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[RI:IFTSMI:IN°
17.0 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No
917.270723
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety Rules
and Instructions before operat-
ing this equipment.
For answers
to your questions
aboat this product,
Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman
Help Line
5 am- 5 pro, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
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website:www.sears.com/craftsman
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- Page 1 Read and follow all Safety Rules aboat this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 and Instructions before operat- ing this equipment. Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am- 5 pro, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 30 days from the date of purchase. Please contact your nearest service center. After 30 days from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service...
- Page 3 • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or • Slow down before turning. embankments. The mower could sud- • Never leave a running machine unat- denly turn over if a wheel is over the tended. Always turn off blades, edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge parking brake, stop engine,...
- Page 4 • Never tamper with safety devices. • Grass catcher components are subject Check their proper operation regularly. to wear, damage, and deterioration, • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or which could expose moving parts or other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel allow objects to be thrown.
- Page 5 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase through your nearest Sears Author!zed of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been Service Center/Department (See designed, engineered and manufactured REPAIR PARTS section of this manual). to give you the best possible depend- ability and performance.
- Page 6 Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Lockwasher (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt (1) Large Flat Washer 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Knob © (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Screws #1(' x5/8 (2) Lock Washers...
- Page 7 Parts packed separately in carton Seat Video Mulcher Cassette Plate Steering Boot Steering Wheel Manual Parts Bag Parts Bag contents not shown full size (2) Gauge (2) Shoulder /_)_1 Wheels Was.ers( 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge Bolts t_" _=LI _ _j (2) Latch Hook Steering...
- Page 8 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 9 • Remove banding holding discharge Seat Pan _, guard up against tractor. TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions Batten the Operation section of this manual. S_. Box Door sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area.
- Page 10 Shield 3/8-16 Gauge Wheel Wheel Mounting 3/8 Washer Bolt Bracket Latch Hooks INSTALL MULCHER PLATE • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate CHECK TIRE PRESSURE using screw, washer, lock washer, and The tires on your tractor were overin- weld nut as shown. flated at the factory for shipping pur- NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch...
- Page 11 _CHECKUST Please review the following checklist: All assembly instructions have been completed. / No remaining loose parts in carton. `/Battery is properly prepared charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). `/Seat is adjusted comfortably tightened securely. ,/All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory).
- Page 12 Thesesymbolsmay appearon your tractoror in literaturesuppliedwith the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning. BATrERY CAUTION REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING EN,,NEON_j_ ENG,NEOFFIkl O,LPRESSURE/_ ,,GHTSON_ O%_E#P_ FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH PARKING BRAKE...
- Page 13 KNOWYOUR"rP.ACTOR READTHIS OWNER'SMANUALAND SAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATING YOURTRACTOR Comparethe illustrationswith your tractorto familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Attachment Clutch Lever Ignition Switch Ammeter Lever Plunger Throttle Lift Lever Pedal Height Adjustment Knob Free Wheel Brake Lever Motion...
- Page 14 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.
- Page 15 The cutting height range is approxi- • Select desired height of cut. mately 1-1/2" to 4". The heights are • Lower mower with attachment lift control. measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These •...
- Page 16 ADD GASOUNE • Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and release so it is held in • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular the disengaged position. unleaded gasoline with a minimum of • Do not push or tow tractor at more 87 octane.
- Page 17 PURGE TRANSMISSION • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise tO-=START " position and _- CAUTION: Never engage or disen- release key as soon as engine starts. gage freewheel lever while the engine is Do not run starter continuously for runmng.
- Page 18 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for IMPORTANT: For best performance, best mowing performance. See 'TO keep mower housing free of built-up LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the grass and trash. Clean after each use. Service and Adjustments section of •...
- Page 19 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /____*" AS YOU COMPLETE .__/f'_ "°"_S_._" REGULAR SERVICE /__-_/_"r/_-'_/_d_ERVICE DATES Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Ddve Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level...
- Page 20 TRACTOR • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and fiat washer in exact order as shown. Always observe safety rules when • Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION torque). IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat If tractor requires more than six (6) feet treated.
- Page 21 BATrERY TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID Your tractor has a battery charging The transaxle was sealed at the factory system which is sufficient for normal use. and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend transaxle ever leak or require servicing,...
- Page 22 • Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is • Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. tightened securely for accurate • Wash it in liquid detergent and water. reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on •...
- Page 23 IN-LINE FUEL FILTER • Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline. The fuel filter should be replaced once CLEANING each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure- Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. tor, replacement is required. all foreign matter.
- Page 24 SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower • Raise mowerto its highest position. at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" • against trunnion on both front links. At the midpoint of both sides of mower, • To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" measure height from bottom edge of...
- Page 25 Mandrel Pulley TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engag, parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom Iley side of left footrest. • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual.) •...
- Page 26 NOTE: If additional clearance is needed • On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position. square key. After above adjustment is made, if the •...
- Page 27 TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER • BLACK cable first from chassis then from the fully charged battery. • RED cable last from both batteries. Positive I Negative Terminal Positive (Red) Cable Negative (Black) Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood.
- Page 28 ENGINE IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor Maintenance, repair, or replacement result if screw is turned in too tight. the emission control devices and PRELIMINARY SETTING systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed •...
- Page 29 Also, experience indicates that alcohol Immediately prepare your tractor storage at the end of the season or if the blended fuels 9celled gasohol or using tractor will not be used for 30 days or ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture more.
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Out of fuel. Will not start • Fill fuel tank. • See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" in Operation section. properly. • Wait several minutes • Engine flooded. before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. •...
- Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but will • Loose or damaged • Check all wiring, not start (Cont'd) wiring. • Faulty solenoid or • Check/replace solenoid or starter, starter. Loss of power Cutting too much • Set in "Higher Cut"...
- Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will not • Obstruction in clutch • Remove obstruction. rotate mechanism. • Worn/damaged mower • Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. • Frozen idler pulley. • Replace idler pulley. • Frozen blade mandrel. •...
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270723 SCHEMATIC BLA_K BATTERy FUSE STARTER AMMETER (OPTIONAL) 8L/_CK WHITE CLUTCH/ BRAKE (PEDALUP) SEATS3NITCH tGNITtON (NOTOCCUPIED) SWITCH GROUNDING _L_CK (CLUTCH OFF CONNECTOR (OPTIONAL) SPARK S_CK IGNITION PLUG UNIT PLUGSON TWINCYL ENGINES) CH_qGING SYSTEMOUTPUT 26 VOLTSAC MIN @ 3_00 RPM 3 _P D(;...
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270723 ELECTRICAL _. i /...
- Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270723 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION Battery 12 Voff 25 Amp 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 156417 Case, BatteryMech Hinge 153664 Switch, InterlockPush-In STITo51125 Washer, Lock 73350400 Nut, Hex, Jam 1/4-20 UNC 166182. Harness, Light Socket (Includes 4152J) 4152J Bulb, Ught 4799J...
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270723 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270723 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 166819 ChassisStamping 140356 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 19131216 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 161917X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 Panel, Dash, LH. 145660 Clip _nnerman Grille P/L 169118...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270723 GROUND DRIVE...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270723 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle, (See Breakdown)Hydro 156347 StrapTorque Rh Hydro 18/20" T Model319_o50 121199X Spacer, Split 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4x 16 143995 Pulley,Transaxle Gauge 165866 Rod Shift STD581075 E-Ring...
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270723 STEERINGASSEMBLY "-'-'--- .----..11 ' r-2--_, .._-2_-_ •. -. _.-=----.-...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270723 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 SteedngWheel 154427 Axle Assembly STMP DroppedSTL 156483 SpindleAssembly, LH. 157473 SpindleAssembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748)( Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029 Ring, K]ip 3366R...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270723 ENGINE __35 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
- Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270723 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION ControlThrot Lh 162157 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut I/4-20x5/8 T Engine(See Breakdown) B&S, Model 311707-0132-E1 137352 Muffler Exhaust B&s Lt 165291 Gasket 13280324 Nipple Pipe 3/8 NptX 3" 13200300 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth3/8 159880...
- Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270723 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seat 121248X 140123 Bushing,Snap 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 72050412 Bolt,Carriage 1/4-20x 1-1/2 STD523710 Bolt 134300 Spacer, Split ,28 x ,88 19131610 Washer 13F32x 1 x 10 Gauge 121250X Spnng 1450O6 Clip, Push-In Hinged...
- Page 45 169503 Decal, Replacement Sears 138311 Decal, Lift Handle 166887 Decal, Deck EZ3 154515 Pad Footrest LH STLT 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 154516 Pad Footrest RH STLT t56439 Decal, Fender Danger 169659 Owner's Manual, English 169210 Decal, By Pass Lt Hyd...
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270723 LIFT ASSEMBLY 25 24...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270723 _SSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever InnerWire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 1_767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge 120183X Beadng,Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button,Plunger, Red 139865 Unk, lift, LH, 139666...
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270723 MOWER DECK >21 10-.--< 9 -.---_...
- Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270723 R DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 164961 Mower Housing 140086 Spring,Torsion Brakes Boll 141043 Guard, TUV Idler STD533107 138017 Knob Custom Oval BracketAssembly, S way Bar, 162113 Front 144200 V-Be_ Bracket Aasembly, Sway Bar 142427 138440 Rod, Clutch, Pdmary,with Nibs...
- Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270723 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319.0650 91 \\ "_ .92_'_ _39° 113"...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270723 GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 14L>o_0 Housing,Lower 142884 Washer 7/16 x 7/6 x .060 142_1 Assembly,Upper Housing 150829 Differential A ssembly 142932 Seal, LJp 142991 Washer 3/4 x 1.5 x .13 142_8 Ring, Wire Retaining 142961...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270723 BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E1 1022 914_ 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL _r REQUIRES 8PECIALTOOLS TO INSTALl SEE REPAIR 1022 INSTRUCTION MANUAL. [ '019 "ABEL 868 _ 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270723 BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E1 4o4_ 616 _.'*_614 SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL..127_ LMT/CARBURETOR PART _UMBER LOCATIONS 18_ __ THIS CARBURETOR SERVICES BOTH CHOKE-A-MATIC AND MANUAL CHOKE SYSTEMS 121 CARBURETOR KIT 104_ 127 0...
- Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270723 BRIGGS & STRAI-rON - MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E1 7e3T'_r, _ P__U I 801 q 1006 287 Jj I 1036 LABEL KIT-EMISSION...
- Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270723 & SYRATrON - MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E1 PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 90156 Cy!inder Assembly 231854 • Seat-Inlet Bushing/Seal 224558 Valve-Clloke (Manual J99265 Yr Seal-Oil Choke) 391086 Sump-Engine 108A 224540 Valve-Choke (Choke-A_ 494238 690188 Head-Cylinder Matic) 692410...
- Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270723 BRIGGS & STRAI-rON - MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690189 Gasket 783A 693059 Gear-Starter (For A_LlminLtm 192O3 Flywheel Puller Ring Gear Onty) 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 783B 693058 Gear-Starter (For Plastic 94927 Washer (Governor...
- Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING 15 ° MAX. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not A, Jk greater than 15 ), never across.the face. Make turns gredu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
- Page 60 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pieces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days aweek...