Craftsman 917.271061 manual

Owner's Manual £RI:IFTSMFIN ° 15.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Model No 917.271061 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-591[...]

,Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules .........................................3 Product Specifications .......................... 5 Assembly .............................................. 7 Operation ............................................10 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 17 Service and Adjustme[...]

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are f[...]

• Keep children out of the mowing area • and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. • • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. • Before and when backing, look • behind and down for small children. ° Never carry children. They may fall off • and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine oper[...]

tAaLOOk " for this symbol to point o_ .impor- sare[y precautions. I[ means u,=,u - TION!H BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. dAeC.A,UTION: In order to prevent.acci- mat starting wnen setlmg up, trans- porting, adjusting or making repairs al- ways disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spaJ:k plug. ACAUTION: Do [...]

Steering Wheel Insert C? I_(1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Steerin_ Boot Steering Wheel (1) Lock washer 3/8 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 J_ Steering Wheel Adapter I Steering Extension Shaft Seat (_Washer (_ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob _) Shoulder olt 5/16-18 Slope Sheet Keys "--t Video Cassette 6[...]

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 [...]

Label Seat Terminal Battery Door INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob, • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. • Place seat on seat pan an[...]

• INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) • Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. • Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. • Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck. • Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck. ACAUTION: Do not remove deflector shi[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the 3roduct. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT 0 PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED MOWERLIFT r 'I R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH L[...]

KNOWYOUR 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 Clutch Lever Ignition Switch Switch Lift Ammeter ..... .. _ Lever .... -- "- [...]

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. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PAR[...]

• The average lawn should be cut to 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. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired [...]

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). TOWING CARTS AND OTHER A'I-rACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer o[...]

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above) • When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast position. • The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) • W[...]

MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are dischar[...]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _ _ _ _,_ _'_ _ _'_" ,s ,oo OOM ,OEO REGULAR SERVICE ATES Check Brake Operation _ Check Tire Pressure _ I_ Check Operator Presence and T Interlock SyStems, I_ R Check for Loose Fasteners _ ll_7 Ik _ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4 T LubricationChart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transe[...]

TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing 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 "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (Se[...]

BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open, • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour, NOTE: The original equipment ba[...]

F._ver Knob Air Cle_ _,_g Nut Cover ( _ ,_------_Rubber Foam_ _ ) Grommet Pre- _ /_-r_ / Cleaner• X.. [_, _J _<Air Cleaner • _ Paper Cartridge .. _ ,_--_Air Cleaner _tr_._-- ._ _9_k'Base _screen _ .... _J_ ..... __--] Oil Fil Cap/ ._- _ Dipstick ('_ _jOil Drain f Plug CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaf[...]

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure- tor, replacement is required. • With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections. • Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor. • Be sure there are no [...]

• Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs. • Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under tractor. IMPORTANT" If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor, remove the front links and hook the clutch spring onto square hole in frame. TO INSTALL MOWER • Raise atta[...]

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. • Pull belt away from mower. B[...]

• 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 position and turn engine off. • While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the adjustment bolt. • Move motion control lev[...]

Positive Terminal Negative Terminal ged Battery PosiUve Terminal Negative Terminal REPLACING BATTERY _1, CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,rings,etc. Positive terminal must be connected fir[...]

o With engine not running, move throttle control lever from slow to choke position. Slowly move lever from choke to fast position. • Check to see if hole in throttle lever and hole in speed control bracket are aligned. • If holes are not aligned, loosen cable clamp screw and align the holes by inserting a pencil or a 1/4" drill bit through[...]

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. _u CAUTION- Neverstore the tractor hd ign_S °wl _er/nf tuheta I_i; Siedec _ an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Enginewill not turn over Engine clicks but will not start CAUSE * Out of fuel. I, Engine not "CHOKED" properly. , Engine flooded. • Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. • Dirty fuel filter. • Waterin fuel. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Carburetor out of adjustment. Servi[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power • Cutting too much grass/too fast. • Throttle in =CHOKE" position. • Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. • Dirty air filter. • Low oil level/dirty oil. • Faulty spark plug. • Dirty fuel filter. • Stale or dirty fuel. • Water in fuel. Excessive vibration Engine con[...]

