Craftsman 917.27113 manual

Owner's Manual [RRFTSMRW 16.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSA)_F_ LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.271130 • 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-[...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 ,, ,_ Service and Adjustments .................... 20 Safety Rules ......................................... 3- Storable ............................................... 26 Product Specifications ........................ ._.5 Troubleshooting ................................. 27 Assembly ....[...]

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[...]

• 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 operation. • Never allow children to operate the machine. • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. SERVICE • [...]

ALook for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTIONU! BECOMEAWAREt!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. &CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. _CAUTION: Do not coast dow[...]

Steering Wheel Insert I_(1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x I Steerin,c_ Boot Steering Wheel (1) Lock washer 3/8 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 =_ Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (_Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 t teering Extension Shaft _) Shoulder olt 5/16-18 Slope Sheet Keys D 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 befor you begin. TOOLS R[...]

Seat Battery Door Terminal 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 and asse[...]

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

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Leam and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L c®) I ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLU[...]

KNOWYOURTRACTOR 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 Switch Light Switch Clutch Lever Throttle/Choke Control Attachment Lift La[...]

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[...]

depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches dudng 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 sh[...]

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. "13res can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. BEFORE STARTING THE EN[...]

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) • When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature. • The attachments can al[...]

As You COMPLETE ___,_._ _,_ SE.V,CE 2"SSE.V,CE OATES Check Tim Pressure Check Operator Presence and "1" Interlock Systen_ R Check for LOOSe Femurs _ VP_ V' A Sharpen_e0ace Mower _a_s _W_=. T Lubrication Chart I_ 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals I_ Check Transax_ Co_ing V e Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension _ds A_us[...]

TRACTOR Always observe safety rulas 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 (See &qu[...]

BATrERY 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[...]

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other extemal surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces [...]

ClamP_lam p Fuel Filter CLEANING i lean 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 electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor a[...]

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

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. BELT IN[...]

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: • Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N). NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the transaxte is [...]

Positive Terminal Negative Terminal Hex Nut Positive Terminal Negative Terminal REPLACING BATTERY 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 first to pre[...]

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-read engine repair establish- ment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throt[...]

• Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle control lever in slow position, turn idle fuel adjustment needle in (clockwise) until engine begins to die and then turn out (counterclockwise) until engine runs rough. Turn needle to a point midway between those two positions. • Recheck idle speed. Readjust if necessary. ACCELERATION TEST - • Move t[...]

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. 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 winte[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Will not start CAUSE • Out of fuel. • Engine not'CHOKED" properly. • Engine flooded. • Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. • Dirty fuel filter. • Water in fuel. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Carburetor out of adjustment Hard to start Engine will not turn over CORRECTION • Engine valves out [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but • Weak or dead battery. • Recharge or replace battery. will not start • Corroded battery terminals. • Clean battery terminals. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter. • Check/replace solenoid or starter. Loss of power • Cutting to[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut - uneven • Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not • charge • Engine "backfires" • when turning engine "OFF" • Mower deck not level. • Buildup of grass, leaves, and t[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271130 REO i _IEO AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" OFF M+G+A1 NONE START B+S+A1 NONE RUN/LIGHT ll_-A 1 A2+L RUN B+AI NONE RELAy NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THE[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271130 41 25 I I I I I I I ,/ ..... T 16 ' i o 32[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271130 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 2 74760412 8 156417 16 161343 21 166182 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 166180 27 73510400 28 4207J 29 160784 30 163968 33 14O403 40 170219 41 71110408 42 131563 43 145673 45 122822X 52 141940 70 170250 81 109748X Battery Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 Case Battery Switch In[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271130 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 208 53 54 60 3 74 f 2O8[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271130 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 169830 Chassis 2 169061 Dmv/oar 3 17060612 Screw 3/6-16 x 3/4 5 155272 BumperHood/Dash 9 168337X013 Dash 10 S'TD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 11 155927 Panel, Dash, LH 12 145660 Clip T'mnerman G rit|e P/L 13 172108 Panel, Dash, RH 17 144983X558 Ho[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271130 GROUND DRIVE 6 25 26 27 36[...]

