Craftsman ELECTRIC START 917.27108 manual

Owner's Manual rRRFTSMRN" 16.0 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Model No 917.271080 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts r :1 ¸ ii i CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip- ment. For answers to your questions about this product, Call:[...]

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• Turn off blades when not mowing. • Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. • Use extra care when loading or unload- ing the ma[...]

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

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOUNE 125 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED AND TYPE: REGULAR OIL TYPE SAE 10W30 _,PI-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F) SAE 5W30 (below 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS W/O FILTER: 3.5 PINTS SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC _AP: .040") _ALVE CLEARANCE: NOTADJUSTABLE 3ROUND SPEED FORWARD: 0 - 5.5 IMPH): REVERSE: 0- 2.4 TIRE PRESSURE:[...]

I PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (1) Large Rat Washer O (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18x 1-1/4 @ (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5116-t 8 © (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge 6[...]

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Weld Nuts #10 _ (2) Lock Washers #10 i_ (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge Parts packet separately in carton I Seat Video 4_ ca'_ett'_e_ ,r--1 Mulcher Plate ,,// / Steering Parts Bag contents not shown full size (2) La_h Hook Assemblies U Steering Wheallnsed Steering Wheel Adapter[...]

Your newtractorhas 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 RE[...]

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECKBATTERY • Lift seat pan to raised positionand open battery box door. • If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge bat- tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging in[...]

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replac- ing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments sectoin of this manual. Verify that the belts are rout- ed correctly. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac- tor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO[...]

These symbols may appear OR your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ! LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED 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. Attachment Ignition Clutch Lever Switch Light Switch Position Ammeter Throttle/Choke Control[...]

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 stan- dard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET [...]

• 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 should be mowed twice. Make the first cut rela- tively high; the second to desired[...]

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 A'I'I'ACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recom- mended by and comply with specifications of the m[...]

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) When engine starts, allow engine to run w_th the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast posi- tion. This may require an engine warm- up period from several seconds to sev- eral minutes, depending on the temper- ature. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION [...]

MOWING TIPS • 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. • Ddve so that clippings are dscharged onto the area that has been cuL Have the cut area to the dght of the _x:tor. This [...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE + Chedc Operator Pr--,=,ence and T Intedock Systems I_' R Check for Loose Fasteners 11_ I_;, V' A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades i4 T Lubr_onChart 0 Che_ Barry Lev_ R Clean Battenj and Terminals I_ Chedx Transaxle Cooling V' Adjust Blade Belt(s)Tension I/5 AdjustMo6on Drive Belt(s)Tension [...]

TRACTOR Always observe 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 "1"O ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all t[...]

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 BATTERYAND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and ter- minals can caUse the battery to "leak" power. • Open battery box door. • Disconnec[...]

CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screenmust be kept free of dirt and chaff to preventenginedamage from over- heating. Clean with a wire brush or com- pressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. 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. Servi[...]

• Placenewfuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu- retor. • Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned. • Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso- line. CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoli[...]

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

Mandrel Idler Pulleys Mandrel Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in high- est gear, then brake must be adjusted. • Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake. • Measure d[...]

Motion Control Lever Neutral Lock Gate ': Adjustment Bolt TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE- MENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See =PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section of this manual. TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT [...]

REPLACING 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, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,rings,etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. • Lift seat pan to raised position[...]

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the fac- tory and adjustment should not be neces- sary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: In general, turning the adjusting needles in (clockwise) decreases [...]

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- tor 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 stor- ing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor fo[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not tum over CAUSE CORRECTION • Out of fuel. • Engine not =CHOKED" properly. • Engine flooded. • • Bad spark plug. • • Dirty air filter. • • • Dirty fuel filter. • • Water in fuel. • • Loose or damaged widng. • • Carburetor out of adjust- men[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE • Weak or dead battery. • Corroded battery termi- nals. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter. • Cutting too much grass/too fast. • Throttle in =CHOKE" posi- tion. • Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. • Dirty air filter. • Low oil level/dirty oil. • Faulty [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Poor cut - uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass dis charge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge CAUSE •Wom, bent or loose blade. • Mower deck not level. • Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. • Bent blade mandrel. • Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Loss of drive Engine =backfires" when tuming engine "OFF" CAUSE • Freewheel control in "dis- engaged" position. • Motion drive belt worn, damaged or broken. • Air trapped in transmis- sion during shipment or servicing. • Engine throttle control not set at =SLOW" position for 30 sec[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080 RF.D m.ACK AMMETER (OPTIONAL) G IGNmON SWITCH FUSE 30AMP. I t ....... 3 CLUTCH / BRAKE STARTER SOLENOID A IGNITION ' UNIT J _ LINE I I m j FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENO_ NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS /3 WIRING INSULAI"ED CUPS NOTE: IF WIPJNG INSULATED CLIPS _ REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF [...]

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ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 163465 2 74760412 8 156417 16 161343 19 STD551125 2O 7335O4OO 21 166182 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 166180 27 735104O0 28 4207J 29 160784 30 140301 31 124211X 32 141226 33 109310X 40 166145 41 71110408 42 131563 43 145673 44 7364O4OO 45 122822.X 52 141940 70 166661 DESCRIPTION Bat[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 53 54 55 $ 14 36[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271080 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 165583 2 140356 3 17490612 4 19131216 5 155272 9 161917X013 10 STD533710 11 155927 12 145660 13 155936 14 17490608 17 144983X558 18 126938X 25 19131312 26 STD541437 28 145198X558 29 155217 30 151287X558 31 139976 37 17490508 38 139886 39 139887 51 73800400 52 1[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080 GROUND DRIVE ,146 38[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271080 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. 1 ...... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 74 121199X Hydro Gear Model 319-0650 75 121749X 2 142431 Spdng, Return, Brake 3 143995 Pulley,Transaxle 76 STD581075 8 165866 Rod Shift FenderAdjust 77 123583X 10 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 79 121748X 14 10040400 Washer[...]

