Craftsman 16 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR 917.27103 manual

Owner's Manual ® I HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN Model No. 917.27!030 Safety o Assembly o Operation o Maintenance o 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=859=5917 Sears Craftsman Help Lin[...]

Warranty .................................................. 2 Safety Rules ............................................. 2 Assembly ................................................ 8 Operation ............................................... 12 Maintenance Schedule ........................ 18 Maintenance .......................................... t8[...]

o Turn off blades when not mowing. o Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. o Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. o Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. • Use extra care when loading or unload- ing the machine in[...]

o o before restarting. Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running° Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary.. Mower blades are sharp and can[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS CAPACITY AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE SAE t0W-30 API-SFiSGiSH): (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 4.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC [GAP: ,030") GROUND SPEED FORWARD: (MPH): 1 sT 1,1 2 NB 1.4 3 RD 2°3 4 TM 3.5 5 TM 4.5 6 TM 6.0 REVERSE: 1o7 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI [...]

Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-!8 x 1-1/4 (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 × 12 Gauge (1) Shoulder Bolt 5116-18 (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge _" (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Weld _ (2) Lock Nuts #10 Washers #10 ., ; ,,, 6 .L ,,L,,,,_,,[...]

Seat Parts packed separately in carton r-q Muicher Plate Video Cassette .......... r ,,,r ,, Steering Boot Manual (2) Shoulder Bolts Slope Sheet i { I l t b I 1 ..J_ Parts Bag Steering Wheel __2) Center- (2) Washers 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge Parts Bag contents not shown full size _O (2) Gauge Wheels L_,__.._.J Steering Wheel Adapter (2) Latch Hook Assem[...]

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. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS [...]

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY _kCAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, re- move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be con- nected first to prevent sparking from acci- dental grounding. . [...]

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 5 of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly l[...]

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are proper- ly adjusted to ensure optimum mower per- formance. - Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a fiat level surface. o Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See '_FO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGH[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF FUEL CHOKE REVERSE FORWARD OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON l MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED FAST OVER TEMP LIGHT UNLOCKED SLOW MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LO[...]

KNOW YOUR 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 Ignition Clutch Lever Switch Light Switch Position Throttle/Choke Control Clutch/[...]

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 the spectacles, or standard safety glasses. -lOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR &apo[...]

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. o For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice° Make the first cut rela- tively high; the second to desired height. TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor[...]

quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. IMPORTANT:When operating in tempera- tures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting. _WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads [...]

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possi- ble fire hazard from dried clippings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height. o Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave unde- sirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing. ° Always operate engine at full thr[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /__/_o__i " AS YOU COMPLETE REGo R SERV,OE / ERV,OE DATES Check Brake Operation _ CheckTire Pressu,e e" e" Check Operator Presence and T ln!erlook Systems , , a Check for Loose Fasteners .... i_ ' ' ...... 6##7 '_ ............ Sharpen/Replace Mower Diodes e#'4 T Lubri[...]

TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance° BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See '%0 ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES o Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (S[...]

o Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. • Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BAT- TERY" in the Assembly section of this manual). V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if neoessary_ The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep[...]

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE • Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged car- tridge. NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge. ° Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge. ° Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut, cover and tighten knob securely. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To in[...]

_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: - Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. - Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. , Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. o Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key, ° Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. •[...]

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway° Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS"). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position. o At the midpoint of both sides [...]

BELT INSTALLATION - o Install new belt in reverse order of removal° o Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves idler Pulley and inside all belt guides. Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. Idler Pulley Mandrel Pulley Mandrel Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the ri[...]

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR-REPAIRS • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). ° Repair tire and reassemble. , On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axleo Insert square key. • Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in [...]

ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non- road engine repair establishment or indi- vidual. Warranty repairs must be per- formed by an authorized engine manufac- turer's service outleL TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The t[...]

immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- tor will not be used for 30 days or more. _CAUTION- Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM .... CAUSE,, Will not start , . Out of fuel. Hard to start Engine will not turn over ll,,i _l Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power n,,ui i . Engine not "CHOKED' prop- ei ly • Engine flooded • Bad spark plug • I_rty air filter . Dirty fuel filter° Water in fuel • Loose or damaged wiring ° C[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION i i i, i ,,H,,,,,,, Loss of power' (co'n't'd) • '""'Build-up of grass, leaves and = Clean underside of mower hous- trash under mower_ , Dirty air filter. ° Low oil level/dirty oilo ° Faulty spark plug. • Dirty fuel filter. • Stale or dirty fuel. • Water[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM ;CAUSE ] ,m,, ,, Poor grass discharge • Mower deck not level° (cont'd) Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" ° Ldw/uneven tire air pressure_ • Wbrn, bent or loose blade. o Buildup of grass, leaves and tr_ish under mo[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 02103-(WH#161351) RED BATTERY E_,AC_ ! SOLENOID AMMETER (OPTIONAL) IGNITION SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" OFF G + M + L NoNE RUN/LIGHT, B+ L A+Y L RUN , B + L NONE START 9 + L + S NONE FUSE 30 AMP CLUTCH / BRAKE I _ (PEDAL UP) STARTER _J AT_T-CLUTC' (CLUTCH OFF) LINE t PR[...]

