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1&0 HP
ELEOTRmO START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAW
TRACTOR
Model No.
917.270($30
o Safety
o Assembly
o Operation
o Maintenance
o 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
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates.
IL 60179
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- Page 1 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. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates.
- Page 2 Plaase contact your nearest service center. After 30 days from th 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.
- Page 3 ,, Turn off blades when not mowing. o Do not try to stabilize the machine putting your foot on the ground° o Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. o Do not use grass catcher on steep o Mow only in daylight or good artificial slopes°...
- Page 4 Never make adjustments or repairs wi|h manufacturer's recommended parts, the engine running. when necessary. Grass catcher components are subject o Mower blades are sharp and can cuL Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or use extra caution when servicing them.
- Page 5 In the state of California the above is CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase required by law (Section 4442 of the of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been California Public Resources Code). Other designed, engineered and manufactured states may have similar laws,, Federal...
- Page 6 (1)Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-I6 x 1 (1) Lockwasher (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 5/16-18x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (t) Washer 17/32 x I-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob (2) Hex Bolts 114-20 x 3/4 (2) Hex Nuts 1t4-20 2 Washers hers 1/4 ",--/J...
- Page 7 PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (2) Screws (2) Lock #t 0 x 5/8 Washers #10 (2)WeldNuts (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge "_=_,_ Parts packet separately in carton Parts Bag contents not shown full size (2) Latch Hook Seat Assemblies Steering...
- Page 8 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 9 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment CONNECT BATTERY knob° ,_kCAUTION: Do not short battery termi- • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan, nals by allowing a wrench or any other = Place seat on seat pan and assemble object to contact both terminals at the shoulder...
- Page 10 CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF Hook Points Weld Nut From ALL BELTS Down The Top See the figures that are shown for replac- Lock ing motion and mower blade drive belts in Weld Washer the Service and Adjustments sectoin of this manual Verify that the belts are rout- ed correctly°...
- Page 11 Thesesymbolsmay appearon yourtractoror in literaturesuppliedwiththe product, Learnandunderstandtheirmeaning, BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP _" LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH PARKING BRAKE...
- Page 12 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 locations of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference. Attacilment Clutch Lever Light Switch Ignition Switch...
- Page 13 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glass- es or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjust- ments or repairs,. We recommend a wide vision...
- Page 14 = Forbest cutting performance, grass o When pushing or towing your tractor, be over 6 inches in height should be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) mowed twice. Make the first cut relative- position_ ° Do not push or tow tractor at more than ly high;...
- Page 15 See Storage Instructions for additional MOWIING TIIPS information° Never use engine or carbure- • Tire chains cannot be used when the tor cleaner products in the fuel tank or per- mower housing is attached to tractor. nent damage may occur., o Mower should be properly leveled for...
- Page 16 MULCHING MOWING TIPS Max 1/3 IMPORTANT; For best perfomlance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean after each use. o The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the o Certain types of grass and grass condi- grass and not be noticed.
- Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE Check Brake Operation 6 ## Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners i Sharpen/Replace Mower Btades 6#44 ..T ' Lubri_ti0n C'ha_ ... Check Battery Level ........
- Page 18 TO SHARPEN BLADE TRACTOR NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening Always observe safety rules when per- blade, but if you do, be sure the blade is forming any maintenance. balanced. BRAKE OPERATION Care should be taken to keep the blade If tractor requires more than six (6) feet balanced.
- Page 19 o Rinse the battery with plain water and o Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful dry, not to allow dirt to enter the engine o Clean terminals and battery cable ends when changing Clio with wire brush until bright. • Remove drain ptugo o Coat terminals with grease...
- Page 20 MUFFLER o Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner, cover and secure with knob(s). Inspect and replace corroded muffler and IMPORTANT =Petroleum solvents, such as spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- ate a fire hazard and/or damage. kerosene, are not to be used to clean the SPARK PLUGS cartridge.
- Page 21 • _kCAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: o Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. o Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.. o Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position, o Turn ignition key "OFF' and remove key, o Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
- Page 22 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING ° If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked = To lower front of mower housing, ioosen on level ground or ddveway. Make sure nut "(3"...
- Page 23 - Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves BELT INSTALLATION and inside all belt guide& o Install new belt in reverse order of o Install mower in reverse order of removal. removal instructions. Mandrel Idler Pulley Pulleys Mandrel Pulley "1"OREPLACE MOTION DRIVE...
- Page 24 The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT negative grounded system. Do not use If steering wheel crossbars are not hod- your tractor battery to start other vehicles. zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi- TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES tioned straight forward,...
- Page 25 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB ENGINE o Raise hood. Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the o Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the emission control devices and systems, backside of the grill. which are being done at the customers ,, Replace bulb in holder and push bulb expense,...
- Page 26 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR • While still holding throttle lever against NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is idle speed screw, turn idle mixture valve full travel clockwise then counterclock- low emission, it is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap, wise until engine runs rough.
- Page 27 Immediatelyprepare your tractor for stor- fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or age at the end of the season or if the trac- methanol) can attract moisture which tor will not be used for 30 days or more. leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
- Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Fill fuel tank. Will not start o Out of fuel, ° ° See "TO START ENGINE" in Engine not "CHOKED" Operation section. propedy. = Wait several minutes before ° Engine flooded° attempting to start. ° Replace spark plug. •...
