Craftsman 917.270831 manual

Owner's Manual rRI:IFTSMI:IN 20.5HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No 917.270831 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts 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-[...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2 Product Specifications _ ......................... 5 Assembly ............................................... 8 Operation ............................ . ............... 11 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 17 Maintenance ..[...]

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

• 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 al- low objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap [...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE: OILTYPE API-SF/SG/SH): 3.5 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR SAE 30(ABOVE 320F SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OILCAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS ISPARK PLUG: CHAMPION SAP: .030") RJ19LM OR J19LM rALVE INTAKE: .004"-.006" ;LEARANCE: EXHAUST:.007"-.O09" 3ROUND SPEED FORWARD: MPH): 1ST 1.2 2ND 1.5 3RD 2.[...]

Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Hex Bolt 3/6-16 x I (1) Large Flat Washer Q (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-114 (1) Knob (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge © (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 6 (2) Lock Washers #10 (2) Weld Nuts #10 I----_ I[...]

i Parts packed separately in carton Parts Bag contents not shown full size B b_l_li _-_ Video Seat " Mulcher r Plate i; Q'-) F Steering Wheel I _ Steering I Boot L Manual 1i _ teering Wheel Insert I I ql I !t I i Pa_s Bag (2) __atch H,o.ok AssemDiles I , I Slope Sheet Steering Wheel Adapter • Steering Extension ,Shaft ¢ I 7[...]

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. t TOOL[...]

• o" • i • ..'... ,*° INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. • Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt securely. • Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten. • Lower seat into operating position and sit on se[...]

Weld Nut From The To Lock Washer Weld Nut X_. I Screw Latch Hook Points Down Latch Hook Washer Washer Mulcherplate '_fScrew Nut Latch Hooks TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory. NOTE: It is not nece[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OILPRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP 4 _ ! LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED r 'l R N H ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIG[...]

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS 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. Switch Attachment Clutch Lever • Ignition Switch Ammeter ." __ - "'-'&[...]

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. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PAR[...]

• Turn knob counterclockwise (P_)to lower cutting height. The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed. • The aver[...]

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER A'I'rACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. o BEFORE STARTIN[...]

control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature. • The attachments can be used during the engine warm-up period and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly. ° NOTE: If at a high alti[...]

FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE __ ATES Check Brake Opel_tion _ _ Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems ll_ R Check for Loose Fasteners I_ _7 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4 T LubriCation Chart I_ 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals ll_ Check Transaxle Cooling ll_ Adjust Blade Belt(s) Te[...]

TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing 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 • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See &[...]

BAI-FERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The original equipment b[...]

AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a 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-C[...]

_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Discon[...]

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance "A" on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other. • If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only. • To raise o[...]

BELT INSTALLATION - • Install new belt in reverse order of removal. • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. • Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjust- able brake system which is _nounted on the right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires[...]

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occ[...]

• Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely • Close terminal access doors. • Close hood. Terminal Keps Nut Access .... Ooor. iii} Guard Hex Bolt _4_1_ Positive (Red) "t. Cable _'L--Negative (Blacl_) Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bu[...]

Choke Closed _ 4 I Choke Lever TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: In general, turning the mixture screw in[...]

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. _I_ CAUTION: Never store the tractor w_th gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for w[...]

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART CAUSE PROBLEM Willnot_art Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start • Out of fuel. • Engine not "CHOKED" properly. • Engine flooded. • Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. • Ditty fuel filter. • Water in fuel. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Carburetor out of adjustment. ?[...]

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART PROBLEM CAUSE =ngine clicks but will lot start (Cont'd) Loss of power Excessive vibration Engine continues i to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven • Loose or damaged wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter. • Cutting too much grass/too fast. • Throttle in "CHOKE" p[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Mower blades will not • Obstruction in clutch rotate mechanism. Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of Drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" • Worn/damaged mower drive belt. • Frozen idler pulley. • Frozen blade mandr[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 BATTERY RED AMMETER (OPTIONAL) W_TE REO / *LL "3 IGNITION SWITCH PoSmON CIRCUIT "MAKE" FUSE 15 AMP. *! I '© ,O-+----- I i I B ,' _--¢C2_2___-_ L ....... ,J CLUTCH I BRAKE (PEDAL UP) BL/_K BUICK (OPTIONAL) SOLENOID STARTER 8LACK W_TE SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) • A_I f_E I ....[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 ELECTRICAL 42 41 26 I i I 25 16 29 I 32[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 12 VOLT 28 AMP 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 8 7603J Case Battery 10 145211 Bolt, Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7.1/2 11 150109 Hoiddown Battery Front Mount 12 145769 . Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4 16 153664 Switch, Intednck Pushdn 19 Std551125 Washer Lock[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 14 31 53 55 6O 13 3 74 3 14 34[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES I_'Y PART NO. NO. 1 1B681_ 2 140356 3 17060612 4 STD551(_5 5 155272 9 165454XO13 10 STD533710 11 155927 • 12 145660 13 169118 14 17490608 17 144983X558 18 126938X 20 156437 23 124028X 25 19131312 26 STD541437 28 156725X558 29 155217X599 30 154791X558 31 139976 37 17490508 38 139886 39 [...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 GROUND DRIVE 57 , r_ 1 156 2 62 25 :36[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 GROUND DRIVE KEY PARr KEY PART NO. NO. OESCRIP'nON NO, NO. DESCRIP]ION 1 ........ Tmnsaxle (See Breakdown) 59 140312 Peedess 206-545C 61 17060612 2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 62 8883R 3 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 63 140186 4 12000028 Ring, Retainer 64 164975 5 121520)( Strap,Torque 65 STD551143 6 17060512 Scr[...]

