Sears 917.271051 manual

Owner's Manual rRI:IFTSMAN ° 15.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.271051 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Before you start the en- gine, read and understand this O[...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 5 Assembly .................................. _ ........... 7 Operation ............................................ 10 Maintenance Schedule. ..................... 16 Service and Adjus[...]

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[...]

• 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. • Never allow children to operate the machine. • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. SERVICE • [...]

_Look for this symbolto point out important safetyprecautions. It means CAUTIONT!! BECOME AWAR E!!T YOUR ,_FETY IS INVOLVED. CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire _/bere it cannot contact spark plug. CAUTION: Do not coast down a [...]

Steering Wheel O ___ [ • Steering ,, Wheel Insert _ (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18_ (1) Lockwasher 3/8 _Lr] Steering WheeI ]v j Steering / / / Extension Adapter / / / Steering Shaft Boot O Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet (1) Shoulder Bo[...]

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 [...]

Battery Door Terminal INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. • Place seat on seat pan and assemble [...]

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 symbolsmay appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. I- ;I BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW 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 [...]

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 Ignition Switch Ammeter Throttle Control Clutch/Brake Pedal Light Switch Li[...]

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 [...]

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE C[...]

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 o F and below) • When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depend- ing on the temperature. • The attachments can a[...]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . _._/_._o_ FILk,. DATES AS YOU COMPLETE O_' Check Brake Operation _V j Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T InterlOCk Systems 14 / R Check for Loose Fasteners II_ _7 ll_ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades i4 T Lubrication Chart I_ 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals V' Check Transaxle Cooling ([...]

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 ([...]

• Keepbattery 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 TERMIN[...]

Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shroud[...]

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 white 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. BE[...]

TRANSAXLEGEARSHIFTLEVER 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: • Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N). NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the transaxle is in [...]

Positive Terminal Negative Terminal Keps_ Hex Nut Bo, Positive Terminal Charged Battery Negative Terminal REPLACING BATTERY _1, CAUTION: 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 [...]

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-road engine repair establish- ment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The thrott[...]

• Idle fuel needle settina - With throttle control lever in slow position, turn idle fuel adjustment needle in (clockwise) until engine begins to die and then turn out (counterclockwise) until engine runs rough. Turn needle to a point midway between those two positions. • Recheck idle speed. Readjust if necessary. ACCELERATION TEST - • Move t[...]

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 winte[...]

