Craftsman CRAFTSMAN 917.27086 manual

Owner's Manual (RAFTXM;IN ° 20.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.270860 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operat- ing this equipment. For answers toyour questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917[...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 2 Product Specifications .......................... 5 Assembly .............................................. 8 Operation ............................................ 11 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 18 Maintenance .......[...]

• Slow down beforeturning. • Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. • Turn off blades when not mowing. • S.top engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the mach[...]

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to coot before storing. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. • Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. • Grass catcher components are subjec_ to wear, dama[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE: 3.5 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE SAE 30(ABOVE 32°F) _PI-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) )ILCAPACITY: W/FILTER: 3.5PINTS W/O FILTER: 3.0PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION GAP: .030") RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVE INTAKE: .004"-.006" CLEARANCE: EXHAUST:.007"-.009" GROUND FORWARD: 5.5[...]

Parts Bag contents shown full size Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Knob (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge © _ #10x5/8 3/16(2)_4as_r_auge@ (2) Lock Washers #10 (2) Weld Nuts #10 6[...]

Seat I Parts packed separately in carton Mulcher Plate Video Cassette Steedng Boot Steering Wheel Manual Parts Bag contents not shown full size I Parts Bag _ "_" i I I Slope Sheet (2) Latch Hook Assemblies Steering Extension Shaft _ Steedng Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Adapter (2) Keys[...]

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 [...]

- .-" - Label INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. • Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt securely. • Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten. • Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat. • Slide seat u[...]

Hook Weld Nut Points Lock Washer Weld Nut Latch Hook Latch Washer Plate '_/Screw Washer Nut Shield Latch Hooks TO CONVERTTO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory. NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The mu[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. & ÷ BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING E.G,.EO._I_ ENO,.EOFFIxI O,LPRESSO.E_w LIG_SO._] O%+_+@ FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L A'UI'ACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL[...]

KNOWYOUR 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 Clutch Lever Ignition Ammeter Switch Lever Plunger Throttle Clutch/ Brake L_ Lever[...]

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 cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during [...]

• Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position. • Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH. • To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tr[...]

• 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, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, pull the choke [...]

• Sitting in the traotor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. W'dh motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/ brake pedal. • Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to re[...]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _-,/_ ._o_ ._JP_'_ __/_,y Check Brake OperaUon _ Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades T Lubrice_on Chart 0 Chec_ Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxla Cooltng Adjust Blade Bait(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Beti[...]

TRAC1OR 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 adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (Se[...]

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 BATI'ERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power, Remove terminal guard. Disconnect B[...]

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. ENGINE COOUNG FINS Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating. Air guide covers must be removed. Remov[...]

_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completel[...]

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[...]

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. • Pull belt away from mower. B[...]

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset - at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. • loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel, and lightly tighten. • Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move forward or backward. • Hold motion control [...]

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases: Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See 'BATTERY' in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual). If &q[...]

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector. • Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedure. ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers [...]

• While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw, turn idle mixture screw In (clockwise) until engine begins to die and then turn out (counterclockwise) until engine runs rough. Turn screw to a point midway between those two positions. • Continue to hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain [...]

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 w=th 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 wi[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CORRECTION Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start CAUSE • 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 of[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but will • Check all wiring. not-start (Cont'd) • Check/replace solenoid or starter. Loss of power Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven • Loose or damaged wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter. ?[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Mower blades will not • Obstruction in clutch rotate mechanism. CORRECTION • Remove obstruction. • Worn/damaged mower • Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. • Frozen idler pulley, • Replace idler pulley. • Frozen blade mandrel. • Replace blade mandrel, Poor grass discharge • Engine speed too sl[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860 I ° J (OPTIONAL) wHiTe I I _ IGNITION IGNmON SWITCH BLACK I J O_O ' _ _ FUSE '_5 AMP. STARTER I ,i- ----'_ "- ..... I Bt_ _ ..... , SOLENOID 8_OK eL_K (CLUTCH OFF) (OPTIONAL) (_ K_K tGNmON UNIT ORf_E SEAT SWWCH (NOT OCCUPIED) t GROUNDING CONNECTOR • SPARK "_ I _ PLUG L GAP [-[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860 ELECTRICAL 41 I I I I 11 I _45 29 12 I I 16 i I I t I I I I I I I I I 34[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860 PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt,Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 8 7603J Tray, Battery 10 145211 Bolt, BtrFront 1/4-20x7-1/2 11 150109 Ho(ddown Battery Front Mount 12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4 16 153664 Switc_ InterlockPush-In 19 S'rD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4 20 73350400 NUt[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 12 14 31 53 3 3 74 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 166816 2 140356 3 17060612 4 S'1_551025 5 155272 9 165454)_313 10 _710 11 155_7 12 145660 13 169118 14 17490608 17 144983X558 18 126e_SX 20 156437 23 124028X 25 19131312 26 S'TD541437 28 156725X558 29 155217X599 30 151267X558 31 139976 37 17490508 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860 GROUND DRIVE 77 52 27 22 84 55 105 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860 GROUND DRIVE K]EY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 ...... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 66 154778 HydroGr 319-0650 70 134683 2 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 71 140158 3 143995 Pulley, Transaxle 72 19132012 8 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 73 156347 10 STD561210 PinCetter 1/8xl CAD 74 121199X 14 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860 STEERING ASSEMBLY t i i_I _41 I 11_--*_.. d12 ....----17 118 al 47 4O[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL N UMBER 917.270860 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 154427 3 156483 4 157473 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272015 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 156438 11 STD551137 13 154779 15 _1000 17 156546 18 57079 19 161]_95 22 165857 23 165851 25 154406 26 126847X 27 136874 28 19131416 29 17060612 30 STD561210 32 130465 36 155O99 37 [...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860 14 81 I 32 34 3 13 0 i 17 39 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I Spark Arrester i L • 23 42[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 162152 2 17720410 3 4 149723 5 144O69 6 144O68 7 138129 8 150176 10 145552 11 STD551125 12 STD522507 13 165287 14 13280336 15 1_ 16 _1237 17 17490624 23 159e80 25 145996 26 739206OO 27 1529L>7 29 137180 31 157103 32 1616_6 33 123487X 34 106062X 35 1706_512 37 8543R 38 39 1[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860 SEAT ASSEM BLY K]EY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Seat 34,50 BIk_k Craftsman 13 121248X Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 14 72060412 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 15 134300 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10Ga 16 12125QX Clip Push InHinged 17 123971_ Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 3/8-16 Uric 21 153236 Spring Seat Cprsn2 250 BIk Z[...]

