Craftsman 917.271653 manual

Owner's Manual J CRIIFTSMAN°J LAWN TRACTOR 17 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle Model No. 917.271653 I _ 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 Manual. CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and I[...]

Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Product Specifications ........................... 6 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 8 Operation ............................................. 11 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. Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. CAUTION: In order to prevent accidenta[...]

DO: • Mow up and down slopes, not across. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Follow the manufacturer's recomm[...]

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or i[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline 1.25 Capacity and Unleaded and Type: Regular Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) _il Capacity: 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 1st 1.1 2nd 1.4 3rd 2.2 4th 3.4 5th 4.3 6th 5.5 Reverse: 1.7 Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI Rear: 12 PSI Charg[...]

Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 ,=_ Steering Wheel Adapter O (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Steering Extension Steering Shaft Boot Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Keys (2) Keys For Future Use Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7[...]

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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, TO[...]

Seat Label Terminal INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and fiat 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 shoulde[...]

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. Deflector Mulcher Plate Latch jlq Hooks _ILCA[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATrERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING J ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT ! FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PAR[...]

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. Ammeter Throttle/Choke Control Attachment Ignition Switch Clutch / Clutch/Brake Pedal - - ....[...]

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 [...]

ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fres[...]

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 already been cut. Have the cut area to the right of[...]

AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Operator Presence and T Intedock Systems If R Check for Loose Fasteners V' V_s If / SharperL/Replace Mower Blades _s T Lubrication Chart I## 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals V' Check Transaxle Cooling If Check V-BeRs i I_ Check Engine Oil Level I_ Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)[...]

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 "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service 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 checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINA[...]

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. 1. Remove knob(s) and cover. TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER 2. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. 3. Wash it in liquid detergent and water. 4. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. 5. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil. NOTE: If very dirty or dam[...]

_ WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1, Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key "STOP" and remove key. 5. Make sure the blades and all moving par[...]

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 Pulley TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjust- able brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be adjusted. 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal and engag[...]

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: 1. Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N). NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the transaxle is i[...]

Weak or Dead Fully Charged Battery Battery REPLACING BATTERY ,_WARNING: 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 connected first to prevent sparking from accidental gro[...]

