Craftsman 917.27084 manual

Owner's Manui_l CRAFTSMAN + 20.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.270840 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip- ment. For answers to your questioJ ; about this product, Call: 1-800-659-591[...]

Warranty .................. . .................. , ........... 2 Safety Rules ......................... ,, ............... 2 Product Specifications ........................... 5 Assembly ..................... ,...._ ......... _ .......... 8 Operation ............. . ..................... _; ......... 12 Maintenance Schedule.:...: ..................[...]

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

• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. • Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and detedoration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended pads, when necessary. • Mower blades and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) o[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3ASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED AND TYPE: REGULAR OIL TYPE SAE 30 API-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: Champion RJ19LM (GAP: .030") OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .005-.007 EXHAUS'E .009-.011 GROUND SPEED FORWARD: 0-5.5 (MPH): REVERSE: 0- 2.4 TIRE PRESSUR[...]

Parts Bag contents shown full size f / © (1) Hex Bolt 5116-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Hex BoAt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Large Flat Washer @ (1) Locknut 5/16-18 i (1) Knob (1) Washer i7/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge (2) Lock Washers #10 (2) Weld Nuts #10 _#10 x 5/8[...]

Parts packed separately in carton Manual Seat Video Cassette Mulc-_er Plate Parts Bag Steenng Boot !? Steedng Wheel Parts Bag contents not shown full size (2) Shoulder Bolts _(2) Center- " lock Nuts (2) Washers 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge Steedng Wheel Adapter Slope Sheet (2) Keys _ t Steedng Extension Steedng Shaft (2) Gauge Wheel Insert Wheels _=J [...]

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those pads left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tract_ 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 RE[...]

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY • Lift hood to raised position. • If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge bat- tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTE- NANCE section of this manual for charging instructions). ÷. _... o.. [...]

i INSTALL MULCHER PLATE , • install two latch hooks to mulcher plate • using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. • _ghten hardware securely. • Raise and hold deflector shield in up- right position. • Place front of mulcher [...]

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

These symbols m_y appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON ® OVER TEMP Ijim I LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED[...]

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'SMANUAL AND SAFETY RULESBEFORE OPERATING YOU_ 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 Ught Switch Position Ammeter Choke Throttle _ntrol&quo[...]

The operation of any tractorcan result in foreign objects throwninto the eyes, whichcan result in severe eye damage. Always wear safetyglasses or eye shieldswhile operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles, or stan- dard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR Your tractor[...]

• Turn knob clockwise (G) to raise cutting height. • Turn knob counterclockwise (,b)to lower cutting height. The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are ap- proximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height [...]

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL i The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If nec[...]

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM-UP • Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows: • Be sure the tractor is on level ground. • Place the motion control lever in neu- tral. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake slowly retum to operating position. • Allow one minute for transmission to warm[...]

• 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 throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by se- lecting a low enough gear to give the mower the best cutting perfor[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE __ ._,_/_o_/'_'_'_y AS YOU COMPLETE _u'/._/,_/,_/._/._'_.___'f_R-_._'q_._OR_ REGULAR SERVICE d_,."_ _"_/_"_/_'_/"_''_'_"_f'_ SERVICE DATES Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems I_ R Check [...]

TRACTOR Alwaysobserve safety rules whenper- formingany maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If_tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake mustbe adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See [...]

• Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. TO CLEAN BATI'ERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and ter- minals can cause the battery to =leak" power. • Remove terminal guard. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED b[...]

AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using 8 dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. • Remove knob(s) and cover. TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER[...]

Clamp Clamp Fuel Filter CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free 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- trical system, muffler, air filter and car[...]

TO LEVEL MOWERHOUSING Adjust the mower while tractoris parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properlyinflated(See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS'). If tiros are over or underinflated, you will not propedy adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the midpoint of both sides of m[...]

BELTINSTALLATION - • Install new bolt in reverseorder of removal. Mandrel Pulley • Make sure bolt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. • Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. Idler Pulleys Mandrel Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE ' TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable Park the t[...]

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. • Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. • Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move forward or backward. • Hold motion control lever in that positio[...]

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - • Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat- tery, taking care not to short against chassis. • Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery. • Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery. [...]

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- SEMBLY • Raise hood. Unsnap headlight wire connector. • Stand Jn front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedures. Connector Clamp Screw Quarter Circle Choke Closed Casing Clamp Screw ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission[...]

• While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw, tum idle mixture screw in(clockwise) until engine begins to die and then turn out (countemlock- wise) until engine runs rough. Tum screw to a point midway between those two positions. • Continue to hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 90[...]

• Drain the fuel tank. • Start the engineand let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. o Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. , Use fresh fuel next season. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage.[...]

"ROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Hard to start Engine will not tum ore r Engine clicks but will not start Loss oi power • Out of fuel. • Engine not'CHOKED" prop- erly. • Engine flooded. • Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. • Dirty fuel filter. • Water in fuel. • Loose or damaged wiring. ?[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Loss of power (cont,d) CAUSE • Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. • Dirty air tilter. • Low oil level/dirty oil. • Faulty spark plug. • Dirty fuel filter. • Stale or dirty fuel. • Water in fuel. • Spark plug wire loose. Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Poor grass discharge • Mower deck not level. ! (cont'd) • Low/uneven tire air pressure. Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of ddve Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" • Worn, bent or loose blade. • Buildup of grass, leaves and trash und[...]

