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Owner's Manual
®
t9o5 HP
ELEC:TR_C START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATHC
TRACTOR
Model No.
917,270820
o Safety
® Assembly
® Operation
® Maintenance
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating
this equip-
ment.
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
!-800-659.-5917
Sears Craftsman
Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat
Seal's, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
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- Page 1 Repair Parts CAUTION: For answers to your questions about this product, Call: Read and follow all !-800-659.-5917 Safety Rules and Instructions Sears Craftsman Help Line before operating this equip- 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat ment. Seal's, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman...
- Page 2 Please contact your nearest service center: After 30 days flom the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip- ment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (lmhome warranty service will still be avail-...
- Page 3 o Turn off bladeswhen not mowing.. o Do not try to stabilize the machine ,, Stop enginebeforeremovinggrass putting your foot on the ground. catcheror uncloggingchute. o Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes. ,, Mow only in daylight or good artificial light°...
- Page 4 Never make adjustments or repairs with o Mower blades are sharp and can cut, the engine running. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and Grass catcher components are subject use extra caution when servicing them° to wear, damage, and deter!oration, o Check brake operation frequently, which could expose...
- Page 5 Sears Authorized Service CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been this manual). designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.
- Page 6 (1,_Hex Bolt 5f16-18 x t-I/4 3/8-16 x t (1) He× Bolt (1) Lockwasher (i) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 5t16-18 (1) Knob (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/!6.18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 × t2 Gauge (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x t6 Gauge (2) Hex Bolts 114-20 x 314 (2) Washers 9/32 x 518 x 16 Gauge...
- Page 7 Parts packed separately in carton Steering Seat Bool Video Cassette Mutcher Plate Steedng Manual Wheel Pa_s Bag Pa_s Bag contents not shown full size Bolls lock Nuts (2) Shoulder (2) Washers x 7/8 x 14 Gai_ge Steering Wheel Adapter (2) Keys Steering Extension Steering...
- Page 8 Yournew tractorhas been assembledatthe factorywith exceptionofthose palls left unassemMed for shippingpurposes, T o ensuresafe andproperope[ationof your tractor all parts and hardwareyou assemblemustbe tightenedsecurely,Usethe correcttools as necessaryto insurepropertightness,Reviewthe video cassettebeforeyou begin. ":_'OOLS REQUIRED ,, Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock ,ASSEMBLY washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.
- Page 9 HOW TO SE"_ ¢ UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment CONNECT BATTERY knob, ,&CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- ,, Remove cardboard packing on seat pan nals by allowing a wrench or any other o Place seat on seat pan and assemble object to contact both terminals at the...
- Page 10 I_NSTALL _ ULCHER PLATE Hook Points Weld Nut From = Installtwo latch hooksto mutcherplate Down The 'Top usingscrew,washeh loci< washer, Lock weld nut as shown, Weld Washer NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down, Latch...
- Page 11 CHECK BRAKE SYSTE_'_ ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS MOWER DECK After you learn how to operate your trac- tor, check to see that the brake is properly The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck In proper position when adjusted, See "TO ADJUST BRAKE"...
- Page 12 These symbolsmay appearon yourtractoror in literaturesuppliedwith the product° Learn and understandtheir meaning, SLOW BATTERY CAUT ION OR REVERSE FORWARD' _ FAST WARNING \\\\ ja._ ENGINE ON ENGtNE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT PARKING BRAKE FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED...
- Page 13 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TR AOTO R Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Position Attachment Ignition...
- Page 14 o_per=_tiol_"of"_an'_=y'iractor can res_u{t in fore'_----_g-'n-0bjects_ih;own intoth__ yes,whichcan result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses r eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments pairs, We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles, or" NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to HOW' TO USE...
- Page 15 clutch!brake pedal quickly to brake posi- The clurlin_, ,height range is approximately 1-1/2 to 4L The heights are measured tion and engage parking brake, from tt_e ground to the blade tip with the o Move motion control lever to neutral engine not running, These heights...