STEERING TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 ! _ P"-_"- 38 _ i _ __ • : ...... _,-_ _°j i C, i i __,F _ 62 44 U 47 40 67 68 43 I I 30 _ t J 38[...]

J TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 STEERING KEY PAR'r NO. NO. DES_ 1 1_9768 2 154427 3 156483 4 157473 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R - 10 156438 11 STD551137 13 154779 15 73901000 17 156546 18 57079 19 160395 22 165857 23 165851 25 154406 26 126847X 27 136874 28 19131416 29 17060612 3O STD561210 32 130465 36 155099 37 152927 [...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 31 39 _'_" 26 14 81 32 . 34 / 33 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I Spark Arrester I / 4 4O[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - MODE L NUM BER 917.270831 K]EY PART NO. NO. 1 1&152 2 17720410 3 ...... 4 149723 5 144069 6 144068 7 138129 8 150176- 10 145552 11 • STD551125 12 STD522507 13 165287 14 13280336 15 13200300 16 STD551237 17 17490624 23 159880 25 145996 26 73920600 27 152927 29 137180 31 157103 32 161696 33 123487X 34 106082)( 35 17060512 37 85[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 SEAT ASSEMBLY I 5 K]EY PART NO. NO. 1 140123 2 140551 3 STD523710 4 19131610 5 145O06 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 17060616 9 19131614 10 155925 11 166369 12 121246X DIESCRIFnON Seat 3350 BIk/otk Craftsman Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 Washer 13/3:) X 3/4 X 10 Ga Clip Push In Hinged Nut Hex Lo[...]

DECALS TRACTOR - MODEL NUM BER 917.270831 9 6 8 7 15 13 KL=Y pART NO. NO. 1 156439 3 163200 4 163202 5 163207 6 133644 7 166927 8 167180 9 163204 11 156368 13 146046 1<3EY PART DESCRIP'nON NO. NO. Decalj Fender Danger Sears 15 160396 Decal, Hood, R.H. Craftsman 19 138047 Decal, Hood, LH. Craftsman 20 166887 Decal, Fender 22 149516 Decal,Mai[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 LIST ASSEMBLY 11 30 3 19 13 / 13 19 20 J_,_: 171e 20 15 _ 16 _y 15 44[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NU M BER 917.270831 LIST ASSEMBLY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 2 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 3 105767)( Pin, Groove 4 12O00002 E-Ring 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge 6 120183X Bearing, Nylon 7 125631X Grip, Handle, Ruted 8 122365X Sutton, Plunger. Red 11 139865 Link, Uft, L.H. 12 139866 Unk[...]

TRACTOR -'- MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 MOWER DECK 21 2 16 1 28 29 ,18 22 123 24 26 27 46[...]

TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER 917.270831 MOWER DECK PARr _ PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 56 165723 2 STD533107 Bolt 59 141043 3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 67 149846 Front • 68 144959 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 85 72140620 5 STD624008 RetainerSpdng 92 STD541437 6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear [...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NU MBER 917.270831 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 157 # 47 11 13 157 48[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545C REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 39 786026 2 780086A Needle Bearing ,5/8" 40 792076A 3 770128 Transaxle Case 4 776395 Countershaft 41A 790079 5 776409 Output Shaft 42 792073A 6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 42A 792085A 6A [...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1 _8i I_O_LABELKIT I 11o5e OWNER'S MANUAL I tr REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS 15 _.<7 TO INSTALL. SEEREPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5O[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 BRIGGS & STRA'I-FON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1 51 _:_ 447_ 304 _ _ 122 ' 51A 865d'_ _ _ - 51 _:_-: / - (" -_°'_ 305 "_ :" _, 205 _ r., .• _ 634A e " - : ..... 202 _'_ 50 - ? 212 ,'= -- : 267 _ 203':'r: • 306 "" . 3()[...]

TRAC:I"OR - MODEL NUMB ER 917.270831 BRIGGS & STRAI"I'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1 783 310_ 803 513 797A 797 544 801 358 GASKET SET 177 O 163 51A_ 634 _ 7 569 3@ 20@ 52[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 BRIGGS & STRATI'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707t TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 498583 2 399265 3 91086 4 493304 5 214517 5A 214518 7 271867 *" 7A 271868 _4 8 495754 9 27803 .4 10 94382 IOA 94380 11 280225 273390 271188 271189 13 94565 15 94239 16 690666 1[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270831 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 332 230674 Nut (Flywheel) 802 497607 Cap-End 333 394891 Armature-Magneto 803 497604 Housing-Starter 334 94731 Screw (Magneto Armature) 807 693511 Spacer 337 802592 Plug-Spark 822 693497 Was[...]

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION I "" SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 1_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I I greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction o[...]

r i For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME" (1-800-46_663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a _omicilio • 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi6ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am -[...]