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ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Batten/ 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20x3/4 8 7603J Tray, Battery 10 145211 Bolt, BtrFront 114-20x7-1/2 11 150109 Holddown Batten/FrOnt Mount 12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4 16 153664 Switch IntedockPush-In 19 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4 20 73350400 Nut, Hex[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 58 28 12 31' 6O S3 23 54 14 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 165583 2 140356 3 17490612 4 STD551025 5 155272 9 161917X013 10 STD533710 11 155927 12 145660 13 155936 14 17490608 17 144983X558 18 126938X 20 156437 23 124028X 25 19131312 25 STD541437 28 145198X558 29 155217 30 154791X558 31 139976 37 17490508 38 139886 39 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 ;ROUND DRIVE 71 ;156 1M 38"-_ 147 32 /30 103 97 62 16 02 16 _ ' _ 98 3O 61 .146 115 27 84 38[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART NO. NO. 2 142431 3 143995 B 165866 10 STD561210 14 10040400 15 74490544 16 STD541431 18 STD523710 19 STD541437 21 130564 22 145627 24 73350600 25 10_888X 26 STD551037 27 STD561210 28 1452O4 29 124236X 30 130807 32 74760512 34 155071 35 120183X 36 19211616 37 1572H 38 131494 39 s'rD523727[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 STEERING ASSEMBLY "------- Ikl , ._.s I s1_$ 4 40[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 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 13 154779 15 73901000 17 156546 18 57079 19 160395 22 165857 23 165851 25 154406 26 126847X 27 136874 28 19131416 29 17490612 30 STD561210 32 130465 36 155O99 3[...]

NGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 _"'_ 26 17 17 39 31 i i 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester / 4 42[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 162152 2 17720410 4 149723 5 144069 6 144O68 7 138129 8 150176 10 145552 11 STD551125 12 STD522507 . 13 272250 14 13280336 15 13200300 16 STD551237 17 17490624 23 159880 25 145996 26 73920600 27 152927 29 137180 31 157103 32 161696 33 12348"/X 34 106082X 35 17490512 37 8[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 SEAT ASSEMBLY 21 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 140123 2 140551 3 74760616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 17490616 9 19131614 10 155925 11 166369 DESCRIPTION Seat 3450 BIk/'olk Craftsman 12 121246X Bracket Pet Pivot Seat (blk) 13 121248X BOll Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 14 72050412 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga 15 1[...]

DECALS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 2 9 14 6 3 19 22 2O 7 13 11 2 14 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 11 13 PART NO. 156439 163205 163200 163202 2735o3 133644 167181 163204 156811 146046 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal Fender Danger Sears 14 166927 Decal Fend Auto Sears Gold 15 160396 Decal Hood Rh Craftsman 19 138047 Decal Hood Lh Craftsman 20 166[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 .IFT ASSEMBLY 29_ 27 4 6 23 49 30 3 19 3 13 19 20 ._ 1718 20 / 15 _,. 16 _ 15 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION I 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wke Asm. 2 159471 ShaftAsm. Lift 3 105767X Pin Groove 4 12000002 E Fling 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x I x 21 Ga, 6 120183X Bearing Nylong 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X ButtonPlunger Read 11 139865 LinkA.smLift LH. 12 139866 UnkAsm Lift R.H[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 MOWER DECK 73 71 // 81 17 78 179 34 31 58 w-21 >21 16 10_ 9_ 21 22 _/'_23 24 28 " 29 ,18 27 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 164961 Mower Housing 59 141043 2 STD533107 Bolt 67 162113 3 138017 Bracket Assembly, SwayBar, 68 144200 Front 71 142427 4 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 72 131870 5 STD624008 Retainer Spdng 73 127847 6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 74 121748X 8 850857 B[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 IYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650 28 59 23 17 4 5O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 142930 Housing, Lower 43 142884 Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060 2 142931 Assembly,Upper Housing 44 150829 Differential Assembly 3 142932 Seal, Lip 52 142991 Washer 3/4 x 1.5 x .13 4 142928 Ring, Wire Retaining 53 1[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1 5 552A 552 @ 404 o 113: 2set 11010LABEL Krr J 11058 OWNER'S MANUAL I "k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS 15 _ 10 INSTALL SEEREPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 52[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0i45-E1 208_ _ 202 5°_i _7,2,2 _o3_ 534 54_- ''_ 51A _ 725 _ _:_ INSTRUCTION MANUAL 859 _ 392 _2_ 391 435'" [ 1036 LABEL KIT-EMISSION I 637 95 ,, 807 e 971 73 "_.' 332 _4_ 78_ 1006 726 '_: I 53[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 3RIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1 J97 _' 544 513 803 801 797A 797 358 GASKET SET 634 _ 7 54[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 498583 2 399265 3 91086 4 493304 5 214517 5A 214518 7 271867 7A 271868 8 495754 9 278O3 10 94382 10A 94380 11 280225 273399 271188 271189 13 94565 15 94239 16 690666 19 399264 20 29167[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 392 693491 O+ Spring-Pump Diaphragm 404 223882 Washer (Govemor Crank) 423 94674 Screw (Air Cleaner Base) 425 94823 SGrew (Air Cleaner Cover) 432 693492 O+ Cap-Spring 433 693489 •+ Diap[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 BATTERY BJ_K REO AMMETER (OPTIONAL) V_T_ )G LI i l _ IGNlllON SWITCH SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) I JtJU;K GROUND#NG CONNECTOR {OPTIONAL) _ SPARK IGNITION _ PLUS A d GAP UNIT ( _2PLUGS ON TW,N CYL B_IGINES) CK_ _t'4)lrlEM OUlr k°tK 2S voLn) AC MIN. t _ RPM 3AMP DC e 36GO RpM (CHARGING SYSI1EM Ol_CO_[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL O1 _D t /_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15"), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution _lng direction on slopes.[...]

For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HO M E s" (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pibces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am-11p[...]