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Craftsman 917.270532 Owner's Manual

14.5 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
JCRRFTSMIIWJ
14.5 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAX_
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.270532
• 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:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety about this product, Call: 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, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center.
  • Page 3 SLOPE OPERATION IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet Slopes are a major factor related to loss- and throwing objects. Failure to observe of-control and tipover accidents, which the following safety instructions could can result in severe injury or death. All result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 4 • Keep children out of the mowing area • Never run a machine inside a closed and under the watchful care of another area. responsible adult. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade • Be alert and turn machine off if children attachment bolts, tight and keep enter the area.
  • Page 5 TORQUE: California Public Resources Code). Other CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase states may have similar laws. Federal of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through designed, engineered and manufactured...
  • Page 6 Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt Steering 3/8-16 x 1 Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) kockwasher (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Steering [_E_ Steering Wheel Extension _St_erotg Shaft Adapter Seat (1) Washer (1) Shoulder 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Bolt 5/16-18 _(1) Knob...
  • Page 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.
  • Page 8 (See TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID Operation section for location function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
  • Page 9 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE /CHECKL_T The tires on your tractor were overin- BEFORE YOU OPERATEAND ENJOY flated at the factory for shipping pur- YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO poses. Correct tire pressure is important ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVETHE for best cutting performance. BEST PERFORMANCE •...
  • Page 10 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. I-- _I BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP OIL PRESSURE ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF UGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT...
  • Page 11 KNOWYOUR 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. Attachment Clutch Ignition Switch Ammeter Lever Throttle/Choke...
  • 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 adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 13 TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING TO OPERATE ON HILLS HEIGHT _CAUTION: Do not drive up or down The position of the attachment lift lever hills with slopes greater than 15° and do determines the cutting height. not drive across any slope. •...
  • Page 14 BEFORE STARTING THE ENIGNE TO START ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL When starting the engine for the first time • The engine in your tractor has been or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer...
  • Page 15 MOWING TIPS high; the second to the desired height. • Tire chains cannot be used when the • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave mower housing is attached to tractor. undesirable clumps.
  • Page 16 AS Y OU R EOU LARSE COMPLETE RV,CE ," RV'CEOA Check Brake Operation _V w Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems R Check forLoose F asteners (klw7 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level I##s Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust...
  • Page 17 TRACTOR • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as Always observe safety rules when shown. performing any maintenance. IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assem- BRAKE OPERATION bly, center hole in blade must align with If tractor requires more than six (6) feet star on mandrel assembly.
  • Page 18 BA'n'ERY NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in Your tractor has a battery charging cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils system which is sufficient for normal use. will result in increased oil consumption However, periodic charging of the battery when used above 32°F.
  • Page 19 ENGINE COOLING FINS • Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface. If very dirty or damaged, Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine replace cartridge. cooling fins to prevent engine damage • Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner, from overheating. cover and secure with knob(s).
  • Page 20 CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. hose to clean your tractor unless the of all foreign matter. electrical system, muffler, air filter and • Keep finished surfaces and wheels carburetor are covered to keep water out. free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
  • Page 21 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked Measure distance "D" directly in front on level ground or driveway. Make sure and behind the mandrel at bottom edge tires are propedy inflated (See "PROD- of mower housing as shown.
  • Page 22 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE • Road test tractor for proper stopping DRIVE BELT distance as stated above. Readjust necessary. If stopping distance is still The mower blade drive belt may be greater than six (6) feet in highest replaced without tools. Park the tractor gear, further maintenance is neces- on level surface.
  • Page 23 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL BATTERY ALIGNMENT A_, CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries If steering wheel crossbars are not generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, horizontal (left to right) when wheels are flame and smoking materials away from positioned straight forward, remove batteries.
  • Page 24 REPLACING BA'B'ERY INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause _CAUTION: Do not short battery your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or terminals by allowing a wrench or any prevent it from starting. other object to contact both terminals at •...
  • Page 25 • Check that holes "A" in governor Move throttle control lever to slow control lever and hole in governor position. With finger, rotate and hold plate line-up. If holes "A" are not throttle lever against idle speed aligned, loosen clamp screw and screw.
  • Page 26 Immediately prepare your tractor for ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture storage at the end of the season or if the which leads to separation and formation tractor will not be used for 30 days or of acids during storage. Acidic gas can more.
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start • Outof fuel. • Fill fuel tank. • Engine not "CHOKED" • See"TO START ENGINE" properly. in Operation section. • Engine flooded. • Wait several minutes before attempting to start. • Bad spark plug. •...
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power • Cutting too much • Set in "Higher Cut" position/ grass/too fast. reduce speed. • Throttle in "CHOKE" • Adjust throttle control. position. • Clean underside of mower • Build-up of grass, leaves and trash housing.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART _ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION _lower blades will • Worn/damaged mower • Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. lot rotate (Cont'n' • Frozen idler pulley. • Replace idler pulley. • Frozen blade mandrel. • Replace blade mandrel. Poor grass • Engine speed too slow. •...
  • Page 30 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270532 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATrERY R£D FUSE AMMETER STARTER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHnE '© ..CLUTCH / BRAKE SOLENOID ---_ )G (PEDAL UP) WH{TE SEAT SWITCH ..(NOT OCCUPIED IGNITION SWITCH IWHITE ..BLACK BLACK (OPTIONAL) SPARK PLUG BLACK (_ IGNITIONuNIT FUEL, (2 PLUGS...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - MODEL NU MBER 917.270532 ELECTRICAL -I i ....
  • Page 33 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc 4207J Cable Ground 6ga 12" black 121305X SwitchPlungerNc Gray 163968 Switch Ign Delta Push-In 140403 Key Ign Molded Craftsman, Delta Harness Ign 170217 Bolt BIk Hex 1/4-20unc x 1/2 71110408 CoverTerminalRed 131563 Solenoid 145673...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270532 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES v_ "j" . -.
  • Page 35 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270532 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 169831 Chassis Lt Stamping 169061 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper HoocVDash 155924X015 Saddle SLKSCRE FLT SDL 126471X Clip Insulator .406 Mtg Hole 168348X010 Dash Slkscr PIm Mech Sym 72140608 Bolt RdHd Sqnk.
  • Page 36 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270532 GROUND DRIVE 5 18...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270532 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga Transaxle (See Breakdown) Dana 4360-140 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 146682 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grn Dry Stl Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 123666X Pulley Transaxle 18/20"...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR -- MODEL NU MBER 917.270532 STEERING ',.,::-- _,._.,--:., ,J_:;...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMB ER 917.270532 STEERING PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Wheel Steering Opp Sears BIk 154427 Axle Asm Front Lt 156483 Spindle Asm Lh 157473 Spindle Asm Rh 6266H Washer Thrust .75 x 1.230 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - MODEL NU MBER 917.270532 ENGINE "33 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270532 ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION 162157 Control ThJch LH IV 1 80 20 22 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T ..Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs, Model No 287707-1255-E3 Muffler Exh LT B&S 14HP IC OHV 137352 165291 Gasket Eng 1 313 ld Tin Plated 13280324...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270532 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 140551 Bracket Pvt St 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 134300 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc 19131610 Washer Flat 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga 121250X...
  • Page 43 Decal Maint Cust Sears 160396 Decal V-Belt Sch Domestic 163207 Decal Fender Sd 6/42 174210 Decal Replcmnt Sears 157199X428 Pad Footrest Decal Fender Craftsman White 163204 138311 Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust 149516 Decal Battery Dngr/Psn Eng 174202 Manual Owners English Acme 174203...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270532 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270532 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm lnner/Sprg W/plunger LT 159471 Shaft Asm Lift 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer Pltd 21/32 X 1 X 21ga 120183X Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 125631X Grip Handle Fluted BIk 122365X...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270532 MOWER DECK _147142 >21 / 23...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NU MBER 917.270532 MOWER DECK PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 133944 Washer, Hardened STD533107 Bolt 155066 Roller Assembly, Cam 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Follower Front 131340 Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5 165460 Locknut Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...