TRACTOR '- MODEL NUMBER 917,271130 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART NO. NO. 2 146682 3 123666X 4 12000028 5 121520X 6 17060512 6 165866 t0 STD561210 11 10570tX 13 74550412 14 10040400 16 STD541431 18 STD523710 19 STD541437 21 106933X 22 13O8O4 24 STD541237 25 106888X 26 S'TD551037 27 STD561210 28 145204 29 71673 30 169592 32 S'T'D523107 34[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271130 STEERING ASSEMBLY d i i --_..- 1 • . L J .s • ... ::----_-'-:... + i i t n 44 / 40 47 2$ 3O a8[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271130 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 154427 3 169840 4 169639 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 15[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271130 ENGINE 8O 40[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271130 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 162152 2 17720410 3 4 159420 13 12-041-03 14 13280328 15 13200300 16 $10551231 23 169837 29 137180 31 109202X 32 15899O 33 123487X 37 137040 38 ....... 40 124028X 44 17490412 45 17000612 46 19091416 62 STD551131 77 19101216 79 M740106025 80 74760508 81 73510400 101 M73030800 NOTE: DESCRI[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271130 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 140123 140551 71110616 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17000615 19131614 155925 166369 Seat 3450 BIkJblk Craftsman 12 12t246X Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 13 12t248X Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 14 72050412 Washer 13/3[...]

DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271130 7 4 I 2 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 11 PART NO. 156439 163207 171698 171699 168920 133644 171764 163204 156368 14 2O KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal Fender Danger Seara 13 146046 Decal Fend Auto Sears Gotd 14 163263 Decal Hood Rh Craftsman 15 160396 Decal Hood Lh Craftsman 19 138047 Decal Engine H/P 20 1668[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271130 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 12 13 7 3O 3 26 6 2O 44[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271130 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm. 2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 3 105767X Pin Groove 4 12000002 E Ring 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x t x21 Ga. 6 120183X Beadng Nylon 7 12563tX Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift L.H. 12 139866 Unk Uft R.H. 13 S&ap[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271130 MOWER DECK '-_{i_- T_ -_ 21 22 119 121 . 16 1 18 29 .18 .117 26 27 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271130 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO, NO. 1 165892 2 STD533107 3 138017 4 165460 5 S'T0624008 6 130832 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 134149 12 12o_895 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 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271130 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 9 157 47 8 70_ 11 lO 4 / 157 48[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271130 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODELNUMBER20_545C REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 772147 2 780(O6A 3 770128 4 776395 5 776409 6 778364 6A 778369 7 7783,30 8 792180 8A 792047 9 784352 10 784378 11 778334 12 778309 13 778368 14 778368 15 778370 17 786188 18 786102 20 792077A 21 792078 22 792079 25 792073A 25A 792177 26 792125 27[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL N UMBER 917.271130 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER _C_E I 13 50[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271130 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520 CYLINDER HEADNALVF.JBREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 25-351-01 Lifter, valve (2) 1 12-032-03 2 12-755-81 Kit, cylinder head (Includes 2 3 12-411-01 Rod, push (2) 3 12-445-02 4 12-041-10 Gasket, cylinder head 4 M-08[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271130 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL I (_)--2 ;5 _--' ! -- 10 , BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 11 4 I s 15 lO_eF' 11--o 0---7 52[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271130 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-086-14 Screw, hex. flange MIOx1.5x46 1 M-0545010 Screw, hex. flange M5x0.Sxl 2 12-468-03 Washer, plain 3/8 (8) 3 24-162-03 Screen, grass 2 24-468-10[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271130 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PB-43520 STARTING SYSTEM g o 3-- @ O o 5_ 6 EHGIHE CONTROLS OIL PAN / LUBRICATION I m --3 --g 1-- 8[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271130 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 2 M-0839070 Screw, hex. flange 1 12-079-07 M8x1.25x70 (2) 2 12-237-01 25-098-05 Starter assembly (Includes 3 M-0664020 3-8) 12-755-54 Kit, drive end 4 24-086-43 12-227-06 Cap, drive [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271130 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBERCV16S, TYPE NUMBERPS-43520 CRAHK_HAFT I 2 ! __1 __1 3--_ FUEL SYSTEM I 56[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271130 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION I M-0641060 Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2) 1 12-014-37 Crankshaft (Includes 2) 3 X-22-11 Washer, star 1/4 2 12-139-01 Plug, cup 4 M-0629116 Stud M6xl.0x116 (2) 5 12-853-95 Kit, carb[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION I "" SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 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 when changing direction on slopes.[...]

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