Craftsman 917.271742 manual

Owner's Manual JCRHFTSMHN°J 17.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.271742 • 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: 1-800-659-5917 [...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Assembly .............................................. 8 Operation ............................................ 11 Maintenance ....................................... 18 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. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who ar[...]

IlL CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. • Be alert and tur[...]

• Use s]ow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. • If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly. • Do not turn o[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICAT|ONS GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED ANDTYPE: REGULAR DILTYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) )lL CAPACITY: 3.0 P_NTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC GAP: .030") GROUND SPEED FORWARD:5.5 MPH): REVERSE: 2.4 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI REAR: 10 PSI CHARGING 3 AMPS BATTERY SYSTEM: 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS B[...]

Steering Wheel Insert C) (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Steering Boot Steering Wheel ' (1) Lock washer 3/8 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter (1) 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 _j Keys € Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube Video Cassette[...]

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 [...]

Battery Door 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 bolt [...]

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (if previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 2, Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. 3. Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck. 4. Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck. _,CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield fro[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATrERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING END,NEON ENa,NEOFF O,LPRESSDRE LIGHTaON O%_MP I FUEL CHOKE MOWERHEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWERLIFT LOCKED _t_'l R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HiGH LOW CLUTCH ENG[...]

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 Clutch Ammeter ThrotUe/Choke Control _ Light Switch L_ ..... -. J L[...]

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. HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR TO SET PARKIN[...]

• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches dudng 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 h[...]

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 ATTACH- MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of you[...]

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above) 7. 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) 7. Whe[...]

MOWINGTIPS • 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 been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the trac[...]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Chec_ Tice FTeLsum Sha_Replace MoWer Blades Lubncatlon Chart 1 = C;ulnge mo_ oRan wf_n operaung ur.d=_ a hel*vy k_td or in hk_l arnb_ _a_s 5 = If equdppld wJm ,[*_F=ltlb_ =ylter_ 2 • _ rn_e o_en when ope41tklg kn dJdy or dUlrV cond _mnn 6. NO_requked if ,l_bl[...]

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 ([...]

• Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery boris 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 covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINA[...]

8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick. Oil DrainValve Closed and Locked Position _ cap_ _2_, _Drain "l_be CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating, C[...]

C'amp-'- Oiamp Fuel Filter " CLEANING Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. i of all matter. foreign 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 fi[...]

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

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 this manual), 2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. 3. Pull belt away from mower, BELT[...]

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. 1. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. 2. Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move forward or backward. 3. Hold motion control lever[...]

TO A'I-FACH JUMPER CABLES - 1. Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis. 2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery. 3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery[...]

ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission con_oldevises end systems,which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-mad engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty _airs must be perfarmed by an authorized engine manufectureCs service outlet. TO ADJUSTTHROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has[...]

ACCELERATION TEST - 4. Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture valve out (seunterdesk- wise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates smoothry. Highspeed stop L_ factory adjusted. Do not adjust- damage may result. IMPORTANT: Never tamper With [...]

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. _1, 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 w[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Hard to start Enginewgl not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Water in fuel. 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Carburetor out[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Lossofpower (continued) Excessive vib_tion CAUSE CORRECTION 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6. Faulty spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 9. Water in fuel. i 1O.Spark plug wire loose. 11. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 12. Dirty/c[...]

TROUBLESHOOTIN( _ CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Poor grass 1. Enginespeedtoo slow. _lischarge Headlight(s) not working if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine i"OFF" 2. Travel speed too fast. 3. Wet grass. t Mower deck not level. }. Low/uneven tire air pressure _. Worn, bent orloose bla[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 llll!l-, °= BATTERY AMMETER (OPTIONAL) f IGNmON SWITCH YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. BECAUSE OF THIS+ THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED+ AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM. [...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t7.271742 26 25 29 28 i i 34[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144925 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 5 156417 Case, Battery Mech Hinge 16 153664 Switch, Igni6on 21 166182 Harness. Light Socket (Includes 4152J) 22 4152J Bulb, Light 24 4799J Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11" 25 146147 Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, R[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES 53 51 _' 5 55 57 54 74 /142 3 / 3 208 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis Stamping 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 318-16 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337)<013 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 11 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H. 12 145660 Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L 13 172107)(010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 14 17[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 GROUND DRIVE 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 ...... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 65 _1143 Washer Hydro Gr 314-0510 66 154778 Keepar Be8 Engine Hydro 8 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 70 134683 Keepar Belt Engine 10 STD951210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 71 169183 Strap Torque Lh Hydro 14 1004040[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 STEERINGASSEMBLY 3#_ _37 4O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t7.271742 STEERINGASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 Steedng Wheel 2 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 3 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 4 169839 Spindle Assembly, R,H. 5 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 6 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 7 19272016 Washer 27132 x 1-114 x 16 Gauge 8 12(_¢029 Ring[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR -- MODEL NU MBER 917.271742 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 3 "/ 72 62 13 4 42[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 170545 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 ...... Englee, (See Breakdown) Bdggs Model No. 311707-0132-E3 4 137352 Muffler 13 165291 Gasket Kohler 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 16 $3_551237 Washer 23 169837 Shield BrlVDbr Guard 29 137180 Arres[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 140123 Seat 2 146551 Bracket, Pivot. Seat 3 71110616 Bolt 4 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 5 145006 Clip, Push-In Hinged 6 _1437 Nut 7 124181X Spring. Seat 8 17(_0616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 9 19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Gauge 10 174894 Pan. Seat 11 166369 Knob Se[...]

DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 6 3 4 9 13 , _ 10 13 2O KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 156811 Decal, Oper. Instr. 3 171696 Decal, Hood, R.H. 4 171697 Decal, Hood, LH. 5 171761 Decal Hood Replace rnent 6 133644 Decal, Customer Maintenance 8 172331 Decal, Deck Sears 9 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 10 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 12 146046[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t 7.271742 LIFTASSEMBLY 7 13 11__ 6 12 3 2O 15 46[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9t7.271742 LIFTASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1t 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 2O 31 32 159460 Lilt Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21132 x 1 x 21 Gauge 120183X Bearing,Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 13986[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t 7.271742 MOWER DECK 159_. _4o 144 45 4O 37 145 106 _'_ , 102 103 105 10:_/041!6 lO_ i_ 21 22 ' /23 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 67 149846 2 STD533107 Bolt 68 144959 3 138017 Bracket Assembly.Sway Bar. 92 STD541437 Front 101 136420 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 102 71081010 5 STD624008 RetaioerSpdng 103 19061216 6 13_832[...]

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 HYDRO GEARTRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 PART _ PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170351 Mala Housing, Assembly 59 170405 2 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 60 142883 3 170353 Center Section, Assembly 6t 142881 4 170354 Swash plata, Tru nion Machined 82 142887 5 169898 Block - Assembly 63 170410 6 1[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 BRIGGS & STRATTONENGINE-MODELNO. 311707,TYPE NO. 0132-E3 914_' 1023 4o_ i 10: 1022 6s4_, °3 13 617 lj 83_ 36_ 761 __ 6 46 l 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 15+ 22 _ 12 * .EQu_,_Es SP_C,ALTOOL8 To ,.STALL SEE "_PA'" ,NSTRUC"O."A"UAL t 1019 LABEL KIT I t058 OWNER'S MANUAL I 52[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODELNO. 311707,TYPE NO. 0132-E3 467 _ 971 _ 875_ 711_ SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 231 _ 276 _ LMT/CARBURETOR pART NUMBER 142 LOCA_O.S 186 q_o i 947 THIS CARBURETOR SERVICES BOTH CHOKE-A-MATIC AND MANUAL CHOKE SYSTEMS 267 232 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT lo4_ 127 0 z76 _ 9870 95_ e_A[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 BRIGGS & STRATTONENGINE-MODEL NO. 311707,TYPE NO. 0132-E3 801 92t 969A 54[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODELNO. 311707,TYPE NO. 0132-E3 '_---NIKKI 137A_ 276A 950 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 95A_ 117A_) 276A 51_ 104A_ 127A_ lO5A_ 833® 137A O 231A 977A CARBURETOR _G-AsKET SET 51_ 137A O 276A_ 55[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 BRIGGS & STRATTONENGINE-MODELNO. 311707, TYPE NO. 0132-E3 KEY PART NO. NO, 1 690156 2 399265 3 391086 4 494238 5 690188 7 692410 8 495735 9 27803 10 691666 11 691328 12 271916 271997 271996 13 690360 15 94239 16 690136 20 291675 22 692125 23 693557 23A 492326 24 222698 25 692271 692272 692273 692274 26 690162[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271742 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODELNO. 311707,TYPE NO. 0132-E3 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 309 693551 Motor-Starter (For Steel Ring 783B693056 Gear-Pinion (For Plastic Ring Gear Only) Gear Only) Motor-Starter (For Plastic 789 695050 Harness- Wiring 309 497595 Ring Gear Ony)/ 797 69316[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION I ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL I& erate 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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