Craftsman 917.271110 manual

Owner's Manual cnnFTS n# + 16.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.271110 • 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: 1-800-6[...]

Warranty ................................................. 2 Safety Rules ........................................... 2 Assembly ................................................ 8 Operation .............................................. 12 Maintenance Schedule ......................... 19 Maintenance ......................................... 19 Pro[...]

•Tum off blades when not mowing. • Stop engine before removing grass catcheror unclogging chute. • Mow only in daylight or goodartificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Watchfor trafficwhen operating near or crossing roadways. • Use extra care when loadingor unload- ing the machine i[...]

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

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS CAPACITY AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE SAE 30 (API-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F) SAE 10W-30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: W/RLTER: 4.0 PINTS WK_ FILTER: 3.5 PINTS SPARK PLUG: Champion J19LM GAP: .030") STD361458- GROUND SPEED FORWARD: (MPH): 1 sr 1.1 2 ND 1.4 3 RD 2.3 4 TM 3.5 5 TM 4.5 6 TM 6.0 REVER[...]

Parts Bag contents shown full size © (1) Large Rat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x I (1) Lockwasher 3/8 Q (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Knol_ (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 _. (2) Weld _. Nuts #10 (2) Washers 3/16 x3/4 x 16 Gauge liltlliillllliillllillll (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Lock Washers #10 [...]

Parts packed separately in .carton Manual (2) Shoulder Seat Plate Video Cassette Steering Boot I Parts Bag Steering Wheel Bolts _(2) Center- lock Nuts (2) Washers 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge Parts Bag contents not shown full size (2) Front Link Assemblies in Steering Wheel Adapter /_ _St_ri_g Insert _).._ I 1 (2) Keys I (2) Latch Hook Assemblys[...]

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of thoseparts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all partsand hardwareyou assemblemust be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insureproper tightness. Review the video cassettebefore you begin. TOOLS REQUIR[...]

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY ACAUTION: 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- clental grounding. ?[...]

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

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 flat level surface. • - Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING [...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE UGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED ! MOWER LIFT _'l R N H L (®)_1 ATrACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL[...]

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor tofamiliarize 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 _ Lift L[...]

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the I eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Alwayswear safetyglasses I 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. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR You[...]

• The average lawnshould be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool seasonand 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 heightshould be mowedtwice. Make the firstcut rela- tivelyhigh;the second to desired heigh[...]

mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days toassure fuel freshness. IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera- tures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good ,_dAweather starting. RNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or -using ethanolor methano[...]

• When mowing large areas, start by turn- ing to the right so that clippings will dis- charge away from shrubs, fences, drive- ways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand tums until finished. • If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possi- ble fire hazard trom dried clippin[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _./_ __..,,,__.,,_€.J AS YOU COMPLETE DATES lie Check Brake Operation t_ V p Check Tire Pressure I_ i Check Operator Presence and T : Intedock Systems V ° R Check for Loose Fa_enera V* I,/, l/ SharperdIReplace Mower Blades V_4 T LuStre.on Chart V' I/ Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Termin[...]

TRACTOR Alwaysobserve 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 "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments sectionof this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (Se[...]

• 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 necessary. The belt3 are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep tr[...]

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 cartddge. • Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge. • Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut, cover and tighten knob securely. CLEAN AIR INTAKFJCOOLING AREAS To i[...]

,_CAUTION: Before pedorming any service or adjustments: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. * Make sure the blades and all moving pads have completely s[...]

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mowerwhile tractor is parked on levelground or driveway. Make sure tiresare properly inflated (See =PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS'). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not propedy adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SiDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mowerto its highestposition. ° At the midpoint of both sides of mower, m[...]

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

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 axle. Insert square key. • Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely [...]

TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash. ENGINE TO ADJUST THROI"FLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjust- ment is necessary, proceed as[...]

Immediately prepareyour tractor for stor- age at the end of the seasonor if the trac- tor will not be used for 30 days or more. _CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank insidea building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engineto cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for wint[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Hard to start Engine wi, not turn over Engine dicks but will not start Loss Of power • Out of fuel. • Engine not'CHOKED" prop e_. • Engine flooded. • Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. • Dirty fuel filter. • Water in fuel. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Carbure[...]

PROBLEM Lose ofpower (cont'd) TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE • 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. • Spark plug wire loose. Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves s[...]

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 willnot charge Loss of drive Engine =backfires" when fuming engine "OFF" • Worn, bent or loose blade. • Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270720 [ m_p AMMETER (OPTIONAL) IGNITION SWITCH BAI-rERY SOLENOID FUSE 30 AMP. _ _ ' =TAD'n_" _ a I ,,PED_. UP) • ...... I :---_---_ _-_:-_-,-] ! I i P ATT'MENT CLUTCH I • (CLUTCH OFF) I :l-: f : -,,,___'. D t I J ",_' LINE D i ! A I i o: r, €,_ , I ---_ (NOT OCCUPIED) [...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110 i i i / i s i i / 32[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery,12 Volt 28 Amp 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 114-20 x 3/4 3 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge 4 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4 6 STD541025 Nut, Hex 114-20 8 156417 Case, Battery Mech Hinge 16 161343 Switch, Interlock N. OPNJN.OPN 19 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4 20 73[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES I 28 58 12 53 _1 52 55 54 _13 3 60 25 34[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271110 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 160392 ChassisAssemUy 2 140356 Drawbar 3 17490612 Screw, Thd.,Roll. 3/8-16x3/4 4 19131216 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 161917X013 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16x3/4 11 155927 Panel, Dash, LH 12 145660 Clip]',merman Gd][...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110 GROUND DRIVE 36[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271110 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 161451 Transaxle(See Breakdown) 52 STD541431 Dana, Model Number4360-122 53 105710X 2 146682 Spdng, Return, Brake 55 105709X 3 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 56 STD523712 4 12000028 Ring, Retainer 57 160855 5 121520X Strap, Torque 58 127274X 6 17490512 Screw, [...]

