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Owner's Manual
[RRFTSMRN°
19.0 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.270780
• 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:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
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- Page 1 CAUTION For answers to your questions about this product, Call: Read and follow all 1-800-659-5917 Safety Rules and Instructions Sears Craftsman Help Line before operating this equip- 5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat ment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman...
- Page 2 Please contact your nearest service center. After 30 days from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip- ment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will still be avail- able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply).
- Page 3 • • Donottrytostabilizethemachineby Turn off blades when not mowing. putting your foot on the ground. • Stop engine before removing grass • Do not use grass catcher on steep catcher or unclogging chute. slopes. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
- Page 4 • _Vtowerl_lac_e_sare_h_rp a_nd_ can cut. ad'._stmentss or r_epairs _ithn WVra@ _ btl_zu:_e(s) _r _weatr gloves, _runr_ng. uuse extzca c_uJtmon w_he_n s_rv_cing them. _m'ner c_omponer_ts a_e subject . _heck _ral_a o_oera_tiom fr_qt_ently. _amag_, and de_edoDration, Jutd exl_ose mowing I_arts or PAdjt._-'t _nd servvice as Te_uired.
- 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, engineer d and manufactur to give you the best possible dependability and performance.
- Page 6 Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x I (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) LargeFlat Washer (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Knob (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/-16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge (2) Lock...
- Page 7 Pads packed separately in carton Steedng Seat Boot Video Cassette Mulcher Rate Steering Wheel Manual Parts Bag Pads Bag contents not shown full size 2) Center- (2) Shoulder Bolts lock Nuts 12)Washers 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge iL_._r-- Steering Wheel Adapter Extension Steering Shaft...
- 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 pads and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
- Page 9 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING CHECK BATTERY HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this • Lift hood to raised position. manual). • If this battery is put into service after •...
- Page 10 V' CHECKLIST Hook Points Weld Nut From Down The Top PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: Lock V' All assembly instructions have been Weld Washer completed. v' No i'emaining loose parts in carton. Latch Latch Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum I hour at 6 amps).
- Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING LIGHTS ON OIL PRESSURE ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF ® PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT...
- Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READTHISOWNER'SMANUALAND SAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATING 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. Light Switch Position Attachment Ignition Clutch Lever Switch Ammeter Lift Lever Choke Throttle Control Attachment...
- Page 13 The operationof anytractorcan resultin 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 stan- dard safety glasses.
- Page 14 • If slowing is necessary, move throttle The cutting height rangeis approximate- control lever to slower position. ly 1-1/2to 4". The heights are measured • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push from the ground to the blade tip with the clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi- engine not running.
- Page 15 • Be sure freewheel control is in the BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE transmission engaged position. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • Sit on seat in operating position, • The engine in your tractor has been depress clutch/brake pedal and set shipped, from the factory, already filled parking brake.
- Page 16 AUTOMATIC NOTE: During this procedure there will be TRANSMISSION WARM-UP no movement of drive wheels. The air is • Before driving the unit in cold weather, being removed from hydraulic drive sys- the transmission should be warmed tem. as follows: •...
- Page 17 • Always operate engine at full throttle * Avoid.cutting your lawn when it is wet. when mowing to assurebettermowing Wet grass tends to form clumps and performance andproperdischargeof interferes with the mulching action. The material. Regulate ground speed by se- best time to mow your lawn is the eady lecting a low enough gear to give the afternoon.
- Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FILL IN DATES /__S '__€._ _.,_ AS YOU COMPLETE R,_t R EGU LARSE RVICE _f'_.,/_d,_ SERVICE DATES Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check forLooseFasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Claan Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle COOling...
- Page 19 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen per- on mandrel assembly. forming any maintenance. • Reassemble hex belt, lock washer and BRAKE OPERATION flat washer in exact order as shown. • Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet torque).
