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Owner's
Manual
£RRFTSMAN °
16.5 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271141
, Safety
• Assembly
° Operation
• Maintenance
° Repair
Parts
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a low emission
ehgine Wliich 0pi_rates :_i . ...
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engihe, l'ead and understandthis
Owrier'S Manuai.
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety Rules
and Instructions before operat-
ing this equipment.
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman
Help Line
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Sears, Roebuck and Co_, Hoffman Estates, II 60!79
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- Page 1 Call: Read and follow all Safety Rules 1-800-659-5917 and Instructions before operat- Sears Craftsman Help Line ing this equipment. 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co_, Hoffman Estates, II 60!79 Visit our Craftsman website:www searscom/craftsman...
- Page 2 RepairParts..........MaintenanceSchedule....... 18 PartsOrdering ..... B ack Cover LIMITEDTWOYEARWARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDINGEQUIPMENTPARTS For two (2) years fromthe date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRidingEquipmentis maintained,lubricatedand tuned up accordingto the instructionsin the owner's manual,Searswill repair or replace,free of charge,any parts found to be defectivein materialor workmanship.Warrantyserviceis availablefree of charge by taking your...
- Page 3 SLOPE OPERATION IMPORTANT,' This cutting macllineis Slopes are a major factor related to loss- capableof amputatinghandsand feet and throwingobjects_ Failureto observe of-control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All the followingsafety instructionscould result in seriousinjury or death. slopes require extra caution.
- Page 4 • Keep chifdrenout of the mowingarea ° Never run a machine inside a closed and underthe watchfulcare of another area. responsible adult. ,, Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade • Be alert and turn machineoff if children attachment bolts, tight and keep enter the area.
- Page 5 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase in the state of California the above is of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been required by law (Section 4442 of the designed, engineered and manufactured...
- Page 6 'lU,nllll I InlllUlll M,=l:llr_Ullnllllll Steering Wheel Steering Extension Steering Shaft Steering Sleeve Wheel Adapter (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x I Wheel Insert © (1) Lock washer (1) Hex Bolt 5!16-18 x 1-I/4 (1) Large Flat Washer Locknut 5/!6-18 i, i Seat (1) Shoulder Bolt...
- 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 al! parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely° Use the correct tools as necessary to insure...
- Page 8 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR NOTE: You may now roll or drive you tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate CHECK BATTERY instruction below to remove the tractor o Lift seat pan to raised position from the skid. open battery box door.
- Page 9 CHECK 'TIREPRESSURE TO CONVERT TO BAGGING DISCHARGING The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes_. Simply remove mulcher plate and store in Correct tire pressure is important for best a safe place. Your mower is now ready for cutting performance.
- Page 10 These symbolsmay appearon your tractoror in literaturesuppliedwith the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning, FORWARD FAST BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE SLOW WARNING OVER TEMP ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON LIGHT I'.,I_@@ MOWER LIFT UNLOCKED CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE FUEL LOCKED REVERSE...
- 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 various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference. Attachment Ignition Clutch Lever Switch .,"...
- Page 12 The operation of any tractor 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...
- Page 13 • The average lawn should be cut to _, CAUTION: Do not operate the mower approximately 2-1/2 inches during tile without either the entire grass catcher, cool season and to over 3 inches mowers so equipped, or the deflector during hot months, For hea!tMer shield...
- Page 14 ADD GASOLINE NOTE: Toprotecthood fromdamage when transportingyour tractoron a truck ° Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean,regular or a trailer,be sure hood is closed and unleadedgasolinewith a minimumof securedto tractor. Use an appropriate 87 octane. (Useof leadedgasoline will increasecarbon and lead oxide meansof tyinghood to tractor (rope,cord, etc_).
- Page 15 PURGE TRANSMISSION • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to "START" position CAUTION; Never engage or disen- gage freewheel lever while the engine release key as soon as engine starts. running. Do not run starter continuously for more To ensure proper operation...
- Page 16 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, o Mower should be properly leveled best mowing performance. See "TO keep mower housing free of built-.up grass LEVEL. MOWER HOUSING" in the and trash, Clean after each use. Service and Adjustments section of this o The special...
