Craftsman 917.27184 manual

Owner's Manual ICRRFTSMRNel 21.0 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.271840 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts Thls product has a low emlsslon englne which operates differently from prevlously bullt englnes. Before you start the en- glne, read and understand thls Owner'[...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 SafetyRoles ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Assembly .............................................. 8 Operation ............................................ 12 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 19 Maintenance ........[...]

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who ar[...]

III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. • Be alert and tu[...]

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. • If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly. • Do not turn o[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED ANDTYPE: REGULAR OIL TYPE SAE 30 API-SF-SJ): (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 3.0PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION 3AP: .030") RJt9LM OR J19LM VALVE INTAKE: .004"-.006" ADJUSTMENT EXHAUST: .007"-.009" GROUND FORWARD: 5.5 SPEED (MPH): REVERSE: 2.4 TIRE[...]

_e Steering Wheel =_ Steering _ Steering I I (.) I I Wheel Adapter I I _-xtension eervi;g __(1)Locknut _ I°1 Shaft / - / _ _ Steering (1) Hex Bolt / "__ Wheel Insed 3/8-16 x 1 _, / (1) Hex Bolt / 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 '_11_1__(1 ) _rge Flat Washer _ .................... (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Keys (2) Key[...]

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operationof your tractor all parts and hardwareyou assemblemust be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessaryto insureproper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench sat will ma[...]

INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. I. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing, Remove the cardboard packing and discard. 3. Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned[...]

CHECKTIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cuttingnesults, mower housing should be properlylevele[...]

CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOU R NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEWTHE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: 4 All assembly instructions have been completed. J No remaining loose parts in carton. #" Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum I hour a[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. A ÷ 8ATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENG.NEON ENG,NEOPP O,LPRESSURE L,G.TSON OV_.P _ FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED _r_'l R N H L (®)_I ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH [...]

KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiadze yourself with the locations of variouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Attachment Igni_on Clutch Lever Switch Ammeter Lever Choke Control Plunger Throttle Clutch/ Brak[...]

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. HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR TO SET PARKIN[...]

• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired [...]

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH. • To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is dosed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). TOWING CARTS AND OTHER A'I-[...]

control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. • The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does net accept the load, restartthe engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below) 8. When engine starts, slowly pus[...]

MOWINGTIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See =TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the dght of the tractor. T[...]

I - Cha_le mcre oilen v/neff operM_g tm<_r Iz heavy k)ad or in h_h ar_Dkrnt lempe,_n"_'es S - If _4d vAIh al_,_abJe s_efil. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instru[...]

_R 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 "PRO[...]

NOTE: The ofig'_nal equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free, Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. 1. Remove terminal guard. 2. Discon[...]

CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. ENGINE COOLING RNS Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating. Air guide covers must be removed. Remov[...]

CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to kee[...]

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 adiustment on one side of mower only. • To raise o[...]

TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be adjusted. 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake. 2. Measure d[...]

TRANSMISSION REMOVAUREPLACE- MENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual. TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to dgh[...]

3. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. 4. Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery. 5. Reinstall terminal guard. 6. First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. 7. Connect BLACK grounding [...]

2. Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke (see =AIR FILTER" in the Maintenance section of this manual). 3. Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw securely. 4 Reassemble air cleaner. Chok Casing Cla[...]

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. • 1, CAUTION: Never store the tractor with 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 fo[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Will not start ! 1 '2, 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Hard to start ! Englne will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power CAUSE Out of fuel. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. 8. Loose or damaged widng. 9. Carburetor out [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Loss of power Excessive vibration ! Enginecontinues to run when operator eaves seat with with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut-uneven CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level[...]

rROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" 1. Engine speed too slow. 2. Travel speed too fast. 3. Wet grass. 4. Mower deck not level. 5. Low/uneven tire sir pressure. 6. Worn, bent[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840 BATTERY AMMETER __(OPTIONAL) IGNITION SWITCH IGNmON SWITCH nEo _=T_ FUSE , I ST_'TER i 'qm , o , I ':':-'--'-' _ ___ID, _ , SOLENOID CLL 6 TC-H ? g L_,A-K E I -- ] SEATSWITCH ........ NOT OCCUPIED I_ b J L , © ira, (OPTIONAL) _ SPARK PLUG IGNITION GAP I FOEL; UNIT d {[...]