- Page 16 * Check engine oil with tractor' on level o Place rnotion control lever' in neutral (N) ground, position° o Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe Move attachment clutch to "DISEN- clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw GAGED" posiLion,. cap tight, wait for a few seconds, - Move throttle control to fast position remove...
- Page 17 o Placethe motioncontrolleverin neu- o Engage transmission by placing free- tral. Release wheel control in driving position (See the parking brake and "TO TRANSPORT' in this section of let the clutch!brake slowly return to manual), operating position o Allbw one minute for transmission o Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.
- Page 18 o Donot mowgrasswhen it ts wet°Wet grasswill plug mowerandleaveunde- Max 1/3 sirableclumps.Allow grassto dry beforemowing. ,, Always operate engine at _ull throtlle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge material. Regulate ground speed by se- lecting a low enough gear to give the o For best results, adjust the mower cut-...
- Page 19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITtIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Br_ke Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence fntedeck Systems Check |or Loose Fas'=eners SharpenfReptace Mowe{ Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals/Recharge Check Traneexlo Cooling Adjust Blade...
- Page 20 TO SHARPEN BLADE TRACTOR NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening Always observe safety rules when per- blade, but if you do, be sure the blade is forming any maintenance° balanced_ BRAKE OPERATION Care should be taken to keep the blade If tractor requires more than six (6) feet...
- Page 21 ,, Rinsethe batterywith plainwaterand used above 32°E. Check your engine oil dry. level more frequently to avoid possible ,, Cleanterminalsand batterycable ends engine damage from running low on oil with wirebrushuntilbright. Change the oil after every 25 hours of o Coatterminalswith greaseor petroleum operation or at least once a year if the tractor...
- Page 22 AiR FILTER ENGINE COOLING FiNS Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine Yourenginewilt not run properlyusinga cooling fins to prevent engine damage dirty air filter. Cleanthe foampre-cteaner from overheating. Air guide covers must afterevery25 hoursof operationor every be removed. Remove side paners and season.
- Page 23 ,, Keep finished surfaces and wheels free Clamp C.lamp 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 elec- _-_--_-_--- Fuel Filter trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure- CLEANING...
- Page 24 TO LEVELMOWERHOUSING merits, check that both front links are Adjustthe mowerwhiletractoris parked equal in length. Both links should on levelgroundor driveway°Makesure approximately 10-3/8"o o if links are not equal in length, adjust tires are properlyinflated(See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICAT'IONS"),. If tires are one link to same length as other link.
- Page 25 BELTINSTALLATION .. Make sure belt is in alf pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. ,_ Install new belt In reverse order of ,, Install mower in reverse order of removal. removal instructions, Idler Mandrel Pulleys Pulley Mandrel Pulley TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT...
- Page 26 TO ADJUSTMOTIONCONTROLLEVER TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS ]"he motioncontrolleverhas been preset o Block up axle securely,. at the factoryand adjustmentshouldnot • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheet removal (rear be necessary° wheel contains a square key - Do not If for any reasonthe motioncontrollever wilt not holdits posit!onwhile at a selected lose)..
- Page 27 TO REMOVECABLES,REVERSE TO REPLACE HEADUGHT BULB ORDER o Raise hood. o Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the o RemoveBLACKcable first from chassis backside of the grill. andthen from the fully chargedbattery, o RemoveRED cable last frombothbat- ,, Replace bulb in holder and push bulb teries.
- Page 28 TO REMOVEHOODAND GRILLAS- SEMBLY ,_ Raisehood° ,, Unsnapheadlightwireconnector. o Standin front of tractor: Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. , To replace, reverse above procedures. Choke Cto_ed Casing Clamp Screw ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the Choke Lever emission...
- Page 29 ,, While still holding throttle lever against engine-governed high speed needs idle speed screw, turn idle mixture adjusting, contact your nearest authorized screw in(c!oclwvise) until engine begins service centeddepartment, which has to die and then turn out (counterclock- proper equipment and experience to make wise) until engine runs rough.
