Craftsman 917270841 manual

Owner's Manual 16.0 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRAOTO Model No. 917.270841 Safety Assembly Operation o Maintenance o Repair Parts CAUTBON: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip- ment. For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1 °800=859=5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5[...]

Warranty ......................................................... 2 Safety Rules .................................................. 2 Product Specifications ............................ 5 Assembly ................................................ 6 Operation ............................................... 11 Maintenance Schedule ...................[...]

o Turn off blades when not mowing° o Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. o Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. o Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. o Use extra care when loading or unload- ing the machine int[...]

o Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running° Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary_ ° Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blad[...]

PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS CAPACITY AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE API-SF/SGiSH): SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 30 PINTS SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC GAP: .030") GROUND SPEED FORWARD: 0- 5.7 (MPH): REVERSE: 0- 2.7 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: t4 PSI REAR: 12 PSI CHARGING 3 AMPS BATTERY SYSTEM: 5 AMPS[...]

(1) Large Fiat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18× 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob (2) Hex Bo!ts !/4-20 × &_4 @_ (2) Washers /32 x5/8 x !8 Gauge (2) Hex Nuts i14-20 (2) Lock Washers 1/4 6[...]

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SiZE (2) Screws _ (2) Lock #10 x 5/8 L_._ Washers #10 (2) Weld Nuts #10 (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge Parts packet separately in carton Seat Video Cassette St_rmgWhe_ Parts Bag Steering , Boot Manual Parts Bag contents not shown full size (2) Latch Hook Assemblies Steering Wheel Adapter Slope Sheet Steering Wheel I[...]

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. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS [...]

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY ,_kCAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, re- move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be con- nected first to prevent sparking from acci- dental grounding. ?[...]

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac- tor, check to see that the brake is propedy adjusted. See =TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. iNSTALL MULCHER PLATE o Install two latch hooks to rnulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. E3 BATTERY ENGtNE ON FUEL CAUTION OR REVERSE WARNING @ ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT FORWARD FAST LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED SLOW MOWER LIFT A'N'ACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED REVERSE N[...]

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THBS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare 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 Throttle!Choke Control © Light Switch Pos[...]

repairs,, We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles, or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch,, When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine,. TO SET PARKING BRAKE o [...]

hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. o For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relative- ly high; the second to desired height. TO OPERATE ON HILLS ,_kCAUTBON: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive[...]

o For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte- nance section of this manual)° - To change engine oil, see the Mainte- nance section in this manual. ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank_ Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane.. (Use of leaded gas[...]

PURGE TRANSMISSION ,_CAUTION: Never engage or' disen- gage freewheel lever while the engine is running. To ensure proper operation and perfor- mance, it is recommended that the trans- mission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans- mission which may have developed duri[...]

MULCHING MOWING TaPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean after each use° ,, 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 grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodeg[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSgBgUTIES Check Brake Operation _ Check Tire Pressure _ _#' ..... Check Operator Presence and T L.I ntedOck Systems .............. R Check for LoOse Fasteners _ _ - 6/'7 ............. 6 _' (A S.,_Roplsce Mowor Blades :] ........... _',- ,.... Lubri=_0n C"a,_ ............... _ _ .... T , J_ (} ,,Check Batte_ L[...]

TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES o Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (Se[...]

. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. o Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright. o Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. o Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BAT- TERY" in the Assembly section of this manual).° V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and repl[...]

AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properlyusinga dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. • Remove knob(s) and cover. TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER ?[...]

CLEANING o Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter_ o Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. o Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the elec- trical system, muffler; air filter and carbure- tor are covered to keep [...]

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway° Make sure tires are properly inflated (See =PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS"). If tires are over or undednflated, you will not properly adjust your mower° SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT o Raise mower to its highest position° • At the midpoint of both sides of m[...]

o Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. = Pull belt away from mower: BELT INSTALLATION = Install new belt in reverse order of removal° Mandrel Pulley • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides° ° Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions° Idler Pulleys Mandrel Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE ,./ou[...]

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary° tf for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its position while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at the friction pack located on the right side of transmis _ sion_ o Park tractor on level surface. Stop t[...]

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - • Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat- tery, taking care not to short against chassis. o Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery. ° Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery. TO [...]

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- SEMBLY o Raise hood. o Unsnap headlight wire connector. o Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor° = To replace, reverse above procedures Hood Headlight Wire Connector ENGINE Manintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are be[...]

ACCELERATION TEST- o Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture valve out (counter- clockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates smoothly= High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust- damage may result. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Engine clicks but o wilt not start o (conrd) _J u..., Loss of power CORRECTION Loose or damaged wiring. Faulty solenoid or starter° • Cutting too much grass/too fast. • Throttle in "CHOKE" posi- tion. , Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. o Check all wiring. o Check/replace solenoid or[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE =ROBLEM Poor cut - uneven (cont'd) Mower blades will not rotate , ,: ,,,,,,.,, Poor grass dis- charge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) , ,,i,,,,,,,,, Battery wilt not charge o o o O o D 0 O O o 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 O O 0 Q Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" grass, leaves, and tras[...]

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SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270641 !tl ° "°° o11io BA'T'rERY ___)G L( ]iGNITION SWITCH I -_, (PEDAL UP} U'x.D FUSE B0 AMP ',-0,,(3-+---- _ ....... J CLUTCH t BRAKE (OPTIONAL) , _JEL, _ ' "A LINE ' | ! FUEL SHUT, OFF SOLENOID I O['-,KNGE [ ...... RE0 ........ STARTER I_L.ACK SEAT SWITCH _ [...]

