Craftsman 917.271641 manual

Owner's Manual ICRnFT MRWI 16.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Model No 917.271641 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Before you start the en- gine, read and understand this Owner's [...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Assembly .............................................. 8 Operation ............................ : ............... 11 Maintenance ....................................... 18 Maintenan[...]

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet end 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 are fa[...]

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 slow 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 on[...]

PRODUCTSPECIFICA_ONS G_,SOLINE CAPACITY ANDTYPE: OILTYPE _,PI-SFoSj): 1.25 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32"F) OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC GAP: .030") GROUND SPEED FORWARD:5.2 (MPH): REVERSE: 2.7 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI REAR: 12 PSI CHARGING 3 AMPS BATTERY SYSTEM: 5 AMPS HEADLIG[...]

Steering Wheel Insert .C) ](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 _ Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Extension Shaft Seat (_Washer _17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge 1) Knob Slope Sheet Keys Video Cassette 7[...]

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 Batter 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 [...]

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. Mulcher Deflector f/ Plate Shield Latch /% _[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATrE BY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE FUEL CHOKE A LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP lr LIGHT ! MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED r_"l R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRA[...]

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 Clutch Ammeter Throttle/Choke Control Ignition Switch Light Switch Lift Plunger Att[...]

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 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 [...]

BEFORE STARTINGTHE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL Th.e engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filred with summer weight oil. 1. Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. 2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If nec[...]

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows: 1, Be sure the tractor is on level ground. 2, Place the motion control lever in neutral. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake slowly return to operating position. 3, Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. Thi[...]

MOWINGTIPS • Mower should be propedy 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 tract[...]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation I1_ I1_ Check Tire pressure fl_ Check OperatOr Presence and JnledOCk System. I_ I Check for Lcose Fasteners if 11_7 If Sharpen/Replace Mower BLades I_+ LubriCation Chat1 I_ I1_ CheCk Battery Lev_ Clear= Batte_ and Terminals _ IJ_ Check Transaxle Cooling _#/ A_s[...]

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 Sewice and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires [...]

• 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 covers. Adding or chocking level of erectrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINA[...]

Oil Drain Valve "-Closed _Dram Tube and Cap_ CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. ENGINE COOLING FINS Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from o[...]

" Fuel ) / CLEANING Clean en_line, battery, seat, finish, etc. i of fore=gn matter. all 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 cov[...]

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground ordriveway. Make sure tlr_s are propedy inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIF)CATtONS" section of this manual)• If tires are over or underinflated, you willnot 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 - 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. BE[...]

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 fever until tractor does not move forward or backward. 3. Hold motion control lever[...]

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - 1. Connect each end of the RED cable to {he 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. TO [...]

ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and sys- tems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establish- ment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The thr[...]

ACCELERATION TEST - 4. Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture valve out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if neces- sary, until engine accelerates smoothly. High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result. IMPORTANT: Never tamper wi[...]

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the s, eason or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more, • I,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[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Willnotstart Hard to start Enginewill not turn over Engine clicks but will not start CAUSE 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 of adjustment. 10. Engine[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM LOSS of power continued) Excessive vibration Enginecontinues to run when operator leaves seat with. attachment clutch engaged Poorcut-uneven CAUSE CORRECTION 3. Build-up of gross, 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[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CORRECTION Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE 1. Engine speed too slow. 2. Travel speed too fast. 3. Wet grass. 4. Mower deck not level. 5. Low/uneven tire air pressure. 6. Worn, bent[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 BAKERY AMMETER __(OPTIONAL) GL_ At( IGNITION SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH RED I I _o FUSE , 1_ _Ii_ -__ _ _ S_K , i STARTER "_'_ ', 0 ', 04----_ I '- - : --' _ I I SOLENO,D CWTOH,ORA,E 'PEOALfPf I [ SEAT SWITCH ...... (NOT OCCUPIED nt_CK i t _CK I r , o B_K _ ..... J ....... [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,271641 ELECTRICAL 22 J I i q i i J_i p_i jjs i i i 29 34[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144925 Battery 12 VOLT 25 AMP 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 8 156417 Case Battery 16 153664 Switch, Interlock Push-in 21 166182 Harness Asm Ught W/4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga "i 1" red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wir[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 12 207 54 52 55 57 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper HOCd/Dash 9 168337X019 Dast_ 10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 1 t 155927 Panel, Dash, LH. 12 145660 Clip TInnerman Gdlle P/L 13 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R,H. 14 1749(_o05 Scre[...]

