Craftsman 917.271142 manual

Owner's Manual ICRAFTSMAN°I 16.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.271142 • Safety • Assem bly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operat- ing this equipment. For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-59[...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 5 Assembly .............................................. 7 Operation ............................................ 10 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 17 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. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are f[...]

• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. • Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. • Neve[...]

A, Look for this symbol to point o_ impor- tant safety precautions. It means t.,,_u- TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. _CAUTION: in order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs always dis- connect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. _CAUTION: Do not c[...]

Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel Steering Steering Extension Sleeve Shaft O m _ (1) Hex Bolt J _ / Steering I1 / _ _ Wheel | I / k_ _eila)LhOC k '_ k ' ,zc _L. / (1) Hex Bolt . _ 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 _ (, ) jr .................... 5/16-18 __(1] Wmshe r Seat @ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob _ _( (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 - iiiiiii _i[...]

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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench [...]

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 battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual for charging in[...]

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) • Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. • Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown, • Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck. • Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck. ,ACAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield[...]

These symbols may appear on 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 A LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP 1" ! LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH[...]

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 ht Switch Clutch Lever Switch / Ammeter "" Lever Plunger Throt[...]

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. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PAR[...]

• 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 [...]

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 ATrACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your [...]

• Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to "START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not [...]

MOWING TIPS • 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 tra[...]

FILL IN DATES As YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE t##__(-'_'_'TSERVlCE DATES Check Brake Operation _/ Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Intedock Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners If I1_? A Sharpan/Replece Mowe, Blades _,, T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals V' Check Transaxle Coo[...]

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 'q'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 BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. • Open battery box door. • Disconnect[...]

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. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean[...]

CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. • 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 covered to kee[...]

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" section of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the[...]

Mandrel Idler Pull_ Pulleys Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjust- able 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 highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. • Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake. • Measure dis[...]

• Move motion control lever to the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. • Tighten adjustment bolt securely. NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position. After above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral positi[...]

Positive Terminal Negative Terminal _ Keps Nut Hex Positive Terminal Negative Terminal REPLACING BA'I-rERY ACAUTION: Do not short battery terminals 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 connect[...]

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as de- scribed below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: • With engine not running, move throttle control lever from slow to choke position. Slowly move lever from choke [...]

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. 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: _A_OR Remove mower from tractor for winter [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM Willnotstart Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power • Out of fuel. • Engine not "CHOKED" properly. • Engine flooded. • Bad spark plug. • Dirty air filter. • Dirty fuel filter. • Water in fuel. • Loose or damaged wiring. • Carburetor out o[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Loss of power (Continued) Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut-uneven Mowerbladeswill not rotate CAUSE • Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. • Dirty air filter. • Low oil level/dirty oil. • Faulty spark plug. • Dirty fuel fil[...]

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

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 [ BA]q'ERY SOLENOID RED AMMETER WHITE IGNITION SWITCH RED FUSE STARTER WHITE BLACK 1, I CL_ TDH / BRAKEPEDAL UP) ....... I i f i I _u E I 1 I FUEL L ....... J .... A]q-'MENT CLUTCH i 1 I (CLUTCH Ii --J-- i GREE N I[ 86 i FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID SEAT SWITCH (IF SO EQUIPPED) (NOT OCCUPIED) BIJ_CK[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 ELECTRICAL 41 25 t I I 7O I t s ! ! t ! t /[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 156417 Case Battery 16 161343 Switch Interlock 21 166182 Harness, Light Socket (w/4152J) 22 4152J Light Bulb 24 4799J Cable, Battery 25 146147 Cable, Battery 26 166180 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc 28 4207J Cabl[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 31 208 53 55 54 206 3 6O 74 13 ----.._ _ / ' 2O8 34[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 169830 2 169061 3 17060612 5 155272 9 168337X013 10 STD533710 11 155927 12 145660 13 172108 17 144983X558 18 126938X 25 19131312 26 STD541437 28 156725X558 29 155217X599 30 164918X558 31 139976 37 17490508 38 169834 51 73800400 52 19091416 53 145201 54 161464 [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 GROUND DRIVE 96 36[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DEScRIPTIoN 1 ...... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5 Hydro Gr314-0510 65 STD551143 Washer 8 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 10 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 70 134683 Guide Belt RH Engin[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 STEERING ASSEMBLY 4S _ ...... - .... I s _41 $2 44 • 117 27 25 68 47 13 40 ._ "29 3O 67 67 67 43 I /[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 154427 3 169840 4 169839 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 169832 11 STD551137 13 136518 15 145212 17 156546 18 57079 19 160395 22 165857 23 165851 25 154406 26 126847X 27 136874 28 19131416 29 17060612 30 STD561210 32 130465 36 155099 37 [...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 6 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 8O 13 77 _...,,,,..._ 4O[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 162156 2 17720410 3 ....... 4 159420 13 12-041-03 14 13280328 15 13200300 16 STD551231 23 169837 29 137180 31 109202X 32 158990 33 123487)( 37 137040 38 ....... 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 62 STD551131 77 19101216 79 M740108025 80 74760508 81 73510400 101 M73030800 DESC[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. 1 140123 2 140551 3 71110616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 155925 11 166369 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Seat 3450 BIk/blk Craftsman 12 121246X Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 13 121248X Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 14 72050412 Washer 13/3[...]

DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 9 2 14 3 20 7 4 1 11 2 14 13 19 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156439 2 163205 3 171698 4 171699 5 168920 6 133644 7 171765 9 163204 11 156811 13 146O46 14 163263 DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. Decal Fender DangerSears 15 160396 Decal Fend Auto Sears Gold 19 138047 Decal Hood Rh Craftsman 20 166887 Decal Hood Lh Craftsm[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 LIFT ASSEMBLY 29_ 28 27 2524 23 7 19 I 13 5 32 49 30 3 4 26 6 13 6 ,8 .I I' .I l' I i' .1 i' 20 20 44[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm. 2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 3 105767X Pin Groove 4 12000002 ERing 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 6 120183X Beadng Nylon 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift LH. 12 139866 Link Lift R.H. 13 ST[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 MOWER DECK _147 34 | 68 40--_ 37 145 103 105 105 / 106 101 5 119 _ 19 21 16 21 22 23 24 28 "" 27 / 46[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 - 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 40 44 _5 t6 _9 50 31 32 33 _4 55 56 59 37 38 165892 STD533107 138O17 165460 STD624008 130832 850857 STD551137 140296 134149 129895 137645 128774 110485X 140329 72140505 132827 159770 STD541431[...]

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 _EY PART KEY PART _10. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION I 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 58 170407 -_ 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 59 170408 ] 170353 Center Section, Assembly 60 142883 170354 Swashplate, Trunion Machined 61 142881 5 169898 Block - Assembly 62 14288[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I 2 12 13 t4 11 CRANKCASE I _1[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 25-351-01 Lifter, valve (2) 1 12-032-03 12-755-81 Kit, cylinder head (includes 2 ........ 3-17) 12-041-01[...]

TRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL I _-- 23 AIR INTAKE I 1-8 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 4 I s 6 0_7 ? 52[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-086-14 Screw, hex. flange 1 M-0545010 Screw, hex. flange MIOxl.5x46 M5x0.8xl0 (8) 2 12-468-03 Washer, plain 3/8 2 24-468-10 Washer, plain 1/4 3 24-1[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 STARTING SYSTEM J 3-- g o o GI 8-- l ENGINE CONTROLS J 11 OIL PAN / LUBRICATION I ,_, '-2: @ _ --13 t-- 8 L-- 0--4 5-- 22-- 20 19 15 O--16 54[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY _10. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. 1 M-0839070 Screw, hex. flange 1 M8x1.25x70 (2) 2 2 25-098-05 Starter assembly (Includes 3 3-8) 3 12-755-54 Kit, drive end 4 4 12-227-06 Cap, drive end 5 5 12-170-05 Armature 6 12-221-01 Kit[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 CRANKSHAFT J 2 ul / Z5 FUEL SYSTEM I _a /s /iJ C2_ 24 12 56[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271142 ' OHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 -'UEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT (EY PART KEY PART ,IO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 M-0641060 Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2) 1 12-014-37 Crankshaft (Includes 2) 3 X-22-11 Washer, star 1/4 2 12-139-01 Plug, cup 4 M-9629116 Stud M6xl.0x116 (2) 5 12-853-9[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL o"1 Operate 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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