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Craftsman 917.271052 Owner's Manual

15.5 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
15.5 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271052
oSafety
,, Assembly
, Operation
o Maintenance
o Repair Parts
]_
This product has a low emission engine which operates
]
differently from previously
built engtnes, Before you start the en- |
gine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.
l
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, tl 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 Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, tl 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www,sears,com!craftsman...
  • Page 2 Maintenance Schedule ...... 16 LIMITED TWO YEAR VVARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2} years from the date of purchase, If this Craftsman Rtd]ng Equipment maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the Instructions tn the owner's manual,...

  • Page 3: General Operation

    IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is back up the slope or tf you fee[ uneasy on capabfe of amputating hands and feet it, do not mow It. and throwing ob)ects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could • Mow up and down slopes, not across. result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 4 - Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade o Beforeand when backtng,look behind attachment bolts, tight and keep and down for small children. equipment in good condition. • Never carry chlidren. They may fall off • Never tamper with safety devices. and be seriously injured or interfere Check tl_etr proper operation regularly.

  • Page 5: Customer Responsibilities

    California Public Resources Code). CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase Other states may have similar laws. of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been Federal laws apply on federal lands. A designed, engineered and manufactured spark arrester for the muffler is available to give you the best possible depend.-...
  • Page 6 f iii,]1 i,u, Steering Wheel (t) Hex Bolt Steering 3/8.16 x 1 Wheel Insert (t) Large Fiat Washer ® (1) koekwasher (!) Locknul 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x l-1/4 Steerlng F[_'_ Steedng Wheel Extension Adapter Shaft ......... Seat (1) Washer (1) Shoulder 17/32 ×...

  • Page 7: Tools Required For Assembly

    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 at parts and hardware you assemble must be lghtened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to Insure proper tightness.

  • Page 8: Install Seat

    TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and 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 Termin_ clutch/brake pedal.
  • Page 9 CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION INSTALL MULCHER PLATE OF ALL BELTS (If previously removed) See timefigures that ere shown for - Raise and hold deflector shield in replacing motion and mower blade drive upright posltlon. belts in the Service and Adjustments •...
  • Page 10 These symbolsmay appearon your tractoror in literaturesuppliedwith tile product. Learn and understandtheir meaning_ ÷ BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENG(NE ON OIL PRESSURE UGHTS ON t[ I_ OVER TEMP ENGINE O}=F LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT...
  • Page 11 KNOW YO UR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the i0cations of various controls and adjustments. Save tIiS manual for future reference. Light Switch Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch...
  • 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 any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

  • Page 13: To Operate On Hills

    • The averagelawn should be cut to . Select desired heigllt of cut, approximately 2-!/2 inches during ttle • Start mower blades by engaging coolseason and to over 3 inches attachment ciutch control. ° TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen- duringhot months.

  • Page 14: Towing Carts And Other Attachments

    TOWING CARTS AND OTHER system of an engine while in storage. To ATTACHMENTS avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 Tow only the attacl_ments that are days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start recommended by and comply with the engine and let it run until the fuel...

  • Page 15: Mowing Tips

    below) ° When operating attachments, select a ground speed tlqat will suit the terrain . When engine starts, allow engine to run with the tllrottle control in the and give best performance of the attachment being used. choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position, Tl_is may require an engine warm-up period from severat...

