover Terminal Red 175141...

  • Page 34: Chassis Andenclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL N UMBER 917.271630 CHASSIS ANDENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 169830 Chassis 169061 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/3-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hoo_Dash 168337X013 Dash, STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 155927 Panel, Dash, LH. 145660 Cflp TJnnerman Gdlfe P/L 172107X010 Panel, Asm.

  • Page 36: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630 GROUND DRIVE 26 27...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9 17.271630 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) 106855 V-Bed Gd Drive Dana D4360-140 127274X Keeper Bert RH LT Pnt/zlnc 16g 146682 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 159691 Keeper Bah Canter'span 123666X Pulley Transaxle 18/20"...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630 STI:ERING ASSEMBLY "'"222)':-:2'-2::'"...

  • Page 39: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 SteedngWheel 154427 FrontAxle Assembly 169840 SpindleAssembly,L.H. 169839 SplodleAssembly,R.H. 6266H Beadng,Race,Thrust,Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-114x 16 Gauge 12000029 Ring,Klip 3366R Beadng,SteedngColumn 169832 Link,Drag...

  • Page 40: Optional Equipment

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630 ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION 170545 ControiThrottle/C edke 17720410 ScrewHex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8T ..Engine(See Breakdown)Brk_gs Model 310707-0137-E1 137352 MufflerExhaust B&S Lt 165291 Gasket1 313 Id Tin Plated 148456 TubeDrainOil STD551237 Washer LockExt Tooth3/8 169837 ShieldBRN/DBRGuard 137180 ArrestorSpark...

  • Page 42: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 3350 BIk/blk Craftsman 121248X Bushi Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 72050412 Bolt _dnghdSht Nk 1/4-20xl-1/2 71110616 Bolt FInHex3/8-16uncX1...

  • Page 43: Wheels And Tires

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630 DECALS 14-- KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156368 Decal, Open Instr. 146046 Decal,V-belt Dr Sch 177258 Decal,Roplcrnnt 177259 Decal,Dash, Panel 171696 Decal,HoodRh 160396 Decal,V-Pelt Schematic 171697 Decal,Hood Lh 149516 Dscal, BatteryDngr/Psn Eng 170945 Decal,Hp En_ine 138311 Decal,Lift Handle 133644...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR o - MODEL N UMBER 917.271630 LIET ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 45: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm InnerSpdngW/Plunger 159471 ShaftAsm. Lift RH 105767X PinGroove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 1921162t Washer 21/32 x I x 21 Ga. 120183X BearingNylong 125631X GripHandleFluted 122365X Button PlungerResd 139_5 LinkAsm Lift L.H.

  • Page 46: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630 MOWER DECK 157 __0 ,j _" _'37 15405 106"_ 103 105 lo3_ \/_ lo2_ _ >21 21 22 23 24...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Arm Assembly,Pad, Brake 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 131846 STD533107 Bolt 133943 Washer,Hardened Arm, Idler 138017 Bracket'Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 155046 Spacer, Retainer 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 165723 Guard,TUV Idler STD624008...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271630 DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630 DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170981 Housing, U pper 120472X Spacer, .633 X .87 X .755 Screw,Tapping,1/4-20 X .734 10592BX Sprocket,9T 2274J Ball,Detent 1709_8 Gear, Bevel,36T 134400 Spdng,Detent 134394...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917_71630 BRIGGS& STRATrONENGINE-MODEL NUMBER310707,TYPENUMBER0137-E1 REQUIRESSPECIALTOOLS ,_ST.UO,,ON _..u.L TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR 617(...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630 BRIGGS & STRATI'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 875[ 711_ 467_ 996_ 240_ _176_'_u34_1_ 404_ 616t 614_ 404 @ I 1019 LABEL KIT 108A _'_ jv .J_ 634A " 1127_...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630 BRIGGS& STRATI"ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER310707,TYPENUMBER0137-E1 •797 287 _ 789A 524_...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917_1630 BBIGGS&STRA1TONENGINE-MODEL NUMBER310707,TYPENUMBER0137-E1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 977 CARBURETOR GASKET lO4_ 1270 276@ 9e>® 95 634A.._ 634_._ 1170 231_42_ .;_, 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 358 ENG|NE GASKET SET s24@ 176_ NIKKI 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 95A_ 276A_ I04A_...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271630 B'RIGGS& STRA'n'ONENGINE-MODEL NUMBER310707,TYPENUMBER0137-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690577 Seat-Inlet 690156 Cylinder Assembly 399265 Kd-Bushing/Saal 690464 Valve.Choke (Manual Choke) 391086 o Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 108A 692344 Valve-Choka(Choka-A-Me6c) 108B 695419 Valve-Choke 690188 Head-Cylinder (Nildd Carburetor) 494238 + Sump-Engine 692408 O Jet-Main Standard...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271630 BRIGGS&STRATrONENGINE-MODEL NUMBER310707,TYPENUMBER0137-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691002 Screw (Dipstick Tube 692037 Hamess-Widng 690844 Housing-Blower 789A 695050 Harness-Widng 690960 Screw (Blower Housing) 693167 Nut (Brush Retainer) 690499 Shield-Cylinder 691429 Cap-Drive 691003 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 691286 Cap-End 693551 Motor-Starter 693757...

  • Page 56: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 57 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 58 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING _" GUIDE ° ra°y°urTrct°rupand w oeosop no I greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent Upping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
  • Page 60 Get it fixed, at your home or oursJ 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 Anytime, day or night (1-800-469-4663) www.sesrs.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...

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