Mower blades will not rotate TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE • Obstruction in clutch mechanism. Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not I: working (if so equipped) • Battery will not • charge • Loss of drive • Engine "backfires" • whenturning engine "OFF" • Worn/damaged mower drive belt. • Frozen idler pulley. [...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 l BATTERY AMMETER (OPTIONAL) FUSE WHITE CLUTCH / BRAKE CP_DAL UP) , 8_¢K SOLENOID i ..... 1 RED IGNITION SWITCH L ATFMENT CLUTCH r ....... I GREEN (CLUTCH OFF) 185 861 GLU I 'B? , PRESENCE RELAY #1 86 _ SEAT SWITCH {NOT OCCUPIED) I REO -FUEL SHUT-OF-F ' SOLENOID IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUI[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR -- MODE L NUMBER 917.271061[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 163465 2 7476O412 8 156417 16 161343 21 166182 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 166180 27 73510400 26 4207J 29 160784 30 163968 33 140403 40 170219 41 71110408 42 131563 43 145673 45 121433X 52 141940 81 109748X DESCRIPTION Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 Case, Ba[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 t2 31 55 57 F 74 2O8[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 16983O 2 169061 3 17060612 5 155272 9 168337)(013 10 STD53,3710 11 155927 12 145660 13 172107X010 17 144983)(558 18 126938X 25 19131312 26 STD541437 28 156725X558 29 155217X599 30 164918X558 31 139976 37 17490508 38 169834 51 73800400 52 19091416 53 145201 54 16[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 GROUND DRIVE 3O 36[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 ...... Transaxle(SeeBreakdown) 65 STD551143 Hydro Gr 314-0510 66 154778 8 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 70 134683 10 STD561210 PinCotter 1/8xlCAD 71 169183 14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 72 19132012 15 74490544 BoltHexFLGHD5/16-18xGr5 73 169182 16 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 STEERING ASSEMBLY I I "--'_-'_.- 1 p i ...... . ..... I i _41 I 62 44 68 IS 15 4O , / / 47 68 67 6'7 67 13 43 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODE L NUMBER 917.271061 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 154427 3 169840 4 169839 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 169832 11 STD551137 13 136518 15 145212 17 156546 18 57079 19 160395 22 165857 23 165851 25 154406 26 126847X 27 136874 28 19131416 29 17060612 30 STD561210 32 130465 36 155099 37[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 80 31 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 .s i:, JI _ ¢ 40[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 162156 2 17720410 3 ...... 4 159420 13 12-041-03 14 13280328 15 13200300 16 STD551237 23 169837 29 137180 31 109202X 32 158990 33 123487X 37 137040 38 ....... 40 124028X 44 17490412 45 17000612 46 19091416 77 19101216 80 74760508 81 73510400 101 M73030800 105 17120616 DESCRIPTION Control,[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 SEAT ASSEMBLY 8 i 21 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 140123 2 140551 3 71110616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 155925 11 166369 12 121246X KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO, Seat 13 121248X Bracket, Pivot, Seat 14 72050412 Bolt 15 134300 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 16 121250X Clip, Push-In Hinged [...]

DECALS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 21 4 13 10 16 20 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156811 3 171698 4 171699 5 171763 6 133644 8 166887 9 163204 10 156439 12 146046 13 163261 DESCRIPTION Decal, Oper. Instr. Decal, Hood, R.H. Decal, Hood, L.H. Decal Hood Replacement Decal, Customer Maintenance Decal, Deck EZ3 Decal, Fender, Craftsman Decal, Fender Danger [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 13 5 4 6 3 8 ,1 I" I /" / / 6 5 19 13 32 32 13 19 2O 20 15 44[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 2 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 3 105767X Pin, Groove 4 12000002 E-Ring 5 19211621 Washer 21/32x 1 x21 Gauge 6 120183X Bearing, Nylon 7 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 8 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 11 139865 Link, Lift, L.H. 12 139866 L[...]

MOWER DECK TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 157 _Cp 167 _ 156 _''_ 40 _ _r'_Y i, _147 142 34 _ 21 _.116 119 118 19F 21 " 21 22 / 23 , f 24 16 " 1 18 28 27 46[...]

MOWER DECK TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 165892 2 S'rD533107 3 138017 4 165460 5 STD624008 6 130832 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 134149 12 129895 13 137645 14 128774 15 110485X 16 140329 18 72140505 19 132827 20 159770 21 STD541431 22 134753 23 131267 24 105304X 25 123713X 26 110452X 27 130968X428 28 19111016 29 13[...]

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 59 170408 2 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 60 142883 3 170353 Center Section, Assembly 61 142881 4 170354 Swashplate, TrunioeMachined 62 142887 5 169898 Block- Assembly 63 170410 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.271061 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596 AIR INTAKE I @-+ 6--e CRANKSHAFT I -1 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 1 _ 3 15 _4 14 ENGINE CONTROLS I 14_) I_ I/tL _0 r "-'+ '_%'I EXHAUST I _--1 _4 8 // -S 5O[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596 AIR INTAKE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-743-05-S Kit, Air Cleaner (includes Key Numbers 2 thru 12) 2 25-341-02-S Knob, Air Cleaner Cover 3 12-096-24-S Cover, Air Cleaner 4 12-083-08-S Precleaner Element 5 12-100-01-S Wing Nut 6 X-25-63-S Washer, Plain 1/4 7[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596 FUEL SYSTEM I 7 / 8 / 11 J 5 / 3 2 / 1 _--15 t CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I 2S_ 17 5 52[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596 FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 M-641060-S Nut, Hex. Flange M6x1.0 (2) 2 X-22-11-S Washer, Lock 3 M-629116-S Stud (NRP) (2) 4 12-853-94-S Kit, carburetor (Includes 5- 7 Qty. 1 & 25 452 20 Terminal) 5 12-041-02-SGasket, air cleaner 6 12-053-94-S C[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596 IGNITION I ELECTRICAL I _-, OIL PAN / LUBRICATION I _3 c>_-4 6_ / ICRANKCASE J 10 2 3 13 STARTING SYSTEM J 0 & m21 54[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271061 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-086-14-SScrew, Hex Flange M10x 1.5x46 2 12-468-03-SWasher, Plain 3/8 3 24-162-03-S Screen, Grass 4 25-684-47-S Bolt, shoulder (4) 5 12-157-03-S Spacer, Fan (4) 6 X-42[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION "_ "..... SIGHTING _. . CUT ' IUIDE TH-Fs ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL ii d /_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I I _1 _ 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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