Craftsman 917.271554 manual

Owner's Manual 15.5 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle Model No. 917.271554 This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this[...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Assembly/Pre-Operation ...................... 8 Operation ............................................ 11 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 17 Maintenance .................[...]

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. ,_li, Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. ,_ CAUTION: In order to prevent [...]

DO: • Mow up and down slopes, not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Follow the manufacturer's recomm[...]

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or i[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline 1.25 Gallons Capacity Unleaded and Type: Regular Oil Type: SAE 30 (above 32°F) _PI-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPR): Forward: 1st 1.1 2nd 1.4 3rd 2.2 4th 3.4 5th 4.3 6th 5.5 Reverse: 1.7 Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI Rear: 12 PSI [...]

Steering Wheel _g Sleeve (lw)aL_rge Flat @ _ (1) Locknut 1/4-28 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Extension Shaft (1) Locknut 1/2-20 Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Keys (2) Keys Video Cassette Slope Sheet 7[...]

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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. TO[...]

Seat Label erminal INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. 3. Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder[...]

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" section of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly lev[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the _roduct. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED I MOWER LIFT R N H L c® 31 ATTACHMENT 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. Ammeter Attachment Clutch Ignition Switch Lever Position Throttle/Choke Lever Plunger Attach[...]

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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SE[...]

These heights are approximate and may vary 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 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 p[...]

ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel[...]

MOWING TIPS • 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 discharged onto the area that has already been cut. Have the cut area to the right of[...]

FILL IN DATES REaU . SERV,OE E R V, C E DATES Check Brake Operation If V' Check Tire Pressure If Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems I_ R Check for Loose Fasteners ik/ I_s If I A SharpergReplace Mower Blades i _ V* T Lubncation Chart 0 Check Battery Level I R Clean Battery and Terminals If i Check Transaxle Co_ing I_ Check V-Belts [...]

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 ad- justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires ([...]

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 battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or cov[...]

AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a 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. 1. Remove knob(s) and cover. TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER [...]

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 electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to kee[...]

5. Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer springs. 6. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring. 7. Push clutch cable housing guide into bracket, slide collar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring. 8. Install belt onto engine pulley. TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower wh[...]

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 - 1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). 2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. 3. Pull belt away from mower. BELT INST[...]

BELT INSTALLATION - 1. Carefully work new belt down be- tween transaxle belt keepers and onto the input pulley. 2. Slide belt into the center span keeper. 3. Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll around the top groove of engine pulley. 4. Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler. 5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and [...]

REPLACING BATTERY 4_LWARNING: Do not short b, attery terminals oy allowing a wrencn 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 prevent sparking from accidental grounding. 1. Lift seat pan to raised posit[...]

2. Check that holes "A" in governor control lever and hole in governor plate line-up. If holes "A" are not aligned, loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are aligned. Tighten clamp screw securely. Governor Governor Control Lever Control Plate Holes "A" _, Clamp Screw Throttle Cable TO ADJUST CARBURETOR[...]

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 wint[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Hard to start Enginewill not turn over Engine clicks but will not start 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. . 5. 6. 7 . Bad spark plug. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Dirty fuel [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Loss _ power Excessive vibration Enginecontinues to run when operator leaves seat with with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut-uneven . !2 . . 5. 6. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 9. Water in fuel. Cutting too much[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge 4. 5. 6. 7. Je. 9. Headlight(s) not 1. working 2. (if so equipped) 3. 4. 5. Battery will not :1. charge 2. 3. 4. Engine"backfires" 1. when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE 1. Obstru[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271554 SCHEMATIC M BATTERY AMMETER FUSE (OPTIONAL) :_ -, CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) IGNITION SWITCH j SOLENOID WHITE SEAT SWITCH .... , (NOT OCCUPIED) WHITE I q 8tJ_.K J H GROUNDING i_ CONNECTOR (OPTIONAL) _ SPARK 9_ - • UNIT ,.._r- I , _UEL, K __ I _PLUGSON ill , '/._ LINE : ]WIN CYL ENGINES) dli T u :o -Z F LIEN[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271554 ELECTRICAL 41 I r I i I i I i i I I r I I I I I I 16 I I 28 9O i / 32[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271554 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 8 176689 Box Battery Fender 16 176138 Switch Intedock 21 175685 Harness Socket Light W/4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 6ga 11 • red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga W/16 Wir red 26 175158 Fuse20AMP 2[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271554 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 212 3O 29 26 31 208 26 33 10 206 26 12 28 53 51 52 55 54 34[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271554 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. 1 174620 2 176554 3 17060612 5 155272 6 174643X011 8 126471X 9 168348X010 10 72140608 11 155927 12 145660 13 172107X010 15 74180512 16 73510500 17 159639X558 24 74780616 25 19131312 26 73800600 28 179101 29 140273X599 30 169465X558 31 136619 33 179716)(558 34 179717X558 35 72[...]