TRACTOR ° - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080 STEERING ASSEMBLY _41 I . sl $4 ..-----17 4O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 Steering Wheel 2 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 3 156483 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 4 157473 SpindleAssembly, R.H. 5 6266H Beadng, Race, ThrusL Hardened 5 121748X Washer 25i32x1-5/8x16Gauge 7 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 8 12000029 Ring, Klip [...]

ENGINE TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271080 33 2g I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 4 42[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 162156 2 17720410 3 ...... 4 159420 14 13280328 15 13200300 16 STD551237 23 159880 29 137180 31 109202X 32 158990 33 123487X 35 17490512 37 137040 38 ....... 40 124028X 44 17490412 46 19091416 62 STD551131 77 19101216 79 M740108025 80 74760508 81 128861 Control, Throttle Scre[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080 SEAT ASSEMBLY 5 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 140123 Seat 13 121248X Bushing, Snap 2 140551 Bracket, Pivot,Seat 14 72050412 Bolt,Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 3 STD523710 Bolt 15 134300 Spacer, Split .28x .88 4 19131610 Washer 13/32xl xlOGauge 16 121250X Sprig 5 145006 Cllp, Push-in Hinged[...]

DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080 2 21 6 3 13 4 10 16 2O 11 8 12 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156811 2 139769 3 163200 4 163202 6 133644 8 166887 9 163204 10 156439 11 142341 12 146046 DESCRIPTION Decal, Oper. Instr. Cap Wheel Steer Opp Sears Decal, Hood, R.H. Decal, Hood, L.H. Decal, Customer Maintonance Decal, Deck Mower EZ3 Decal, Fender, Craftsm[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080 LIFT ASSEMBLY 28 27 23 3O / ! _/'/ 6 5 15 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080 • T LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Lift Lever InnerWire Assembly 2 159471 ShaltAssembly, Lift 3 105767X Pin, Groove 4 12000002 E-Ring 5 19211621 Washer 21/32xlx21GaLK3e 6 120183X Bearing, Nylon 7 1256,31X Grip, Handle, Fluted 8 122365X Button, Ptunger, Red 11 139865 Link, Lift, LH. 12 13986[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080 MOWER DECK 76 77 68 73 71 79 40 34 ,+33 31 113 111 21 29 22 123 24 ,116 26 27 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO, 1 144393 Mower Housing 58 140086 2 STD533107 Bolt 59 141043 3 138017 BracketAssembly, SwayBer, 67 162113 Front 68 144200 4 138440 BmcketAssembly, Sway Bar 71 142427 5 STD624006 Retainer Spring 72 131870 6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 73 127847 8 850857 Bolt[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650 58 91 23 19 41 28 59 26 63 35 1 5O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.271080 HYDRO G EAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 142930 Housing, Lower 43 142884 Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060 2 142931 Assembly,Upper Housing 44 150829 DifferentialAssembly 3 142932 Seal, Lip 52 142991 Washer 3/4 x 1.5 x .13 4 142928 Ring, Wire Retaining 53 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER 24 S le GRANKCASE I _*--14 52[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 CYL|NDER HEAD4VALVE/BREATHER KEY PART NO. NO. CRANKCASE t 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25-351-01 12-755-81 12-041-01 12-041-02 12-041-03 12-411-01 12-041-10 12-017-01 12-017-02 12018-01 12-O16-(_ X-75-23 12-318-19 25-186-01 12-59[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 IGNmON I ELECTRICAL I --2 lS_ _ 17 14B ..-2_.._T. .-_ . ,-8 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 4 t-_ i/1 1 ---7 11 54[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.271080 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 IGNmOWELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-086-14 Screw, hex. flange MIOx1.5x46 2 12-468-03 Washer, plain 3/8 3 24-162-03 Screen, grass 4 M-0639016 Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x16 (5) 6 12-157-03[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 _rA._NG SVST_. I 3_ 0 o 8_ ENGINE CONTROLS I _, !!! f T ,_l "7":_'J 11 OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I 13 I -- ,qU II .2'! i0 _N !02" , 1[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271080 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 M-0839070 Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x70 1 12-079-07 (2) 2 12-237-01 2 25-098-05 Starter assembly (Includes 3-8) 3 M-0664020 3 12-755-54 Kit, drive end 4 12-227-06 Cap, [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271080 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 C_NK_A_ I ml _j6 FUEL SYSTEM i 58[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271080 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. 1 M-0641060 3 X-22-11 4 M'0629116 5 12-853-95 6 12-041-02 7 12-053-95 8 12-041-O1 9 12-265-04 10 47-154-01 11 X-426-09 12 25-353-10 13 25-050-02 NOT ILLUSTRATED 12-757-O2 12-757-03 12-041-01 12"0:41-O2 12-O41-05 12-041-06[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL _o I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of elopes (not I 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. I[...]

For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-M¥-HOM E _ (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am-11pm CST,[...]