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION ,, Loose or damaged wiring_ ° Check all wiring. Engine clicks but wilt not start o Faulty solenoid or starter. o Check/replace solenoid starter. (cont'd) Loss of power o Cutting too much • Set in "Higher Cut" posi- grass/too fasL tion/reduce speed.
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Poor cut - uneven grass, leaves, and trash (cont'd) around mandrels, Mower blades will Obstruction in clutch Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. ° Worn/damaged mower Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. ° Frozen idler pulley_ o Replace idler pulley.
- Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270630 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUEL SHUI'-OFF : -: "_ u_Hgn9 sYSrea _ __ DIODE , ALTERNATOR { ', YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM _"_ _c¥___f _E_ THE LIGHTS ARE NOT _"J " CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THBR L__J...
- Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270630 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 33 Switch lgn 4 Pos 124211X Nut Ignition 141226 Cover Sw Key BIk 1 25 Text SLT 109310X Key Ign Molded Craftsman 156442 Harness lgn Man Cl Am Hm 97 Bolt BIk, Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2 711t 0408 Cover Terminal Red...
- Page 34 TRACTOR-., MODEL NUMBER 917.270630 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
- Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270630 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION Chassis 160392 Drawbar 140356 Screw, Thd RoE 3/8-16 x 3/4 17490612 STD551025 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x t6 Gauge 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash Dash, 161917X0t3 STD5337 t 0 Bolt, Carnage 3/8-16 x 3/4 155927 Panel, Dash, LH,, 145660...
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270630 GROUND DRIVE • 48...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270830 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18 Transaxle (See Breakdown) Dana Model 4360-113 105710X Link Clutch 7 66 146682 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 105709X Spring Retum Clutch 6 75 STD523712 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1-1/4 123666X...
- Page 38 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.270630 STEERING ASSEMBLY ._-_31...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270630 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheet 154427 Front Axle Assembly 156483 Spindle Assembly, L-H. 157473 Spindle Assembly, Roll. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 192720t6 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029 Ring, Klip 3386R...
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270630 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9+17.270630 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 162157 Control Throttle/Choke 1772O410 Screw Hex Thd Cut I14+20x5/8 T Engine (See Breakdown) B&S Mode!28U707-1174+E1 137352 Muffler Exhaust B&S U 272293 Gasket 1 313 tdTin Plated 13280324 Nipple Pipe 3/8 Npt X 3" 13200300 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt STD55!237...
- Page 42 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270630 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 3350 Blk/bIk Craftsman 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 id 140551 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1t4-20x1-1 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (b(k) STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1...
- Page 43 Decal, Uft Handle Dora 154515 Pad, Footrest LH STLT 163203 Decal, Deck Mower EZ Mulch 154516 Pad, Footrest RH STLT 163204 Decal, Fender Craftsman 163323 Manual, Owner's (English) 156439 Decal, Fender Danger I63324 Manual, Owner's (Spanish) 163207 Decal, Fender PART WHEELS &...
- Page 44 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.27063(} LIFT ASSEMBLY...
- Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270630 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 159471 ShaftAsm, Lift RH 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 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270630 MOWER DECK "'_104 106 "...
- Page 47 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270630 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Lock, nut 144393 Mower Housing STD541410 STD533t07 Bolt 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16+18 UNC 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 131845X900 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake Front 133943 Washer, Hardened 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 155046 Arm, Idler STD624008...
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270630 DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 4360-113 4546...
- Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270630 DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 4360-113 PART PART NO., DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 160939 Housing,Upper 120472X Spacer, 633 X ..87X ..755 2274J Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X .734 105928X Sprocket, 9T 134400 Ball, Detent 110084X Gear, Bevel, 42T 105904X Spring, Detent 134394...
- Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL HUMBER 917.917.270630 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-I_iODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 b614 1_"REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO iNSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONMANUAL 1034 1029 305 10_ 1026...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL HUMBER 917.270630 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 106 987 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 27_, I_5 22 REQUIRES SPECtAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL+...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.917.270630 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 634A 842 868 8_A _523 171 _ 358 GASKET SET 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 726i ,, ,...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.917.270630 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 1019 LABEL KIT] Ito58 ow._.'s-A."ALI...
- Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.917.270630 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRIPTION 496412 CylinderAssernbly 231789 ** Pin, Float Hinge 399265 Beadng,Cylinder 231855 " Valve Roar 391086 " Seal, Oil 231854 ** Seat, inletValve 494238 Base, Engine 224558...
- Page 55 TRACTOR - ,, MODEL NUMBER 917.917.270630 BRtGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 610068 Screw, Set 213998 Link, Counterweight 496280 }-lousing, Biower 399891 Counterweight Assembly 94786 Screw, Hex, Head, 298909 Pin, Counterweight Blower Housing Mounting 94593 Screw, Counterweight 225020...
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- Page 57 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days a week 1..SO0=366=PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas COn entrega domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1=SG0=4-REPAHR (1-800-473-7274) Para pedir servicio...