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

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, TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for wint[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CORRECTION Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start CAUSE 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 3. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. 5. Dirty air filter. 5. 6. Dirty fuel [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropdate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORREC_ON PROBLEM Lossofpower Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 3. Build-up of g[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction, not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley, 3. Replace idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. R[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271653 SCHEMATIC - BATTERY RE D AMMETER (OPTIONAL) '_TE _F_)G AI( IGNITION SWITCH FUSE ,©; I J CLUTCH ; BRAKE (PEDALUP) BLACK BL_:K (OPTIONAL) STARTER L ..... F SOLENOID WHITE SEAT SWITCH , ...... _ (NOT OCCUPfED) p _ i I i , o ' - ? _lF SPARK su, cx _ IGNITION _ PLUG FUEL_ UNIT GAP 11r_-i PLUGSON a_t= P LINE[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL N UMBER 917.271653 ELECTRICAL 26 25 32[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271653 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 2 74760412 8 176689 16 176138 21 175688 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 175158 27 73510400 28 4207J 29 121305X 30 175566 33 140403 40 179720 41 71110408 42 131563 43 178861 45 121433X 52 141940 90 180499 NOTE: Battery Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 Box Battery Fender S[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271653 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 39 208 74 13 m ° 208 34[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271653 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis 2 176554 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 155272 BumperHood/Dash 9 1_E_37X013 Dash. 10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16xl 11 174996 Panel, Dash, L.H. 13 172105X010 Panel, Asm. SLKSCR Dash R.H. 14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 174330X558 Hoo[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271653 GROUND DRIVE 25 22 26 27 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUM BER 917.271653 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Transexle (See Breakdown) 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr 5 Dana 4360-140 65 STD551143 Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 7/16 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Pulley Traasaxle 18/20" tires 70 134683 Guide Belt Mower[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271653 STEERING ASSEMBLY -f _ 39 # t ) i_ I i , m_'-"'_ 42 _, -1. ° J j° 47 3O .+.../.+_ 47 I;7 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271653 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. 1 139768 2 175131 3 169840 4 169839 5 62661-1 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366,9 10 175121 11 STD551137 12 73940800 13 136518 15 145212 17 180641 26 126847X 28 19131416 29 17060612 30 STD561210 32 13O465 36 155099 37 152927 38 139769 39 19183812 40 STD541537 41 100711L 42 [...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271653 3 81 4 31 40 33 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 14 78 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 170545 2 17720408 3 ........ 4 137352 13 165291 14 148456 16 STD551237 23 169837 29 137180 31 109202X 32 158990 33 123487X DESCRIPTION ControIThrottle/Choke Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20xl/2 T Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs Model 31[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271653 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 13 5 4 6 3 2 ,8 i I' / i / I' / 6 5 13 19 13 13 32 19 2O 15 2O KEY PART NO. NO. 1 159460 2 159471 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 122365X 11 139865 12 139866 DESCRIPTION Washer Asm Inner Spring W/ Plunger Shaft Asm. Lift RH Pin Groove E Ring #5133-62 Washer 21/32 x [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271653 SEAT ASSEMBLY 5 '! I ! 5 21 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 140122 2 140551 3 71110616 4 19131610 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124181X 8 17000616 9 19131614 10 182493 11 166369 12 121246X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (b]k) Bolt Fin Hex 3/8o16unc X 1 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga Clip Push In Hinged Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 3/[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271653 DECALS 7 4 2 I0 2O 14 15 13 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156368 2 182018 3 177278 4 177279 5 181450 6 133644 7 177253 8 172331 9 163204 10 156439 11 179128 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal, Oper. Instr. 12 146046 Decal, Replcmnt 13 181702 Decal, Hood Rh 14 160396 Decal, Hood Lh 15 138047 Decal, Hp Engine 20 149516 Decal,[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271653 MOWER DECK 157 158 34 67 A 68 //' _ _ 153 15S I 4043 __ 4 149 19F 21 ! 2 16 1 13 28 29 _.18 21 23 24 25 27 44[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271653 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. 1 165892 2 STD533107 3 138017 4 165460 5 STD624008 6 178024 8 85O857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 134149 13 137645 14 128774 15 110485X 16 174493 18 7214O5O5 19 132827 20 159770 21 STD541431 23 177563 24 105304X 25 123713X 26 110452X 27 13G968X428 28 19111016 29 131491 30 173984 31 129963 3[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271653 DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140 26 27 2O 71 22 11. 24 35 52 53 8 57 42 59 55 45 45 47 48 49 50 61 59 62 69[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271653 DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140 PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170981 Housing, Upper 40 120472X 2 2274J Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X .734 41 105928)( 3 134400 Ball, Detent 42 170988 4 105904X Spring, Detent 43 134394 5 160940 Screw, Tapping, No. 10-24 X .482 44 t20473X 6 138235 Assy[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271653 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 "k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 914__ 1022_ 1023"._ 883 (_ 12 51 757 761 48[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271653 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 467_ 971_ 968 / i I 1019 LABEL KIT I -)t_ l 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL i 7 202 711_ 127 (_ 186_ 1421 232 / 11_-117 276 1127_ 176 344 _ 404@ 404@ 22._Z 562 267 I_ 601 240_ 49[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271653 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 5_ 803 1036 LABEL-EMISSIONS 524_ 287 _ 5O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.271653 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707, TYPE NUMBER 0137-E1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET "l 5,_ '3;'0 ,76,_ 1095 VALVE GASKET SET Q 8o8 7 - _j "--'1o== 48 NIKKI 125A1 141B I ._ ll,oss l I 130A_ _ 231A _ U I 987A@ I I --"" I _ 104A_ 1127A_ 185A _ 276A ,47A 121 CARBURETOR [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271653 BRIGGS & STRATrON 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 Kit-Bushing/Seal 105A 694922 _ Valve-Float Needle 3 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 106 690577 Seat-Inlet 4 494238 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271653 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 Hamess-Widng 304 690844 Housing-Blower 789A 695050 Hamess-Widng 305 690960 Screw (Blower Housing) 797 693167 Nut (Brush Retainer) 306 690499 S[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 1. Fold this page along dotted line Indicated above. 2. Hold page before you so that Its left edge Is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure, 3. Sight across the fold In the direction of hill slope you want to measure. 4. Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of t[...]

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