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.271554 GROUND DRIVE 14 112 Ix 18 113 41"_J_ I 52 18 52 35 36 26 :t4 24 _ 25 -J 77 48 151 27 37 26 27 36[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271554 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 2 146682 3 123666X 4 12000028 5 121520X 6 17060512 7 162240 8 131679 10 STD561210 11 105701X 12 19151216 13 74550412 14 STD551125 18 STD523710 19 STD541437 21 106933X 22 130804 24 S_1237 25 106888X 26 19131316 27 STD561210 28 175765 29 71673 30 174973 32 ST[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271554 STEERING ( ____ 39 i ..... ,_ j i 1 47 67 67 67 38[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271554 STEERING KEY PART NO. NO. 1 139768 2 175131 3 169840 4 169839 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 175121 11 10040600 12 73940800 13 136518 15 145212 17 180641 26 126847X 28 19131416 29 17060612 30 STD561219 32 130465 36 155O99 37 152927 38 139769 39 19183812 40 7810H 41 100711L 42 145054X428 43 12174[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271554 ENGINE 3 72 62 81 13 31 29 78 k _ _ _----*'-_ _ _* _ _ _/ _ _fl 23 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 4O[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271554 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 170545 17720408 4 137352 13 165291 14 148456 16 STD551237 23 169837 29 137180 31 109202)( 32 140527 33 123487X 37 137040 38 148315 40 124028X 41 139277 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 62 STD551131 72 71070512 78 17060620 81 73510400 112 3645J Control Th/ch Screw Hex Thd[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271554 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 140122 Seat 2 140651 Bracket Pvt St 3 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 4 19131610 Washer Flat 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga 5 145006 Clip Push-in Hinged 6 STD541437 Locknut Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 8 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 X 1-1/2 9 19131614 Washer[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL N UMBER 917.271554 DECALS 7 3 14 11 10 4 13 15 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156867 2 181563 3 1717_ 4 179128 6 13..3644 7 181412 9 1_2_ 10 149516 12 DESCRIPTION Decal Dash Inst Oper English Decal HP Engine Decal Hood Logo Decal Deck Decal Maint Cust Sears Domestic Decal Replcmnt Decal Fender Craftsman White Decal Battery DngdPsn Eng Acme KEY [...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271554 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 13 6 2 3 // //' • 8 6 5 19 13 19 2O 15 2O 44[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271554 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT 2 159471 Shaft Asm Utt 3 105767X Pin Groove I 500 Zinc 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer Pltd 21/32 X 1 X 21ga 6 120183X Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted Blk 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Li[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271554 MOWER DECK 68 l 1 21 5 6 19/_ lJ 21 28 29 27 / / 46[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271554 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. 1 165892 2 STD533107 3 138017 4 16546O 5 STD624008 6 178024 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 134149 13 180074 14 128774 15 110485X 16 174493 18 72140595 19 132827 20 159770 21 STD541431 22 134753 23 131267 24 105304X 25 123713X 26 110452X 27 130968X428 28 19111016 29 131491 30 173984 31[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271554 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 35A 0 _ 71B 47 13 I MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE 79 42A 48[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271554 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 41A 790079 2 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 42 792073A 3 770128 Transaxle Case 42A 792085A 4 776395 Countershaft 43 792075 5 776409 Output Shaft 44 790025 6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 45 786066 6A 7783[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUM BER 917.271554 BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1112-E1 1022 914_' 1023 13J sl 40_ v 1034 71 1026 27, 32_ 27 U 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868(_ _,_ 1022 _ ,lit REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 11019 LABEL KIT I 11058 OWNER'S MANUAL ] 12 201 5O[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMB ER 917.271554 BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1112-E1 968 967 467 167 971 344 -k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLSTO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. i,o ]l 95 _' ! I 231 €# I 087 ® [ 634_ I @ _::_O- 117 _ 13 1421 ;_. .... 1127_ _4.Z_J 17891 _/ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 104f 127 0&q[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271554 BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1112-E1 896 783A_ 513 I_ 801A (_ 544A _ 31o_ 803A @ NOTE: For Replacement Starter Moto_ See Reference 309. 72,,_ 697A e,' 17333, J J __j 934 4ss_ 111s'_ 287 _ 75 _ 741_ 73j 668 (_ _3@ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL ] 52[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271554 BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1112-E1 NIKKI 95A _' 633_ ! 987A_ 133A _A_ 217-8 5__1L05A_ 369 ,,,A 6 48 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 95A t_ 276A _) 51 O 104A ,_ 127A 105A_ 987A_ 137A O 231A_ 977A CARBURETOR GASKETSET 1 51% 137AO 276A_) I 53[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271554 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1112-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 496412 Cylinder Assembly 29 692419 Rod-Connecting (Standard) 2 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal 692420 Rod-Connecting (.020 3 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) Undersize) 4 494238 Sump-Engine 32[...]

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271554 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1112-E1 KEY PART NO. NO. 188 691693 192 691986 202 691841 209 692208 216 691840 217 695409 222 694042 227 691374 231 691636 O 231A 690718 232 691842 238 691843 240 394358 265 691024 267 695134 276 692255 O_ 276A 695410 O_ 287 691002 304 690844 305 690960[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. _ ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caut[...]

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