- Page 20 ENGINE • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. LUBRICATION • Keep small vent holes open. Only use high quality detergent oil rated • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. with API service classification SF, SG or NOTE: The original equipment battery on SH.
- Page 21 CLEAN AIR SCREEN ENGINE COOLING FINS Air screenmustbe keptfree of dirt and Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine chaffto preventenginedamagefrom over- cooling fins to prevent engine damage heating.Cleanwith a wire brushor com- from overheating. Air guide covers must pressedair to removedirt andstubbem be removed.
- Page 22 • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free Clamp Clamp 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- tor are covered to keep water out.
- Page 23 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are Adjust the mower while tractor is parked equal in length. Both links should be on level ground or driveway. Make sure approximately 10-3/8". tires are properly inflated (See =PROD- •...
- Page 24 • Pullbelt awayfrommower. • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves BELTINSTALLATION - and inside all belt guides. • Install mower in reverse order of • Install new belt in reverse order of removal instructions. removal. Idler Mandrel Pulleys Pulley Mandrel Pulley...
- Page 25 TO ADJUSTMOTIONCONTROLLEVER TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS The motioncontrolleverhas beenpreset • Block up axle securely. at the • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and factory and adjustment should not washers to allow wheel removal (rear be rlecessary. wheel contains a square key - Do not If for any reason the motion control lever lose).
- Page 26 • Connect the other end of the BLACK TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the away from fuel tank and battery. backside of the grill. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE...
- Page 27 TO ADJUSTCHOKECONTROL • With engine off turn idle mixture screw in (clockwise) closing itfinger tight and The chokecontrolhas beenpreset at the then tum out (countemlockwise) 1-1/4 factory and adjustment should not be nec- to 1-112 turns. essary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable.
- Page 28 fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- methanol) can attract moisture which leads age at the end of the season or if the trac- to separation and formation of acids during tor will not be used for 30 days or more. storage.
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start • Out of fuel. • Fill fuel tank. • See "TO START ENGINE" in • Engine not =CHOKED" prop- Operation section. • Wait several minutes before • Engine flooded. attempting to start. •...
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power (coot'd) • Build-up of grass, leaves and • Clean underside of mower hous- trash under mower. ing. • Dirty air filter. • Clean/replace air filter. • Low oil level/dirty oil. I • Check oil level/change oil. •...
- Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTIN!; CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION • Level mower deck. Poor grass discharge • Mower deck not level. (cont'd) • Low/uneven tire air pressure. • Check tires for proper air pres- sure. • Worn, bent or loose blade. • Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.
- Page 32 SERVICE NOTES...
- Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270780 SCHEMATIC BATFERY FUSE3OAMP. STARTER _J_K '© ' O-+-- WHITE CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDALUP) SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH 8LACK GROUNDING CONNECTOR (OPTIONAL) ,GN,T,ON I----oSPA LUGe-- UNIT PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES) C_A_ _Po_ 21 VOLI_ AC k_hLO 3_O #_M 3 AMP DC o _ (CHARGINGSYSTi_M DISCONNECTED LR_41_NG...
- Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270780 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 35 Cable, Ground 121305X Switch, Seat 140301 Switch, Ignition4 Position 124211X Nut, Ignition 141226 Cover, IgnitionSwitch 109310X Key, Molded, Craftsman 156442 Harness, Ignition 71110408 Bolt BIKFin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x 1/2 131563 Cover, Terminal 145673 Solonoid 73640400 Nut Keps Blk Hex 1/4-20 UNC...
- Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270780 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
- Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270780 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 160392 Chassis 140356 Drawbar 17490612 Screw, Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type Tf STD551025 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 155272 BumperHood/Dash 161917X013 Dash, Silk.screened STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, LH 145660...
- Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270780 GROUND DRIVE 64 50 71_1619 27.._" 147_ 9!521 .146...
- Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,270780 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150071 Traneaxle ( See Breakdown) STD551143 Washer Hydro Gear Model No. 319- 154778 Keeper Bolt Engine Hydro 0650 134683 Guide Bolt RH Engine 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 140158 Strop Torque Lh Hydro 18/20"...
- Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270780 STEERING ASSEMBLY "----_-€,3 ..,-__.._j ,'------42 $&...
- Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270780 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 154427 FrontAxle Assembly 156483 Spindle Assembly,LH. 157473 SpiedleAssembly,R.H. 6266H Beadng, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029 Ring, Klip 3366R...
- Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270780 ENGINE _"'_26 _." (_., I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
- Page 43 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270780 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 162152 ControlThrot Paddle32 22 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T Engine(See Breakdown)BdggsModel No. 42E707-2631-El 149723 MufflerExhaust 144069 ExhaustAsm. Left 144068 Exhaust Asm, Right 138129 Clamp Tube Double Engine 150176 Bolt 5/16 - 18 UNC X 3/4 W/Seres 145552 Heat Shield Lt STD551125...
- Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270780 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION BracketPntb_m_mg Switch 140122 Seat,,e_._ _ 121246X 140551 Bracket-PntPivotSeat (bit() 121248X Bushing Snapm<NylS0Id BoltRdhd Slit Nk1/4-20x1-1/2 74760616 BoltFin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 72050412 19131610 Washer13/32 X 3/4 X10 Ga 134300 Spacer Sp_i28 X 96 Z_c Spring CprmI 27 Bmk Pr_...
- Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270780 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156439 163203 Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Fender Danger Sears 163205 Decal Fend Auto Sears Gold Mulching 149516 165389 Decal HP Engine Decal Battery 133644 167181 Decal Malnt Customer Decal, Replacement Sears Dora 138311...
- Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270780 LIFT ASSEMBLY I" /"...
- Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270780 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 LiftLever In_er WireAsm. 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring 19211621 Washar21/32x 1 x21 Ga. 120183X Beadng Nylong 125631X Grip Handle Ruted 122365)( ButtonPlunger Read 139865 LinkAsm LiftLH.
- Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270780 MOWER DECK _132 ,_21 >21 113 111 115'...
- Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270780 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 164961 Mower Housing 141043 Guard, Tuv Idler (94) STD533107 Bolt 162113 KnobCustom Oval 138017 BmcketAssembly, S wayBar, 144200 V-Belt Front 142427 Red, Clutch, Pdrna_y, w ith Nibs 138440 BracketAssembly,Sway Bar 131870 Spdng, Retum STD624008...
- Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270780 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE o- MODEL NUMBER 319-650...
- Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270780 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-650 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 532142930 Housing,Lower 532142884 Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060 532142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 532150829 Differential A ssembly 532142932 Seal, Lip 532142991 Washer 3/4 x 1.5 x .13 532142928 Ring, Wire Retaining 532142961...
- Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270780 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 868(_ . 40 552A 615 q_ 220 _ 41p15 284A 524 o...
- Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270780 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 1358 GASKET SET J r'-_ 202 _3...
- Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270780 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 _615A 209A 414 297 y...
- Page 55 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270780 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 _ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS INSTRUCTION MANUAL TOINSTALLSEE REPAIR 308__ 306A_...
- Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270780 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 KEY-PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 497074 CylloderAssembly 281412 Spacer, Carburetor 399265 Bushing 270884 * Gasket, Intake Manifold 391086 * Seal, Oil Mounting 493304 Sump, Engine 93970 Screw, Hex Head, 493457 Head, Cylinder #1...
- Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270780 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 491297 LeverAesembly,Govemor 272645 * Casket, Base 62199 Washer 224816 Baffle, Air,Cylinder #2 223882 Washer, Governor Crank, Inside 491304 Plate, Back 224995 Shield, Fuel Spray 92278 Nut, Hex.
- Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL GUIDE greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme erate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not caution when changing dlrecUon on slopes.
- Page 60 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274) Para pedir servicio...