DECALS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860 2 3 7 4 1 11 2 9 KL=Y PART NO. NO. 1 156439 2 163205 3 163200 4 163202 6 133644 7 169637 9 163204 11 156811 13 146046 14 15 2O DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. Decal Fender Danger Sears 14 166_'_7 OecaJ Fend Auto Sears Gold 15 1603_6 Decal Hood Rh _ 19 138047 Decal Hood Lh Craftsman 20 166887 Decal Malnt [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270860 LIFT ASSEMBLY 27 25 24 38 13 41 i I • ! s 13 5 6 13 32 19 32 49 30 3 2O 7 6 5 4 46[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270860 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm. 2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 3 1G5767X Pin Groove 4 12000002 ERing 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 6 120183X BearingNyleng 7 125631X Gdp Handle Ruted, 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Uft L.H. 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R.H. 1[...]

MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860 +m' ._C. / _" 40 36 153 1_4 159 "--.,_ >21 21 22 3 24 25 27 48[...]

MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860 KEY PART NO. NO. I 165892 2 S'FD533107 3 138017 4 16548O 5 STD624006 6 130832 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 1! 134149 12 1298_5 13 137645 14 128774 15 110485X 16 140329 18 72140505 19 132827 20 159770 21 STD541431 22 134753 23 131267 24 105304X 25 123713)< 26 110452X 27 130968 28 19111016 29 1[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE .. MODEL NUMBER 319-0650 58 34 139 91 23 19 9OO 18 26 91 28 53 52 14 9O 35 5O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER319-0650 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPlr'ION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 142960 Housing, Lower 43 142884 Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060 2 142_1 Assembly,Upper Housing 44 150_9 Differential Assembly 3 142932 Seal, Up 52 142991 Washer 3/4 x1.5 x .13 4 1429_8 Ring,Wire Retaining 53 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0146-EI 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET 12191 61SA_I 634 552A ; 552 4040 1019 LABEL KIT I r 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I m _lr REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 52[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1 51 _ 304 122 1 51A 865 205_ 305_ _4A o 202 _ 50 _ 212 _ 267 t 203_ 861 PUMP REPAIR KIT 307 57__ 425 9681 _J7_ I 1..21 CARBURETOR KIT ] 2say ,,_1138 11_S_'1 44S Es21r m ,1,, i}l _T _1 I 592 e I -k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTAL 1 SEEREPAI[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860 BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE.MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E 697 783 I i051 y 803 544 513 801 802 797 @ 358 GASKET SET 20@ 54[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270860 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0146.E1 KEY PART K]EY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 4.98583 2 399265 3 91086 4 4933O4 5 214517 5A 214518 7 271867 7A 271868 8 495754 9 27803 10 94382 t0A 94380 11 280_5 27339O 13 15 16 19 2O 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 32 33 34 35 36 4O 41 42 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270860 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 404 223882 Washer (Governor Crank) 822 693497 Washer-Seal ('f'hrottle Shaft) 423 94674 Screw f, Air Cleaner Base) 847 495715 DipstickKubeAssem_y 425 94823 Screw (AirCleaner _ 85[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION I " SIGHTING ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15° MAX. _ Operate your Tractor up end down the face of elopes (not .Jk greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme direction on slopss.[...]

For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME s" (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 - 11 [...]