Craftsman 917.271023 manual

Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN + 15.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.271023 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • 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 [...]

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• Tum 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 mac[...]

• 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 and can cut. Wrap the[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS CAPACITY UNLEADED AND TYPE: REGULAR OIL TYPE SAE10W30 API-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F) SAE 10W30 (below 32°F) _)IL CAPACITY: 4.0 W/PINTS 3.5 W/O I_INTS SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC GAP: .040 =) VALVE CLEARANCE: NOTADJUSTABLE GROUND SPEED FORWARD: 0- 5.5 (MPH): REVERSE: 0-2.4 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT." 14 PS[...]

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (1) Large Flat Washer O (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x I (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18x 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 6[...]

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE (2) Screws _ (2) Lock #10 x 5/8 Washers #10 (2) Weld Nuts _ O #10 (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge Parts packet separately in carton Seat Cassette Manual Parts Bag Parts Bag contents not shown full size u (2) Latch Hook Assemblies Steering Wheel Adapter Slope Sheet Steedng Wheel Insert -4= (2) Keys Steering 1 Ext[...]

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 CHECK BATTERY • Lift seat pan to raised position and 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 [...]

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 leam how to operate your trac- tor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO [...]

These symbols may appearon your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. = BAI-rERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KE[...]

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 Throttle/Choke Control Ammeter[...]

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 ,qlasses. -lOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR Your [...]

• 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 relative- ly high; the second to desire[...]

• Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dip- stick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove and read oil level. If nec- essary, add oil until UFULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill. • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier [...]

,_RGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disen- gage freewheel lever while the engine is running. To ensure proper operation and perfor- mance, it is recommended that the trans- mission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans- mission which may have developed during shipp[...]

MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash.Clean after each use. • 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 biodegr[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AS YOU COMPLETE Check Brake Operation _ Check Tim Pm_um T Interlock Systems 14 r R Check forLoose Fasteners _ _7 _ SharpeNReplace Mower Blades _4 T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level I_ W claan Battery and Temlinals _ I_ Check Ttinsaxla Cooling I1_ Adjust Blade BeR(s) Tension I_s AdJust Moron Drive Balt(s) Tension I_s[...]

TRACTOR Always observe safety ruleswhen per- formingany maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractorrequires morethan six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TOADJUST BRAKE" in the Serviceand Adjustments sectionof this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See &qu[...]

Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and ter- minals can cause the battery to =leak" power. • Open battery box door. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor. • Rinse the battery with plain water and [...]

CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screenmust be kept free of dirt and chaffto prevent enginedamage 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[...]

• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu- retor. • Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and damps 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 gasol[...]

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

BELT INSTALLATION - • Install new belt in reverse order of removal. Mandrel Pulley • 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 Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of[...]

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its position while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at the friction pack located on the right side of transmis- sion. • Park tractor on level surface. Stop t[...]

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. • RED cable last from both batteries. Positive Terminal Negative Terminal Chassis Negative Terminal REPLACING BATrERY ACAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the sam[...]

control leverfrom slowto chokeposi- tion. Slowly move leverfrom choketo fast position. • Check to see if hole in throttle lever and hole in speed control bracket are aligned. • If holes are not aligned, loosen cable clamp screw and align the holes by inserting a pencil or a 1/4" ddll bit through both holes. • Pull throttle cable up to re[...]

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 f[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over CAUSE CORRECTION • Loose or damaged wiring. ! • Carburetor out of adjust- ment. • Engine valves out of adjustment. • Dirty air filter. • Bad spark plug. • Weak or dead battery. • Dirty fuel filter. • Stale or dirty fuel. Out of fuel. • Engine not [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with at tachment clutch engaged • Weak or dead battery. • Corroded battery termi- nals. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter. • Cutting too much grass/too fast. • Thr[...]

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

tROUBLESHOOTING CHART iPROBLEM CAUSE Lo_s of drive • Freewheel control in =dis- engaged" position. • Motion drive belt worn, damaged or broken. • Air trapped in transmis- sion during shipment or servicing. Engine "backfires" • Engine4throttle control not when turning set at =SLOW" engine "OFF" position for 30 s[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271023 I AMMETER ;lllllE -- BATTERY SOLENOID o-r- FUSE 30 AMP. i I R CLL_CH I BRAKE _ • (PEDAL UP) ...... j ii I I LI'_=-- _ ,"....... ' : ' ' " UNE :FUEL: !---1----: , L , ........ J SOLENOID SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) __ _sT_A___, T ........ _ IGNITION PLUG OPERATOR UNff GAP I[...]