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power • Cutting too much grass/too fast. • Throttle in"CHOKE" position. • Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. • Dirty air filter. • Low oil level/dirty oil. • Faulty spark plug. • Dirty fuel filter. • Stale or dirty fuel. Excessive vibration Enginecontinue[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not • working (if so equipped) • Battery wig not • charge • Loss of drive • Engine "backfires" • when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE • Obstruction in clutch mechanism. • Worn/damaged mower drive belt. • Frozen idler pulley.[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 SCHEMATIC AMMETER FUSE STARTER (OPTIONAL) WHITE WHITE BLACK CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) I i I i r I _ i BLUE i i _UE i I _ i FUEL i ei_u_ ............... 11 LINE ' IGNITIOk NT C _Jli_ I 1 1 .... _ .... , (CLUTCH OFF) I i SWITCH : _ :°""" ¢ : ......... _ SOLENOID SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) /7 8[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 ELECTRICAL 32[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.271051 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 8 156417 Case Battery 16 161343 Switch, Interlock 21 166182 Hamess Asm Light W/4152j 22 4152J Bulb Light #1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11" red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red 26 166180 Fuse 15AMP 2[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 / 208 208 53 52 55 ,_ 57 %, 54 2_ 74 3 3 38 2O8 34[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 169830 Chassis 2 169061 Drawbar 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 9 168337X013 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, Cardage 3/8-16 x 3/4 11 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H. 12 145660 Clip Tinnerman G dlle P/L 13 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R H. 17 144983X558 Hood [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 GROUND DRIVE 26 27 36[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 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 Grade 5 Peerless 206-545C 65 STD551143 Washer 2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 66 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool 3 123666X Pulley, Transaxle Proof 4 12000028 Ring, Retainer 70 1346[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 STEERING ASSEMBLY 38 3 ,i 1 '! i.[:! i 62 44 51_54 27 _1? -.. k. '_:_l! V'_ A. . 29 _ 2S 29 15 15 / 47 13 2O 3O 67 67 43 / 38[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 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 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 ENGINE 40 I 33 29 t OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester • l 23 4O[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. 1 162156 2 17720410 4 159420 13 12-041-03 14 13280328 15 13200300 16 STD551237 23 169837 29 137180 31 109202X 32 158990 33 123487)( 37 ! 37040 38 ....... 40 124028X 44 17490412 45 17000612 46 19091416 77 19101216 80 74760508 81 73510400 101 M73030800 105 17120616 NOTE: DESCRIPTION Control,[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 t0 11 12 PART KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 140122 140551 71110616 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17000616 19131614 155925 166369 121246X Seat 3350 BIk/blk Craftsman 13 121248X Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 14 72050412 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 15 134300 Wa[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 DECALS 13 6 3 4 13 10 20 14 • 8 12 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156368 2 171762 3 171698 4 171699 5 138047 6 133644 8 166887 9 163204 10 156439 12 146046 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Decal, Oper. Instr. 13 163261 Decal, Replacement 14 160396 Decal, Hood, R.H. 20 149516 Decal, Hood, L.H. 21 163207 Decal, Battery - - 138311[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 LIFT ASSEMBLY 5 / J ! /' / 13 19 3 13 ! ! 6 13 19 2O 44[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 3 105767X Pin Groove 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 6 120183X Beadng Nylong 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L.H. 12 139[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 MOWER DECK 159-_ 144 45 40_45 34 106J_ 102 103 105 ,o,_-_,J_ 'J,,A / 102/% 119" 5 6 19/_ " 21 I 1 18 29 .18 .112 117 _)/) _116 27 46[...]

MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 165892 2 STD533107 3 138017 4 165460 5 STD624008 6 130832 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 134149 12 129895 13 137645 14 128774 15 110485X 16 140329 18 72140505 19 132827 20 159770 21 STD541431 22 134753 23 131267 24 105304X 25 123713X 26 110452X 27 130968X428 28 19111016 29 131491 [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 206-545C[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 772147 Traneaxle Cover 41A 790079 2 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 42 792073A 3 770128 Transaxle Case 42A 792085A 4 776395 Countershaft 43 792075 5 776409 Output Shaft 44 790025 6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) [...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15,5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596 AIR INTAKE I 6--g 11 -- _--10 --9 CRANKSHAFT] 1 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 1 _ 3 15 _ t '!! 14 , 13-__ ENGINE CONTROLS I EXHAUSTJ _--I _;)- 4 _-_3 / 6 I $ / 50[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596 FUEL SYSTEM I 7 J / /7 / / J/ 3 / 2 / 1 14 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I 25__ 51[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596 | IGNITION / ELECTRICAL J OIL PAN I LUBRICATION J Io_3 / _17___ _6 --21 CRANKCASE I 23 22 lO 2 $ 4 6 STARTING SYSTEM J @ <> O 1 52[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596 AIR INTAKE ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, 1 1 12-743-05-S Kit, Air Cleaner 2 (Includes Key Numbers 2 3 thru 12) 2 25-341-02-S Knob, Air Cleaner Cover 4 3 12-096-24-S Cover, Air Cleaner 4 12-083-08-S Precleaner Element 5 5 12-100-[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596 FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 M-641060-S Nut, hex. Flange M6xl.0 (2) 1 12-351-01-S 2 X-22-11-S Washer, Lock 2 12-755-60-S 3 M-629116-S Stud (NRP) (2) 3 12-411-01-S 4 12-853-94-S Kit, c[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271051 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15.5S, TYPE NUMBER 41596 IGNITION ! ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-086-14-S Screw, Hex Flange M10x 1.5x46 2 12-468-03-S Washer, Plain 3/8 3 24-162-03-S Screen, Grass 4 25-084-47-S Bolt, shoulder (4) 5 12-157-03-S Spacer, Fan (4) 6 X[...]

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

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