I HAL; I UI'I - - MUUI-L NUNI_t-I'I _11 f.Z/1t)41 GROUND DRIVE i i 212 70 116 53 3O 38[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 ...... Transmission (See Breakdown) 66 154778 Keeper, Bell Engine Hydro Hydro Gear Model 322-0510 70 134683 Guide, Belt, Mower Drive RH 8 165866 Rod, Shift 71 169183 Strap, Torque, Lh 10 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 1 73 169182. Strap, Torque,[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 STEERING ASSEMBLY j-_ L • - __ :LI) , , | , , "'-LLL_-- L'--:: "" 4O[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 SteedngWheel 2 154427 Axle Assembly STM P Dropped STL 3 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 4 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 5 6266H Beadng, Race, Thrust, Hardened 6 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 7 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 8 120000_9 Ring, [...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271641 3 72 81 62 J 13 4 i 33 4O 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 14 78 42[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170545 Control Throt/Ch 2 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 3 ........ Engine (See Breakdown) Bdggs Model 310707-0137-E1 4 137352 Muffler Exhaust B&S Lt 13 165291 Gasket 1 313 Id Tin Plated 14 148456 Tube Drain oil easy 16 STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8 23 16983[...]

I HA(.; I UH - - MUUI:;L NU MI_I- H 917.271541 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 140122 Seat 3350 BIk/bik Craftsman 13 121248x 2 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 14 72050412 3 71110616 BOlt Fin Hex 3/6-16unc X 1 15 134300 4 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga 16 121250X 5 145006 Clip Push In Hingecl 17 123[...]

DECALS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 13 12 10 2O KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 156811 2 171761 3 171696 4 171697 6 133644 7 177253 8 172331 9 163204 10 156439 12 146O46 13 177269 Decal, Oper. Instr. 14 160_96 Decal, V-Belt SchernaUc Decal, Replacement 15 176677 Decai,Englne Decal, Hood, R.H. 20 149516 Decal Battew[...]

I i-I_t_ I un " - iVI_K.SI_f- INtt.XlVl D_.rl _ I I ,_1 I fDq} I LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 5 / / / 13 2 3 6 19 13 32 13 31 _ 32 "/ 13 19 2O 20 15 46[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 3 105767X Pin Groove 4 1200(]002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga. 6 120183X Beadng Nyk)ng 7 125631X Grip Harldle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lilt L.H. 12 139[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 MOWER DECK 153 1_4 44 i_" _ ! _-145 56_ ¢1 ! 59 148 .- i 32, ; i 30 i _'_ ' 102_ 34 "i_21 I i i 147 142 - i 106_'_ 102 103 105 , Sr I 16 t, o , _21 ' _.18 21 22 23 24 < s 28 _. 27 48[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 53 131845 2 STD533107 Bolt 54 133943 3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 55 155046 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 35/42" Deck 56 165723 5 STD624C08 Retainer Spdeg 59 141043 6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 67 149846[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 HYDRO TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 322-0510 14_. 5O[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 322o0510 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 60 142883 Brake Puck 2 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 61 142882 Puck Plate 3 170353 Center Section, Assembly 62 170409 Brake Actuating Pin 4 170354 Swashplate, TnJnion Macblned 63 1704[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 BRIGGS & STRATFON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707,'P(PE NUMBER 0137-E1 "k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS 53_ TO NSTALL. SEE REPAIR _,_ INSTRUCT ON MANUAL. 11 552 691 e_ 52[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 51 I '_'+<_+ _l 53[...]

I I_#.lv I ken " - IVIUI./P-.6 |MUIVII_CM _ I /._/ 104 I BRIGGS & STRAT[ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 801 L 1036 LABEL*EMISSIONS 462 ,_ 579 287 _ 524_ 7sQ 54[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 15` I 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 51 _ 868 ,_ 102," NIKKI 131AI _111.;._ _l I 130AO _lr;;;',_ _Ul 987A 133AJ 10_41 / 217_ _ .... J 127A0 _ 97...O.e.I _,- /_ _i_, 105A_ 369 1127A|_. 276A_ 947A _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERH[...]

I tlA_., tuft - - MULJ_t. NUMt_H 917,271_41 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 690156 Cylinder Assembly 105 231855 _ Valve-Float Needle 2 399265 Kd-Sushing/Seal 105A 694922 O Valve-Float Needle 3 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 106 690577 Seat-Inlet 4 4[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271641 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 287 691002 Screw (Dipstick Tube) 789 692037 Harness-Wiring 304 690844 Housina-Blower 789A 695050 Harness-Wiring 305 890960 Screw _'BIowe_ Hc_sing) 797 693167 Nut (Brush Retainer) 306[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ol _o SIGHTING ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL I p. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I I greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme I I[...]

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