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ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271023 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28Amp 2 74760412 Bolt, HexHead 1/4-20uncx3/4 8 156417 Case, Banefy Mech Hinge 16 161343 Switch, |ntedock N OpntN Opn 19 STD551125 _hasher, Lock 20 73350400 Nut, Hey,, Jam 1/4-20 UNC 21 147430 Hmnese, Light Socket (Includes 4152J) 22 4152J Bulb, Ligh[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271023 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 53 52 5s 54 3 3 74 3 36 14[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271023 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 11 1 160392 2 14035_ 3 17490612 4 19131216 5 155272 9 161917X013 10 STD533710 11 155927 12 145660 13 155934X010 14 17490608 17 144983)(558 18 126938X 25 19131312 26 STD541437 28 145198X558 29 155217X599 30 151287X558 31 139976 37 17490508 38 139886 39 139887 51 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271023 GROUND DRIVE 30 103 96 95 94-_ ,146 tO0 27 _lOo 55 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271023 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 150071B TransaxleAssembly 71 140158 Strap Torque Lh Hydro 18/20" 2 142431 Spdng, Retum, Brake T 3 143995 Pulley, Transaxle 72 19132012 Washer 13/32 x1-1/4 x12 8 154792 Rod Shift Hydro LT Gauge 10 76020416 PinCotter 1/8xl CAD 73 156347 S[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271023 STEERING ASSEMBLY -----.__44 1 _41 27_!_27 43 44 27 2o....._ 4O[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271023 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 154427 3 1561183 4 157473 5 62661"1 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 156438 11 STD551137 13 154779 15 73901000 17 156546 18 57079 19 124035X 20 126684X 22 71200410 23 127501 25 154406 26 126847X 27 136874 28 19131416 29 17490612 30 STD561210 [...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271023 33 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 8O 4 23 / 42[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271023 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 162156 2 17720410 3 ...... 4 159420 13 12-041-03 14 13280328 15 13200300 16 STD551237 23 159880 29 137180 31 109202X 32 158990 33 123487X 35 17490512 37 137040 38 ....... 40 124(_8X 44 17490412 46 19091416 62 STD551131 77 19101216 79 M740108G25 80 74760508 81 128861 101 M7303[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271023 SEAT ASSEMBLY I 5 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 140123 2 140551 3 STD523710 4 19131610 5 145O06 6 STD641437 7 124191X 8 17490616 9 19131614 10 155925 11 120068X 12 121246X KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Seat 13 121248X BrackP=t, P_pt, Seat 14 72050412 Bolt 15 134300 Washer 13/32 x I x 10 Gauge 16 121250X Clip, Pus[...]

DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271023 21 7 7 6 3 1 10 16 20 11 8 12 KEY PART NO. NO, 1 156811 3 163200 4 163202 6 133644 7 163261 8 163203 9 163204 10 156439 11 142341 12 146046 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal, Oper. Instr. 14 160396 Decal, Hood, R.H. 16 138047 Decal, Hood, L.H. 20 149516 Decal, Customer Maintenance 21 163205 Decal, Side Pa[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271023 LIFT ASSEMBLY 5 13 12 13 3 2 6 2O 46[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271023 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 2 159471 ShaftAssembly, Lift 3 105767X Pin, Groove 4 12000002 E-Ring 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x I x 21 Gauge 6 120183X Bearing, Nylon 7 125631X Grip, Handle, Ruted 8 122365X Button, Plunger,Red 11 139865 Link, Lilt, LH. 12 139866 Li[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271023 MOWER DECK 58 17 >21 2 16 27 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271023 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 164961 Mower Houslog 59 141043 2 STD533107 Bolt 67 162113 3 138017 Bracket Assembly, SwayBar, 68 144200 Front 71 142427 4 138440 SracketAssembly,SwayBar 72 131870 5 STD624008 RetainerSpdng 73 127847 6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 74 121748X 8 850857 Bolt,[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271023 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-O650 58 139 28 59 -91- 23 19 I 3O 9O 53 4 5 3 35 1 5O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271023 HYDRO GEAR 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 Dilfemn_alAseambly 3 142932 Seal, Lip 52 142991 Washer 3/4 x 1.5 x .13 4 142928 Ring, Wire Retaining 53 1429[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.917.271023 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41572 AIR INTAKE J 6--1 8--W _ 11 -- _--10 _--9 CRANKSHAFT I II _ip BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I ENGINE CONTROLS ] EXHAUST I / $ 52[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.917.271023 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41572 AIR INTAKE KEY PART NO. NO. 1 12-743-05 2 25-341-02 3 12-096-24 4 12-083-08 5 12-100-01 6 X-25-63 7 12-083-05 8 12-313-04 9 12-094-12 10 12-072-05 11 12-086-01 12 12-041-02 NOT ILLUSTRATED -- 12-113-53 ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPT[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.917.271023 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41572 FUEL SYSTEM J 4 / 7 / (_1o 14 33 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER J 25__ _4 I 15 54[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.917.271023 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41572 FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. 1 12-853-56 2 12-041-02 3 12-053-56 4 12-041-01 5 12-089-23 6 12.079-07 7 12-265-04 8 X-426-9 9 25-353-10 10 25050-0"2 11 47-154-01 12 12.086-07 13 12-431-01 14 12-368-05 15 12-089-09 16 12.086.04 17 12.089-09 18 12-146-0[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER917.271023 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41572 IGNITION I ELECTRICAL I mit 14-- ,_D e-----:r OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I CRANKCASE I 10 2 STARTING SYSTEM J 3- i 56[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271023 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41572 IGNITION I ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 12-086-14 Screw, Hex Flange 1 12-032-03 M10x 1.5x46 2 12-522-18 2 12-468-03 Washer, Plain 3/8 3 24-162-03 Screen, Grass 3 12-445-02 4 M-0639016 Screw, Hex F_nge M6 x 1 x 16 4 M-083[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL (.n co 6 Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I I greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- r ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.[...]

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