  • Page 16: General Recommendations

    AS YOU COMPLETE .,___,_'q. _,_._R _.'_,?._,S" REGULAR SERVICE _,_, _'_/ _¢:/_"¢;/_y_'fe_Z_Y ..SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operelor Presence and tnfatlock By_lerns Check lot Loose Feataners 0 che_ _tte_ Lev_ ..Clean Battery andTerminaIa ......!__ ......
  • Page 17 IMPORTANT'. To ensure proper assembly, TRACTOR center hole in blade must align wittq star Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen on mandrel assembly. performingany 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 18 - Keep battery and terminals clean. (8) Ilours of operation. Tighten ofl fil! cap/ • Keep battery bolts tight, dipstick securely each time you check the o Keep small vent holes open. oll level ° Recharge at 640 amperes for I hour. TO CHANGE ENGINE NOTE: The original equipment battery on...
  • Page 19 Every t00 hours of operation (more often ,, Install replacement otl filter on filter under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), adapter. Turn oil filter clockwise until remove the blower housing and other rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, tt3en tighten filter an addi- cooling shrouds.
  • Page 20 CLEANING We do not recommendusinga garden • Cleanengine,battery,seat,flntsh,etc. hoseto clean your tractorunlessthe of all foreignmatter, electricalsystem,muffler;air filter and • Keepfinished surfacesand wheels carburetorare coveredto keepwater out. free of all gasoline,olt, etc. Waterin enginecan result in a short- • Protectpaintedsurfaceswith automo- ened engine life.
  • Page 21 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING ° Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure equal In length. Both links should be tires areproperfy Inflated (See "PROD- approximately 10-3/8",...

  • Page 22: Belt Removal

    TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE ° Road test tractor for proper stopping DRIVE BELT distance as stated above, Readjust if The mower blade drive belt may be necessary. If stopping distance is still replaced without tools, Park the tractor greater than six (6) feet in highest on level surface.
  • Page 23 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER = Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT o Replace axle cover, The transaxle should be in neutral when 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, The adjustment is preset sealant may be purchased from your...

  • Page 24: Interlocks And Relays

    Positive Terminal Negative Terminal Bolt Negative (Black) Positive (Red) Cable Oable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB * Raise hood, , Pull bulb holder out of the hole In the backside of the grill. Battery o Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in Negative Terminal Positive Terminal...
  • Page 25 The carburetor has been preset at the Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emisslon control devices and factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment systems, which are being done at the may be required to compensate for customers expense, may be performed differences in fuel, temperature, altitude by any non-road engine repair establish-...
  • Page 26 until engine begins to die and then Idle Speed turn out (counterclockwlse) until Adjusting engine runs rough. Turn needle to a Screw point midway between tl3ose two positions. o Recheck idle speed. Readjust if necessary. ACCELERATION TEST- Idle Fuel Adjusting , Move throttle control lever from stow to Needle fast position.

  • Page 27: Engine Oil

    ethanol or metl_anol) can attract moisture Immediately prepare your tractor for which leads to separation and formation storage at the end of the season or if the of acids during storage. Acidic gas can tractor Will not be used for 30 days or damage tile fuel system of an engine more.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1, Out of fuel_ 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, Bad spark plug, 4.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss 0 fpower ..ill cuttiog t oo mu ,h grassltoo 1 . Set i t,"H gher Cut" positlon/ fasL reduce speed. Throttle in "CHOKE" Adjust throttle control, position. Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower, housing, Dirty air fittero...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM i uu ,JiL, 1_ Remove obstruction, Mower blades will 1_ Obstruction in c{utch mechanism. not rotate 2, Worn/damaged mower Replace mower drive be{t, drive belt, & Replace Idler pulley° 3, Frozen idler pulley, 4, Frozen blade mandrel. 4.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271052 SCHEMATIC l_.clJ£ ....BATTERY 80LENOID REMOVABLE WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. 'THE UGHTS ARE NOT IGNITION SWITCH CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, cONNECT'ONS BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE, BECAUSE OFTH{S THE BRIGHT- NON.REMOVABLE NESSOF THE LIGHTS W LL CONNECTIONS RELAY CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271052 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271052 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163485 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd t14-20unc x 3/4 '_56417 Case Battery 181343 Switch, Interlock 166182 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 4t 52J Bulb Light 4I 156 4789J Cable Battery 6 Ge 11" red 146147 Cabte Batter,] 6 Ga w/16 wlre red 166180...

  • Page 34: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271052 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES II:Tz- "_.._.2'JA..Y _'<t_7£B_:¢,_l_...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271052 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 169830 Chsasle 169061 Dr_wbat 17060612 Screw 3/8q 6 x 3/4 155272 BumperHood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 edit, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 155927 Panet, Dash, L.H 145660 Cflp Tlnnerman Gdlle P/L 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H.