  • Page 48: Dana Transaxle Parts View

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NU MB ER 917.270532 DANA TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER D4360-140...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270532 DANA TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER D4360-140 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170981 Housing, Upper 120472X Spacer, .633 X .87 X .755 2274J Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X 105928X Sprocket, 9T 170988 Gear, Bevel, 36T .734 134394 Assy, Kit, Shim, .750 Shaft 134400 Ball, Detent 120473X...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270532 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E3 1022 654 _J 1023 383_ 883_ 1034 17581 25 I ,033V, OOOVER.,ULOT REQUIRESSPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR 1022_ INSTRUCTION MANUAL. I lO19 LAREL KIT I 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270532 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E3 875[ 711 ° / I 24o_ 967 __ _lr REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLSTO INSTALL, SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL, 231 _ _ 634 _ ' 6921 LMTiCARBURETOR PART NUMBER LOCATIONS _ -- - 18.6 THIS CARBURETOR SERVICES BOTH CHOKE-A-MATIC...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NU MBER 917.270532 BRIGGS & STRATI'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E3 729_ 783 _ _'_LJ • 462 • 304 (- 305A_ 78 _' _g /_L_---_ 648 {l_ 607A "_J 934_ /i_"-'_t ,oo8 74 I 1005_ 729 I_ 668_ 1044 _ 455_...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270532 BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 495800 Kit-Idle Speed 496412 Cylinder Assembly 231789 • Pin-Float Hinge 399265 Bushing/Seal 231855 • Valve-Float Needle 391086 _r Seal-Oil 231854 • Seat-Inlet 494238 Sump-Engine 224558 Valve-Choke...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270532 BRIGGS & STRA'I-rON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 262932 Gear-Timing 693551 Motor-Starter(For Steel Ring 213998 Link-Counterweight Gear Only) 499994 Counterweight 497595 Motor-Starter (For Plastic 230787 Pin-Counterweight Ring Gear Only) 94593 Screw (Counterweight) 94003 Screw (Starter Motor) 693713...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE 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.
  • Page 56 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME Anytime, dayor night (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...

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