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ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270641 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 144925 2 74760412 3 STD551025 4 STD551125 6 STD541025 8 156417 16 153664 19 STD551125 20 73350400 21 147430 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 108824X 28 4207J 29 121305X 30 140301 31 124211X 32 141226 33 109310X 40 156442 4t 71110408 42 131563 43 145673 44 73640400 45 121433X 52 141940 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270641 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 37 53 3 3 74 28 12 55 57 54 13 . 14 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270641 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION t 160392 Chassis Assembiy 2 t40356 Drawbar 3 17490612 Screw, Thd Roll 3/8-16 x 3/4 4 19131216 Washer 13/32 x3/4 x t6 Gauge 5 t55272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 !61917X013 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-t6 × 3/4 1 ! t55927 Panel, Dash, L H, 12 145660 Clip Tinnerman[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL HUMBER 917.270641 GROUND DRIVE 57 51 88 19 98 30 35 62 36 32 61 84 100 105 37 27 72 70 I16 --66 ..._50 ,,-148 _lso _ ,,. 150 151 _ ,,. 51 55 106 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917=270641 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 140607 Transmission, Asm, 69 142432 2 142431 Spring, Rebam, Brake 70 134683 3 144698 Pulley, Transmission 71 141417 8 154792 Rod, Shift 72 19132012 10 76020416 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x I 73 141418 16 73800500 Nut, Lock He× w/Ins 5/16-18 74 121199X UNC 75 1217[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL HUMBER 917.270541 STEERING ASSEUBLY _42 G2 .... ,, '_ 20 1tT .._ / ._ _ .7" 47 jt k 10 67 43 40[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270641 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION I 139768 Steedng Wheel 2 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 3 156483 Spindle Assembly, LH, 4 !57473 Spindle Assembly, R H,. 5 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 6 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 7 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x I6 Gauge 8 12000029 Ring,[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917o270641 33 3 81 / 78 38 7 13 4 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 / 42[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9't7.270641 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 162157 2 17720410 3 ........ 4 137352 13 272293 14 13280324 15 13200300 t6 STD551237 23 t59880 29 137180 31 109202X 32 158990 33 123487X 35 17490512 37 137040 38 ...... 40 124028X 44 17490412 46 19091416 62 STD551131 72 71070512 78 17490620 81 128861 Control Throt/Ch Lh[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.270641 SEAT ASSEMBLY 5 . 21 KEY NO. I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PART NO. 140122 140551 STD523710 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17490616 19131614 155925 12OO68X KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION Seat 3350 Blkiblk Craftsman 12 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 13 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 14 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga 1[...]

DECALS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270641 13 10 13 6 3 4 8 14 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 156811 3 163200 4 I63202 6 133644 8 163203 9 163204 10 156439 12 146046 13 163252 14 160396 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Decal, Opor. Instr 15 273832 Decal, Hood, RH 16 142341 Decal, Hood, LH. Decal, Customer Maintenance 20 149516 Decal, Deck Mower EZ 21 16[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270641 LIFT ASSEMBLY 11 13 i € i 32 13 19 20 15 46[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270541 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION i 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring WtPIunger 2 159471 ShaflAsm. Uft 3 I05767X Pin Groove 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer21/32 x I x21 Ga.. 6 120183X Bearing Nytong 7 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 linkAsm Uft Loll, 12 139866 U[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270641 MOWER DECK 17 34 33 32 103 105 16 18 18 29 27 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270641 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 144393 Mower Housing 51 STD541410 2 STD533107 Bolt 52 139888 3 138017 Bracket Assembty, Sway Bar, 53 131845 Front 54 133943 4 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 55 155046 5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 56 I22052X 6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 58 140086 6 850[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270641 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 310-0500 5O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBF-.R 917.270641 HYDRO TRANSAXLE-- MODEL NUMBER 310-0500 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. ! 142986 Housing, Lower 40 150778 2 142987 Assembly, Upper Housing 41 142958 3 142932 Seal, Up 43 142884 4 142928 Ring, Wire Retaining 44 142990 5 142933 Ring, Retaining 52 142991 6 142934 Bearing, Shaft Ball 53 142961 7 14293[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270_1 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 L 230 _614 635 337 23O 1_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR iNSTRUCTION MANUAL 294 166 1029 1026 7 52 52[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270641 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 127 138 106 987 °,11, T 105 51 142 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 52 164 _123 "A" REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 634j 127_ 186 53[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL HUMBER 917.270641 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE HUMBER 1174-E1 _ 523 423 _524 3 20 634A 842 524 868 868A 358 GASKET SET 977 CARBURE-I'OR GASKET s_-r 171 75 535 54[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL HUMBER 917.270641 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 209 728 265 201 482 I to_9 LA.Et. K,T 1 !_o_ LABEL KiT' EMissioNsJ 240 615 783 801 803 503 802[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270641 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 496412 2 399265 3 391086 4 494238 5 495858 7 273280 8 495735 9 27803 10 94621 11 281246 12 271916 271997 271996 13 94728 15 94239 16 498971 94198 20 291675 22 94624 23 492326 24 222698 25 495860 495977 495978 495979 26 495854[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270641 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1t74-E1 KEY PART NO. NO. 294 810068 304 496280 305 94786 308 225020 307 94930 309 497595 310 497602 31t 497608 333 495859 334 94731 337 491055 346 93705 356 497708 358 495993 363 19203 383 89838 423 94903 445 493909 467 493903 468 494439 474 393474 482[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION I "" SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. It A Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not _] _ greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- _ ally to prevent tipping or loss of control[...]

For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 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 (1-800-473o7274) Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a dom[...]