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ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840 KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIP_ON 1 163465 Battely 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 7603J Tray, Batter/ 10 145211 B_t, Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 11 150109 Holddown Baiter/Front Mount 12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Batter/Front 1/4 16 153664 Switch Interlock P4J_-In 21 166182 Hamess, Ught Socket (w/4152J) 22 415[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271840 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 206 I1 2O7 64 207 74 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY NO. 1 2 3 5 9 10 11 12 13 17 18 2O 23 25 26 28 29 3O 31 37 38 51 52 53 54 55 57 58 60 64 74 142 143 144 145 139 206 207 2O8 212 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 169830 Chassis 169061 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Das_ STD533710 Bolt. Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840 3ROUND DRIVE 116 84 50 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. I ...... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 65 HydroGr 314-0510 66 8 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 70 10 STD561210 PinCofter 1/8xl CAD 71 14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helicol 72 15 74490544 Bolt Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 GR.5 73 16 STD541431 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins. 5/16-18 Unc 74 19 S[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840 STEERING ASSEMBLY 11 _41 , ÷ / 4O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 Steedng Wheel 2 154427 Front Axle Assembly 3 16_40 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 4 166839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 5 6L_66H Beadng, 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 16 Gauge 8 1200(X_9 Ring, Klip 9 336[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840 31 39 2 1_ 14 32 29 38 81 13 34 33 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrestor I .--:,;"4.. 45 -,, ++_.-" -" _1<,'_ 42[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 144G69 Exhaust Asm. Left 5 144068 Exhaust Asm. Right 7 138129 Ctamp Tube Doubta Engine 8 171877 Bolt 5/16 - 18 UNC X 3/4 W/Sems 10 145552 Heat Shiaid Lt 11 STD551125 Washer Lock Hvy, Helical 1/4 12 STD522507 Bolt Fin Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 13 165287 Gasket Muffler 14 148456[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840 SEAT ASSEMBLY (EY PART KEY PART _10. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION I 140123 -_ 14(_51 71110616 t 19131610 145OO6 ; STD541437 124181X 17000616 ) 19131614 ,0 174894 _1 166369 ,2 121246X Seat 3450 BIk/i)lk Craftsman 13 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bracket POt Pivot Seat (b_k) 14 72(To0412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk[...]

DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840 6 7 2 14 2O 22 14 13 KEY PART NO. NO. t 156439 2 177253 3 171696 4 171697 5 176682 6 133644 7 171809 9 16_Q04 11 156811 13 146046 14 177289 DESCRIPTION Decal Fender DengefSears Decal Hood Side Decal Hood Rh Craftsman Decal Hood Lh Craftsman Decal Engine WP Decal Malnt Customer Sears Dora Decal Replacemen[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840 LIFT ASSEMBLY 5 13 I 19 I 13 13 20 _,_ 15 13 -_ 31 32 2O 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm, 2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 3 105767X Pin Groove 4 120000_ ERIng 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 'Ga. 6 120183X Bearing Nyloftg 7 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Unk Asm Lift LH. 12 139866 Link Asm [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840 MOWER DECK 151 _" -. 153 156 152 _ 43 144 14505 46 40_, ',."n142_ '("_Sl I 103""_/_Y" J/ _ "at21 21 p* . p /24 _._.-% !i ,-._.//:._ 4 149 ' ' I _ _'i 19 x 21 _)" 10 _--_'_ 18; 19 _ _._117 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 4 5 6 8 9 10 1t 13 14 15 16 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 4O 44 45 46 48 49 5O 51 52 53 54 55 56 165892 Mower Housing 59 141043 Guard, Tuv Idler (94) ST[To33107 Bolt 67 149e46 Knob Custom Oval 138017 Bracket Assembl[...]

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170351 Main HOUSing, Assembly 59 170406 Rotor, Brake 2 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 60 142883 Brake Puck 3 170_53 Center Sectldn, Assembly 61 142881 Puck Plate 4 170354 Swashf_ata, Trunlefl Macldned 63 1428[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271840 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3 441_ _ 523 10A_ lO_ 1093 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET i 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 1132 I "k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS 15 _ TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 52[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3 tlOm LABEL KIT-EMISSION .J 5a4_P 75_ 53[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840 BRIGGS & STRATFON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3 697 5o91 5101 513 783 1051 y 803 544 i 802 797 801 358 GASKET SET 51A_-_. _ 634 _ 7 177_ 569 _ 54[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTtON 1 498583 2 399265 3 391086 4 493304 5 691162 5A 691163 7 271867 7A 271868 8 495754 9 27803 tO 890334 10A 690366 11 280225 12 273390 271188 271189 13 94565 15 94239 16 690666 19 399264 20[...]

BRIGGS & TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271840 STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 307 94930 Screw(Cylinder Shield) 797A 693167 309 497596 Motor-Starter 801 394860 310 690323 Bolt (Starter Motor) 802 497607 31! 497608 Brush Set 803 691427 332 230674 Nut (F)ywhest) 807 [...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION I SIGHTING "_ GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL I_ perate 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 Io_s of control. E.xerclss extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.[...]

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