Craftsman 917.270631 manual

Owner's Manual P ® 16=0 ELECTRmC START 42" OWE 6 SPE5 TRANSAXLE LAWN Model No. 917.270631 o Safety o Assembly Operation o Maintenance o Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip- ment. For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1=800=659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line[...]

Warranty .... , ............................................ 2 Safety Rules ........................................... 2 Product Specifications .............................. 5 Assembly ................................................ 8 Operation .............................................. 11 Maintenance Schedule ......................... 17 Ma[...]

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

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 manufacture£s recommended parts, when necessary. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wea[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED AND TYPE: REGULAR OIL TYPE SAE 30 (above 32°F) (API-SF/SGiSH): SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) _L CAPACITY: 3,0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC (GAP: ,030") GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 1 ST I °0 2 ND 1,3 3 RD 2ol 4 TM 3.! 5 TM 4,0 6TM 5,1 !.6 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI REAR: 12 PSI [...]

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SRZE (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 __ (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Hex Bolt 5/I6-18x 1-1/4 _ (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 (2) Washers _ (2) Lock Washers 1/4 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge 6[...]

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SiZE (2) Screws (2) Lock #10 x 5/8 Washers #10 (2) Weld Nuts #10 (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge Parts packet separately in carton Seat Mulcher Plate Video Cassette , f %,, Steermg Wheel Steering Boot Parts Bag [', Manual ....................... ........... . .:: ..., Parts Bag contents not shown full size (2) L[...]

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 [...]

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY ,_CAUTION: 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, re- move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be con- nected first to prevent sparking from acci- dental grounding. o [...]

Weld Nut From The Top Lock Weld Washer' Nut. Latch'_ Hook Points Down Latch Hook Washer Mulcher Plate Deflector Shield Weld Nut Lock Washer Washer Latch Hooks TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. "four mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher [...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY ENGINE ON FUEL CAUTION OR REVERSE FAST SLOW WARNING @ GI k ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE OVER TEMP LIGHT CHOKE FORWARD LIGHTS ON MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HI[...]

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 r eference_ Ammeter ThrottteChoke Control Attachment Clutch Lever s Ignition Switch Light Lift Lever Pl[...]

The operation Of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage° Always wear safety glass- es or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjust- ments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles, or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR [...]

, For' best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice_ Make the first cut relative- ly high; the second to desired height. TO OPERATE MOWER "{our tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engag[...]

See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carbure- tor cleaner products in the fuel tank or per- nent damage may occur. CAUTION; Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. TO START ENGINE When starting the engine fo[...]

MULCHING IVIOWnNG TiPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean after each use. o The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodeg[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSiBILITiES MA,.TE.A.OE SO.EOULE As .Each,. ou COMPLETE E.ViOE V,OE O A TES it91 .....i i!,, i_, _ ..... ch_k Brake Operation .................... 6/ ,. _ ................. Check Tire Pressure _I' ......... 6/ ......................... Check Operator Presence and T !n....}.erlock Systems ....... 6/##' ................. a Che[...]

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 "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES ,, Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (S[...]

, Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. , Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright, , Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly° , Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BAT- TERY" in the Assembly section of this manual). V-BELTS 3heck V-belts for deterioration and wear _fter 100 hours of operation and repla[...]

o Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner, cover and secure with knob(s). iMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean the cartridge. They may cause deterioration of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry car- tridge_ Cover Knob Cover _@ Cartridge Foam _'Paper Pre-Cleaner_ [...]

,_kCAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: o Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. , Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. ° Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. o Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. o Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped° [...]

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" on page 5 of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. sIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT o Raise mower to its highest position. o Measure [...]

BELT INSTALLATION - o install new belt in reverse order of removal. Mandrel Pulley o Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. ° Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. Idler Pulleys Mandrel Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE "{our tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right [...]

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not hod- zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi- tioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor: If damage ha[...]

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB o Raise hood. o Pul! bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill o Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill° o Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or pre- vent it from starting[...]

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is low emission° it is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap, which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap. Do not attempt to remove the lirniter cap. The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle_ The carburetor has bee[...]

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. ,_kCAUTION: 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 [...]

TROUBLESHOOTtING CHART Hard to start Engine will not turn over CAUSE CORRECT|ON o Out of fuel. ° Engine not "CHOKED" properly. o Engine flooded. o Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. o Dirt,./fuel filter. ° Water in fuel. o Loose or damaged wiring. • Carburetor out of adjust- ment. Engine clicks but will not start = Engine valves ou[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM -CAUSE Engine clicks but will not start (cont'd) Loss of power o Loose or damaged wiring. o Faulty solenoid or starter° o Cutting too much grass/too fast. o Throttle in "CHOKE" posi- tion. ° Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. CORRECTION o Check all wiring. o Check/replace solenoid or star[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Poor cut - uneven (cont'd) Mower blades will o not rotate o o e , _,, ,,,,,_ .......... Poor grass dis- ° charge O a O D O O O Headlight(s) not working (if so o equipped) ° e € i, ,i i,,, i,i i grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. Obstruction in clutch .... mechanism. Worn/damaged mower drive belt. [...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631 ltt ° °'° olIIo BATTERY AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHrt'E )G L IGNITION SWITCH RED I RED ..... J SOLENOID I O_,4g FUSE 30 AMP, t ...... I ', ©, oM_, CLUTCH 1 BRAKE (PEDAL UP) IGNITION SWITCH BLACK (OPTIONAL) BLACK t ........ l . FUEL_ 1 I I | FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID I OR/_NGE POSITION CIRCUIT [...]