- Page 30 o Drainthe fuel tank. OTHER o Startthe engineand let it rununtilthe o Do not store gasoline from one season fuel linesandcarburetorare empty. to another. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner o Replace your gasoline can if it starts to products in the rue! tank or permanent rust, Rust and/or did in your gasoline will...
- Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTaNG CHART CORRECTION ..CAUSE ° Fill fuel tank. Will not start o Out of fuel, ,, See %0 START ENGINE" in Engine not "CHOKED" prop* Operation section. erly, o Wait several minutes before ° Engine flooded. attempting to starL o Replace spark plug.
- Page 32 1tROUBLESHOOTiNG CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION o Clean underside of mower hous- Loss of power (cont'd) • Build-,up of grass, leaves and trash under mower., ing. o Cfean/replace air filter. o Dirty air filter. o Check oil level!change oilo o Low oil level/dirty oil. - Clean and regap or change Faulty spark plug.
- Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE o Level mowerdeck. Poor grass discharge o Mower deck not level, Check tires for proper air pres- (cont'd) o Low/uneven tire air pressure. sure. Replace/sharpen blade Tighten ,, Worn, bent or loose blade. blade bolt. o Clean underside of mower hous - •...
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270820 ELECTRICAL ¢...
- Page 35 Cable, Ground 12t305X Switch, Seat 140301 Switch, Ignition 4 Position 12421tX Nut, Ignition 141226 Cover, Ignltton Swilch 10931OX Key, Molded, Craftsman 156442 Harness, Ignition 71110408 Bolt Btk Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x t/2 131563 Cover, Termfna_ 145673 Solenoid 73640400 Nut Keps Btk Hex 1/4.20 UNC...
- Page 36 'TRACTOR ° ° ,_-_ODEL NUMBER 9'17.270820 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NU_BEIR 917.2'70820 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION Chassis 160392 Drawbar 140356 Screw, Thd., Roll. 318-t6 x 3/4 Type TT 17490612 STD551025 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash Dash, Silt{screened !61917X013 STD533710 Bolt, Cardage 3/8-16 x 1 Panel, Dash, LH 155927 Clip Tinnerman Gdlle P/t.
- Page 39 TRAOTOR - - JiODEL NUMBER 917.270820 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NO,. Bott Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5 150071 Transaxte (See Breakdown) 71170764 Wasl_er Hydro GearModel No. 310- STD551143 0650 !6t488 Keeper Bell. Engine Hydro Guide Bell RH Engine 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 134683...
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270820 STEERING ASSE[_BLY t -"'IF-"-----=B i_f. _7__.._tI x. :I; i',,---- _----_...
- Page 41 TRACTOR _ - _'vlODSL NUMBER 917.270820 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheef 154427 Front AxJeAssembly 156483 Spfndie Assemb)y, L,H 157473 Spindle Assembly, RH 6266H Beating, Race, Thrust, Hardened t21748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x I6 Gauge 19272016 Wasller 27/32 x 1-1/4 x I6 Gauge ,_O000_ Ring, Kltp 3366R...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - - E_ODEL NUMBER 9t7.270820 ENGINE <.,_% L2"a_., " "---_'_, OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
- Page 43 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUtViBEF_ 9"_7.270820 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 162152 Control Throt Paddle 32 22 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T Engfne (See Breakdown) Briggs Model No. 42ET07-2631,E1 Muffler Exhaus! 149723 Exhaust Asm, Lell 144069 144068 Exhaust Asm. Right 138129 Clamp Tube Double Engine Bolt 5116- 18 UNC X 3/4 W/Sems 150176...
- Page 44 NUB)IIBER 9t7.270820 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART K:EY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIP!riON 140123 Seat 3450 Blldblk Craftsman 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting SwIlch Bushing Snap Bfk Ny150 Id I40551 Br'acke[Pnt PivotSeat (blk) 12!248X Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20×1-1/2 74760616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1...