- Page 17 MAINTENANCE o_5< o_>/._xo_:f__o_j O ,_,,- Check Brake Operation _--. Che_k Tire Pressure Q_" ..5h_¢."Op'e..e_ Pittance aed tnleHock SyB{ems Check ,'or Loose Fasleners ..--_'_": ..! Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades " " _4 ..C I Lu brio a,, -C-h"a-r_ ------ Check Battery...
- Page 18 TRACTOR ° Tighten bolt securely (27.35 Ft, Lbs. Alwaysobservesafetyrules when torque). IMPORTANT: Blade bolt ts Grade 8 heat performingany ma}ntenance. BRAKE OPERATION treated, Mandrel Assembly Traiiin Edge Up [f tractor requires more than six (6) feet Blade Center stopping distance at high speed Hole highest...
- Page 19 NOTE: The original equipment battery your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte not necessary° Change the oil after every 50 hours operation or at least once a year if the TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS...
- Page 20 MUFFLER CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and Inspect and replace corroded muffler chaff to prevent engine damage from spark arrester (if equipped) as it could overheating, Clean with a wire brush or create a fire hazard and/or damage.
- Page 21 CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjuslments: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. o Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. .
- Page 22 SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT * When distance "D" is 1t8" to 1/2" lower * Raise mowerto its highest position_ at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front links. , At the midpointof both sides of mower, o To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F"...
- Page 23 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Mandrel Pulley Idter Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a _andret belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual o Remove...
- Page 24 . Move motion control lever to the neutral NOTE: 'To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant (N) (lock gate) position , Tighten ad)ustment bolt securely, may be purchased from your local parts NOTE: If additional clearance is needed...
- Page 25 Positive Terminal Negative Termh_at _._ Keps Nut (Red) (Black) Cable Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. ° Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside...
- Page 26 TO ADJUSTTHROTTLECONTROL • id!e speed settin__n_g - With throttle control CABLE lever in slow position, engine should The throttle controlhas been presetat the idle at 1750 RPM. If engine idles too factoryand adjustmentshould not be slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is...
- Page 27 ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture Immediately prepare your tractor for which leads to separation and formation storage at the end of the season or if the of acids during storage. Acidic gas can tractor will not be used for 30 days or damage the fuel system of an engine...
- Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CORRECTION CAUSE • Fill fuel tank. Will not start ° Out of fuel, • See "TO START ENGINE" • Engine not "CHOKED" in Operation section. properly. = Wait several minutes before • Engine flooded. attempting to start. °...
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM • Clean underside of mower • Build-up of grass, leaves Loss of power and trash under mower. housing. (Continued) • Clean/replace air filter • Di_y air filter o Check oil level/change oil. . Low oil level/dirty oil.
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION _ROBLEM CAUSE . Place throttle controf • Engine speed too slow, Poor grass "FAST" position. discharge . Shift to slower speed. • Travel speed too fast. • Allow grass to dry before Wet grass mowing. • Level mower deck.
- Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271141 SCHEMATIC SOLENOID STARTER --e_ ---O--- NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: tF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO RELAY PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING...
- Page 32 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271141 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 33 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,271141 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 8olt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 156417 Case Battery 161343 Switch Interlock 166182 Harness, Light Socket (w/4152J) 22 4152J Light Bulb 24 4799J Cable, Battery 146147 Cable, Battery 166180 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc 28 4207J...
- Page 34 TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917,27!141 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271141 CHASSIS ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION Chassis 169830 Drawbar 169061 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 17060612 155272 Bumper Hood!Dash Dash I68337X013 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-t6 x t I55927 Panel, Dash, LH 145660 Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L 172108 Panel, Dash, RH t44983X658 Hood Assembly...
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271141 GROUND DRIVE 74 "...
- Page 37 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917,271141 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Strap Torque Lh ..Transaxle Hydro Gr 314-0510 t69183 Washer 13/32 × 1-1/4 x 12 Ga (See Breakdown) 19132012 Strap To_que Rh 165866 Rod ShtflFenderAdjust 169182 10 STD561210 PlnCetter 1/SxlCAD 169496 Spacer, Spilt Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271141 STEERING ASSEMBLY .... l_:t:! g.._...
- Page 39 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917,271141 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 SteedngWheel 154427 Front Axle Assembly Splndte Assembly, L.H.. 169840 169839 Splndle Assembly, R H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1_5/8 x 16 Gauge Washer 27/32 x !-114 x 16 Gauge 19272016 12000029 Ring, Ktlp...