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 6 8 16 t9 20 21 22 24 25 26 28 29 3O 31 32 33 40 41 42 43 44 45 52 7O NOTE: PART NO. DESCRIPTION 144925 74760412 STD551025 STD551125 STD541025 156417 153664 STD551125 73350400 147430 4t52J 4799J 146147 t08824X 4207J 121305X 140301 124211X 141226 109310X 156442 71110408 131563 !45673 736404OO 12143[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NU_,/IBER 917.27G631 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 31 37 64 ....... i4o -_"3 28 53 55 54 12 57 60 39 37 14 34[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO.. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 160392 2 140356 3 17490612 4 STD551025 5 155272 9 161917X013 10 STD533710 11 155927 12 145660 13 155934X010 14 17490608 17 144983X558 18 126938X 25 19131312 26 STD541437 28 145198X558 29 155217 30 151287X558 31 139976 37 17490508 38 139686 39 139887 51 738004[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.279631 GROUND DRIVE 57 26 53 36[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270631 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 2 146682 3 t23666X 4 12000028 5 121520X 6 17490512 8 t54792 10 STD5612t0 I1 105701X 13 74550412 14 STD551125 15 744 90544 t8 STD523710 19 STD54t437 21 !06933X 22 130804 24 STD541237 25 106888X 26 STD551037 27 STD561210 28 145204 29 124236X 30 130807 31 127[...]

TRACTOR- = MODEL NUMBER 917.270631 STEERING ASSEMBLY t' _ _ _""_ 1 11 4o J J' J 67 32 2e / /- / 3O 3S[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 154427 3 156483 4 157473 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 192720 t 6 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 156438 11 STD551137 13 154779 15 73901000 17 t56546 18 57079 19 124035X 20 126684X 22 71200410 23 127501 25 1 54406 26 t26847X 27 t36874 28 19131416 29 17490612 30 STD561210 32 1[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631 3 81 4 37 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 / 40[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631 KEY NO, t 2 3 4 t3 t4 t5 t6 23 29 31 32 33 35 37 38 40 44 46 62 72 78 81 NOTE: PART NO. DESCRIPTION 162157 1772O41O 137352 272293 13280324 13200300 STD551237 159880 137180 t09202X 15899O 123487X 17490512 137040 t24028X 17490412 19091416 STD55t131 71070512 17490620 12886'1 Control Throttle/Choke Screw [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631 ;EAT ASSEMBLY 10 t (EY qO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PART NO. 140122 140551 STD523710 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17490616 19131614 155925 120068X 121246X KEY DESCRIPTION NO, Seat 3350 Blk/blk Craftsman 13 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 14 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 15 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga 16 Clip Push[...]

DECALS 9 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270631 13 6 3 4 10 20 11 14- 12 13 11 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156368 3 163200 4 163202 5 273832 6 133644 8 163203 9 163204 10 156439 1I 163207 8 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO, NO. Decal, Oper, Instr_ 12 146046 Decal, Hood Rh 13 163252 Decal, Hood Lh 14 160396 Decal, Fender 20 149516 Decal, Maint Customer Sears - - !38311 D[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631 LIFT ASSEMBLY 11 5 3 13 2 4 6 6 5 19 13 32 13 __ 32 13 19 20 161718 15 20 44[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27(}631 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 2 159471 Shaft Asm, Lift RH 3 105767X Pin Groove 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x I x 21 Ga, 6 120183X Bearing Nylong 7 I25631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift LH, 12[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUiVIBER 917.270631 MOWER DECK 76 "'-40 68 34 33 31 2 16 29 18 21 22 _3 24 28 27 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. t 144393 Mower Housing 51 STD541410 2 STD533t07 Bolt 52 139888 3 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 53 131845 Front 54 t33943 4 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 55 155046 5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 56 122052X 6 t30832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 58 140086 8 850[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NurvIBER 917.270631 DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 4360-128 8 27 20 21 22 36 53 24 31 32 8 25 10 !2 9 11o 42 I I 1 I I 1 48 49 59 62 63 4.3= _2 61 67 23 7O 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27063'1 DANATRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 4360-128 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO.. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 I0 it 12 13 14 15 16 t7 t8 I9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 160955 Housing, Upper 38 160944 2274J Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X ..734 39 124639X 134400 Bali, Detent 40 1204[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.917.270631 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 11 635 337 230 _614 9 230 562 "_" REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 868A 7 52 5O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270631 BR_GGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 _ (_ _ _ _9 _ 127 138 106 987 95 117 ___ _/_A 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT ..... 27 52 164 _123 _r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR JNSTRUCTfON MANUAL ,4--1 o2 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT _ 22 987® 95 634=J ,_ "J ' _ ,,,,_L_..[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.917.270631 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 523 I S2S _524 3 20 634A 842 524 868 868A 358 GASKET SET 137 138 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 171 _ 535 304 224 i 305_ 468 1006 334 52[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.917.270631 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 @ 2O9 729A 728 22 663 201 482 t058 OWNIER'S MANUALJ 24O 615 783 801 601 802 311 544 803 503 53[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.917.270631 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 496412 2 399265 3 391086 4 494238 5 495858 7 273280 8 495735 9 27803 10 94621 11 281246 12 271916 271997 271996 13 94728 15 94239 16 498971 94196 20 291675 22 94624 23 492326 24 222698 25 495860 495977 495978 495979 26 49[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.917.2706,31 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 294 810068 Screw, Set 757 213998 Link, Counterweight 304 496280 Housing, Blower 758 399891 Counterweight Assembly 305 94786 Screw, Hex, Head, 759 298909 Pin, Counterweight Blower Ho[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING "" "- _CUT q GUIDE TH_ ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL_ NOT ACROSS HILL ol _o SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 o MAX. ! ij _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not j I ,_ greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- J ally t[...]

For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 prn, 7 days a week ! =SG0=366=PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio- 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1 °800=4=REPAIR (1-800-473-7274) Para pedir servicio de reparacidn a do[...]