- Page 45 156439 Decal Fender Danger Sears Decal Fend Aulo Sears Gold 163205 138047 Decal, Battery Diehard Sears 163203 Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Hood Rh Craftsman 163200 Decal Hood Lh Craflsman Mulching 163202 t495 t6 Deca_ BaItery 273503 Decal HP Engine...
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODE[. NL_BER 917.270820 LIFT ASSEMBLY 29 --._._ 25 24...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - it,'iODEL NU_BER 917.270820 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION !59460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm 159471 Sha|tAsm Lift t05767X Pin Groove 120&q,002 E Ring 19211621 Washer 21t32 x t x 2t Ga t20183X Bearing Nytong 12563IX Grip Handfe Fluted t22365X Button Plunger Read 139865...
- Page 48 TRACTOR ,. - _ODEL NU[_,r_BER 9 '17.270820 MOWERDECK IOZ ''_" 21 22...
- Page 49 "TRACTOR -- MODEL NUI'vIBER 917.270820 MOWER DECK PART PAR'i" DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 144393 Mower Housing 141043 Guard, Tuv Idler (94) STD533107 Bolt 162113 Knob Custom Oval V-Boil 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 144200 Front 142427 Rod, Clutcl_, Primary, with Nibs 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 131870 Spring, Return...
- Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NU_,_Et, ER 917.2.70820 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - _,/tODI:=L NU_'_BER 310-650...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL f'_U_diBER 917.270820 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 310-650 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Wasiler 7/16 x 7/8 × .060 532142930 Housing, Lower 532142884 Dtlferentlal Assembly 532142931 Assembly, UpperHoustng 532150829 Washer 3/4 x t 5 x ,13 532142932 Seal, Llp 532142991...
- Page 52 TRACTOR -° MODEL NUMBER 9t7.270820 BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE-MODEL NUMBER42E707,TYPENUMBER2631.-E1 220 @3 230 _-_ £_t 165 ..,_ 842 284A...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 9t 7.270820 BRtGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 • 51 121 CARBURETOR KiT] @ 634 @ 75 i006 _635...
- Page 54 TRACTOF'Y - - _IODEL NUMBER 9_ 7.270820 BRIGG$ & STRATTON ENGtNE.4VtODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE; NUMBER 2G31-E1 _ L_61s_ A......// 209A 414 207 y @ ss2...
- Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBEF_ 917,270820 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631.-E1 1019 LABEL KIT l _t_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL _oI--"_\\ "A__._ _" _,=_...
- Page 56 TRACTOR - - _]ODEL NU_P_,ER 917.270820 BRtGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 _<EY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 497074 CyfinderAssembly 281412 Spacer, Carburetor Bushlng 270884 " Gasket, Intake Manifold 399265 " Seal, Oil Mounting 391086 Sump, Engine 93970 Screw, Hex Head, 493304 Head, Cylinder #1...
- Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270820 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Lever Assembly, Governor 272645 " Gasket, Base 491297 Washer 224816 Bafiie, Air, Cylinder #2 62199 Wasi_er,GovemorCrank, Inside 491304 Ptate, Back 223882 Shteld, Fuel Spray 92278 Nut, Hex_...
- Page 58 TRACTOR o o _'v'IODEL NUMBER 917,270820 SCHEMATIC BATTERY O--\jD, FUSE 30 AMP STARTER AMMETER BL_CK _OPTIONAL) , C,W--, ---TO l ..CLUTCH ! BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SEAT SWITCH IGNITION ..(NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH WHILE l..I ... 8_ACK ..ATT MENT CLUTCH "q r'-r4OIINDtNG (CLUTCH OFF)
- Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SBGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 o MAX. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not _,_ _,_ greater than...
- Page 60 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days a week loS00-366 PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega dornicilio - 1,,800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800o4-REPA R (I -800-473-.7274)