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ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 163465 2 74760412 3 8TD551025 4 STD551125 6 8TD541025 8 156417 16 161343 19 STD551125 20 7335040O 21 14743O 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 108824X 28 4207J 29 160784! 30 140301 31 124211X 32 141226 33 109310X 40 161351 41 71110408 42 13'1563 43 145673 44 73640400 45 '122822[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 28 58 12 3t t4 11_'_"_ 37 53 54 57 60 3 3 74 37 14 34[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 160392 2 t40356 3 17490612 4 1913"12_6 5 155272 9 161917X013 10 STD533710 11 155927 12 145660 13 155936 t4 17490608 t7 144983X558 18 126938X 25 19131312 26 STD541437 28 145198X558 29 155217 30 151287X558 31 139976 37 17490508 38 139886 39 139887 51 738004[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 GROUND DRIVE / 84 42 116 52 18 21 6 32 52 61 48 27 ._ 150 151 51 37 26 27 36[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 --- Transaxle(See Breakdown) 52 STD541431 Dana, Modei Number4360-122 53 105710X 2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 55 105709X 3 123666X Pulley, Transax[e 56 STD523712 4 12000028 Ring, Retainer 57 160855 5 121520X Strap, Torque 58 127274X 6 17490512 Screw, Th[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 STEERING ASSEMBLY t .+ C-._2-2&-. , t zt: t _ I 62 44 51__54 27 _ 17 _= = i 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 154427 3 156483 4 157473 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 156438 11 STD551137 I3 154779 15 73901000 17 156546 18 57079 19 124035X 20 126684X 22 71200410 23 127501 25 154406 26 126847X 27 136874 28 19131416 29 17490612 30 STD561210 32 1304[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 80 13_77 _'_ i 23 / 4O[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 14 15 16 23 29 31 32 33 35 37 38 4O 44 46 62 77 79 80 81 NOTE: PART NO. 162156 17720410 159420 13280328 1320030O STD551231 159880 137180 109202X 158990 123487X 17490512 137040 124028)( 17490412 19091416 STD551131 19101216 M740108025 74760508 128861 DESCRIPTION Control, Throttle/choke Screw,[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 21 PART KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 13 121248X 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 14 72050412 STD523710 Bolt 15 134300 19131610 Washer 13/32xl xl0Gauge 16 121250X 145006 Clip, Push=In Hinged 17 123976X STD541437 Nut 2 ! 153236 124181X Spring[...]

DECALS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 6 3 10 i2 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 156368 2 163262 3 163200 4 163202 5 163207 6 133644 8 163203 9 163204 t 0 156439 DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO, Decal, Oper. Instr_ 12 146046 Decal, Dash Pnt Kohler 14 160396 Decal, Hood, R.H.. 20 149516 Decal, Hood, L.H. 21 138047 Decal, Fend Sd Sht -- 138311 Decals CUstomer Maint[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 LiFT ASSEMBLY 28 27 25 24 23 11 13 4 6 49 3O 3 50 26 7 8 t / t / l / ! ! 5 20 _._ 161718 20 15 44[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Wire Asm inner/Sprg wlPlunger LT 2 159471 Shaft Asm, Lift 3 105767X Pin Groove 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x I x 21 Ga 6 120183X Bearing Nylon 7 125631X GripHandle Ruted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Uft Lh Fixed Length 12 13[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 MOWER DECK 76 92 34 33 32 t05 '106 21 22 23 24 25 26 46[...]

MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. 1 144393 2 STD533107 3 138017 4 138440 5 STD624008 6 130832 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 134149 12 129895 13 137645 14 128774 15 1t0485X 16 140329 t7 72110610 t8 STD533106 19 132827 20 159770 21 STD541431 22 134753 23 131267 24 105304X 25 123713X 26 110452X 27 130968 28 19111016 29 131491 30 157722 31 129963 32 1535[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 DANA TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 4360-122 20 21 22 27 53 24 31 32 25 33 44 7 47 4-B 49 50 62 63 67 7O 48[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 4360-122 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 160955 Housing, Upper 37 2231J 2274J Screw, Tapping, !/4-20 X .734 134400 Ball, Detent 38 160944 105904X Spring, Detent 39 124639[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43514 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I 23 22_6t C.A.KCAS I 5O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER cvi6s, TYPE NUMBER PS-43514 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE!BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. 1 12-351-02 Lifter, valve (2) 1 2 12-755-63 Kit, cylinder head (Includes 3- 2 17) 3 3 12-411-01 Rod, push (2) 4 4 12-041-10 Gasket, cylinder head 5 5 12-017-01 Valve, intake (Std.) [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43514 0 @ 5_ to 2 52[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43514 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY NO. t 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PART NO. M.0839070 25-098-05 12-755-54 12-227.06 12-! 70-05 12-221-01 12-227-13 12-211.01 KEY DESCRIPTION NO, Screw, hex. flange MSx125x70 1 (2) 2 Starter assembly (Includes 3-8) 3 Kit, drive end Cap, d[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43514 2 ill ill illlll i i 3_ /t3 "-11 3 2 54[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271030 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43514 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO, NO, 1 M.0641060 3 X-22-11 4 M.0629116 5 12-853-83 6 12.04t-02 7 12.053-83 8 12-041-0t 9 12-265-04 11 X-309-14 12 52-353-22 !3 25-050.02 15 12-559-01 24 t 2431.01 NOT ILLUSTRATED 12-757-02 12-757-03 12-041 -Of 12.04 t .02 [...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SaGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATaON O1 (D ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. !__A Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I A_ greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- J ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise ex[...]

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