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271141 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
- Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.27114.1 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 162152 Cantrol TIlrot 1 Ch 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 114+20x5/8 T Engine (See Breakdown) Kohter Model No. CV16+5S-43527 ..159420 Muffler 13 12-041-03 Gasket 14 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 318NPT x 3+1/2 15 13200300 Elbow, Std 90 Degree 3,'8-t8 Npt 16 STD551237...
- Page 42 - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271141 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Sea13450 Btk/bik Craftsman 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 140551 Bracket Pnl Pivot Seat (blk) 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1t4-20x1-1/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X I...
- Page 43 Decal Maint Customer Sears Dora 138311 133644 Pad Foelresl Lh STtJT 171765 Decal Replacement Srs 165800X428 Pad Footrest Rh STLT Decal Fender Craftsman Gold 165799X428 163204 Manual, Owner's (English) Decal Fender STLTH Oper Inst EtS 174250 156811 Manual, Owner's (Spanish)
- Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271141 LIFT ASSEMBLY 25 24...
- Page 45 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271141 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION Lift Lever inner Wire Asm 159460 Shaft Asm. Lift 159471 Pin Groove 105767X 12000002 E Ring Washer21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga 19211621 120183X Bearing Nylon 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X BuUon Plunger Red !39865 Link UR LH,...
- Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271141 MOWER DECK "X...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUM BER 917.27t 141 MOWER DECK KEY PART PART' DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Roller Nose 165892 MowerHousing 132264 BracketAsm Noseroller RH Bolt 132273 STD533107 Cover Mu(ch_ng42" Black 138017 Bracket Assembty,Sway 101 136420 Screw Truss Hd Phfll 0-24 x5/8 Bar, Front 102 71 t 6t 010 Wash er #10...
- Page 48 .-< r---4 € I'-i11 zr" "...
- Page 49 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271141 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 KEY PART KEY PART NO+ NO+ DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 170407 Brake Yoke 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 170408 Rotor, Brake 170353 Center Section, Assembly 142883 Brake Puck 170354...
- Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271141 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43527 , ,,,,, ,,,',,",,,',, ,, ,,, ,, ,,,,L.,_L_,,,_...
- Page 51 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271141 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43527 CYLINDER HEAD/VAL.VEiBREATHER CRANKCASE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 25-351-01 -S Seal, crankshaft Lifter, valve (2) 12..032_03-S 12..755-81-S Kit, cylinder head Block, cyiinder (Use Short Block 12 (includes 3-18, 522 46) Gaskets 12 041 01-S 12-445-02-S Slrap, iifting...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271141 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43527 IGN mON l ELECT'RI'CA_L BLOWERHOUSING AND BAFFLES l,Ul ..
- Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271141 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43527 IGNITIONtELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-086.14-S Screw, hex,, flange M-545010,.S Screw, hex. flange M10xl.5×46 MSx0.Bxl0 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 24-468-10-S Washer, plain 1/4" 24-!62.03-.S Screen, grass 12-146-07,-S Plate, blower housing...
- Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27114t KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43527 E.G_.E CO.T.OLS _ING SYSTEM j == n =nH OIL PAN ! LUBRICATION 8-- I '" , ®_,,I...
- Page 55 TRACTOR . - MODEL NUMBER 917.271141 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S_ TYPE NUMBER PS-43527 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-839070-S Screw, he×. flange 12-07g-07_S Linkage, choke MSxl o25X70 (2) 12-237-01-S C_amp, cable 25-098..07_S Starter assembly 24-086-43.S Screw, hex. flange (includes 3-8) M-664020-S Screw, lobed socket...
- Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271141 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S, TYPE NUMBER PS_43527 -_ANKS,AF_' 'j' ..FUEL SYSTEM...
- Page 57 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271141 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16,5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43527 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION M-64t060-S Nut, hex flange M6xl.0 12-014-37-S Crankshaft (includes X-22-11-S Washer, lock t/4" M-629116-S Stud M6xt.0x116 124 39-01.S Plug, cup 12_853-94-S Kit, carburetor w/ EXHAUST gasket (Includes 6,7,8 qty 1 12_454-...
- Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL. NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE, Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not _IL A greater than 15°), never across the face.
- Page 60 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! 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 sMAnytime, day o,ntght (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com fb bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for...