TRACTOR " " MODEL NUMBER 917.271110 STEERING ASSEMBLY ,'L': ..... _ ...... i i ¸----- , I _. $2 44...__ 27 17 X / 88[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 Wheel, Steering 2 154427 Axle, Asm Front 3 156483 Spindle, Asm Lh 4 157473 Spindle, Asm Rh 5 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 6 121748X Washer,25/32x1 5/8x16ga 7 19272016 Washer, 27/32x1 1/4x16Ga 8 12000029 Ring, Klip #t5304-75 9 3366R Bearing, Col Strg BIk[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110 i 3 37 40 _ 33 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 6 8O 4 23 4O[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271110 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 162156 Control, Throt I Ch 2 17720410 Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 3 Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler Model No. CV16-43513 4 159420 Muffler 14 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-1/2 15 13200300 Elbow, Std 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt 16 STD551231 Washer 23 159880 Shield, BRN/DBR Guard [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271110 SEAT ASSEMBLY 5 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PART .... KEY PART .... NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 3350 BIk/blk Craftsman 12 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 13 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk[...]

DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110 KEY NO. 1 3 4 5 6 3 / 4 10 PART NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 156368 Decal, Oper. Instr. 10 156439 163200 Decal, Hood, R.H. 12 146046 163202 Decal, Hood, L.H. 14 160396 163207 Decal, Fender Sd White 20 149516 Rad/6sp 42" 21 138047 133644 Decal, Customer Maintenance - - 138311 163263 Dec[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110 LIFT ASSEMBLY 28 27 25 24 23 13 13 19 13 f 32 13 49 30 3 26 .I / ,/ /' ,/ 1' / / 5 4 20 15 44[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110 UFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/Plunger LT 2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 3 105767X Pin Groove 4 120(X)062 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer 21/32xl x21Ga. 6 120183X Bearing Nylon 7 125631X Grip Handle Ruted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Unk Lift Lh Fixed Length 12 1398[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110 MOWER DECK 58 17 ,_-21 21 22 '23 24 _2 26 16 13_ 18 _11 28 27 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 40 41 43 44 45 46 48 49 5O 51 52 53 54 55 155046 Arm, Idler 144393 Mower Housing 56 122052X Spacer, Retainer STD533107 Bolt 56 140086 Spring, Tor[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110 DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-122 2O 21 22 24 47 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110 DANA TRANSAXLE-- MODEL NUMBER D4360-122 KEYPART KEYPART NO.NO. DESCRIPTION NO.NO. 1 160955 Housing, Upper 37 2231J 2 2274J Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X .734 3 134400 Ball, Detent 38 160944 4 105904X Spdr_, Detent 39 124639X 5 160940 Screw, Tapping, No. 10-24 X 40 120472X .482 41 105928X 6 134788 Assy, Kit, Shifter 42[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER J 2_ /-2 20--0 CRANKCASE ] 15 5O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513 CYLINDER H EADNALVE/BREATHER KEYPART NO.NO. CRANKCASE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 12-351-02 12-755-63 12-411-01 12-041-10 12-017-01 12-017-02 12-016-01 12-016-02 X-75-23 12-318-19 25-186-01 12-599--03 M-0640034 12-089-01 12[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL I _ I-- 10 12 20_._ AIR INTAKE I 1-8 4--1;_r BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 4 5 _, $ 13 1--_, m/_13 11 52[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEYPART NO.NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-086-14 2 12-468-03 3 24-162-03 4 M-0639016 5 12-112-01 6 12-157-03 7 41-403-09 8 X-22-11 9 236602 10 X-42-15 11 12-025-35 12 41-155-02 13 M-0548025 14 12-085-01 15 12-132-02 16 X-728-1 17 M-0545010 18 12-58[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513 STARTING SYSTEM J 3_ @ o o ENGINE CONTROLS I to 2 OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I ,_ _-: ,, O mt$ 54[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110 KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513 STARTING SYSTEM KEYPART NO. NO. ENGINE CONTROLS KEYPART DESCRIPTION NO.NO. DESCRIPTION 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 M-0839070 25-O98-O5 12-755-54 12-227 -06 12-170-05 12-221-01 12-227-13 12-211-01 Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x70 (2) Starter assembly (Includes 3-8) Kit, drive [...]

KEY NO. TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513 PART KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION C_N_HA_ J 2 --1 EXHAUST I --1 3m_ FUEL SYSTIEM I _1 /" ,,/13 m14 56[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513 KEY PART NO. NO. KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION FUEL SYSTEM KEYPART NO.NO. 1 M-0641060 3 X-22-11 4 M-0629116 5 12-853-83 6 12-041-02 7 12-053-83 8 12-041-01 9 12-265-04 11 X-309-14 12 52-353-22 13 25-050-02 15 12-559-01 24 12-431-01 NOT ILLUSTRATED[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL O1 t.O SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. 1 Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gredu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caut[...]

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