  • Page 36: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271052 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271052 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) 17060612 Peedess206+545C 8883R Cover, Pedal 146682 Spring, Re_urn, Bpake 140186 Pulley, Engine 123666X PuJtey, Transa×le 71170'764 Bolt, I..fex 7t16-20 x 4 Grade 5 Washer 12000028 Ring, Retainer...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271052 STEERING ASSEMBLY i:t! 3T .._t...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271052 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 164427 Axle Aesembty STMP Dropped STL 189840 Spindle Assembly, LH, 169839 Spindle Assembly, R,H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened Wa_her 25/32 × 1-5/8 x t6 GaUge 121746X Washer 27/32 ×...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271052 ENGINE 60_.. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark AtteSter PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 162156 Control,rhrottie 123487X Clamp, Hose 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread 137040 Line, Fuel Culting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Plug, O1fDrain [See Engine ..Engine, (See _reakdown) Breakdown) KohlerMOde] CV15-4_ _;92 124028X...

  • Page 41: Seat Assembly

    KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121248X Bushing Snap Btk Nyi 50 ld 140122 Seat 3350 B_k/bfk Craftsman Bott Rdhd Sht Nk t/4_20xt-tt2 720604,12 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (b_k } 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 71110616...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.27t052 DECALS KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156368 Decal, Opel lnstr. 148046 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic 17t762 Decal, Replacement 16326'1 Decat, Dash Panel Decal Hood, R H.. 160396 Decal, V-Belt Schematic 171699 Der._, Hood, LH 149516 171699 Decai Battery DngrlPsn Eng...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.271052 LIFTASSEMBLY KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 169460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 159471 Shall Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 10211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nyiorig 125631X Grip Handle Ftuted 122386X Bufton Plunger Read...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271052 MOWER DECK .112...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,271052 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO° DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" STD541437 STD533107 Bell 136420 Mu}oherCover 1380t7 Screw Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 71161010 Front 19061216 Washer 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck STD551110 Washer, Lock...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271052 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271052 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Brake Lever 772147 TransaxieOover 790079 Screw 1/4 - 20 x lq/4" 780086A Needle Bearing 8t8" 792073A Screw 1/4 ,-20 x 2 1/4" 770128 Transax_e Case 792085A Locknut 5 / 16 --24 776395...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271052 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER OV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41592 BLOWER HOUSING BAFFLES _LLLL EXHAUST...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271052 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41592 ENGINE CONTROLS AIR INTAKE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12_079-07 Linkage, Cl]oke 12-743-05 Kit, Air Cleaner 12-237-01 Clamp, Cable (includes Key Numbers 2 M..0664020 Screw, Locked Socket thru 12) M6 x 1.0 x 20 (2) 25-341-02 Knob, Air Cleaner Cover...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271052 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41592 FUEL SYSTEM <Io 2,_.Y CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE BREATHER ]" 25__...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271052 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41592 FUEL SYSTEM CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER PART" DESCRIPTION PART 12_853_56 Kit, Carburetor (Includes DESCRIPTION thru 6) 12.35t .01 Lifter, Valve (2) 12-04t-02 Gasket, Air Cteaner 12-755-60 Kit, Cylinder Head 12-053.56 Carburetor...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.271052 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41592 i,l,, / LUBRICATION...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,271052 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CVISS, TYPE NUMBER 41592 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE PART PART' DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-086-14 Screw, Hex Flange Seal, Crankshaft Mr0 x 1 5 x 46 12-032-03 Block, Cylinder (Use Short 12,,468-03 Washer, Plain 3/8 12-522-18 Block) 24_162..03...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. • _ Operate your T_ctor up and down the face of slopes (not _! ,ilt_j_.
  • Page 56 Your Home For repair -- in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter made it, no matter sold For the replacement parts, accessorfes owner's manuals that need to doqt-yourself. For Sears professional installation...

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